What's Ahead
Weekly Summary of Upcoming Berkeley City Meetings with Agenda Highlights
and Community Civic Events
The process for creating the weekly summary of meetings and events includes review of City Council and every Berkeley Board and Commission webpage for upcoming meetings. Every meeting agenda is read and topics of interest are listed. The process for creating the weekly summary starts after the close of City offices on Friday at 5:00 pm. The weekly index of meetings is usually posted between midnight Friday and 2:00 am Saturday for the coming week. Click on the links for the full meeting agenda.
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
To check for Notices of Decision (Land Use Approvals by the Zoning Officer, Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and the end of the appeal period go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Audio Recordings of City Council Committee Meetings are available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: click this link to access recent meeting MP3 audio files via Dropbox.
(Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
To check for Notices of Decision (Land Use Approvals by the Zoning Officer, Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and the end of the appeal period go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Audio Recordings of City Council Committee Meetings are available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: click this link to access recent meeting MP3 audio files via Dropbox.
(Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)
There is a lot of information in the weekly summary of meetings. The introduction is given as a guide to meetings with items of high interest or potential high impact. Those are the meetings with a double **. The best opportunity for input is at the City Council policy committees and key Boards and Commissions
For anyone in a risk group of complications from Covid-19, who is avoiding crowds, the City of Berkeley does not seem to be slowing down. You can still make your voice heard through an email to all the Council members and Mayor council@cityofberkeley.info or a phone call or individual email:
- Mayor - Jesse Arreguin - 510.981.7100 - mayor@cityofberkeley.info
- District 1 - Rashi Kesarwani - 510.981.7119 - rkesarwani@cityofberkeley.info
- District 2 - Terry Taplin - 510.981.7120 - ttaplin@cityofberkeley.info
- District 3 - Ben Bartlett - 510.981.7130 - bbartlett@cityofberkeley.info
- District 4 - Kate Harrison - 510.981.7140 - kharrison@cityofberkeley.info
- District 5 - Sophie Hahn - 510.981.7150 - shahn@cityofberkeley.info
- District 6 - Susan Wengraf - 510.981.7160 - swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
- District 7 - Rigel Robinson - 510.981.7170 - rrobinson@cityofberkeley.info
- District 8 - Lori Droste - 510.981.7180 - ldroste@cityofberkeley.info
October 10 - October 17, 2021
Worth Noting:
With Monday as Indigenous Peoples Holiday, City meetings are packed onto Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday - Green Party events are not normally listed in the weekly calendar, however, with the Federal Court of Appeals reinstating the abortion ban in Texas the Green Sunday speakers program may be very interesting.
Tuesday is very full with eight meetings in total. If you did not see the demonstration of how to use the mapping tool to redraw council district boundaries there is a demonstration at 12 noon. The agenda committee meets at 2:30 pm and the regular city council meeting is at 6 pm.
Wednesday there are seven meetings in total including Homeless Commission, Parks Commission, and the Police Accountability Board all meeting at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task force meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Saturday is the Harvest Festival at Cedar Rose Park.
The full draft agenda for the October 26 regular city council meeting and the full agenda for the October 12 6 pm regular council meeting are at the end after the list of meetings. In case you haven’t noticed, the first name listed with an agenda item is the author, then co-sponsors. Also, an abbreviated description is included with each use permit in the appeal period.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Green Sunday: The abortion battle in Texas and what it says about American Politics Today at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82620271999?pwd=S3ZwUklteGI5YjJsMEtMSnJXRzU3UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 2027 1999 Passcode: 2020
AGENDA: Speakers Snehai Shingavi (University of Texas) and Nancy Rosenstock (Chicago for Abortion Rights)
Monday, October 11, 2021 – Indigenous Peoples Day – City Holiday no city meetings
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Demonstration of Online Mapping Tool for Redistricting at 12 – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86886754491
Teleconference: 1-833-548-282 Meeting ID: 868 8675 4491
AGENDA: virtual demonstration – how to use tool to draw new council districts
New website for redistricting - https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=175
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092330038
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9233 0038
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda and 1 – 7, 1. Minutes, 2. Draft Agenda for 10-26-21 (use link or go to end of list of meetings to see full draft agenda for 10-26-21 council regular meeting), 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Worksession, 6. Council referral to agenda committee for scheduling, 7.land use scheduling, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW 8. Impact Covid-19, 9. Preliminary analysis return to in-person meeting, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS 10. Supporting City Commissions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology Report, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81204866867
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 812 0486 6867
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Fire Chief, 2. City Manager Performance Evaluation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
AGENDA: Use link or scroll past list of city meetings to full agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Community Environmental Advisory Commission at 5 - 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87340693118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 873 4069 3118
AGENDA: this is the first CEAC meeting since the pandemic started in 2020, 8. Discuss/Action: 1. Elections, 2. Review of Work Plan, 3. Presentation on Consolidation, 4. Commission Reorganization.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Continue drafting permanent Regulations, b. Update pending questions to City Attorney regarding confidentiality of legal analysis and potential conflict of interest.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
BART El Cerrito Plaza Community Meeting at 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: Register at Zoom no call-in provided https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOGppjspH91GkR_aOa0ZQbvvSz8rr-gZ
AGENDA: BART rider parking spaces, strategies for getting riders to BART and other options.
https://www.bart.gov/sites/default/files/docs/BECCAPECP_2021Oct2_Flyer_v3.pdf
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 10. Discussion with Trish McDermott BUSD Public Information Officer, 11. Discussion transportation equity, 12. Letter in support of students’ rights in Title 9 complaints, 13. Letter in support of Berkeley High students’ demands regarding ending sexual harm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Evictions in Berkeley Webinar at 10 am
Use link to register
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87554876072?pwd=bDVNMURZZ1l2UHkrdHZZb3JoYnd5UT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 875 5487 6072 Passcode: 217564
AGENDA: 5. Recommend that full board approve the 2022 Annual general Adjustment, 6. Recommend full Board approve the 2022 Annual Inflationary Adjustment of the Owner Move-In and Ellis Act Relocation Assistance payments, 7. Discussion regarding City’s general Plan, 8. 2022 ballot initiative to amend the Berkeley Rent Ordinance including review of Measure MM language, 9. Future items, Tenant Occupancy Limits.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Southside Community Safety Meeting at 4 – 6 pm
In-person Faculty Glade / 4.0 Hill (UC Berkeley Campus)
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Staff report on current numbers of persons receiving housing thru Shelter Plus certificates, Section 8 vouchers for homeless, flex subsidies under measure P and other subsidies, number of people placed in permanent housing from Project Roomkey motels and hotels and number of people currently at Horizon, 6 chair/vice-chair update, 7. Q&A with Peter Radu or designee on enforcement of sidewalk ordinance and RV ordinance, 8. Presentation update on COVID vaccine for Homeless, 9. Recommendation for crisis stabilization program in Berkeley, 10. RV lot at Grayson.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Update Echo Lake Camp Facilities, 9. Update process for building at 199 Seawall, 10. Commission consolidation, 11. Reporting discharges at Aquatic Park, 12. Grove Park Renovation, 13. Special funds budget update, 14. Native Species Planting in Berkeley, 16. Adopt-a-Spot.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment (taken only at beginning on agenda and non-agenda items and at end of meeting), 5. Chair report on Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director report on status of complaints, 8. Subcommittee reports Fair & Impartial Policing, Director Search, Regulations, 9. a. Questions to City Attorney’s Office regarding the confidential memo on the obligation to meet and confer over provisions of the Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, b. Memo from City Attorney office regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, c. City Attorney conflict of interest issues, d. Continue discussion of Standing Rules, e. Policy complaint, 10. A. Review and answer questions for Interim Regulations approved by Council Oct 5, b. Training: Procedural justice as practiced by BPD, Closed Session 11. Consider recommendation for administrative closure of complaint #3, 12. Recommendation on administrative closure of complaint #8, End of closed session 13. Announcement of closed session action, 14. Public comment, 15. Adjournment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
2x2 Committee (2 council member 2 BUSD board members) at 4 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/89644009209?pwd=T3dwR1hUb3drR3MvNk1CU2pUWWVWUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 896 440 092 09
AGENDA: no agenda is posted, but the meeting is listed in the city community calendar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: Community Town Halls – NICJR, Berkeley Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis Team, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85635951780
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 3595 1780
AGENDA: 2. 1798 Scenic - on consent – change use of two buildings at Pacific School of Religion from higher education to a middle school for up to 140 students,
3. 2709 San Pablo – on consent – establish 3,176 sq ft veterinary clinic and construct 25 sq ft addition at entry,
4. 2327 Shattuck – on consent – add service of distilled spirits incidental to food service
5. 924 Gilman – on consent - allow a substantial expansion of existing lawful non-conforming recreation center use by adding live music and arts events Monday – Thursday from 6 – 10 pm.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, October 15, 2021- No City meetings or events found
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Harvest Festival celebrates Berkeley’s Sustainable food culture at 11 am – 4 pm
Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f678dd
Sunday, October 17, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm, October 12, 2021
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092330038
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9233 0038
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Draft Agenda for 10-26-21 – CONSENT: 1. Resolution continuing meetings via video and teleconference, 2. Referral Response Amending City Council Budget Expenditure and Reimbursement Policies, 3. Appointment of Emergency Standby Officer for District 2 and accept resignation from District 4. Revised conflict of interest code, 5. Minutes, 6. Add $548,096 total $1,657,618 and extend to 9-30-2022 with Dorothy Day House for adding RV dwellers at 742 Grayson, 7. $300,000 Bid solicitations – Parking meter fund, 8. Contract $100,000 with Federal Engineering, Inc for prioritized dispatch consulting 11-1-2021 to 10-30-2022 with option to extend for 2 2-yr terms for total not to exceed $300,000, 9. Contract add $287,712 total $657,712 with B.O.S.S. for property management at 2111 McKinley a supported housing site for mental health division clients, 10. Contract add $9,900 total $103,500 and extend to 12-31-2021 with Sonya Dublin Consulting as external evaluator tobacco prevention program, 11. Contract $450,000 with Discovery Health Services for weekly onside employee COVID-19 testing 11-1-2021 to 11-1-2022, 12. Contract $112,000 with Voya for 3rd Party COBRA Administration and Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Administration, 13. Revise Housing Inspector Classification and Salary, 14. Add Housing Inspector I, Housing Inspector II and Senior Housing Inspector Classification and Salaries, 15. $1,939,538 to purchase through NASPO (National Association of State Procurement) Dell Computers, hardware, software and related services 10-26-2021 to 6-30-2023 $1,019,769 in FY22 and 919,769 in FY23, 16. Contract add $14,625 total $97,436 with Communication Strategies for Consulting Services for Voice Over IP and billing audit of AT&T 7-1-2017 to 6-30-2023, 17. Grant Application $897,000 San Francisco Restoration Authority Measure AA for pre-construction and improvement documents at Aquatic Park, 18. Grant Application $20,000 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment, 19. Renewal Elmwood Ave BID for FY2022, 20. Renewal Solano Ave BID for FY 2022, 22. Adopt-a-Spot Development Recommendations, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral for funding of Reckless Driving and Slideshow Deterrence, 23. Taplin – Budget referral sidewalk repair on arterial streets, 24. Bartlett – Presentation Request Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting for Mason Tillman Assoc to present finding and recommendations from Berkeley Inclusion Opportunity Index, 25. Hahn – Support Net Energy Metering, 26. Budget referral $50,000 Public Bank East Bay, 27. Robinson – Budget referral - $60,000 Durant Parklett and Telegraph Plaza Improvements, 28. Robinson – Budget referral $500,000 Telegraph Shared Streets Feasibility study, ACTION: 29. Parks Commission - Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 30. Taplin – Grant Application to CA Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program to provide resources for community safety initiatives, 31. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Amend BMC 6.52.010 to add punitive fees for unauthorized removal of coastal oak and authorize tree replacement requirements for the granting of tree removal permits, 32. Taplin – Restore Red Light Program, 33. Hahn, cosponsor Harrison - Bright Street to Schools, improve safety for youth, families, teachers and staff within two block radius of schools, 34. Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Extension of Items in Committee in Writing, INFORMATION REPORTS: 35. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 36. Senior Center Survey Results, 37. Parks and Waterfront Commission Work Plan for 2021-2022.
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City Council Agenda for 10-12-21 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2nd reading of 2 - 5: 2. Amending BMC 14.56.070 to limit 3-ton commercial truck weights limits on Berkeley’s Bicycle Blvds and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential Streets, 3. 3-ton Gross weight limit on Marin between Grizzly Peak and Marin Fountain Circle, 4. Ordinance for a Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 5. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 6. Update Guidelines and Procedure for City Council Office Budget, 7. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions via video, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000,
9. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 10. Contract using Measure FF $650,000 for two ambulances, 11. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pickup trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 12. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 13. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 14. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 15. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 16. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 17. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 18. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 19. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 20. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 21. Ghost Gun Ordinance, 22. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson, Kesarwani – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 23. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 24. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 26. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 27. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 28. Response to Short Term Referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns, 29. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 30. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 31. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 32. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 33. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
2956 Hillegass (addition to nonconforming structure) date TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2015 Blake – merge & reconfigure 7 parcels, construct 7-story mixed use bldg 10-14-21
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
1527 Sacramento – 565 sq ft addition above 14 ft, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-21
2709 San Pablo – new veterinary clinic 10-14-2021
1716 Seventh – demolish existing SFH construct 2 new 2-story SFH 10-14-21
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Homeless Services and Mental Health Services
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Housing Element (December 9)
Priority Setting Follow Up Discuss (December Special Meeting)
Worth Noting:
With Monday as Indigenous Peoples Holiday, City meetings are packed onto Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday - Green Party events are not normally listed in the weekly calendar, however, with the Federal Court of Appeals reinstating the abortion ban in Texas the Green Sunday speakers program may be very interesting.
Tuesday is very full with eight meetings in total. If you did not see the demonstration of how to use the mapping tool to redraw council district boundaries there is a demonstration at 12 noon. The agenda committee meets at 2:30 pm and the regular city council meeting is at 6 pm.
Wednesday there are seven meetings in total including Homeless Commission, Parks Commission, and the Police Accountability Board all meeting at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task force meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Saturday is the Harvest Festival at Cedar Rose Park.
The full draft agenda for the October 26 regular city council meeting and the full agenda for the October 12 6 pm regular council meeting are at the end after the list of meetings. In case you haven’t noticed, the first name listed with an agenda item is the author, then co-sponsors. Also, an abbreviated description is included with each use permit in the appeal period.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Green Sunday: The abortion battle in Texas and what it says about American Politics Today at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82620271999?pwd=S3ZwUklteGI5YjJsMEtMSnJXRzU3UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 2027 1999 Passcode: 2020
AGENDA: Speakers Snehai Shingavi (University of Texas) and Nancy Rosenstock (Chicago for Abortion Rights)
Monday, October 11, 2021 – Indigenous Peoples Day – City Holiday no city meetings
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Demonstration of Online Mapping Tool for Redistricting at 12 – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86886754491
Teleconference: 1-833-548-282 Meeting ID: 868 8675 4491
AGENDA: virtual demonstration – how to use tool to draw new council districts
New website for redistricting - https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=175
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092330038
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9233 0038
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda and 1 – 7, 1. Minutes, 2. Draft Agenda for 10-26-21 (use link or go to end of list of meetings to see full draft agenda for 10-26-21 council regular meeting), 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Worksession, 6. Council referral to agenda committee for scheduling, 7.land use scheduling, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW 8. Impact Covid-19, 9. Preliminary analysis return to in-person meeting, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS 10. Supporting City Commissions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology Report, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81204866867
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 812 0486 6867
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Fire Chief, 2. City Manager Performance Evaluation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
AGENDA: Use link or scroll past list of city meetings to full agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Community Environmental Advisory Commission at 5 - 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87340693118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 873 4069 3118
AGENDA: this is the first CEAC meeting since the pandemic started in 2020, 8. Discuss/Action: 1. Elections, 2. Review of Work Plan, 3. Presentation on Consolidation, 4. Commission Reorganization.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Continue drafting permanent Regulations, b. Update pending questions to City Attorney regarding confidentiality of legal analysis and potential conflict of interest.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
BART El Cerrito Plaza Community Meeting at 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: Register at Zoom no call-in provided https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOGppjspH91GkR_aOa0ZQbvvSz8rr-gZ
AGENDA: BART rider parking spaces, strategies for getting riders to BART and other options.
https://www.bart.gov/sites/default/files/docs/BECCAPECP_2021Oct2_Flyer_v3.pdf
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 10. Discussion with Trish McDermott BUSD Public Information Officer, 11. Discussion transportation equity, 12. Letter in support of students’ rights in Title 9 complaints, 13. Letter in support of Berkeley High students’ demands regarding ending sexual harm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Evictions in Berkeley Webinar at 10 am
Use link to register
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87554876072?pwd=bDVNMURZZ1l2UHkrdHZZb3JoYnd5UT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 875 5487 6072 Passcode: 217564
AGENDA: 5. Recommend that full board approve the 2022 Annual general Adjustment, 6. Recommend full Board approve the 2022 Annual Inflationary Adjustment of the Owner Move-In and Ellis Act Relocation Assistance payments, 7. Discussion regarding City’s general Plan, 8. 2022 ballot initiative to amend the Berkeley Rent Ordinance including review of Measure MM language, 9. Future items, Tenant Occupancy Limits.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Southside Community Safety Meeting at 4 – 6 pm
In-person Faculty Glade / 4.0 Hill (UC Berkeley Campus)
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Staff report on current numbers of persons receiving housing thru Shelter Plus certificates, Section 8 vouchers for homeless, flex subsidies under measure P and other subsidies, number of people placed in permanent housing from Project Roomkey motels and hotels and number of people currently at Horizon, 6 chair/vice-chair update, 7. Q&A with Peter Radu or designee on enforcement of sidewalk ordinance and RV ordinance, 8. Presentation update on COVID vaccine for Homeless, 9. Recommendation for crisis stabilization program in Berkeley, 10. RV lot at Grayson.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Update Echo Lake Camp Facilities, 9. Update process for building at 199 Seawall, 10. Commission consolidation, 11. Reporting discharges at Aquatic Park, 12. Grove Park Renovation, 13. Special funds budget update, 14. Native Species Planting in Berkeley, 16. Adopt-a-Spot.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment (taken only at beginning on agenda and non-agenda items and at end of meeting), 5. Chair report on Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director report on status of complaints, 8. Subcommittee reports Fair & Impartial Policing, Director Search, Regulations, 9. a. Questions to City Attorney’s Office regarding the confidential memo on the obligation to meet and confer over provisions of the Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, b. Memo from City Attorney office regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, c. City Attorney conflict of interest issues, d. Continue discussion of Standing Rules, e. Policy complaint, 10. A. Review and answer questions for Interim Regulations approved by Council Oct 5, b. Training: Procedural justice as practiced by BPD, Closed Session 11. Consider recommendation for administrative closure of complaint #3, 12. Recommendation on administrative closure of complaint #8, End of closed session 13. Announcement of closed session action, 14. Public comment, 15. Adjournment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
2x2 Committee (2 council member 2 BUSD board members) at 4 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/89644009209?pwd=T3dwR1hUb3drR3MvNk1CU2pUWWVWUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 896 440 092 09
AGENDA: no agenda is posted, but the meeting is listed in the city community calendar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: Community Town Halls – NICJR, Berkeley Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis Team, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85635951780
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 3595 1780
AGENDA: 2. 1798 Scenic - on consent – change use of two buildings at Pacific School of Religion from higher education to a middle school for up to 140 students,
3. 2709 San Pablo – on consent – establish 3,176 sq ft veterinary clinic and construct 25 sq ft addition at entry,
4. 2327 Shattuck – on consent – add service of distilled spirits incidental to food service
5. 924 Gilman – on consent - allow a substantial expansion of existing lawful non-conforming recreation center use by adding live music and arts events Monday – Thursday from 6 – 10 pm.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, October 15, 2021- No City meetings or events found
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Harvest Festival celebrates Berkeley’s Sustainable food culture at 11 am – 4 pm
Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f678dd
Sunday, October 17, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm, October 12, 2021
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092330038
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9233 0038
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Draft Agenda for 10-26-21 – CONSENT: 1. Resolution continuing meetings via video and teleconference, 2. Referral Response Amending City Council Budget Expenditure and Reimbursement Policies, 3. Appointment of Emergency Standby Officer for District 2 and accept resignation from District 4. Revised conflict of interest code, 5. Minutes, 6. Add $548,096 total $1,657,618 and extend to 9-30-2022 with Dorothy Day House for adding RV dwellers at 742 Grayson, 7. $300,000 Bid solicitations – Parking meter fund, 8. Contract $100,000 with Federal Engineering, Inc for prioritized dispatch consulting 11-1-2021 to 10-30-2022 with option to extend for 2 2-yr terms for total not to exceed $300,000, 9. Contract add $287,712 total $657,712 with B.O.S.S. for property management at 2111 McKinley a supported housing site for mental health division clients, 10. Contract add $9,900 total $103,500 and extend to 12-31-2021 with Sonya Dublin Consulting as external evaluator tobacco prevention program, 11. Contract $450,000 with Discovery Health Services for weekly onside employee COVID-19 testing 11-1-2021 to 11-1-2022, 12. Contract $112,000 with Voya for 3rd Party COBRA Administration and Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Administration, 13. Revise Housing Inspector Classification and Salary, 14. Add Housing Inspector I, Housing Inspector II and Senior Housing Inspector Classification and Salaries, 15. $1,939,538 to purchase through NASPO (National Association of State Procurement) Dell Computers, hardware, software and related services 10-26-2021 to 6-30-2023 $1,019,769 in FY22 and 919,769 in FY23, 16. Contract add $14,625 total $97,436 with Communication Strategies for Consulting Services for Voice Over IP and billing audit of AT&T 7-1-2017 to 6-30-2023, 17. Grant Application $897,000 San Francisco Restoration Authority Measure AA for pre-construction and improvement documents at Aquatic Park, 18. Grant Application $20,000 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment, 19. Renewal Elmwood Ave BID for FY2022, 20. Renewal Solano Ave BID for FY 2022, 22. Adopt-a-Spot Development Recommendations, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral for funding of Reckless Driving and Slideshow Deterrence, 23. Taplin – Budget referral sidewalk repair on arterial streets, 24. Bartlett – Presentation Request Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting for Mason Tillman Assoc to present finding and recommendations from Berkeley Inclusion Opportunity Index, 25. Hahn – Support Net Energy Metering, 26. Budget referral $50,000 Public Bank East Bay, 27. Robinson – Budget referral - $60,000 Durant Parklett and Telegraph Plaza Improvements, 28. Robinson – Budget referral $500,000 Telegraph Shared Streets Feasibility study, ACTION: 29. Parks Commission - Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 30. Taplin – Grant Application to CA Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program to provide resources for community safety initiatives, 31. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Amend BMC 6.52.010 to add punitive fees for unauthorized removal of coastal oak and authorize tree replacement requirements for the granting of tree removal permits, 32. Taplin – Restore Red Light Program, 33. Hahn, cosponsor Harrison - Bright Street to Schools, improve safety for youth, families, teachers and staff within two block radius of schools, 34. Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Extension of Items in Committee in Writing, INFORMATION REPORTS: 35. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 36. Senior Center Survey Results, 37. Parks and Waterfront Commission Work Plan for 2021-2022.
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City Council Agenda for 10-12-21 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2nd reading of 2 - 5: 2. Amending BMC 14.56.070 to limit 3-ton commercial truck weights limits on Berkeley’s Bicycle Blvds and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential Streets, 3. 3-ton Gross weight limit on Marin between Grizzly Peak and Marin Fountain Circle, 4. Ordinance for a Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 5. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 6. Update Guidelines and Procedure for City Council Office Budget, 7. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions via video, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000,
9. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 10. Contract using Measure FF $650,000 for two ambulances, 11. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pickup trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 12. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 13. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 14. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 15. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 16. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 17. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 18. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 19. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 20. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 21. Ghost Gun Ordinance, 22. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson, Kesarwani – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 23. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 24. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 26. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 27. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 28. Response to Short Term Referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns, 29. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 30. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 31. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 32. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 33. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
2956 Hillegass (addition to nonconforming structure) date TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2015 Blake – merge & reconfigure 7 parcels, construct 7-story mixed use bldg 10-14-21
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
1527 Sacramento – 565 sq ft addition above 14 ft, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-21
2709 San Pablo – new veterinary clinic 10-14-2021
1716 Seventh – demolish existing SFH construct 2 new 2-story SFH 10-14-21
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Homeless Services and Mental Health Services
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Housing Element (December 9)
Priority Setting Follow Up Discuss (December Special Meeting)
October 3 - October 10, 2021
Worth Noting - Very full week ahead:
Monday the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am takes up license plate readers. The Telegraph/Channing public restroom meeting is at 5 pm. The Mayor’s Town Hall is at 6 pm (recorded). The Peace and Justice Commission meets at 7 pm for the first time after months of being placed on hold (COVID) with the Rights of Nature as the last item of the agenda.
Tuesday is the Council special session at 6 pm on waiving the sanctuary city ordinance for the Motorola contract and interim regulations for handling complaints of sworn officers by the Police Accountability Board (PAB).
Wednesday the FITES Committee meets at 2:30 pm on plastic bags and native plant ordinance. The Commission on Disability will be reviewing the impact of COVID on BIPOC and people with disabilities and use of services. The Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and includes a demonstration of the redistricting website. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm and will hold a hearing on redefining the definition of research and development.
Thursday the Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on the affordable housing overlay. The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm with Peoples Park as the last item on the agenda. Neither the Rent Stabilization Board at 6 pm nor the Public Works Commission at 7 pm have published the agendas and zoom meeting links.
Friday and Saturday the Virtual Evacuation Drill is not posted on city calendar (as of 10-2-2021) Friday use link to REGISTER for the DRILL, access resources and review household evacuation plan. Saturday at 9 – 11 am is the virtual evacuation drill.
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
The agenda for the October 12 City Council regular meeting at 6 pm is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. Also note that Use Permits in the appeal period includes a description of the permit not just the address and date.
Sunday, October 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 4, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89965690392
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 6569 0392
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, cosponsor Hahn - Adopt Ordinance BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 3. Taplin, cosponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral Automated license plate readers for community safety.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Telegraph/Channing Public Restroom Community Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88604785204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 886 0478 5204
AGENDA: Proposed locations in Telegraph/Channing vicinity.
Mayor Arreguin Town Hall at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Questions must be submitted in advance by 3 pm the day of the town hall
AGENDA: Town Hall with Deputy City Manager Paul Buddenhagen, Health, Housing & Community Services Dr. Lisa Warhuus and Berkeley Health Officer Dr. Lisa Hernandez. Town Hall. Town Halls are recorded.
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89026171227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 89026171227
AGENDA: 7. Chair & Vice-Chair Elections, 8. Meeting Calendar, 9. FY 2022 work Plan, 10. Discussion Possible Action Commission Reorganization, 11. Haitian Refugee Crisis, 12. Homelessness Issues Resolution, 13. Council referral on Rights of Nature.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82234741420
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 3474 1420
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. Nathan Spencer v City of Berkeley RG19036980 personal injury proposed settlement, b. Yenny Ung v. City of Berkeley RG19047098 personal injury proposed settlement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Session at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83878881991
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 838 7888 1991
AGENDA: A. Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Motorola Solutions Lease, 1. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Office of the Director (PAB) for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers of the Police Department.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81648836229
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 4883 6229
AGENDA: 2. Climate Equity Action Fund, 3. Harrison, Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance to regulate plastic bags at retail and food service establishments, 4. Taplin - Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping Ordinance Referral.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II. D. Holiday schedule, E. Reappoint Trustee Amy Roth, III.A. Format of Director Evaluations
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275111571?pwd=TmdySC9VME5mUk9XQURCK3BzbnBOdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 7511 1571 Passcode: 759457
AGENDA: Action items: Disaster preparedness, Discussion items: Elevator Ordinance, Easy Does It, Merging with Commission on Aging, Accessible Housing Update, Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted Covid in Berkeley since the beginning of the pandemic, Utilization rates and accessibility of City of Berkeley Covid testing sites for BIPOC people with disabilities, Number of BIPOC with disabilities who have access COVID related and/or supportive services since the beginning of the pandemic, Vaccinations distribution among seniors and BIPOC communities with disabilities in Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86821073746
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 868 2107 3746
AGENDA: 2. Review Oct 2 public hearing, 3. Demonstration of new redistricting hub website, 4. Purpose and responsibilities of potential map review subcommittee, 5. Evaluation of outreach efforts and resulting community participation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Planning Commission at 7
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83000710811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 0071 0811
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing: Business Support Zoning Amendment Referral – Research and Development, 10. Gentrification and Displacement Referral.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) Board Meeting at 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 12:30 pm start is employee performance evaluation in closed session, open session to start no earlier than 1 pm, 7. Lease agreement with port of San Francisco for administrative office and berthing space, 8. WETA zero emission study update.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89061698001
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 6169 8001
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson - Affordable Housing Overlay, updated supplemental does not include number of years buildings would be deed restricted as affordable (in perpetuity or 55 years) or percent of units in each affordable category.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 6 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, AGENDA, not posted, check after Monday
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83115757406
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 1575 7406
AGENDA: 5. 1960 University – Structural Alteration Permit
6. 1325 Arch - Structural Alteration Permit
7. 2212 Fifth Street - Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation
8. 2328 Channing – Structural Alteration Permit
9. 2526 Haste Street/People’s Park – Comments to State Historic Preservation Officer and provide comments on the pending nomination of People’s Park for the National Register.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, AGENDA not posted check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, October 8, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill on Friday – create and/or review household evacuation plan – Register using link and to access resources
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, October 9 virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill 9 – 11 am
Register using link
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, Saturday virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Sunday, October 10, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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City Council Agenda for 10-12-21 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2nd reading of 2 - 5: 2. Amending BMC 14.56.070 to limit 3-ton commercial truck weights limits on Berkeley’s Bicycle Blvds and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential Streets, 3. 3-ton Gross weight limit on Marin between Grizzly Peak and Marin Fountain Circle, 4. Ordinance for a Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 5. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 6. Update Guidelines and Procedure for City Council Office Budget, 7. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions via video, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000,
9. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 10. Contract using Measure FF $650,000 for two ambulances, 11. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pickup trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 12. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 13. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 14. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 15. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 16. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 17. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 18. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 19. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 20. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 21. Ghost Gun Ordinance, 22. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson, Kesarwani – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 23. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 24. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 26. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 27. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 28. Response to Short Term Referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns, 29. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 30. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 31. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 32. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 33. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2015 Blake – merge & reconfigure 7 parcels, construct 7-story mixed use bldg 10-14-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2956 Hilegass – Addition 3rd story balcony 10-5-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
2709 San Pablo – new veterinary clinic 10-14-2021
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Kelly Hammargren’s comments on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary.
Worth Noting - Very full week ahead:
Monday the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am takes up license plate readers. The Telegraph/Channing public restroom meeting is at 5 pm. The Mayor’s Town Hall is at 6 pm (recorded). The Peace and Justice Commission meets at 7 pm for the first time after months of being placed on hold (COVID) with the Rights of Nature as the last item of the agenda.
Tuesday is the Council special session at 6 pm on waiving the sanctuary city ordinance for the Motorola contract and interim regulations for handling complaints of sworn officers by the Police Accountability Board (PAB).
Wednesday the FITES Committee meets at 2:30 pm on plastic bags and native plant ordinance. The Commission on Disability will be reviewing the impact of COVID on BIPOC and people with disabilities and use of services. The Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and includes a demonstration of the redistricting website. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm and will hold a hearing on redefining the definition of research and development.
Thursday the Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on the affordable housing overlay. The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm with Peoples Park as the last item on the agenda. Neither the Rent Stabilization Board at 6 pm nor the Public Works Commission at 7 pm have published the agendas and zoom meeting links.
Friday and Saturday the Virtual Evacuation Drill is not posted on city calendar (as of 10-2-2021) Friday use link to REGISTER for the DRILL, access resources and review household evacuation plan. Saturday at 9 – 11 am is the virtual evacuation drill.
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
The agenda for the October 12 City Council regular meeting at 6 pm is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. Also note that Use Permits in the appeal period includes a description of the permit not just the address and date.
Sunday, October 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 4, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89965690392
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 6569 0392
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, cosponsor Hahn - Adopt Ordinance BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 3. Taplin, cosponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral Automated license plate readers for community safety.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Telegraph/Channing Public Restroom Community Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88604785204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 886 0478 5204
AGENDA: Proposed locations in Telegraph/Channing vicinity.
Mayor Arreguin Town Hall at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Questions must be submitted in advance by 3 pm the day of the town hall
AGENDA: Town Hall with Deputy City Manager Paul Buddenhagen, Health, Housing & Community Services Dr. Lisa Warhuus and Berkeley Health Officer Dr. Lisa Hernandez. Town Hall. Town Halls are recorded.
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89026171227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 89026171227
AGENDA: 7. Chair & Vice-Chair Elections, 8. Meeting Calendar, 9. FY 2022 work Plan, 10. Discussion Possible Action Commission Reorganization, 11. Haitian Refugee Crisis, 12. Homelessness Issues Resolution, 13. Council referral on Rights of Nature.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82234741420
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 3474 1420
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. Nathan Spencer v City of Berkeley RG19036980 personal injury proposed settlement, b. Yenny Ung v. City of Berkeley RG19047098 personal injury proposed settlement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Session at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83878881991
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 838 7888 1991
AGENDA: A. Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Motorola Solutions Lease, 1. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Office of the Director (PAB) for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers of the Police Department.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81648836229
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 4883 6229
AGENDA: 2. Climate Equity Action Fund, 3. Harrison, Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance to regulate plastic bags at retail and food service establishments, 4. Taplin - Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping Ordinance Referral.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II. D. Holiday schedule, E. Reappoint Trustee Amy Roth, III.A. Format of Director Evaluations
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275111571?pwd=TmdySC9VME5mUk9XQURCK3BzbnBOdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 7511 1571 Passcode: 759457
AGENDA: Action items: Disaster preparedness, Discussion items: Elevator Ordinance, Easy Does It, Merging with Commission on Aging, Accessible Housing Update, Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted Covid in Berkeley since the beginning of the pandemic, Utilization rates and accessibility of City of Berkeley Covid testing sites for BIPOC people with disabilities, Number of BIPOC with disabilities who have access COVID related and/or supportive services since the beginning of the pandemic, Vaccinations distribution among seniors and BIPOC communities with disabilities in Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86821073746
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 868 2107 3746
AGENDA: 2. Review Oct 2 public hearing, 3. Demonstration of new redistricting hub website, 4. Purpose and responsibilities of potential map review subcommittee, 5. Evaluation of outreach efforts and resulting community participation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Planning Commission at 7
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83000710811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 0071 0811
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing: Business Support Zoning Amendment Referral – Research and Development, 10. Gentrification and Displacement Referral.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) Board Meeting at 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 12:30 pm start is employee performance evaluation in closed session, open session to start no earlier than 1 pm, 7. Lease agreement with port of San Francisco for administrative office and berthing space, 8. WETA zero emission study update.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89061698001
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 6169 8001
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson - Affordable Housing Overlay, updated supplemental does not include number of years buildings would be deed restricted as affordable (in perpetuity or 55 years) or percent of units in each affordable category.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 6 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, AGENDA, not posted, check after Monday
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83115757406
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 1575 7406
AGENDA: 5. 1960 University – Structural Alteration Permit
6. 1325 Arch - Structural Alteration Permit
7. 2212 Fifth Street - Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation
8. 2328 Channing – Structural Alteration Permit
9. 2526 Haste Street/People’s Park – Comments to State Historic Preservation Officer and provide comments on the pending nomination of People’s Park for the National Register.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, AGENDA not posted check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, October 8, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill on Friday – create and/or review household evacuation plan – Register using link and to access resources
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, October 9 virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill 9 – 11 am
Register using link
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, Saturday virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Sunday, October 10, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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City Council Agenda for 10-12-21 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357139470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 5713 9470
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2nd reading of 2 - 5: 2. Amending BMC 14.56.070 to limit 3-ton commercial truck weights limits on Berkeley’s Bicycle Blvds and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential Streets, 3. 3-ton Gross weight limit on Marin between Grizzly Peak and Marin Fountain Circle, 4. Ordinance for a Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 5. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 6. Update Guidelines and Procedure for City Council Office Budget, 7. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions via video, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000,
9. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 10. Contract using Measure FF $650,000 for two ambulances, 11. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pickup trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 12. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 13. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 14. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 15. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 16. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 17. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 18. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 19. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 20. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 21. Ghost Gun Ordinance, 22. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson, Kesarwani – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 23. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 24. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 26. Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Hahn - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 27. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 28. Response to Short Term Referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns, 29. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 30. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 31. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 32. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 33. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2015 Blake – merge & reconfigure 7 parcels, construct 7-story mixed use bldg 10-14-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2956 Hilegass – Addition 3rd story balcony 10-5-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
2709 San Pablo – new veterinary clinic 10-14-2021
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Kelly Hammargren’s comments on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary.
September 26 - October 3, 2021
Worth Noting:
Monday morning the Council Safety Committee meets at 10:30 on Ghost Guns, The Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm on the draft agenda for the 10-12-2021 Council regular meeting, The Children, Youth and Recreation Commission and the Zero Waste Commission both meet at 7 pm.
Tuesday morning the Council Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on the Affordable Housing Overlay. The Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm with Baseline Zoning and Objective Building Standards on the agenda.
Wednesday the Police Accountability Board meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Housing Advisory Commission meets at 7 pm.
Saturday Ride Electric with electric vehicles and eBikes will be at the downtown Farmers Market from 11 am – 3 pm. The Independent Redistricting Commission meets at 1 pm to provide instruction in how to submit maps for new council boundaries. The Berkeley Tenants Union meets from 4 – 6 pm
The full draft agenda for the October 12th City Council regular meeting and the full agenda for the Tuesday evening September 28th City Council meeting follow the daily list of city meetings.
Register for Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at 9 – 11 am
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, October 9 virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 27, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee Special Meeting at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84955851613
Teleconference: : 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 849 5585 1613
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, cosponsors Hahn, Bartlett - Ghost Gun Ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342059740
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 4205 9740
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda and 1 – 7, 1. Minutes, 2. Draft Agenda for 10-12-21 (use link or go to end of list of meetings to see full draft agenda for 10-12-21 council regular meeting), 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Worksession, 6. Council referral to agenda committee for scheduling, 7.land use scheduling, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW 8. Impact Covid-19, 9. Preliminary analysis return to in-person meeting, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS 10. Supporting City Commissions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology Report, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98855020231
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 988 5502 0231
AGENDA: Discussion/Updates: 8. Housing Element, 9. Covid, 10. Recreation Program and Facilities, Action: 11. Communication with Council regarding Commission Consolidation.
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates: zero waste division staffing, mattress recycling program, FITES committee draft bag ordinance, Council zero waste rates worksession, Discussion/Action 1. Nov meeting 11-15 instead of 11-22, 2. SB 1383 and possible support opt-in to Alameda Co. Waste Management Authority’s Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance, 3. Commission restructuring, 4. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee Special meeting at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87828171951
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 2817 1951
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, cosponsors Bartlett, Robinson – Affordable Housing Overlay, 2. Harrison – amendments to BMC 23C.22: Short Term Rentals, 3. Kesarwani, cosponsors Wengraf, - Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83972821687
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 839 7282 1687
AGENDA: Pending Litigation Hesselgesser v City of Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/09_Sep/City_Council__09-28-2021_Special_Closed_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda comments, 9. Old Business a. analysis from City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, and obligation to meet and confer over those and other proposed provisions of the Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officer, b. Training Police Dept patrol responsibilities, 10. New Business a. Policy Complaint, b. City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89329867525
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 2986 7525
AGENDA: 6. Housing Element, 7. Discussion and possible action to approve City funding for a Future Homekey Housing Development.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence, Discussion/Action Items: Dispatch Presentation, Task Force Discussion and Facilitation NICJR.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, October 1, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Ride Electric 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Berkeley Farmers Market at Civic Center Park – Masks required
Test Drive new & used EV (electric vehicles)
Find eBikes for commutes, recreation and hauling kids & cargo
Learn about credits, rebates, grants and loans
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-farmers-market-registration-168162832559
Independent Redistricting Commission at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87605788482
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 876 0578 8482
AGENDA: Learn to submit maps for new council boundaries
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f41053
Berkeley Tenants Union at 4 – 6 pm
Pre-Register for Zoom meeting links
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeiprTsvGdHX1WNWA2e_TWhyZT1cMYg5?_x_zm_rtaid=jVhMIOXMQ0KGi9YqbpNMpw.1632535101649.6ebd0f0ed74ad2de9644f59f9f6f1fbc&_x_zm_rhtaid=267
Sunday, October 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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September 27, 2021 Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm Draft Agenda for 10-12-21
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342059740
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 4205 9740
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2. Council expense account staff salaries and fringe benefits for Legislative Assistant position, 3. City council rules and procedure refine meeting rules, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000, 5. Contract using Measure FF $517,000 for two ambulances, 6. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pick up trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 7. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 8. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 9. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 10. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 11. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 12. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 13. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 14. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 15. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 16. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley, 17. Wengraf – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 18. Wengraf - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 19. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 20. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 21. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 22. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 23. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 24. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 25. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 26. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit
September 28, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract add $175,900 total $2,175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. 2nd reading - Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 (Housing Advisory Commission) to include oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 3. 2nd reading – Transfer 2 Parcels to State of CA for the Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 4. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 5. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 6. Formal Bid Solicitations, 7. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 8. Grant Application: Funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support a Regional Fire Service Leadership Development Academy, 9. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 10. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 11. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 12. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 14. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 15. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 16. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 17. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 18. 7-year lease estimated $920,000 annual payments total $6,500,000 with Motorola Solutions for public safety radios, 19. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 20. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 21. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, 22. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 23. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 24. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 25. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 26. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 27. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, ACTION: 28. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 29. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 30. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 31. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 32. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 33. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison – 2 story addition 9-23-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2521 College – legalize ADU 9-28-2021
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2956 Hilegass – Addition 3rd story balcony 10-5-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
2808 Ninth – demo existing single-family dwelling and construct new 9-28-2021
840 Page – add floor area and balcony 9-28-2021
1443 San Pablo – establish off-sale service of beer and wine 9-28-21
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Worth Noting:
Monday morning the Council Safety Committee meets at 10:30 on Ghost Guns, The Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm on the draft agenda for the 10-12-2021 Council regular meeting, The Children, Youth and Recreation Commission and the Zero Waste Commission both meet at 7 pm.
Tuesday morning the Council Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on the Affordable Housing Overlay. The Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm with Baseline Zoning and Objective Building Standards on the agenda.
Wednesday the Police Accountability Board meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Housing Advisory Commission meets at 7 pm.
Saturday Ride Electric with electric vehicles and eBikes will be at the downtown Farmers Market from 11 am – 3 pm. The Independent Redistricting Commission meets at 1 pm to provide instruction in how to submit maps for new council boundaries. The Berkeley Tenants Union meets from 4 – 6 pm
The full draft agenda for the October 12th City Council regular meeting and the full agenda for the Tuesday evening September 28th City Council meeting follow the daily list of city meetings.
Register for Citywide Virtual Evacuation Drill on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at 9 – 11 am
October 8 all participants to review household evacuation plan – use registration link for bulletin with resource for drill and evacuation planning, October 9 virtual drill at 9 – 11 am,
Registration link https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f47115
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 27, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee Special Meeting at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84955851613
Teleconference: : 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 849 5585 1613
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, cosponsors Hahn, Bartlett - Ghost Gun Ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342059740
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 4205 9740
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda and 1 – 7, 1. Minutes, 2. Draft Agenda for 10-12-21 (use link or go to end of list of meetings to see full draft agenda for 10-12-21 council regular meeting), 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Worksession, 6. Council referral to agenda committee for scheduling, 7.land use scheduling, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW 8. Impact Covid-19, 9. Preliminary analysis return to in-person meeting, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS 10. Supporting City Commissions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology Report, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98855020231
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 988 5502 0231
AGENDA: Discussion/Updates: 8. Housing Element, 9. Covid, 10. Recreation Program and Facilities, Action: 11. Communication with Council regarding Commission Consolidation.
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates: zero waste division staffing, mattress recycling program, FITES committee draft bag ordinance, Council zero waste rates worksession, Discussion/Action 1. Nov meeting 11-15 instead of 11-22, 2. SB 1383 and possible support opt-in to Alameda Co. Waste Management Authority’s Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance, 3. Commission restructuring, 4. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee Special meeting at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87828171951
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 2817 1951
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, cosponsors Bartlett, Robinson – Affordable Housing Overlay, 2. Harrison – amendments to BMC 23C.22: Short Term Rentals, 3. Kesarwani, cosponsors Wengraf, - Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83972821687
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 839 7282 1687
AGENDA: Pending Litigation Hesselgesser v City of Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/09_Sep/City_Council__09-28-2021_Special_Closed_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda comments, 9. Old Business a. analysis from City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, and obligation to meet and confer over those and other proposed provisions of the Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officer, b. Training Police Dept patrol responsibilities, 10. New Business a. Policy Complaint, b. City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89329867525
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 2986 7525
AGENDA: 6. Housing Element, 7. Discussion and possible action to approve City funding for a Future Homekey Housing Development.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence, Discussion/Action Items: Dispatch Presentation, Task Force Discussion and Facilitation NICJR.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, October 1, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Ride Electric 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Berkeley Farmers Market at Civic Center Park – Masks required
Test Drive new & used EV (electric vehicles)
Find eBikes for commutes, recreation and hauling kids & cargo
Learn about credits, rebates, grants and loans
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-farmers-market-registration-168162832559
Independent Redistricting Commission at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87605788482
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 876 0578 8482
AGENDA: Learn to submit maps for new council boundaries
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2f41053
Berkeley Tenants Union at 4 – 6 pm
Pre-Register for Zoom meeting links
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeiprTsvGdHX1WNWA2e_TWhyZT1cMYg5?_x_zm_rtaid=jVhMIOXMQ0KGi9YqbpNMpw.1632535101649.6ebd0f0ed74ad2de9644f59f9f6f1fbc&_x_zm_rhtaid=267
Sunday, October 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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September 27, 2021 Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm Draft Agenda for 10-12-21
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342059740
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 4205 9740
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract accept bid $1,461,900 (includes 10% contingency) with Murry Building for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, CONSENT: 2. Council expense account staff salaries and fringe benefits for Legislative Assistant position, 3. City council rules and procedure refine meeting rules, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations – Zero Waste Fund $750,000, 5. Contract using Measure FF $517,000 for two ambulances, 6. Contract using Measure FF $322,000 for five pick up trucks Ford F-250 4x4 with Nicholas K Corp DBA “The Ford Store.” 7. Amend Contract add $62,000 total $100,000 and extend 5-1-2021 to 7-31-2024 with Alameda Co Healthcare Services for epidemiology and program evaluation, 8. Appointment Abraham Roman as Fire Chief salary $268,990, 9. Classification establish program manager I & II hourly salary range $51.7326 - $62.4561/hour, 10. Transfer tax refund for 1685 Solano to Bay Area Community Land Trust to support the acquisition and renovation operation as affordable housing, 11. Amend contract add $100,00 total $499,411 from 9-14-2016 to 6-30-223 with Geographic Technologies Group for Additional Geographic Information System, 12. Purchase order for vehicle GS-35F-0280X for $492,000, 13. Grant Application: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) $500,000 to plant urban forest trees, 14. Taplin & Kesarwani - Budget referral: $500,000 Security Cameras in the Public Right of Way at intersections experiencing increased violent crime and environmental safety assessment for high crime areas: arterial intersections along University, Ashby & Alcatraz, 6th/University, 7th/Ashby, San Pablo/Ashby, Sacramento/Alcatraz, Alcatraz/Adeline, Ashby/Telegraph, Gilman/6th, College/Alcatraz, Ashby/Domingo, Ashby/Claremont, other possible intersections University/Sacrament, Sacramento/Ashby, George Florence park, 10th/Bancroft, 8th/Channing, 8th/Addison, 15. Bartlett - Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Finance Plan for Adeline Corridor, 16. Harrison – Budget Referral Allocate General Fund Revenues to Support Pilot Program offering free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley, 17. Wengraf – Adopt resolution denouncing Texas Anti-abortion law (SB8) and reaffirming reproductive freedom in Berkeley, 18. Wengraf - Support for HR 3755 – Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, ACTION: 19. ZAB Appeal 1205 Peralta, 20. Amending the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 21. Harrison - Referral to the Zero Waste and Energy Commission to conduct community outreach and education regulating the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and to make recommendations to FITES, 22. City Manager (CM) – referrals for removal, 23. Proposed Ordinance Amending Paragraph NN BMC 19.48.020 expands existing fire code tp require fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 to to include fire zone 2, 24. CM – City policy regarding scheduling meetings on significant religious holidays, 25. Taplin, cosponsor Arreguin, Robinson – Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Skinner regarding budget allocation for Berkeley Pier, 26. Harrison Resolution in support of Direct Pay Provision for the 26 U.S.C § 25D Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit
September 28, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract add $175,900 total $2,175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. 2nd reading - Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 (Housing Advisory Commission) to include oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 3. 2nd reading – Transfer 2 Parcels to State of CA for the Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 4. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 5. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 6. Formal Bid Solicitations, 7. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 8. Grant Application: Funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support a Regional Fire Service Leadership Development Academy, 9. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 10. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 11. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 12. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 14. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 15. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 16. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 17. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 18. 7-year lease estimated $920,000 annual payments total $6,500,000 with Motorola Solutions for public safety radios, 19. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 20. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 21. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, 22. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 23. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 24. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 25. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 26. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 27. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, ACTION: 28. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 29. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 30. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 31. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 32. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 33. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison – 2 story addition 9-23-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2521 College – legalize ADU 9-28-2021
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2956 Hilegass – Addition 3rd story balcony 10-5-2021
171 Hill – install an unenclosed hot tub 10-12-2021
2808 Ninth – demo existing single-family dwelling and construct new 9-28-2021
840 Page – add floor area and balcony 9-28-2021
1443 San Pablo – establish off-sale service of beer and wine 9-28-21
1344 Summit – legalize entryway addition 10-12-2021
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 –1. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 2. Crime Report
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
September 19 - September 26, 2021
Worth Noting:
Monday the Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meetings resume at 12:15 pm
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Task Force meets at 3 pm on the housing Fair Chance and Source of Income Discrimination ordinance. The City Council Special meeting at 6 pm is on the Housing Element. Now, that Newsom has signed off on SB 9 & 10 it is going to be critical to track what is happening locally with the housing element and where Berkeley can add 8934 new dwelling units between in the next cycle from 2023 – 2030.
Wednesday is packed seven city meetings. The Energy Commission starts at 5 pm, the Civic arts Commission and Independent Redistricting Commission start at 6 pm, the Grove Park Community meeting is at 6:30 pm and the disaster and Fire Safety Commission and the Police Accountability Board both start at 7 pm.
Thursday is another full day with the Budget Committee at 10 am reviewing the proposal to allocate marine hotel tax to the marine fund instead of the general fund and the pilot incentive program to electrify housing. In the evening the Rent Stabilization Board, Mental Health Commission and Zoning Adjustment Board all meet at 7 pm.
Friday is the city sponsored outdoor movie Madagascar at Glendale La Loma Park at 7:15 pm
The September 28 City Council regular meeting at 6 pm full agenda is at the end. Council will vote on the baseline zoning ordinance and objective standards. These deserve your attention.
Sunday, September 19, 2021 No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 20, 2021
Civic Arts Commission Policy Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87905303024?pwd=aUs0SUwwSnJzMG1CTDB2VnJDdmFxZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 879 0530 3024 Passcode: 618060
AGENDA: 4. Discussion/Action American Rescue Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meeting at 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
AGENDA: 3. Water intrusion study update, 4. Tipping seismic evaluation project update, 5. November 2022 Infrastructure Bond Update, 6. Phase 2 Civic Center visioning Process, 7. Civic Center Park Stage Update
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86898605916?pwd=aTh1QW85cXI5QVhYK2MwSGVQb0NvUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 9860 5916
AGENDA: Update on Fair Chance Ordinance, 6. Update on Source of Income Discrimination.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88120816296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2081 6296
AGENDA: 1 item only. Housing Element Update (Berkeley is assigned to build 8934 new units of housing in the next housing element cycle from 2023-2031, 2446 very low income, 1408 Low income, 1416 moderate income and 3664 market rate).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review of invoices from SAA, Annual Report and Budget 2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentation (discussion and action 7.a)): American Rescue Plan funds for the Arts Grant Guidelines, 7. b) Love Grows Naturally mural design for side wall 2498 Telegraph at Dwight by Illuminaries, c) Mundane Times newspaper project design project by Kate Pocrass for multiple locations in Berkeley, d) Berkeley Big Book Mural for 2052 Center by Nigel Sussman, e) New Civic Arts Commission representative to DRC.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82676581042
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 7658 1042
AGENDA: 4. 2021 Workplan, 5. Fair Work Week, 6. Discussion Labor Shortage.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81691891650
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 9189 1650
AGENDA ACTION: 3. Enforcement of Existing Parking Rules and Regulations, 4. LRDP for UCB, 5. Recommendation to identify High Risk Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public Safety Considerations, 6. Measure FF, DISCUSSION: 7. Berkeley Fire Code Updates, 8. Wildfire Joint Powers Agency for East Bay, 9. Commission Home Page Resource List.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87977752843
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 7775 2843
AGENDA: 7. Housing Element and housing commission liason, 8. Clean energy and battery backup programs, 9. Proposed Climate Equity Eligible Funding Categories,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm (meeting is video recorded)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968234884
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 899 6823 4884
AGENDA: 2. Possible adoption of a slogan, 3, Revisions to community interest forum, 4. Selection of at-large commissioner, 5. Review of map for public submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987#success
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 8. Subcommittee report Fair & Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, 9. A. Hear and consider analysis from City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process and recommendations from Regulations Subcommittee, c. Training Police Dept, d. Discuss and adopt permanent Standing Rules for Board’s Conduct of business.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Grove Park Community Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84101062141
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 841 0106 2141
AGENDA: proposed improvements to the 2-5 and 5-12 year old play areas and update on sports filed renovation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17477
Thursday, September 23, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668140426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 816 6814 0426
AGENDA: 2. Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront Area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency. 3. Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to Assist New Homeowners, Renters, Existing Homeowners with transition to Zero-Carbon Buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Agenda and Videoconference links are not posted, check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Presentation Housing, Homelessness and people with SMI and SUD, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 5. Specialized Care Unit Steering Committee Update, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force, 7. Alternatives to Santa Rita Jail, 8. Whole Person Care – Access to “Community Health Records” and Public education Campaign.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82370427839
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 823 7042 7839
AGENDA: 2. 1716 Seventh Street – on consent – demolish existing to single-family dwelling and detached garage and construct two 2-story detached single family dwelling units totaling 3,393 sq ft with reduced rear yard setback and 1-uncovered off-street parking in side yard,
3. 2015 Blake - staff recommend approve – use permit and EIR, merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings including 1-residential, 1-ADU, 2-nonresidential, relocate and restore 2 existing residential units with 7 units and construct a 3-story 6-unit building with 2 units affordable to low income and a 7-story 155-unit building with 9 units affordable to low income and subterranean garage with 93 parking spaces,
4. 2411 Sixth Street – appeal of zoning officer approval, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve – alter and expand an existing 975 sq ft single story single-family dwelling to 2051 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling on 4,154 sq ft lot.
5. 1527 Sacramento - appeal of zoning officer approval, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve – add 520 sq ft 2nd story with aveage height of 21’9” at the rear, a major residential addition of more than 15% of lot area including 44 sq ft on 1st floor, legalize from porch enclosure in non-conforming front setback and add unenclosed hot top on 2783 sq ft lot that contains 1-story 824 sq ft single-family dwelling.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, September 24, 2021
Outdoor movie at Glendale La Loma Park: Madagascar 3 at 7:15 pm
Show starts at 7:15 pm. Film will be shown on large portable inflatable movie screen with premium audio visual. Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17440
Saturday, September 25, 2021 & Sunday, September 26, 2021 No City meetings or events found
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September 28, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract add $175,900 total $2,175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. 2nd reading - Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 (Housing Advisory Commission) to include oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 3. 2nd reading – Transfer 2 Parcels to State of CA for the Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 4. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 5. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 6. Formal Bid Solicitations, 7. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 8. Grant Application: Funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support a Regional Fire Service Leadership Development Academy, 9. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 10. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 11. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 12. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 14. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 15. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 16. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 17. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 18. 7-year lease estimated $920,000 annual payments total $6,500,000 with Motorola Solutions for public safety radios, 19. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 20. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 21. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, 22. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 23. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 24. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 25. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 26. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 27. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, ACTION: 28. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 29. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 30. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 31. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 32. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 33. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison – 2 story addition 9-23-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2521 College – legalize ADU 9-28-2021
2809 Fulton – remodel and addition over 14 ft 9-23-21
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2808 Ninth – demo existing single family dwelling and construct new 9-28-2021
840 Page – add floor area and balcony 9-28-2021
1443 San Pablo – establish off-sale service of beer and wine 9-28-21
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Monday the Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meetings resume at 12:15 pm
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Task Force meets at 3 pm on the housing Fair Chance and Source of Income Discrimination ordinance. The City Council Special meeting at 6 pm is on the Housing Element. Now, that Newsom has signed off on SB 9 & 10 it is going to be critical to track what is happening locally with the housing element and where Berkeley can add 8934 new dwelling units between in the next cycle from 2023 – 2030.
Wednesday is packed seven city meetings. The Energy Commission starts at 5 pm, the Civic arts Commission and Independent Redistricting Commission start at 6 pm, the Grove Park Community meeting is at 6:30 pm and the disaster and Fire Safety Commission and the Police Accountability Board both start at 7 pm.
Thursday is another full day with the Budget Committee at 10 am reviewing the proposal to allocate marine hotel tax to the marine fund instead of the general fund and the pilot incentive program to electrify housing. In the evening the Rent Stabilization Board, Mental Health Commission and Zoning Adjustment Board all meet at 7 pm.
Friday is the city sponsored outdoor movie Madagascar at Glendale La Loma Park at 7:15 pm
The September 28 City Council regular meeting at 6 pm full agenda is at the end. Council will vote on the baseline zoning ordinance and objective standards. These deserve your attention.
Sunday, September 19, 2021 No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 20, 2021
Civic Arts Commission Policy Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87905303024?pwd=aUs0SUwwSnJzMG1CTDB2VnJDdmFxZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 879 0530 3024 Passcode: 618060
AGENDA: 4. Discussion/Action American Rescue Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meeting at 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
AGENDA: 3. Water intrusion study update, 4. Tipping seismic evaluation project update, 5. November 2022 Infrastructure Bond Update, 6. Phase 2 Civic Center visioning Process, 7. Civic Center Park Stage Update
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86898605916?pwd=aTh1QW85cXI5QVhYK2MwSGVQb0NvUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 9860 5916
AGENDA: Update on Fair Chance Ordinance, 6. Update on Source of Income Discrimination.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88120816296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2081 6296
AGENDA: 1 item only. Housing Element Update (Berkeley is assigned to build 8934 new units of housing in the next housing element cycle from 2023-2031, 2446 very low income, 1408 Low income, 1416 moderate income and 3664 market rate).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review of invoices from SAA, Annual Report and Budget 2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentation (discussion and action 7.a)): American Rescue Plan funds for the Arts Grant Guidelines, 7. b) Love Grows Naturally mural design for side wall 2498 Telegraph at Dwight by Illuminaries, c) Mundane Times newspaper project design project by Kate Pocrass for multiple locations in Berkeley, d) Berkeley Big Book Mural for 2052 Center by Nigel Sussman, e) New Civic Arts Commission representative to DRC.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82676581042
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 7658 1042
AGENDA: 4. 2021 Workplan, 5. Fair Work Week, 6. Discussion Labor Shortage.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81691891650
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 9189 1650
AGENDA ACTION: 3. Enforcement of Existing Parking Rules and Regulations, 4. LRDP for UCB, 5. Recommendation to identify High Risk Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public Safety Considerations, 6. Measure FF, DISCUSSION: 7. Berkeley Fire Code Updates, 8. Wildfire Joint Powers Agency for East Bay, 9. Commission Home Page Resource List.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87977752843
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 7775 2843
AGENDA: 7. Housing Element and housing commission liason, 8. Clean energy and battery backup programs, 9. Proposed Climate Equity Eligible Funding Categories,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm (meeting is video recorded)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968234884
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 899 6823 4884
AGENDA: 2. Possible adoption of a slogan, 3, Revisions to community interest forum, 4. Selection of at-large commissioner, 5. Review of map for public submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987#success
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 8. Subcommittee report Fair & Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, 9. A. Hear and consider analysis from City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process and recommendations from Regulations Subcommittee, c. Training Police Dept, d. Discuss and adopt permanent Standing Rules for Board’s Conduct of business.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Grove Park Community Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84101062141
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 841 0106 2141
AGENDA: proposed improvements to the 2-5 and 5-12 year old play areas and update on sports filed renovation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17477
Thursday, September 23, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668140426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 816 6814 0426
AGENDA: 2. Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront Area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency. 3. Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to Assist New Homeowners, Renters, Existing Homeowners with transition to Zero-Carbon Buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Agenda and Videoconference links are not posted, check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Presentation Housing, Homelessness and people with SMI and SUD, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 5. Specialized Care Unit Steering Committee Update, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force, 7. Alternatives to Santa Rita Jail, 8. Whole Person Care – Access to “Community Health Records” and Public education Campaign.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82370427839
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 823 7042 7839
AGENDA: 2. 1716 Seventh Street – on consent – demolish existing to single-family dwelling and detached garage and construct two 2-story detached single family dwelling units totaling 3,393 sq ft with reduced rear yard setback and 1-uncovered off-street parking in side yard,
3. 2015 Blake - staff recommend approve – use permit and EIR, merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings including 1-residential, 1-ADU, 2-nonresidential, relocate and restore 2 existing residential units with 7 units and construct a 3-story 6-unit building with 2 units affordable to low income and a 7-story 155-unit building with 9 units affordable to low income and subterranean garage with 93 parking spaces,
4. 2411 Sixth Street – appeal of zoning officer approval, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve – alter and expand an existing 975 sq ft single story single-family dwelling to 2051 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling on 4,154 sq ft lot.
5. 1527 Sacramento - appeal of zoning officer approval, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve – add 520 sq ft 2nd story with aveage height of 21’9” at the rear, a major residential addition of more than 15% of lot area including 44 sq ft on 1st floor, legalize from porch enclosure in non-conforming front setback and add unenclosed hot top on 2783 sq ft lot that contains 1-story 824 sq ft single-family dwelling.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, September 24, 2021
Outdoor movie at Glendale La Loma Park: Madagascar 3 at 7:15 pm
Show starts at 7:15 pm. Film will be shown on large portable inflatable movie screen with premium audio visual. Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17440
Saturday, September 25, 2021 & Sunday, September 26, 2021 No City meetings or events found
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September 28, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143975247
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 4397 5247
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract add $175,900 total $2,175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. 2nd reading - Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 (Housing Advisory Commission) to include oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 3. 2nd reading – Transfer 2 Parcels to State of CA for the Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 4. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 5. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 6. Formal Bid Solicitations, 7. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 8. Grant Application: Funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Support a Regional Fire Service Leadership Development Academy, 9. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 10. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 11. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 12. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 14. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 15. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 16. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 17. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 18. 7-year lease estimated $920,000 annual payments total $6,500,000 with Motorola Solutions for public safety radios, 19. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 20. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 21. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, 22. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 23. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 24. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 25. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 26. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 27. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, ACTION: 28. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 29. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 30. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 31. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 32. Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 33. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison – 2 story addition 9-23-21
1339 Carleton – legalize ADU 10-5-2021
2521 College – legalize ADU 9-28-2021
2809 Fulton – remodel and addition over 14 ft 9-23-21
1530 Grizzly Peak – expand ADU with non-conforming setback 10-5-2021
2808 Ninth – demo existing single family dwelling and construct new 9-28-2021
840 Page – add floor area and balcony 9-28-2021
1443 San Pablo – establish off-sale service of beer and wine 9-28-21
1866 Thousand Oaks – new 2nd floor balcony 10-5-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
September 12 - September 19, 2021
Worth Noting:
Summer is over and City Council returns from summer recess on Tuesday. Most commissions continue to be prohibited from meeting. As reported by Scott Ferris at the Parks and Waterfront Commission las Wednesday, the plan is for commissions to resume meeting in the new configuration/consolidation of commissions after the new year.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee meets at 2:30 pm, the Youth Commission meets at 5 pm and the Police Accountability subcommittee meets at 7:30 pm.
Tuesday the City Council has a closed session at 4 pm and the Regular Council meeting at 6 pm with action items 35. Baseline Zoning Ordinance and 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
Wednesday the Human Welfare & Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee meets at 10:30 am on Councilmember Taplin’s proposal for an affordable housing overlay. The Design Review Committee, The Fair Campaign Practices Commission and the Transportation Commission all meet at 7 pm.
The full agendas for the council agenda committee and the regular city council meeting are posted at the end after the list of meetings by day of the week.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Berkeley Equity Summit Series 5 – It’s Time to Empower Tenants at 7 pm
Register at https://bit.ly/3gvYQu9
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9RuIsT0Xmlw-x1UN8w09TggvqOlhh5_2GSPsbGWBVQb7NiQ/viewform
Monday, September 13, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429927302
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 2992 7302
AGENDA: Public comment on agenda items 1 – 7, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 9-28-2021 Council meeting – (proposed agenda follows list of city meetings or use meeting link), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, SCHEDULING: 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling (kitchen exhaust hood ventilation, Surveillance Technology Report, Berkeley Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy), 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Return to In-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Police Accountability Board subcommittee at 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Develop plan for producing permanent Regulations for handling complaints against members of Police Dept, b. Begin reviewing and writing regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 10. Recognition of indigenous history of the land under Berkeley, 11. Approval of letter for School Board Regarding Youth Vaccine Mandate, 13. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89434002712
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 894 3400 2712
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation WCAB Case Numbers: ADJ13215643, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc, Public Emplees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315527586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 1552 7586
AGENDA: agenda follows list of city meetings or use meeting link toreview agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87002886857?pwd=cHpCYzZMbjJvam1TMTl4Y2hVYytYQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 0288 6857 Passcode: 493431
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Website Redesign, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance Status, 8. Eviction/COVID-19 Relief.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. 2022 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), 6. Review of Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 7. Presentation from Youth ALIVE, 8. Rent Relief Program, 9. Improvements to HWCAC, 10. HWCAC Priorities, 11. How Community Agency Complaints are addressed, 12. 24-hour emergency homeless shelter at 742 Grayson, 13. Pathways, 14. Easy Does It, 15. Homelessness in Berkeley, 16. Air Quality.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, September 16, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81800472998
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 0047 2998
AGENDA: 2. Taplin co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson – Affordable Housing Overlay (written March 9, 2021) table created 3-18-2021 comparing the Taplin overlay to Cambridge, MA affordable housing overlay https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2021-03-14/article/49067?headline=Affordable-Housing-Overlays-Cambridge-vs.-Berkeley--Kelly-Hammargren
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81724336296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 2433 6296
AGENDA: IV. 1. 2650 Telegraph @ Derby – Final Design Review – demolish 1-story existing commercial building, construct 5-story mixed-use building with 45 units (including 4 very low-income units).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) and Open Government Commission (OGC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84423295185
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 844 2329 5185
AGENDA: 6. Proposed Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) and FCPC Regulations for 2022 Election Cycle, 7. Council action on prohibition or regulation of officeholder accounts, 9. Council consideration of OGC recommendation regarding public participation in meetings held via videoconference.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81180579783
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 8057 9783
AGENDA: B. 2. Southside Complete Streets, 3. Transportation and Infrastructure Commission, 4. BerkDOT.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday September 17 & Saturday, September 18 & Sunday, September 19
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm, Monday September 13
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429927302
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 2992 7302
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract $175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 3. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations, 5. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 6. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 7. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 8. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 9. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 11. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 12. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 13. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 14. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 15. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 16. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 17. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, ACTION: 18. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 19. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 20. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 21. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 22. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 23. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 24. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 25. Taplin - Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping Ordinance Referral to City Manager amending BMC to require that plant materials be (1) native to Berkeley and Northern California and (2) resistant to drought conditions and shall be used exclusively in designing, planting, maintaining and managing landscape features of all City roadsides, parks, public area and other City properties and facilities, 26. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 27. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 28. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
City Council Meeting at 6 pm Agenda for September 14
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315527586
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, 6. Contract $220,000 9/1/2021-5/31/2023 for Recreation Online Registration Payment Processing, CONSENT CALENDAR: 7. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 9. Minutes, 10. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB (City of Berkeley). 12. Formal Bid solicitations, 13. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 14. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 15. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 16. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 17. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 18. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 19. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 20. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 21. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist for Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 22. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 24. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 25. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 26. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 27. Energy Commission - Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 28. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974: Lobbying, 29. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 30. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 31. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families, 32. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 33. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Harrison – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 34. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, ACTION ITEMS: 35. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO – 522 pages), 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 37. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 38. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission (or successor commission) to hole joint meetings to conduct community outreach and education events with regard to proposed ordinance regulating use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and make recommendations to FITES (Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability), 39. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 41. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 42. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 44. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison 9-23-21
256 Fairlawn 9-16-2021
2809 Fulton 9-23-21
2808 Ninth 9-28-2021
840 Page 9-28-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Summer is over and City Council returns from summer recess on Tuesday. Most commissions continue to be prohibited from meeting. As reported by Scott Ferris at the Parks and Waterfront Commission las Wednesday, the plan is for commissions to resume meeting in the new configuration/consolidation of commissions after the new year.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee meets at 2:30 pm, the Youth Commission meets at 5 pm and the Police Accountability subcommittee meets at 7:30 pm.
Tuesday the City Council has a closed session at 4 pm and the Regular Council meeting at 6 pm with action items 35. Baseline Zoning Ordinance and 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
Wednesday the Human Welfare & Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee meets at 10:30 am on Councilmember Taplin’s proposal for an affordable housing overlay. The Design Review Committee, The Fair Campaign Practices Commission and the Transportation Commission all meet at 7 pm.
The full agendas for the council agenda committee and the regular city council meeting are posted at the end after the list of meetings by day of the week.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Berkeley Equity Summit Series 5 – It’s Time to Empower Tenants at 7 pm
Register at https://bit.ly/3gvYQu9
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9RuIsT0Xmlw-x1UN8w09TggvqOlhh5_2GSPsbGWBVQb7NiQ/viewform
Monday, September 13, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429927302
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 2992 7302
AGENDA: Public comment on agenda items 1 – 7, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 9-28-2021 Council meeting – (proposed agenda follows list of city meetings or use meeting link), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, SCHEDULING: 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling (kitchen exhaust hood ventilation, Surveillance Technology Report, Berkeley Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy), 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Return to In-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Police Accountability Board subcommittee at 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Develop plan for producing permanent Regulations for handling complaints against members of Police Dept, b. Begin reviewing and writing regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 10. Recognition of indigenous history of the land under Berkeley, 11. Approval of letter for School Board Regarding Youth Vaccine Mandate, 13. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89434002712
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 894 3400 2712
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation WCAB Case Numbers: ADJ13215643, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc, Public Emplees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315527586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 1552 7586
AGENDA: agenda follows list of city meetings or use meeting link toreview agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87002886857?pwd=cHpCYzZMbjJvam1TMTl4Y2hVYytYQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 0288 6857 Passcode: 493431
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Website Redesign, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance Status, 8. Eviction/COVID-19 Relief.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. 2022 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), 6. Review of Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 7. Presentation from Youth ALIVE, 8. Rent Relief Program, 9. Improvements to HWCAC, 10. HWCAC Priorities, 11. How Community Agency Complaints are addressed, 12. 24-hour emergency homeless shelter at 742 Grayson, 13. Pathways, 14. Easy Does It, 15. Homelessness in Berkeley, 16. Air Quality.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, September 16, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81800472998
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 0047 2998
AGENDA: 2. Taplin co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson – Affordable Housing Overlay (written March 9, 2021) table created 3-18-2021 comparing the Taplin overlay to Cambridge, MA affordable housing overlay https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2021-03-14/article/49067?headline=Affordable-Housing-Overlays-Cambridge-vs.-Berkeley--Kelly-Hammargren
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81724336296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 2433 6296
AGENDA: IV. 1. 2650 Telegraph @ Derby – Final Design Review – demolish 1-story existing commercial building, construct 5-story mixed-use building with 45 units (including 4 very low-income units).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) and Open Government Commission (OGC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84423295185
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 844 2329 5185
AGENDA: 6. Proposed Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) and FCPC Regulations for 2022 Election Cycle, 7. Council action on prohibition or regulation of officeholder accounts, 9. Council consideration of OGC recommendation regarding public participation in meetings held via videoconference.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81180579783
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 8057 9783
AGENDA: B. 2. Southside Complete Streets, 3. Transportation and Infrastructure Commission, 4. BerkDOT.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday September 17 & Saturday, September 18 & Sunday, September 19
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm, Monday September 13
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429927302
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 2992 7302
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
RECESS ITEM: Contract $175,900 with CA Constructores for Construction of Pedestrian Improvements at California & Dwight, CONSENT: 2. Contract add $120,000 total $321,900 with QuickCaption, Inc. for closed captioning, 3. Accept grant $10,525 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to protect affordable spaces for the arts, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations, 5. Contract $1,974,457 with Genasys for Citywide Warning System, 6. Contract add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend to 6-30-2024 with BOSS for services, 7. Contract $150,000 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services, 8. MOU $491,933 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care for Mental Health Wellness Center, 9. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Nancy Park) at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Michael, Anna and John Wyman) at Greg Brown Park, 11. Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench (Dixie Lewis) at Jane Hammond Softball Field at Corodonices Park, 12. Donation $3400 (Shay M. Finnegan) at Shorebird Park at Berkeley Marina, 13. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive, 14. Contract add $125,000 total $425,00 and extend 12-31-2023 with Ben Noble, City and Regional Planning for Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 15. Contract $2,900,000 FY 2022 – 2026 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires for city-owned vehicles and equipment, 16. From Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommends all Berkeley Fire Dept overtime be properly coded to assist in determining what is eligible for Measure GG funding, 17. Appointment of Tommy Escarega to Mental Health Commission, ACTION: 18. ZAB appeal 2943 Pine, 19. Response to Short Term referral for amendments to ADU ordinance to address Public Safety Concerns, 20. Resolution and Ordinance for Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program, 21. Bartlett co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to staff to work with the Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 22. Approval of Interim Regulations for the Police Accountability Board and Office of Director for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Officers, 23. Kesarwani – Referral to City Manager to establish procedure for enhanced review of use permits in manufacturing zone for industrial facilities to ensure public health and environmental impacts are appropriately mitigated, if appropriate installation of 3rd party air quality monitoring devices, 24. Taplin – Amend BMC 14.56.070 for 3-ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit on Berkeley’s Bicycle BLVD and At-Risk West Berkeley Residential streets (Ninth between Dwight and Heinz, Addison, Allston, Bancroft, Channing, & Dwight between San Pablo and 6th, Camelia between 8th and 9th, 8th between Jackson and 9th, Virginia between Sacrament and MLK and Shattuck and Euclid, Channing between MLK and Piedmont, Heinz between 9th and San Pablo, Russell between San Pablo and Shattuck and Telegraph and Claremont, California between Hopkins and University and Dwight and Russell and Stanford, Milvia from Dwight to Russell, Bowditch from Bancroft to Dwight, Hillegass from Dwight to Woolsey, 25. Taplin - Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping Ordinance Referral to City Manager amending BMC to require that plant materials be (1) native to Berkeley and Northern California and (2) resistant to drought conditions and shall be used exclusively in designing, planting, maintaining and managing landscape features of all City roadsides, parks, public area and other City properties and facilities, 26. Taplin & Arreguin - Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees, 27. Wengraf – Resolution Renewing and Re-affirming Wildlife Prevention and Safety, 28. Wengraf – amend BMC 14.56.040 to reduce commercial vehicle weight limit from 4 tons to 3 tons, INFORMATION: 29. Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance for FY 2020, 30. Auditor - Financial First Aid Kit: A Guide to Emergency Financial Preparedness for Berkeley Residents.
City Council Meeting at 6 pm Agenda for September 14
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315527586
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, 6. Contract $220,000 9/1/2021-5/31/2023 for Recreation Online Registration Payment Processing, CONSENT CALENDAR: 7. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 9. Minutes, 10. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB (City of Berkeley). 12. Formal Bid solicitations, 13. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 14. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 15. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 16. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 17. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 18. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 19. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 20. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 21. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist for Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 22. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 24. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 25. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 26. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 27. Energy Commission - Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 28. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974: Lobbying, 29. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 30. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 31. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families, 32. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 33. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Harrison – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 34. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, ACTION ITEMS: 35. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO – 522 pages), 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 37. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 38. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission (or successor commission) to hole joint meetings to conduct community outreach and education events with regard to proposed ordinance regulating use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and make recommendations to FITES (Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability), 39. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 41. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 42. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 44. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1141 Addison 9-23-21
256 Fairlawn 9-16-2021
2809 Fulton 9-23-21
2808 Ninth 9-28-2021
840 Page 9-28-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
September 5 - September 12, 2021
Worth Noting:
The agenda for the September 14th Council meeting, the first meeting after summer recess is available for review and comment and follows the list of meetings. DO NOT wait until the last minute to review item 35 in the Council agenda the Baseline Zoning Ordinance. The Baseline Zoning Ordinance is 522 pages. Item 36. is the Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows (24 pages).
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and the Homeless Commission, The Parks and Waterfront Commission and the Police Accountability Board all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Friday evening at 7:30 pm is the City sponsored free showing of the movie Soul at Grove Park.
Saturday morning at 10 am is the Berkeley Neighborhoods monthly meeting.
Sunday, September 5, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 6, 2021 – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83501124799?pwd=MkNoOVF6aCtDY1kza2ZaZk1oOHY3UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 835 0112 4799 Passcode: 856421
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 5. Consider recommending that full Board support the Mayor’s proposal to expand the Berkeley Fair Elections Program to include the Rent Board Commissioners, 6. Adopt Resolution 21-xx allowing landlords to use Regulation 1017 to provide temporary, below-market rental housing in Berkeley to disaster victim displaced by wildfires throughout CA and to refugees displaced by political unrest in Afghanistan.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Commission on Labor Subcommittee Fair Work Week at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89789659700
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 8965 9700
AGENDA: 3. Fair Work Week policy recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center on new system of transitioning placement of family homelessness, 7. Presentation from Neighborhood Services in City Manager’s office on sidewalk ordinance RV ordinance, disposition of persons displaced from the freeway encampments and other encampments following notice, plans in process for alternative shelter and housing placement, 8. Statistics on COVID vaccination and testing of persons experiencing homelessness, sheltered and unsheltered and vaccine outreach, 9. Report on COVID positive cases, 10. HMIS data.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84128414815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 2841 4815
AGENDA: 2. Public Submission Process Packet, 3. Adoption of IRC Slogan, 4. Discussion of possible change to April 1, 2022 deadline, 5. Review of COI forms, 6. Review of Paper Map for Public Submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Update Caldor Fire / Echo Lake Camp, 9. Commission Consolidation, 10. Potential projects for bond measure 2050, 11. Update Pier-Ferry and BMASP projects, 12. Presentation pollinator gardens.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Director Report, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Report on Fair and Impartial Policing, 9. Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, 10. Presentations from Human resources and City Attorney regarding meet-and-confer process with labor unions, training, permanent Standing Rules for Board’s Conduct of business.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86366341836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 6634 1836
AGENDA: 2. 2521 College – on consent – modify use permit increase from allowing 8 to 13 occupants in 2368 sq ft building and to legalize 223 sq ft accessory building on 4570 sq ft residential parcel,
3. 1443 San Pablo – on consent – add alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption,
4. 1151 Grizzly Peak – staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
5. 2956 Hillegass – staff recommend approve – add 170 sq ft 3rd floor balcony at rear of existing 3-story 2834 sq ft single family dwelling on 2754 sq ft lot
6. Housing Element Update
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve & Reinvest, Discussion/Action: Copwatch Presentation, Calls for Service Presentation, Alternative Responses Draft Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, September 10, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83697916967
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 9791 6967
AGENDA: V. Annual report, VIII. Secretary’s Report – Street vendor ordinance update, shoplets, southern Elmwood & Claremont outreach, IX. goBerkeley Smartspace parking program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Outdoor movie at Grove Park: Soul at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm. Film will be shown on large portable inflatable movie screen with premium audio visual. Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17439
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81162749619?pwd=ZEQ4SEpINWxFM3B1VFdnUE1lSW1aQT09
Teleconference: 1-253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 811 6274 9619 Passcode: 756976
AGENDA: check later in week for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, September 12, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda for September 14 City Council meeting:
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, 6. Contract $220,000 9/1/2021-5/31/2023 for Recreation Online Registration Payment Processing, CONSENT CALENDAR: 7. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 9. Minutes, 10. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB (City of Berkeley). 12. Formal Bid solicitations, 13. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 14. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 15. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 16. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 17. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 18. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 19. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 20. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 21. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist for Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 22. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 24. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 25. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 26. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 27. Energy Commission - Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 28. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974: Lobbying, 29. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 30. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 31. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families, 32. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 33. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Harrison – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 34. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, ACTION ITEMS: 35. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO – 522 pages), 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 37. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 38. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission (or successor commission) to hole joint meetings to conduct community outreach and education events with regard to proposed ordinance regulating use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and make recommendations to FITES (Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability), 39. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 41. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 42. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 44. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
1141 Addison 9-23-21
256 Fairlawn 9-16-2021
2809 Fulton 9-23-21
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
1241 Talbot 9-9-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
StopWaste Presentation on SB 1383 (September 14 after ceremonial items)
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The agenda for the September 14th Council meeting, the first meeting after summer recess is available for review and comment and follows the list of meetings. DO NOT wait until the last minute to review item 35 in the Council agenda the Baseline Zoning Ordinance. The Baseline Zoning Ordinance is 522 pages. Item 36. is the Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows (24 pages).
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and the Homeless Commission, The Parks and Waterfront Commission and the Police Accountability Board all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Friday evening at 7:30 pm is the City sponsored free showing of the movie Soul at Grove Park.
Saturday morning at 10 am is the Berkeley Neighborhoods monthly meeting.
Sunday, September 5, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, September 6, 2021 – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83501124799?pwd=MkNoOVF6aCtDY1kza2ZaZk1oOHY3UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 835 0112 4799 Passcode: 856421
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 5. Consider recommending that full Board support the Mayor’s proposal to expand the Berkeley Fair Elections Program to include the Rent Board Commissioners, 6. Adopt Resolution 21-xx allowing landlords to use Regulation 1017 to provide temporary, below-market rental housing in Berkeley to disaster victim displaced by wildfires throughout CA and to refugees displaced by political unrest in Afghanistan.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Commission on Labor Subcommittee Fair Work Week at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89789659700
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 8965 9700
AGENDA: 3. Fair Work Week policy recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center on new system of transitioning placement of family homelessness, 7. Presentation from Neighborhood Services in City Manager’s office on sidewalk ordinance RV ordinance, disposition of persons displaced from the freeway encampments and other encampments following notice, plans in process for alternative shelter and housing placement, 8. Statistics on COVID vaccination and testing of persons experiencing homelessness, sheltered and unsheltered and vaccine outreach, 9. Report on COVID positive cases, 10. HMIS data.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84128414815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 2841 4815
AGENDA: 2. Public Submission Process Packet, 3. Adoption of IRC Slogan, 4. Discussion of possible change to April 1, 2022 deadline, 5. Review of COI forms, 6. Review of Paper Map for Public Submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Update Caldor Fire / Echo Lake Camp, 9. Commission Consolidation, 10. Potential projects for bond measure 2050, 11. Update Pier-Ferry and BMASP projects, 12. Presentation pollinator gardens.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Director Report, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Report on Fair and Impartial Policing, 9. Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, City Attorney regarding lawful changes to hearing process to correct imbalances, 10. Presentations from Human resources and City Attorney regarding meet-and-confer process with labor unions, training, permanent Standing Rules for Board’s Conduct of business.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86366341836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 6634 1836
AGENDA: 2. 2521 College – on consent – modify use permit increase from allowing 8 to 13 occupants in 2368 sq ft building and to legalize 223 sq ft accessory building on 4570 sq ft residential parcel,
3. 1443 San Pablo – on consent – add alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption,
4. 1151 Grizzly Peak – staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
5. 2956 Hillegass – staff recommend approve – add 170 sq ft 3rd floor balcony at rear of existing 3-story 2834 sq ft single family dwelling on 2754 sq ft lot
6. Housing Element Update
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve & Reinvest, Discussion/Action: Copwatch Presentation, Calls for Service Presentation, Alternative Responses Draft Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, September 10, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83697916967
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 9791 6967
AGENDA: V. Annual report, VIII. Secretary’s Report – Street vendor ordinance update, shoplets, southern Elmwood & Claremont outreach, IX. goBerkeley Smartspace parking program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Outdoor movie at Grove Park: Soul at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm. Film will be shown on large portable inflatable movie screen with premium audio visual. Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17439
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81162749619?pwd=ZEQ4SEpINWxFM3B1VFdnUE1lSW1aQT09
Teleconference: 1-253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 811 6274 9619 Passcode: 756976
AGENDA: check later in week for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, September 12, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda for September 14 City Council meeting:
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, 6. Contract $220,000 9/1/2021-5/31/2023 for Recreation Online Registration Payment Processing, CONSENT CALENDAR: 7. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 9. Minutes, 10. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB (City of Berkeley). 12. Formal Bid solicitations, 13. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 14. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 15. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 16. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 17. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 18. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 19. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 20. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 21. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist for Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 22. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 24. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 25. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 26. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 27. Energy Commission - Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 28. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974: Lobbying, 29. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 30. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 31. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families, 32. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 33. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Harrison – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 34. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, ACTION ITEMS: 35. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO – 522 pages), 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 37. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 38. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission (or successor commission) to hole joint meetings to conduct community outreach and education events with regard to proposed ordinance regulating use of carryout and pre-checkout bags and make recommendations to FITES (Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability), 39. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 41. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 42. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 44. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
1141 Addison 9-23-21
256 Fairlawn 9-16-2021
2809 Fulton 9-23-21
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
1241 Talbot 9-9-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
StopWaste Presentation on SB 1383 (September 14 after ceremonial items)
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
August 29 - September 5, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council is still officially on vacation until the September 14. The draft agenda for the first post vacation meeting is long and includes 29. the Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance and 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows. You can find it with the link or a complete agenda list at the end of the posts of weekly meetings. We’ll find out on Monday at the Agenda Committee at 2:30 how many items make it through the final cut.
The Housing Elements is on the agenda at the Commission on Disability, Homeless Services Panel of Experts and Planning Commission on Wednesday and the Landmark’s Commission on Thursday. The Planning Commission will also take up the zoning for the BART station developments on Wednesday.
The Public Works Commission normally meets the first Thursday of the month. Nothing is posted yet, so check later in the week.
With Council and most commissions on vacation, you might want to check out the Activist’s Diary in the www.BerkeleyDailyPlanet.com after Monday. I’ve been reading up a storm.
Sunday, August 29, 2021 No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 30, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311352473
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 863 1135 2473
AGENDA: Review and approve draft agenda for 9/14/2021 – draft agenda – complete proposed agenda follows list of city meetings of use committee link – 3. Selection of item for Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions Schedule, 6. Council referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling (1. Kitchen exhaust fans, 2. Surveillance Technology Report, 3. Resolution Updating CoB Street maintenance and Rehabilitation), 7. Land Use Calendar, 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings, 10. Strengthening and supporting City commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87559277328
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 875 5927 7328
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on Berkeley Census Data by Redistricting Partners.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Develop plan for producing permanent Regulations for handling complaints against members of Police Dept, b. Begin reviewing and writing regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Tuesday, August 31 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83558352206?pwd=ZE1PVDhVVmQ1TkJPWi8rMCttczVpZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 835 5835 2206 Passcode: 147488
AGENDA: CONSENT: 4. Closed Session: related to appointment and employment of Board’s General Counsel position.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. CONSENT CALENDAR: C. Amend Contract add $95,000 total $120,000 and extend to 12/31/2024 with Pacific Site Management for landscape maintenance, D. Replace contract $55,079 with Konica-Minolta for Public Printing and Photocopying services, E. Apply for emergency connectivity fund grant of $36,800, if approved purchase 100 4G LTE (cellular) enabled Chromebook computers increasing lending program from 50 to 150. ACTION CALENDAR: Format Director Evaluation, B. Resumption of in person BOLT meetings.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84774213417?pwd=ZVB2NGM5L3drVkQ5blZsd0FDSlRLdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 847 7421 3417 Passcode: 695891
AGENDA: ACTION ITEMS: 1. Housing Element Presentation, 2. Disability and thnicity data in city contracts and city services, DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Berkeley Transportation Subcommittee, 2. Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan and Berkeley BART Stations, 3. Easy Does it, 4. Commission Vacancies, 5.Accessible Housing Item Update, 6. Elevator Ordinance, 7. Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted COVID in Berkeley, 8. Utilization rates and accessibility of City of Berkeley testing sites for BIPOC people with Disabilities, 9. Number of BIPOC people with disabilities who have accessed COVID related and/or supportive services, vaccine distribution.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: UPDATES/ACTION ITEMS: 5. Housing Element, 6. Chair Update, 7. Staff Update including vaccination stats and number of COVID-positive cases in shelters and among unsheltered, 8. Discussion sidewalk ordinance enforcement, unsheltered persons move from freeway to other locations, status of persons at Horizon Transitional Village and polarization in addressing homeless issues in community, 9. Discussion on work conducted on Homeless Commission and incorporation of policy work into HSPE, 10. Discussion Measure P allocation planning as a year-long process based on community needs and service gaps, 11. Annual report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission and Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group joint meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84065714189
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 6571 4189
AGENDA: 9. Draft Zoning and General Plan Amendments and City-BART Joint Vision and Priorities for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Area, 10. Overview of Housing Element
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85837789862
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 3778 9862
AGENDA: 5. Overview Upcoming Housing Element
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm and posts agendas on Monday of the week. Check later in the week for meeting status and agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Psscode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, 6. b. Authorize Release of a Request for Proposal for MV Pyxis Generator Diesel Particulate Filter Demonstration Project, 7. Appointment of Financial Officer, 8. Approve contract award to COWI North America, Inc for the Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project Engineering and Design Services, 9. Authorize Release of RFP for Construction Management Services for Alameda Refurbishment Project, 10. Approve Actions Relative to Tier 4 Main Engine Conversion Gemini Class Services Project, 11. Approve Extension of Participation in Clipper start pilot, 12. WETA 2040 Service Vision & Business Plan Update.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, September 3, 2021 & Saturday, September 4, 2021 & Sunday, September 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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DRAFT Agenda for September 14 City Council meeting:
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, CONSENT CALENDAR: Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 7. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 8. Minutes, 9. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB. 11. Formal Bid solicitations, 12. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 13. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 14. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 15. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 16. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 17. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 18. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 19. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 20. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist fo Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 21. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 22. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 24. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 25. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 26. Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 27. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 28. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families,
ACTION ITEMS: 29. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO), 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 31. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 32. Predevelopment Allocation, Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) – Planning for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 33. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission regulating carryout and pre-checkout bags, 34. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, 35. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, 36. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 37. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 38. Kesarwani – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 39. Taplin, Co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral automated license plate readers for community safety improvement, 40. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 42. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 43. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 45. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
StopWaste Presentation on SB 1383 (September 14 after ceremonial items)
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
City Council is still officially on vacation until the September 14. The draft agenda for the first post vacation meeting is long and includes 29. the Adoption of Baseline Zoning Ordinance and 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows. You can find it with the link or a complete agenda list at the end of the posts of weekly meetings. We’ll find out on Monday at the Agenda Committee at 2:30 how many items make it through the final cut.
The Housing Elements is on the agenda at the Commission on Disability, Homeless Services Panel of Experts and Planning Commission on Wednesday and the Landmark’s Commission on Thursday. The Planning Commission will also take up the zoning for the BART station developments on Wednesday.
The Public Works Commission normally meets the first Thursday of the month. Nothing is posted yet, so check later in the week.
With Council and most commissions on vacation, you might want to check out the Activist’s Diary in the www.BerkeleyDailyPlanet.com after Monday. I’ve been reading up a storm.
Sunday, August 29, 2021 No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 30, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311352473
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 863 1135 2473
AGENDA: Review and approve draft agenda for 9/14/2021 – draft agenda – complete proposed agenda follows list of city meetings of use committee link – 3. Selection of item for Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions Schedule, 6. Council referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling (1. Kitchen exhaust fans, 2. Surveillance Technology Report, 3. Resolution Updating CoB Street maintenance and Rehabilitation), 7. Land Use Calendar, 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings, 10. Strengthening and supporting City commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87559277328
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 875 5927 7328
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on Berkeley Census Data by Redistricting Partners.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Develop plan for producing permanent Regulations for handling complaints against members of Police Dept, b. Begin reviewing and writing regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Tuesday, August 31 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83558352206?pwd=ZE1PVDhVVmQ1TkJPWi8rMCttczVpZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 835 5835 2206 Passcode: 147488
AGENDA: CONSENT: 4. Closed Session: related to appointment and employment of Board’s General Counsel position.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. CONSENT CALENDAR: C. Amend Contract add $95,000 total $120,000 and extend to 12/31/2024 with Pacific Site Management for landscape maintenance, D. Replace contract $55,079 with Konica-Minolta for Public Printing and Photocopying services, E. Apply for emergency connectivity fund grant of $36,800, if approved purchase 100 4G LTE (cellular) enabled Chromebook computers increasing lending program from 50 to 150. ACTION CALENDAR: Format Director Evaluation, B. Resumption of in person BOLT meetings.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84774213417?pwd=ZVB2NGM5L3drVkQ5blZsd0FDSlRLdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 847 7421 3417 Passcode: 695891
AGENDA: ACTION ITEMS: 1. Housing Element Presentation, 2. Disability and thnicity data in city contracts and city services, DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Berkeley Transportation Subcommittee, 2. Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan and Berkeley BART Stations, 3. Easy Does it, 4. Commission Vacancies, 5.Accessible Housing Item Update, 6. Elevator Ordinance, 7. Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted COVID in Berkeley, 8. Utilization rates and accessibility of City of Berkeley testing sites for BIPOC people with Disabilities, 9. Number of BIPOC people with disabilities who have accessed COVID related and/or supportive services, vaccine distribution.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: UPDATES/ACTION ITEMS: 5. Housing Element, 6. Chair Update, 7. Staff Update including vaccination stats and number of COVID-positive cases in shelters and among unsheltered, 8. Discussion sidewalk ordinance enforcement, unsheltered persons move from freeway to other locations, status of persons at Horizon Transitional Village and polarization in addressing homeless issues in community, 9. Discussion on work conducted on Homeless Commission and incorporation of policy work into HSPE, 10. Discussion Measure P allocation planning as a year-long process based on community needs and service gaps, 11. Annual report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission and Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group joint meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84065714189
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 6571 4189
AGENDA: 9. Draft Zoning and General Plan Amendments and City-BART Joint Vision and Priorities for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Area, 10. Overview of Housing Element
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85837789862
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 3778 9862
AGENDA: 5. Overview Upcoming Housing Element
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm and posts agendas on Monday of the week. Check later in the week for meeting status and agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Psscode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, 6. b. Authorize Release of a Request for Proposal for MV Pyxis Generator Diesel Particulate Filter Demonstration Project, 7. Appointment of Financial Officer, 8. Approve contract award to COWI North America, Inc for the Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project Engineering and Design Services, 9. Authorize Release of RFP for Construction Management Services for Alameda Refurbishment Project, 10. Approve Actions Relative to Tier 4 Main Engine Conversion Gemini Class Services Project, 11. Approve Extension of Participation in Clipper start pilot, 12. WETA 2040 Service Vision & Business Plan Update.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, September 3, 2021 & Saturday, September 4, 2021 & Sunday, September 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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DRAFT Agenda for September 14 City Council meeting:
RECESS ITEMS: 1. Contract $700,000 7/1/2021 – 6/30/2023 with Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (downtown business association) to support tourism, 2. Contract add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2022 with BUSD for Mental Health Services, 3. Revenue Grant Contract: FY 2021-22 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant, 4. Contract $1,038,103 (includes 10% contingency) with ERA Construction for 1322 Glendale Ave. Retaining Wall Project, 5. Contracts total $350,000 with TBWBH Props and Measures - $175,000 and V.W. Housen & Assoc. - $175,000 for Vision 2050 Implementation Services, CONSENT CALENDAR: Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 7. Establish 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, 8. Minutes, 9. Contract add $9,812 total $116,966 thru 9/14/2022 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services, 10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing MuniServices, LLC to examine the local sales or transactions and use tax records on behalf of the CoB. 11. Formal Bid solicitations, 12. Amendments to BMC 19.44.020 Housing Advisory Commission oversight of Measure O bond-funded housing initiatives, 13. Amend Contract add $34,736 total $137,914 and extend thru 6/30/2021, 14. Mental Health Services Act FY 2021-2022 Annual Update, 15. Revenue Contract $26,035,194 Dept of Health, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024, 16. Revenue Contract $235,572 FY 2022 Aging Services Programs, 17. Classification and Salary Range: Communications Specialist with hourly range $47.33 - $56.18, 18. Amend Contract add $40,000 total $194,285 from 3/16/2015 – 12/30/2021 with Government Finance Officers Assoc for business processes review services, 19. Amend Contract add $19,250 total $121,275 from 12/13/2020 – 6/30/2022 with RevolutionCyber, LLC for professional services for implementation of City’s Data Safety Program, 20. Amend Contract add $250,000 total $1,190,000 and extend term to 12/24/2023 with West Coast Arborist fo Tree Removal and Pruning Service, 21. Contract add $900,000 total $2,600,000 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for on-call architectural services, 22. Contract add $300,000 total $800,000 and extend to 5/28/2023 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services, 23. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 extend term to 5/28/2023 with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for as-needed tree services, 24. Contact add $1,400,000 total $8,844,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment, 25. Transfer two property parcels to Sate of California for Ashby-San Pablo Intersection Improvements Project, 26. Recommendation for Fleet Electrification Policy and Financing, 27. Arreguin – 2022 UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Legacy Event, Mayor’s discretionary funds $1000, 28. Arreguin – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) Referral: Supply Bank $25,000 for services providing essential school supplies for Berkeley families,
ACTION ITEMS: 29. Adoption Baseline Zoning Ordinance (BZO), 30. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 31. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 32. Predevelopment Allocation, Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) – Planning for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 33. Referral to Zero Waste and Energy Commission regulating carryout and pre-checkout bags, 34. Letter of Support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, 35. Open Government Commission recommendations to Council regarding teleconferenced meetings, 36. Recommendation to retain current structure of Zero Waste Commission, 37. Arreguin - Expansion of Berkeley Fair Elections Program, 38. Kesarwani – Support of Observance of August 20, International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in El Salvador, 39. Taplin, Co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral automated license plate readers for community safety improvement, 40. Wengraf, Cosponsor Arreguin – Resolution Expressing Conceptual Support for an East Bay Wildfire Prevention and Vegetation Management Joint Powers Agency, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Implementation of CA SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, 42. Mental Health Services Center Renovation Project Wins American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) National Award, 43. Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, Open Government Commission FY 2021-2022 Work Plan, 45. City Auditor Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
StopWaste Presentation on SB 1383 (September 14 after ceremonial items)
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
August 15 - August 22, 2021
Worth Noting:
Council is on recess and most of the commissions do not meet in August.
Sunday is a free hazardous waste drop-off. Appointments required. It looks like this is filling up fast.
The BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Access Plan has meetings/hours on Monday 2 pm, Tuesday 7 pm, and Wednesday 5 pm. Parking lots are going away with planned construction of housing.
The Berkeley Independent Redistricting Commission meets Wednesday at 6 pm.
The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force meets Wednesday at 5:30 pm with a speaker on Mountain Valley Pipeline and Friday at 9 am is the summit on Clean and Just Transportation.
EBMUD speaker series on Wednesday at 6 pm is on fire prevention.
Only one project is before the Design Review Committee on Thursday at 7 pm.
Friday evening at 8 pm is the free city sponsored movie Lady and the Tramp at Ohlone Park.
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services. The 2nd offering is August 18 at 7:30 pm:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Cal student move-ins can get messy. Avoid illegal dumping fines. Check out resources for disposal of unopened food, furniture and household goods, textiles (clothing, bedding, backpacks), cardboard boxes, mattresses. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2ec7aae
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Free Hazardous Waste Drop-off in Oakland at 9 am – 1 pm
Appointment required
Accepted items: Pest & Garden Products, Batteries, Light Bulb, Paints and Paint related products, electronics & small appliances, propane tanks, old medications and prescriptions including controlled substances, oil, gasoline, auto fluids, cleaners, fire extinguishers, sharps containers.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2eca490
Monday, August 16, 2021
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 2 - 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85038531645
Teleconference: 1-602-333-2017 or 1-888-204-5987 Meeting ID: 850 3853 1645
AGENDA: Ashby & Downtown Berkeley office hour
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97341195745?pwd=QVIxSkhSQTgweCtEVmg0aGxrT3BjZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 973 4119 5745 Passcode: 873597
AGENDA: El Cerrito Plaza Development, El Cerrito City Council Planning Commission
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82160109803
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 6010 9803
AGENDA: 2. Review of paper map for public submissions, 3. Discussion of relationship and limitations for commission subcommittees, Subcommittee Reports: 4. Outreach, 5. Public Submission Process.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 5 – 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83067683054
Teleconference: 1-602-333-2017 or 1-888-204-5987 Meeting ID: 830 6768 3054
AGENDA: Ashby & Downtown Berkeley office hour
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2ec05da
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) at 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85207073371?pwd=M2gvc3dYazRZNnI0VEc0d1ZEMUs0dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 852 0707 3371 Passcode: 982158
AGENDA: Sarah Diefendorf on Mountain Valley Pipeline & Discussion Yale Survey
EBMUD’s Water Wednesday: Monthly Speaker Series
“The other F-word: Fire Prevention in our Watershed” at 6 pm
Register: https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/events/drought-where-were-and-what-were-doing/
Videoconference: https://ebmud.zoom.us/j/81350685482
Teleconference: no number given Meeting ID: 813 5068 5482
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Design Review Committee at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87147076719
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 871 4707 6719
AGENDA: 1. 1951 Shattuck @ Berkeley Way – Final Design Review – demolition of two existing commercial buildings and construction of 120 ft, 12 story mixed use building with approximately 5,178 sq ft of commercial space on ground floor, 163 residential units, 100-space subterranean parking garage.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92888454641
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 8845 4641 Passcode: 120995
AGENDA: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17455
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – meeting cancelled
Friday, August 20, 2021
CEMTF Summit Series - Clean and Just Transportation at 9 am – 12 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-just-transportation-tickets-157305195073
AGENDA: Keynote speeches: How do we accelerate the phase out of gasoline cars and the adoption of electric vehicles? Speakers: Assemblymember Phil Ting, Dan Sperling, Director Transportation Studies at UC Davis and California Air Resources Board
https://www.cemtf.org/
Outdoor movie at Ohlone Park Baseball Field: Lady and the Tramp at 8 – 9:30 pm
Location: Ohlone Park Baseball Field Hearst @ Grant / McGee
Free, please arrive 30 minutes before movie begins, bring blankets, sleeping bagas and/or low-back beach chairs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17438
Saturday, August 21, 2021 & Sunday, August 22, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Council is on recess and most of the commissions do not meet in August.
Sunday is a free hazardous waste drop-off. Appointments required. It looks like this is filling up fast.
The BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Access Plan has meetings/hours on Monday 2 pm, Tuesday 7 pm, and Wednesday 5 pm. Parking lots are going away with planned construction of housing.
The Berkeley Independent Redistricting Commission meets Wednesday at 6 pm.
The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force meets Wednesday at 5:30 pm with a speaker on Mountain Valley Pipeline and Friday at 9 am is the summit on Clean and Just Transportation.
EBMUD speaker series on Wednesday at 6 pm is on fire prevention.
Only one project is before the Design Review Committee on Thursday at 7 pm.
Friday evening at 8 pm is the free city sponsored movie Lady and the Tramp at Ohlone Park.
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services. The 2nd offering is August 18 at 7:30 pm:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Cal student move-ins can get messy. Avoid illegal dumping fines. Check out resources for disposal of unopened food, furniture and household goods, textiles (clothing, bedding, backpacks), cardboard boxes, mattresses. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2ec7aae
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Free Hazardous Waste Drop-off in Oakland at 9 am – 1 pm
Appointment required
Accepted items: Pest & Garden Products, Batteries, Light Bulb, Paints and Paint related products, electronics & small appliances, propane tanks, old medications and prescriptions including controlled substances, oil, gasoline, auto fluids, cleaners, fire extinguishers, sharps containers.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2eca490
Monday, August 16, 2021
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 2 - 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85038531645
Teleconference: 1-602-333-2017 or 1-888-204-5987 Meeting ID: 850 3853 1645
AGENDA: Ashby & Downtown Berkeley office hour
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97341195745?pwd=QVIxSkhSQTgweCtEVmg0aGxrT3BjZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 973 4119 5745 Passcode: 873597
AGENDA: El Cerrito Plaza Development, El Cerrito City Council Planning Commission
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82160109803
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 6010 9803
AGENDA: 2. Review of paper map for public submissions, 3. Discussion of relationship and limitations for commission subcommittees, Subcommittee Reports: 4. Outreach, 5. Public Submission Process.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan at 5 – 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83067683054
Teleconference: 1-602-333-2017 or 1-888-204-5987 Meeting ID: 830 6768 3054
AGENDA: Ashby & Downtown Berkeley office hour
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2ec05da
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) at 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85207073371?pwd=M2gvc3dYazRZNnI0VEc0d1ZEMUs0dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 852 0707 3371 Passcode: 982158
AGENDA: Sarah Diefendorf on Mountain Valley Pipeline & Discussion Yale Survey
EBMUD’s Water Wednesday: Monthly Speaker Series
“The other F-word: Fire Prevention in our Watershed” at 6 pm
Register: https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/events/drought-where-were-and-what-were-doing/
Videoconference: https://ebmud.zoom.us/j/81350685482
Teleconference: no number given Meeting ID: 813 5068 5482
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Design Review Committee at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87147076719
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 871 4707 6719
AGENDA: 1. 1951 Shattuck @ Berkeley Way – Final Design Review – demolition of two existing commercial buildings and construction of 120 ft, 12 story mixed use building with approximately 5,178 sq ft of commercial space on ground floor, 163 residential units, 100-space subterranean parking garage.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92888454641
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 8845 4641 Passcode: 120995
AGENDA: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17455
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – meeting cancelled
Friday, August 20, 2021
CEMTF Summit Series - Clean and Just Transportation at 9 am – 12 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-just-transportation-tickets-157305195073
AGENDA: Keynote speeches: How do we accelerate the phase out of gasoline cars and the adoption of electric vehicles? Speakers: Assemblymember Phil Ting, Dan Sperling, Director Transportation Studies at UC Davis and California Air Resources Board
https://www.cemtf.org/
Outdoor movie at Ohlone Park Baseball Field: Lady and the Tramp at 8 – 9:30 pm
Location: Ohlone Park Baseball Field Hearst @ Grant / McGee
Free, please arrive 30 minutes before movie begins, bring blankets, sleeping bagas and/or low-back beach chairs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17438
Saturday, August 21, 2021 & Sunday, August 22, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2804 Acton 9-6-2021
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1556 Sacramento 9-6-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
August 8 - August 15, 2021
Worth Noting:
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Despite City Council being on summer recess, there is a Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 10:30 am.
Public parking as we know it is going away with the construction of housing on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART station parking lots. To learn more the BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach team will be at the farmer’s market on Tuesday 2-5 pm and flea market on Saturday 9 am – 12 pm and/or go online https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
The Pier-Ferry Workshop #2 is Tuesday evening via zoom at 6:30 pm.
The Parks and Waterfront Commission meets Wednesday at 7 pm.
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets Saturday morning at 10 am via zoom. The agenda will be posted later in the week.
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 9, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89775766534
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 7576 6534
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, Co-Sponsors Hahn, Bartlett – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance
Referral to the City Manager to develop an ordinance to prohibit any person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer from selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm frame or receiver that has not been imprinted with a serial number.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 2 – 5 pm
Location: South Berkeley Farmers Market – Adeline at 63rd
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Pier-Ferry Planning Study Community Workshop #2 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99422879717
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2287 9717
AGENDA: 1. Project team will present conceptual alternatives and facilitate group discussions on the shape of the pier, the siting of the ferry terminal, land-side parking/mobility considerations and community recreation needs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/parks/pier/
email comments to: BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. Presentation: I-80 Ashby Interchange Project and Aquatic Park, 10. City’s Adopt a Spot Program, 11. Workplan 2021, 12. Update Bayer Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Friday, August 13, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91683343244?pwd=cHcrK0VqUGxFYW52QVdicGFnMG9Xdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 916 8334 3244 Passcode 259633
AGENDA: Check website for agenda later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Willard Park 2729 Hillegass @ Derby (this is not listed as a virtual meeting)
Agenda: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17454
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Berkeley Flea Market - Ashby BART Station parking lot, Martin Luther King Jr Way @ Ashby
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Sunday, August 15, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1207 Tenth St 8-12-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is offered three times by the Berkeley Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Services:
Do you know your evacuation zone? https://community.zonehaven.com/
Have you signed up for AC Alerts? https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612570/new
Do you know what kind of mask to wear to evacuate? Answer in the videos
Register in advance for one of the online workshops below
August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 18, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
August 26, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Prior to the Wildfire Evacuation Workshop visit the City of Berkeley Wildfire Readiness website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/, watch the five videos (total time 1 hour 20 minutes) and download and fill out your step-by-step fire plan (tool 9 pages).
Despite City Council being on summer recess, there is a Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 9 at 10:30 am.
Public parking as we know it is going away with the construction of housing on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART station parking lots. To learn more the BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach team will be at the farmer’s market on Tuesday 2-5 pm and flea market on Saturday 9 am – 12 pm and/or go online https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
The Pier-Ferry Workshop #2 is Tuesday evening via zoom at 6:30 pm.
The Parks and Waterfront Commission meets Wednesday at 7 pm.
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets Saturday morning at 10 am via zoom. The agenda will be posted later in the week.
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, August 9, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89775766534
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 7576 6534
AGENDA: 1. Taplin, Co-Sponsors Hahn, Bartlett – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance
Referral to the City Manager to develop an ordinance to prohibit any person other than a licensed manufacturer or importer from selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm frame or receiver that has not been imprinted with a serial number.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Wildfire Evacuation Workshop at 6 - 7:30 pm
Register in advance: August 10, 6pm-730pm, Online via zoom
Watch the videos, read and complete your fire plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/wildfire/
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 2 – 5 pm
Location: South Berkeley Farmers Market – Adeline at 63rd
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Pier-Ferry Planning Study Community Workshop #2 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99422879717
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2287 9717
AGENDA: 1. Project team will present conceptual alternatives and facilitate group discussions on the shape of the pier, the siting of the ferry terminal, land-side parking/mobility considerations and community recreation needs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/parks/pier/
email comments to: BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. Presentation: I-80 Ashby Interchange Project and Aquatic Park, 10. City’s Adopt a Spot Program, 11. Workplan 2021, 12. Update Bayer Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Friday, August 13, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91683343244?pwd=cHcrK0VqUGxFYW52QVdicGFnMG9Xdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 916 8334 3244 Passcode 259633
AGENDA: Check website for agenda later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Willard Park 2729 Hillegass @ Derby (this is not listed as a virtual meeting)
Agenda: Gather Feedback and discuss the conceptual design of the future new Willard Clubhouse.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17454
BART Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Outreach & Materials at 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Berkeley Flea Market - Ashby BART Station parking lot, Martin Luther King Jr Way @ Ashby
AGENDA: In-person engagement for information and public participation
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Participate Online: https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/
Sunday, August 15, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2010 Addison 8-16-21
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1630 Derby 8-17-21
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1207 Tenth St 8-12-2021
1427-29 Tenth 8-17-21
34 Tunnel 8-17-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
July 25 - August 1, 2021
Worth Noting:
The last City Council meetings before summer recess are on July 27th at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. City Council summer recess is July 28 – September 13, 2021. Item 28 in the July 27th agenda is Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows. The mayor said he will be submitting a supplement to the standards. Keep checking as nothing is posted yet. The full July 27th agenda follows the daily list of meetings.
Pre-registration Required:
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found.
Monday, July 26, 2021
Zero Waste Commission from 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates Cal Move Out/Mattress Recycling Pilot Program, Textile Recycling, FITES Committee Draft Plastic Bag Ordinance, Discussion and Action: 1. Recycling Markets Update, 2. Ecology Center and Community Conservation Centers New Contracts, 3. SB1383 County Ordinance and Berkeley Opt-in Ordinance possible Subcommittee, 4. Commission Restructuring, 5. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance, city/County Reusables Messaging, Including Impacts of Drought/Water Use for washing Reusables.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 2 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82584536795
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 8453 6795
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special meeting at 4 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
AGENDA: ZAB Appeal: 770 Page Street – for Use Permit to demolish single family dwelling and construct four 1500 sq ft single family dwellings on 5532 sq ft lot in MU-R zone. Staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve use permit.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
on ACTION: 28. (a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 1pm 7/23/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Support Rally at Sutter-Alta-Bates Hospital for Patient & Worker Safety, from 11 am – 1 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/563541125030754
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA / AGA / Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550588046?pwd=ZzFWbzBPWHB3Y0oyNjRLZG1xK2hTZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 865 5058 8046 Passcode: 268231
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Proposal to mandate disclosure of rent control protections in leases, 6. Amending Regulation 503 to remove sunset language, 7. Regarding hiring an outside consultant to draft a report for the Board regarding rent control impacts of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and any other potential demolition or land use issues, 8. Future Agenda items Tenant Occupancy limits, General Plan Update.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Civic Arts Commission, from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations and Discussion Council Budget of $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan for the Arts, Berkeley Art Works funded to date, 7. Action Items Approval of July slate of Berkeley Art Works Project Grants, Approval of mural design by Cecilia Bowman for boarded windows at 2026 Shattuck.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86817261398
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 1726 1398
AGENDA: 6. Update from Office of Energy and Sustainable Development, Discussion and Action: 7. Climate Equity Fund Criteria and Program and Ideas, 8. Update on Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Accountability Board – Subcommittee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86286225744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 862 8622 5744
AGENDA: 5. a. Review proposed Draft Interim Regulations for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Members of BPD, b. Make recommendations to Police Accountability Board regarding the Draft Interim Regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Water & Drought: A Virtual Community Meeting to discuss water and Drought at 7 pm
Pre-register for links: https://bit.ly/3rsPiVi
AGENDA: Speakers: Max Gromberg, State Water Resources Board and Alice Towey, EBMUD Water Conservation Manager
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Eviction / Section 8 / Foreclosure at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81341230557?pwd=V0l6U1FQeTJJWXZDckhVZEpVbHpGUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 813 4123 0557 Passcode: 252922
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Ellis Act, 6. Distressed Properties, 7. Invitation to BHA
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84701596327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 847 0159 6327
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: Task Force Status and Overview, Community Engagement Update from National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) NICJR-Community Engagement Survey Report, NICJR-Initial Community Listening Sessions Results and Draft Report, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Next Steps and Reflection NICJR Contract Update, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, July 30, 2021
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, from 9 am – 12 pm
Register to receive links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fossil-fuel-free-bay-area-tickets-151339794399
AGENDA: Fossil Fuel Free Bay Area: What we need to do to phase out shipping and refining oil in a just transition to a Fossil Free Bay Area
https://cemtf.org
Saturday, July 31, 2021
BART's Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (BECCAP) Meeting, from 10 am – 1 pm
Location at the Berkeley Downtown Farmer’s Market -(this is an in-person community meeting.)
Agenda: BART Planning is in process for how riders will reach Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations after mixed-use housing projects are built on current parking lots.
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - No City meetings or events found.
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Agenda for July 27 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
AGENDA: CONSENT: 2nd reading 1&2. 1. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 2. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, 3. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 4. Minutes, 5. CM – Designate a voting delegate (Hahn) and alternative (Taplin) for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 6. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 7. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx / Latinas / Latinos for Prevention – early intervention, 8. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 9. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 10. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 11. Contract add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 12. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 13. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 14. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 15. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 16. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 17. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000 (this was already passed through the FY2022 budget process) 18. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 19. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 20. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 21. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day, 22. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 23. Hahn - Appointment of Beverly Greene to Board of Library Trustees. 24. Hahn – Letter to Senators Feinstein and Padilla in Support of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, 25. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-writing Services, 26. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons, ACTION: 27. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 28. ( a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 7/23/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 29. CM – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 expediate development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1044 Park Hills 8/3/2021
1831-B Solano 8-3-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The last City Council meetings before summer recess are on July 27th at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. City Council summer recess is July 28 – September 13, 2021. Item 28 in the July 27th agenda is Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows. The mayor said he will be submitting a supplement to the standards. Keep checking as nothing is posted yet. The full July 27th agenda follows the daily list of meetings.
Pre-registration Required:
- Water & Drought Community meeting at 7 pm Wednesday evening
- Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force Webinar for a Fossil Free Bay Area at 9 am Friday.
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found.
Monday, July 26, 2021
Zero Waste Commission from 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates Cal Move Out/Mattress Recycling Pilot Program, Textile Recycling, FITES Committee Draft Plastic Bag Ordinance, Discussion and Action: 1. Recycling Markets Update, 2. Ecology Center and Community Conservation Centers New Contracts, 3. SB1383 County Ordinance and Berkeley Opt-in Ordinance possible Subcommittee, 4. Commission Restructuring, 5. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance, city/County Reusables Messaging, Including Impacts of Drought/Water Use for washing Reusables.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 2 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82584536795
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 8453 6795
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special meeting at 4 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
AGENDA: ZAB Appeal: 770 Page Street – for Use Permit to demolish single family dwelling and construct four 1500 sq ft single family dwellings on 5532 sq ft lot in MU-R zone. Staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve use permit.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
on ACTION: 28. (a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 1pm 7/23/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Support Rally at Sutter-Alta-Bates Hospital for Patient & Worker Safety, from 11 am – 1 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/563541125030754
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA / AGA / Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86550588046?pwd=ZzFWbzBPWHB3Y0oyNjRLZG1xK2hTZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 865 5058 8046 Passcode: 268231
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Proposal to mandate disclosure of rent control protections in leases, 6. Amending Regulation 503 to remove sunset language, 7. Regarding hiring an outside consultant to draft a report for the Board regarding rent control impacts of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and any other potential demolition or land use issues, 8. Future Agenda items Tenant Occupancy limits, General Plan Update.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Civic Arts Commission, from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations and Discussion Council Budget of $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan for the Arts, Berkeley Art Works funded to date, 7. Action Items Approval of July slate of Berkeley Art Works Project Grants, Approval of mural design by Cecilia Bowman for boarded windows at 2026 Shattuck.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86817261398
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 1726 1398
AGENDA: 6. Update from Office of Energy and Sustainable Development, Discussion and Action: 7. Climate Equity Fund Criteria and Program and Ideas, 8. Update on Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Accountability Board – Subcommittee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86286225744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 862 8622 5744
AGENDA: 5. a. Review proposed Draft Interim Regulations for Handling Complaints Against Sworn Members of BPD, b. Make recommendations to Police Accountability Board regarding the Draft Interim Regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752
Water & Drought: A Virtual Community Meeting to discuss water and Drought at 7 pm
Pre-register for links: https://bit.ly/3rsPiVi
AGENDA: Speakers: Max Gromberg, State Water Resources Board and Alice Towey, EBMUD Water Conservation Manager
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Eviction / Section 8 / Foreclosure at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81341230557?pwd=V0l6U1FQeTJJWXZDckhVZEpVbHpGUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 813 4123 0557 Passcode: 252922
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Ellis Act, 6. Distressed Properties, 7. Invitation to BHA
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84701596327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 847 0159 6327
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: Task Force Status and Overview, Community Engagement Update from National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) NICJR-Community Engagement Survey Report, NICJR-Initial Community Listening Sessions Results and Draft Report, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Next Steps and Reflection NICJR Contract Update, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, July 30, 2021
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, from 9 am – 12 pm
Register to receive links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fossil-fuel-free-bay-area-tickets-151339794399
AGENDA: Fossil Fuel Free Bay Area: What we need to do to phase out shipping and refining oil in a just transition to a Fossil Free Bay Area
https://cemtf.org
Saturday, July 31, 2021
BART's Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (BECCAP) Meeting, from 10 am – 1 pm
Location at the Berkeley Downtown Farmer’s Market -(this is an in-person community meeting.)
Agenda: BART Planning is in process for how riders will reach Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations after mixed-use housing projects are built on current parking lots.
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - No City meetings or events found.
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Agenda for July 27 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
AGENDA: CONSENT: 2nd reading 1&2. 1. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 2. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, 3. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 4. Minutes, 5. CM – Designate a voting delegate (Hahn) and alternative (Taplin) for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 6. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 7. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx / Latinas / Latinos for Prevention – early intervention, 8. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 9. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 10. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 11. Contract add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 12. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 13. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 14. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 15. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 16. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 17. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000 (this was already passed through the FY2022 budget process) 18. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 19. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 20. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 21. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day, 22. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 23. Hahn - Appointment of Beverly Greene to Board of Library Trustees. 24. Hahn – Letter to Senators Feinstein and Padilla in Support of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, 25. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-writing Services, 26. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons, ACTION: 27. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 28. ( a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 7/23/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL, 29. CM – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 expediate development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1311 Carleton 8-10-2021
1025 Heinz 8-10-2021
1044 Park Hills 8/3/2021
1831-B Solano 8-3-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
July 18 - July 25, 2021
Worth Noting:
So far, the last City Council meetings before summer recess are: July 20th and July 27th. City Council summer recess is July 28 – September 13, 2021. Item 28 in the July 27th agenda is Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows. The mayor said he will be submitting a supplement to the standards. Keep checking as nothing is posted yet. The full July 27th agenda follows the daily list of meetings.
Wednesday afternoon FITES meets at 2:30 pm on the plastic bag ordinance and the City Fleet Replacement Fund audit. Wednesday evening there are five overlapping meetings. The Labor Commission at 7 pm, Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm and the Transportation Subcommittee on BART at 6 pm look to be the most interesting. The Transportation subcommittee on BART is taking over where CAG (Community Advisory Group for BART Station Housing Developments at Ashby and North Berkeley BART) left off on planning for BART parking.
Thursday – The Mental Health Commission at 7 pm starts with the FY 21/22 MHSA annual report presentation and public hearing. Item 5 on the agenda is the update on the SCU.
Friday – The outdoor movie in Grove Park is Akeelah and the Bee at 8:45.
Sunday, July 18, 2021 & Monday, July 19, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review Invoices from SAA, 5. Projects / Goals for 2021 Collaboration with SAA – including Solano Revitalization, 6. Coordination & Communication with Solano Businesses as COVID restrictions all lifted, 7. Commissioner Recruitment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89932150811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 899 3215 0811
AGENDA: Use link for MOU details 1. MOU IBEW Local 1245, term 6/28/2020-6/30/2022, 2. MOU SEIU Local 1021, term 6/27/2021-6/26/2024, 3. MOU Berkeley Police Association, term 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 4. Unrepresented Employees: Salary Update and Update to Unrepresented Employee Manual.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89932150811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 899 3215 0811
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Resolution Reviewing, Ratifying Local COVID-19 Emergency – continues the COVID Emergency, WORKSESSION: 2. Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Amendment, 3. Measure FF and Fire Prevention.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89578391060
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 895 853 5257
AGENDA: 2. Adopt an Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Presentation by City Auditor: Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81940482696?pwd=eUtDSUxNanRpTTZ4S3NTblc5ODIxdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 4048 2696 Passcode: 377787
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Website, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance, 8. Cal Student Outreach.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Commission on Labor at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97638388941?pwd=M0NZRzY5UXh5N05BR1BwZ0kvNXZTZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 3838 894 Passcode: 324229
AGENDA: 6. Workplan, 7. Discussion new State Legislation that would prevent elected prosecutors from investigating police misconduct if they’ve accepted campaign funds from law enforcement unions, 8. Discussion of the labor shortage and its impact on economic recovery.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82156557519
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 5655 7519
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Regarding Outcomes from the July 10, 2021 Public Hearing and Next Steps in the Process, 3. Report from Community Outreach Subcommittee, 4. Independent Redistricting Commission Budget, 5. Status In-person meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Low-income representative election, 7. Commission agenda item request process, 8. Commissioner Manual Review, 9. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial reports, a. Through the Looking Glass, 10. Minutes, 11. Presentation Youth ALIVE, 12. Sidewalk Ordinance, 13. Accessibility issues Pathways, Grayson St. Staff v. Consultants; Ombudsman and concerns over Justice Dept ruling on Mental Health, 14. Alta Bates, 15. TOPA (Tenants Opportunity Act, 16. Citywide public restrooms report, 17. Disabled accessibility in high-density corridors, 18. Possible improvements to HWCAC request for proposal review process, 19. City Grant writer procurement, 20. Questionaire to Council regarding HWCAC priorities, 21. Current state of homelessness, 22. Possible action on letter to Council regarding commission mergers, 23. 24-hour emergency homeless shelter at 742 Grayson, 24. Air Quality, 25. Possible letter to Council regarding current situation at Pathways (and New Horizons) and supply of affordable housing throughout City.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Transportation Commission Subcommittee BART Access Plan #1 at 6 - 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668756576
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 6875 6576
AGENDA: 1. Transit Oriented Development and the Corridor access Plan, 2. Corridor Access Plan to date, 3. Next Phase: Set BART parking range & development initial station access options, defining the BART parking replacement range, developing menu of Initial Station Access Options, Strategy development and evaluation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Annual Report FY21/22 presentation and public hearing, 4. Interview and vote on nomination of Tommy Escarega, 5. SCU update, 6. Re-imagining Task Force Update, 8. Public Education campaign, 9. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 10. US Dept of Justice investigation of Santa Rita Jail.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96948167628
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 4816 7628
AGENDA: 2. 1207 Tenth St – Staff Recommend Approve – demolish existing non-residential building on 12,800 sq ft industrial parcel and construct 3-story 20,390 sq ft mixed-use building with 2 live-work units containing Art/Craft Studio Workspaces, 12 Art/Craft Studios, a R&D facility, Light Manufacturing (shared fabrications shop) and Incidental Retail (Art Gallery), parking garage for 10 vehicles and 24 bicycles at ground level.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, July 23, 2021
Outdoor movie at Grove Park: Akeelah and the Bee at 8:45 – 10:30 pm (free)
Location: Grove Park, 1730 Oregon
Please arrive 30 minutes before start of film, bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low-back beach chairs. Alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17436
Saturday, July 24, 2021 & Sunday, July 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda for July 27, 2021 City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
- CONSENT: 2nd reading 1&2. 1. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 2. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, 3. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 2. Minutes, 4. Minutes, 5. CM – Designate a voting delegate (Hahn) and alternative (Taplin) for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 6. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 7. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx / Latinas / Latinos for Prevention – early intervention, 8. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 9. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 10. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 11. Contrct add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 12. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 13. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 14. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 15. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 16. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 17. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000 (this was already passed through the FY2022 budget process) 18. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 19. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 20. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 21. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day, 22. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 23. Hahn - Appointment of Beverly Greene to Board of Library Trustees. 24. Hahn – Letter to Senators Feinstein and Padilla in Support of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, 25. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-writing Services, 26. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons,
- ACTION: 27. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 28. ( a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 1pm 7/18/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee pages 39 – 62 in packet), 29. CM – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19,
- INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 expediate development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1630 Carleton 7/26/2021
0 Cragmont 7/21/2021
1044 Park Hills 8/3/2021
1513.5 Prince 7/20/2021
1831-B Solano 8-3-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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Worth Noting:
So far, the last City Council meetings before summer recess are: July 20th and July 27th. City Council summer recess is July 28 – September 13, 2021. Item 28 in the July 27th agenda is Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows. The mayor said he will be submitting a supplement to the standards. Keep checking as nothing is posted yet. The full July 27th agenda follows the daily list of meetings.
Wednesday afternoon FITES meets at 2:30 pm on the plastic bag ordinance and the City Fleet Replacement Fund audit. Wednesday evening there are five overlapping meetings. The Labor Commission at 7 pm, Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm and the Transportation Subcommittee on BART at 6 pm look to be the most interesting. The Transportation subcommittee on BART is taking over where CAG (Community Advisory Group for BART Station Housing Developments at Ashby and North Berkeley BART) left off on planning for BART parking.
Thursday – The Mental Health Commission at 7 pm starts with the FY 21/22 MHSA annual report presentation and public hearing. Item 5 on the agenda is the update on the SCU.
Friday – The outdoor movie in Grove Park is Akeelah and the Bee at 8:45.
Sunday, July 18, 2021 & Monday, July 19, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review Invoices from SAA, 5. Projects / Goals for 2021 Collaboration with SAA – including Solano Revitalization, 6. Coordination & Communication with Solano Businesses as COVID restrictions all lifted, 7. Commissioner Recruitment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89932150811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 899 3215 0811
AGENDA: Use link for MOU details 1. MOU IBEW Local 1245, term 6/28/2020-6/30/2022, 2. MOU SEIU Local 1021, term 6/27/2021-6/26/2024, 3. MOU Berkeley Police Association, term 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 4. Unrepresented Employees: Salary Update and Update to Unrepresented Employee Manual.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89932150811
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 899 3215 0811
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Resolution Reviewing, Ratifying Local COVID-19 Emergency – continues the COVID Emergency, WORKSESSION: 2. Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Amendment, 3. Measure FF and Fire Prevention.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89578391060
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 895 853 5257
AGENDA: 2. Adopt an Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Presentation by City Auditor: Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81940482696?pwd=eUtDSUxNanRpTTZ4S3NTblc5ODIxdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 4048 2696 Passcode: 377787
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Website, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance, 8. Cal Student Outreach.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Commission on Labor at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97638388941?pwd=M0NZRzY5UXh5N05BR1BwZ0kvNXZTZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 3838 894 Passcode: 324229
AGENDA: 6. Workplan, 7. Discussion new State Legislation that would prevent elected prosecutors from investigating police misconduct if they’ve accepted campaign funds from law enforcement unions, 8. Discussion of the labor shortage and its impact on economic recovery.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82156557519
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 5655 7519
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Regarding Outcomes from the July 10, 2021 Public Hearing and Next Steps in the Process, 3. Report from Community Outreach Subcommittee, 4. Independent Redistricting Commission Budget, 5. Status In-person meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Low-income representative election, 7. Commission agenda item request process, 8. Commissioner Manual Review, 9. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial reports, a. Through the Looking Glass, 10. Minutes, 11. Presentation Youth ALIVE, 12. Sidewalk Ordinance, 13. Accessibility issues Pathways, Grayson St. Staff v. Consultants; Ombudsman and concerns over Justice Dept ruling on Mental Health, 14. Alta Bates, 15. TOPA (Tenants Opportunity Act, 16. Citywide public restrooms report, 17. Disabled accessibility in high-density corridors, 18. Possible improvements to HWCAC request for proposal review process, 19. City Grant writer procurement, 20. Questionaire to Council regarding HWCAC priorities, 21. Current state of homelessness, 22. Possible action on letter to Council regarding commission mergers, 23. 24-hour emergency homeless shelter at 742 Grayson, 24. Air Quality, 25. Possible letter to Council regarding current situation at Pathways (and New Horizons) and supply of affordable housing throughout City.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Transportation Commission Subcommittee BART Access Plan #1 at 6 - 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668756576
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 6875 6576
AGENDA: 1. Transit Oriented Development and the Corridor access Plan, 2. Corridor Access Plan to date, 3. Next Phase: Set BART parking range & development initial station access options, defining the BART parking replacement range, developing menu of Initial Station Access Options, Strategy development and evaluation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Annual Report FY21/22 presentation and public hearing, 4. Interview and vote on nomination of Tommy Escarega, 5. SCU update, 6. Re-imagining Task Force Update, 8. Public Education campaign, 9. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 10. US Dept of Justice investigation of Santa Rita Jail.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96948167628
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 4816 7628
AGENDA: 2. 1207 Tenth St – Staff Recommend Approve – demolish existing non-residential building on 12,800 sq ft industrial parcel and construct 3-story 20,390 sq ft mixed-use building with 2 live-work units containing Art/Craft Studio Workspaces, 12 Art/Craft Studios, a R&D facility, Light Manufacturing (shared fabrications shop) and Incidental Retail (Art Gallery), parking garage for 10 vehicles and 24 bicycles at ground level.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, July 23, 2021
Outdoor movie at Grove Park: Akeelah and the Bee at 8:45 – 10:30 pm (free)
Location: Grove Park, 1730 Oregon
Please arrive 30 minutes before start of film, bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low-back beach chairs. Alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17436
Saturday, July 24, 2021 & Sunday, July 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda for July 27, 2021 City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81818068814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 1806 8814
- CONSENT: 2nd reading 1&2. 1. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 2. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, 3. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 2. Minutes, 4. Minutes, 5. CM – Designate a voting delegate (Hahn) and alternative (Taplin) for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 6. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 7. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx / Latinas / Latinos for Prevention – early intervention, 8. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 9. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 10. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 11. Contrct add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 12. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 13. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 14. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 15. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 16. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 17. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000 (this was already passed through the FY2022 budget process) 18. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 19. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 20. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 21. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day, 22. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 23. Hahn - Appointment of Beverly Greene to Board of Library Trustees. 24. Hahn – Letter to Senators Feinstein and Padilla in Support of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act, 25. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-writing Services, 26. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons,
- ACTION: 27. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 28. ( a supplemental from Mayor Arreguin is supposed to accompany the objective standards – it is not posted as of 1pm 7/18/2021) Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee pages 39 – 62 in packet), 29. CM – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19,
- INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 expediate development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1630 Carleton 7/26/2021
0 Cragmont 7/21/2021
1044 Park Hills 8/3/2021
1513.5 Prince 7/20/2021
1831-B Solano 8-3-2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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July 11 - July 18, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council has only two scheduled meetings July 13 and July 27 before Summer recess July 28 – September 13, 2021.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm reviews the draft for the last council meeting before summer recess. Item 19 in the proposed agenda is Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee (pages 39 – 62 in packet),
Tuesday is the Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm. Item 14 is the Accessory Dwelling ordinance and item 18 is the appointment of the Police Accountability Board appointment of members.
Wednesday the Planning Commission at 7 pm will conduct a public hearing on the Bayer proposed Community Benefits Package.
Thursday the Design Review Committee at 7 pm will consider the 800 Dwight Way – (Bayer)
Friday the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9 am will offer a webinar on Building Decarbonization. Pre-registration for this free event is required.
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, July 12, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224858589
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 2485 8589
AGENDA: 2. Review Draft Agenda for 7-27-2021 regular Council Meeting – (Full Draft agenda included in this post after list of city meetings), 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, Unscheduled Items: 9. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions, 10. Return to In-Person Meetings, (next meeting August 30).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86076393598
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 860 7639 3598
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. City of Berkeley (CoB) v. Regents of UC No. RG19023058. B. Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, et al., v. Regents of UC No. RG19006256, 2. Conference with legal counsel consider whether to initiate a lawsuit against the Regents of UC related to LRDP (Long Range Development Plan).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
Use link or scroll through list week of city meetings to full agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81700770490
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 0077 0490
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. WCAB Case No #ADJ1556675 and ADJ10831595, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations IBEWm Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88313434616?pwd=QWpyNm1HVmdIdFB3cFplaTFDK01LZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 883 1343 4616 Passcode: 016947
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, Discussion& Possible Action: 5. Proposal to mandate disclosure of rent control protections in leases, 6. Regulation 503 to remove sunset language, 7. Hiring an outside consultant to draft a report for the Board regarding the rent control impacts of Council’s initiation of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: Updates/Action Items: 5. & 6. Presentation and discussion Sidewalk ordinance, RV ordinance, 7. Measure P recommendations, 8. Vaccination rates unsheltered, sheltered, 9. Changes planned for shelters 1281 University, 1654 Fourth street, 10. Status of RFQ for nonprofit housing developers to rehabilitate hotels, 11. Grants being applied for under ARPA, 12. Cal Trans cleaning, 13. Disability access.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95541508344
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 4150 8344
AGENDA: 9. Election, 10. Elect Planning commissions Representative to BART CAG, 11. Public Hearing Workshop Regarding the Proposed Community Benefits Package for Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Links for virtual meeting and agenda not posted check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92989533084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 929 8953 3084
AGENDA: 1. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Healthcare LLC - advisory comments
2. 2902 Adeline – Final Design Review – redevelop 3 parcels at 2902 and 2908 Adeline and 1946 Russell which includes the demolition of one residential structure and one mixed-use structure and construction of 6-story mixed-use building with 4 live/work units and 50 dwelling units including 4 available to very low income households, 56 bicycle spaces and 24 stacked parking for 24 vehicles,
3. 2176 Kittredge – Final Design Review – construct new 7-story mixed-use building including 165 residential units, ground level retail and underground parking, project includes the demolition of non-residential building and 1-story gas station and car wash.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meetings cancelled
Friday, July 16, 2021
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9am – 12 pm
This event is free registration is required
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-safe-buildingsbuilding-decarbonization-tickets-157304657465
AGENDA: Building Decarbonization
http://cemtf.org
Saturday, July 17, 2021 & Sunday, July 18, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee Meeting DRAFT Agenda for City Council July 27, 2021
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224858589
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 2485 8589
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 2. Minutes, 3. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 4-6 Funded thru CA Mental Health Services Act to 6/30/2022, 4. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx/Latinas/Latinos for Prevention – early intervention 5. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 6. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 7. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 8. Contrct add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 9. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 10. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 11. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 13. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 14. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 15. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 16. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 17. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day;
-on ACTION: 18. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 19. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee pages 39 – 62 in packet), 20. City Mgr (CM) – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19, CM – Designate a voting delegate and alternative for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 22. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000, 23. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 24. Taplin – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance, prohibits any person other than licensed manufacturer or importer from possessing, selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm that has not been imprinted with a serial numbers, 25. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 26. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-wriging Services, 27. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons;
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 to expedite development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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July 13 City Council Regular Meeting, at 6 pm; email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Agenda: -on CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY2022 Tax rate Measure E for emergency services for severely disabled $0.01796 per sq ft improvements, 2. 2nd reading FY2022 Annual appropriations $673,601,287 gross ($552,265,708 net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 4. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 5. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 6. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 7. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 8. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 9. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 10. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023 with New Image Landscape Co. for on-call landscaping services, 11. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 12. . Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 13. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 14. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 15. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 16. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 17. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, 18. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 19. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 20. Commission on Disability, 21. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
0 Cragmont 7/21/2021
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1513.5 7/20/2021
2326 Roosevelt 7/13/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2000 University 7/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
City Council has only two scheduled meetings July 13 and July 27 before Summer recess July 28 – September 13, 2021.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm reviews the draft for the last council meeting before summer recess. Item 19 in the proposed agenda is Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee (pages 39 – 62 in packet),
Tuesday is the Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm. Item 14 is the Accessory Dwelling ordinance and item 18 is the appointment of the Police Accountability Board appointment of members.
Wednesday the Planning Commission at 7 pm will conduct a public hearing on the Bayer proposed Community Benefits Package.
Thursday the Design Review Committee at 7 pm will consider the 800 Dwight Way – (Bayer)
Friday the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9 am will offer a webinar on Building Decarbonization. Pre-registration for this free event is required.
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, July 12, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224858589
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 2485 8589
AGENDA: 2. Review Draft Agenda for 7-27-2021 regular Council Meeting – (Full Draft agenda included in this post after list of city meetings), 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, Unscheduled Items: 9. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions, 10. Return to In-Person Meetings, (next meeting August 30).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86076393598
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 860 7639 3598
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. City of Berkeley (CoB) v. Regents of UC No. RG19023058. B. Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, et al., v. Regents of UC No. RG19006256, 2. Conference with legal counsel consider whether to initiate a lawsuit against the Regents of UC related to LRDP (Long Range Development Plan).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
Use link or scroll through list week of city meetings to full agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81700770490
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 0077 0490
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. WCAB Case No #ADJ1556675 and ADJ10831595, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations IBEWm Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA/Registration at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88313434616?pwd=QWpyNm1HVmdIdFB3cFplaTFDK01LZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 883 1343 4616 Passcode: 016947
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, Discussion& Possible Action: 5. Proposal to mandate disclosure of rent control protections in leases, 6. Regulation 503 to remove sunset language, 7. Hiring an outside consultant to draft a report for the Board regarding the rent control impacts of Council’s initiation of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: Updates/Action Items: 5. & 6. Presentation and discussion Sidewalk ordinance, RV ordinance, 7. Measure P recommendations, 8. Vaccination rates unsheltered, sheltered, 9. Changes planned for shelters 1281 University, 1654 Fourth street, 10. Status of RFQ for nonprofit housing developers to rehabilitate hotels, 11. Grants being applied for under ARPA, 12. Cal Trans cleaning, 13. Disability access.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95541508344
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 4150 8344
AGENDA: 9. Election, 10. Elect Planning commissions Representative to BART CAG, 11. Public Hearing Workshop Regarding the Proposed Community Benefits Package for Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Links for virtual meeting and agenda not posted check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92989533084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 929 8953 3084
AGENDA: 1. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Healthcare LLC - advisory comments
2. 2902 Adeline – Final Design Review – redevelop 3 parcels at 2902 and 2908 Adeline and 1946 Russell which includes the demolition of one residential structure and one mixed-use structure and construction of 6-story mixed-use building with 4 live/work units and 50 dwelling units including 4 available to very low income households, 56 bicycle spaces and 24 stacked parking for 24 vehicles,
3. 2176 Kittredge – Final Design Review – construct new 7-story mixed-use building including 165 residential units, ground level retail and underground parking, project includes the demolition of non-residential building and 1-story gas station and car wash.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meetings cancelled
Friday, July 16, 2021
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9am – 12 pm
This event is free registration is required
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-safe-buildingsbuilding-decarbonization-tickets-157304657465
AGENDA: Building Decarbonization
http://cemtf.org
Saturday, July 17, 2021 & Sunday, July 18, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
___________________
Agenda and Rules Committee Meeting DRAFT Agenda for City Council July 27, 2021
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224858589
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 2485 8589
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Contract $163,008 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with Berkeley YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 2. Minutes, 3. Contract $200,000 (Measure FF) with Citygate for Fire Dept Standards of Response Coverage study to include risk profile, optimum fire station locations, crew staffing deployment, work schedules, 4-6 Funded thru CA Mental Health Services Act to 6/30/2022, 4. Contract $100,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant for Trauma Support Services Latinx/Latinas/Latinos for Prevention – early intervention 5. Contract $100,000 with Pacific Center for Human Growth for LGBTQIA+, 6. Contract $31,846 with Center for Independent Living, 7. Contract add $616,819 total $7,440,430 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for administration of City’s Workers’ Compensation Program thru 6/30/2022, 8. Contrct add $75,000 total $250,000 with Bartel Associates for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 9. Contract $1,119,580 (includes $101,780 contingency) with OBS Engineering, Inc for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements, 10. Contract add $120,000 total $278,000 with Siegal & Strain Architects for Design and Construction Administration Services for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Replacement project, 11. Contract add $40,000total $280,000 with Bellingham, Inc for Additional Dock Repairs at Berkeley Marina, 13. Contract add $146,000 total $439,000 with DMR Builders for the 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project/renovation, 14. Dana Complete Streets Project by AC Transit install 2-way cycle track, bus boarding platform pending public works approval final construction drawings, 15. Request for two additional meetings for Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 16. Taplin – Letter of support SB 379 – bill prohibits UC from contracting with any health facility or subcontractor that limits a UC employed health care practitioner from providing patients with medical information, reproductive and gender-affirming services (UC has contracted with Dignity Health the largest Catholic Hospital network which recently argued before States Supreme court for its constitutional right to refuse to allow a transgender patient in Sacramento to undergo a hysterectomy.) 17. Bartlett, cosponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani - Proclamation Partition Remembrance Day;
-on ACTION: 18. CM - Updated Fees for Home Occupations Ordinance, 19. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows from JSISHL referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Committee pages 39 – 62 in packet), 20. City Mgr (CM) – Rules of Procedure Revise rules for legislative process during COVID-19, CM – Designate a voting delegate and alternative for business meeting of the Annual League of CA Cities conference on 9/24/2021, 22. Energy Commission – Creation of Climate Equity Fund $600,000, 23. Arreguin - Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for communications consulting services for Mayor’s office thru 6/30/2022, 24. Taplin – Ghost Gun Precursor Parts Ordinance, prohibits any person other than licensed manufacturer or importer from possessing, selling, transferring, purchasing, transporting, receiving or manufacturing and unfinished firearm that has not been imprinted with a serial numbers, 25. Hahn , Arreguin– Accelerating City’s transition to Plant-based foods, resolution to decrease animal based food products byt 50% by 2024, 26. Hahn, cosponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Contract for Grant-wriging Services, 27. Wengraf – Call on US Government to negotiate the elimination of nuclear weapons;
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Referral Response to SB 1413 to expedite development of teacher and school employee housing, 29. LPC Commission actions.
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July 13 City Council Regular Meeting, at 6 pm; email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Agenda: -on CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY2022 Tax rate Measure E for emergency services for severely disabled $0.01796 per sq ft improvements, 2. 2nd reading FY2022 Annual appropriations $673,601,287 gross ($552,265,708 net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 4. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 5. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 6. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 7. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 8. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 9. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 10. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023 with New Image Landscape Co. for on-call landscaping services, 11. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 12. . Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 13. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 14. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 15. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 16. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 17. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, 18. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 19. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 20. Commission on Disability, 21. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
0 Cragmont 7/21/2021
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1513.5 7/20/2021
2326 Roosevelt 7/13/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2000 University 7/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
July 4 - July 11, 2021
Worth Noting:
No City meetings until Wednesday. The Police Accountability Board is noticed as meeting on Wednesday at 7 pm, but no agenda is posted. Thursday Bayer Healthcare will present a Community Benefits Proposal at the 7 pm ZAB meeting. Friday is the return of movies in the park at 8:45 pm. Saturday is the first Independent Redistricting Commission public hearing at 10 am. And, the July 13 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment.
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Holiday
Grizzly Peak is closed all day on July 4 and until 6 am July 5, Proof of residency will be required between Centennial Drive and Skyline Blvd. Lawrence Hall of Science and Botanical Gardens will be closed. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e5eb94
Monday, July 5, 2021 – Berkeley City Holiday – City Offices Closed
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 – no city meetings or events found
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89176068316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 7606 8316
AGENDA: 2. Harrison and Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.Consent: E. Amend Contract total $90,000 extend to 9/30/2024 with Sentry Alarm systems for all 5 libraries, III.A. Action: Recommendation to City Council on appointment to serve 4 yr term.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 5. Chair Update Measure P recommendations and commission consolidation, 6. Discussion site visit to Horizon Transitional Village, 7. Discussion future plans, annual report, site visits, funding recommendations, 8. Staff Presentation on all Berkeley homeless outreach teams.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172623383
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 Meeting ID: 811 7262 3383
AGENDA: No posted agenda
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e6a482
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17442
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Police_Accountability_Board.aspx
Demonstration – Support For the People Act at 6 – 7 pm
https://deadlinefordemocracy.org/
Oscar Grant / Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/yXLjVmke5Ue3DTWYsr8zBQ2
Planning Commission cancelled – rescheduled to meet on July 14, 2021
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98859118276?pwd=T3JhSWcySStKaXBQMXV2MStLejlDQT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 988 5911 8276 Passcode: 974146
AGENDA: 5. Revenue Collections Update, 6. Recommendation to full Board to establish a COVID-19 related waiver process for late payment FY21-22 Registration fee, 7. Recommendation to full Board to acquire Employment Practices Liability Insurance
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96282456552
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 8245 6552
AGENDA: 2. 1630 Carleton – on consent – demolish existing single family dwelling and construct new 1487 sq ft 2-story singlefamily dwelling with average height 20 ft 1in and new 633 sq ft accessory building on 5302 sq ft lot,
3. 800 Dwight – Bayer Healthcare LLC regarding proposed Community Benefits Package for Bayer Healthcare Development Agreement (DA), a. extend agreement by 30 years to February 2052, b. Include South Properties (2700 Seventh Street) c. Accommodate development manufacturing facilities allowing buildout of 1,178,000 sq ft (148,000 sq ft less than currently entitled).
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, July 9, 2021
Outdoor Movie at Codornices Park: Trolls at 8:45 – 10:30 pm
Movie shown on 20’ x 12’ inflatable screen, please arrive 30 minutes before start of film, bring blankets, sleeping bags or low-back beach chairs max 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17435
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82055634140
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 5563 4140
AGENDA: Public Hearing #1 1.a. Introduction of Commissioners, b. Presentation: Overview of Berkeley City Council Redistricting, c. Public Participation and Community Interest Forums.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2021, at 6 pm, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY2022 Tax rate Measure E for emergency services for severely disabled $0.01796 per sq ft improvements, 2. 2nd reading FY2022 Annual appropriations $673,601,287 gross ($552,265,708 net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 4. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 5. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 6. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 7. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 8. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 9. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 10. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023 with New Image Landscape Co. for on-call landscaping services, 11. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 12. . Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 13. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 14. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 15. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 16. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 17. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, 18. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 19. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 20. Commission on Disability, 21. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt 7/13/2021
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2000 University 7/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
No City meetings until Wednesday. The Police Accountability Board is noticed as meeting on Wednesday at 7 pm, but no agenda is posted. Thursday Bayer Healthcare will present a Community Benefits Proposal at the 7 pm ZAB meeting. Friday is the return of movies in the park at 8:45 pm. Saturday is the first Independent Redistricting Commission public hearing at 10 am. And, the July 13 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment.
Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Holiday
Grizzly Peak is closed all day on July 4 and until 6 am July 5, Proof of residency will be required between Centennial Drive and Skyline Blvd. Lawrence Hall of Science and Botanical Gardens will be closed. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e5eb94
Monday, July 5, 2021 – Berkeley City Holiday – City Offices Closed
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 – no city meetings or events found
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89176068316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 7606 8316
AGENDA: 2. Harrison and Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.Consent: E. Amend Contract total $90,000 extend to 9/30/2024 with Sentry Alarm systems for all 5 libraries, III.A. Action: Recommendation to City Council on appointment to serve 4 yr term.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 5. Chair Update Measure P recommendations and commission consolidation, 6. Discussion site visit to Horizon Transitional Village, 7. Discussion future plans, annual report, site visits, funding recommendations, 8. Staff Presentation on all Berkeley homeless outreach teams.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81172623383
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 Meeting ID: 811 7262 3383
AGENDA: No posted agenda
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e6a482
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17442
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Police_Accountability_Board.aspx
Demonstration – Support For the People Act at 6 – 7 pm
https://deadlinefordemocracy.org/
Oscar Grant / Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/yXLjVmke5Ue3DTWYsr8zBQ2
Planning Commission cancelled – rescheduled to meet on July 14, 2021
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98859118276?pwd=T3JhSWcySStKaXBQMXV2MStLejlDQT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 988 5911 8276 Passcode: 974146
AGENDA: 5. Revenue Collections Update, 6. Recommendation to full Board to establish a COVID-19 related waiver process for late payment FY21-22 Registration fee, 7. Recommendation to full Board to acquire Employment Practices Liability Insurance
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96282456552
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 8245 6552
AGENDA: 2. 1630 Carleton – on consent – demolish existing single family dwelling and construct new 1487 sq ft 2-story singlefamily dwelling with average height 20 ft 1in and new 633 sq ft accessory building on 5302 sq ft lot,
3. 800 Dwight – Bayer Healthcare LLC regarding proposed Community Benefits Package for Bayer Healthcare Development Agreement (DA), a. extend agreement by 30 years to February 2052, b. Include South Properties (2700 Seventh Street) c. Accommodate development manufacturing facilities allowing buildout of 1,178,000 sq ft (148,000 sq ft less than currently entitled).
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, July 9, 2021
Outdoor Movie at Codornices Park: Trolls at 8:45 – 10:30 pm
Movie shown on 20’ x 12’ inflatable screen, please arrive 30 minutes before start of film, bring blankets, sleeping bags or low-back beach chairs max 9” off ground, this is an alcohol free event.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17435
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82055634140
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 5563 4140
AGENDA: Public Hearing #1 1.a. Introduction of Commissioners, b. Presentation: Overview of Berkeley City Council Redistricting, c. Public Participation and Community Interest Forums.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Sunday, July 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2021, at 6 pm, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82181611485
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8161 1485
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY2022 Tax rate Measure E for emergency services for severely disabled $0.01796 per sq ft improvements, 2. 2nd reading FY2022 Annual appropriations $673,601,287 gross ($552,265,708 net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 4. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 5. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 6. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 7. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 8. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 9. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 10. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023 with New Image Landscape Co. for on-call landscaping services, 11. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act, ACTION: 12. . Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 13. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 14. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 15. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 16. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 17. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street, 18. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 19. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 20. Commission on Disability, 21. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt 7/13/2021
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2000 University 7/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
June 27 - July 4, 2021
Worth Noting:
Monday morning at the 9 am Budget and Finance Committee Mayor Arreguin will present his proposed budget.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm the City Council will vote on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
Wednesday evening the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm.
Thursday evening the agenda for the Public Works Commission is not posted, check later.
Sunday the 4th of July fireworks are cancelled.
Sunday, June 27, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, June 28, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87010068054
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 1006 8054
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Mayor’s Proposed Supplemental Budget Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for 7/13/2021 (draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting follows the list of meetings) 3. Berkeley Considers 4. Adjournment in Memory, 6. Council Referrals for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion Impact of COVID-19, Unscheduled Items: 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, 10. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98680115389
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 986 8011 5389
AGENDA: Office Hours
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Mayor Jesse Arreguin last scheduled Town Hall on COVID-19 at 6 pm
Use link to Submit questions by 3 pm Monday using form, watch Town Hall live or to watch recording later https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91252916243
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5291 6243
AGENDA: 8. COVID Related Program Changes, 9. Recreation Program and Facility Updates, 10. FY22 Annual Work Plan
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates: Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station CEQA Study, Cal Move Out, Mattress Recycling Pilot Program, Textile Recycling, Single Use Foodware & Litter Reduction, AB881, AB1454, AB 1276 Council Recommendation, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Discussion/Action: 1. Report-back from COVID Related Waste Mitigation Subcommittee, 2. SB 1383 County Ordinance and CoB Opt-in, 3. Commission Restructuring.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
Council will vote on Budget for FY2022. To read full agenda use the link or go to the agenda after the list meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83728229201
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 2822 9201
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Subcommittee Discussion: Improve and Reinvest Subcommittee, AAPI Community Engagement Subcommittee, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview – Interim Chief Louis
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99455191476
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 5519 1476
AGENDA: 5. 2942 College – Demolition Referral, 6. 2213 Fourth Street – Demolition Referral, 7. 2221 Fourth & 2216 Fifth Street – Demolition Referral, 8. 2546-2554 Bancroft – plaque content for Fred Turner Building, 9. Annual election.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Meeting is listed in Community Calendar and on webpage, however, no videoconference link or agenda is listed.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98034178023
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 3417 8023
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17419
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports: b. monthly financials, c. Federal legislative update, d. State legislative update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery, 7. RFP for 6-month pilot between SSF and Downtown SF, 8. Approve Contract with Curtain Maitime Corp for Dredging and Marine Construction Services for Vallejo terminal dredging, 9. Approve Lynne Yu as CFO.
Friday, July 2, 2021 & Saturday, July 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Sunday, July 4, 2021 – Holiday
Berkeley 4th of July activities and fireworks are canceled – list of activities and cancellations in surrounding cities https://patch.com/california/berkeley/4th-july-fireworks-2021-canceled-berkeley?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
Monday, July 5, 2021 – City Offices Closed - Holiday
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
Draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting, -on CONSENT: 1. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 2. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 3. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 4. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 5. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 6. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 7. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 8. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023, 9. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act;
-on ACTION: 10. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 11. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 12. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 13. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 14. Arreguin – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 15. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street;
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 16. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 17. Commission on Disability, 18. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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June 29, 2021 - City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
AGENDA: -on CONSENT: Items 1-12 Tax Rates 2nd reading: 1. Library Improvements General Obligation Bonds FF, 2. General Obligation Bonds Measures G,S & I, 3. Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 4. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 5. Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 6. Maintenance Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 7. Provision of Library Services, 8. Emergency Services for Severely Disabled Measure E, 9. Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 10. Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 11. Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 12. Provision of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 13. Outdoor Dining - Parkletts 2nd reading, 14. Minutes, 15. Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 16. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 17. Formal Bid Solicitations, 18. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 19. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 20. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 21. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 22. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 23. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 24. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 25. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 26. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedom for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 27. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. -on ACTION: 28. Appointment Police Accountability Board, 29. City Manager – Adoption FY2022 Budget, 30. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 31. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes,
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 33. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 34. FY2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 35. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 36. Commission on Aging Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled
– Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
1380 Gilman 7/1/2021
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2941 Telegraph 7/1/2021
3001 Telegraph 7/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORK SESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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Worth Noting:
Monday morning at the 9 am Budget and Finance Committee Mayor Arreguin will present his proposed budget.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm the City Council will vote on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
Wednesday evening the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm.
Thursday evening the agenda for the Public Works Commission is not posted, check later.
Sunday the 4th of July fireworks are cancelled.
Sunday, June 27, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, June 28, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87010068054
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 1006 8054
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Mayor’s Proposed Supplemental Budget Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for 7/13/2021 (draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting follows the list of meetings) 3. Berkeley Considers 4. Adjournment in Memory, 6. Council Referrals for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion Impact of COVID-19, Unscheduled Items: 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, 10. Preliminary Analysis of Return to in-person meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98680115389
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 986 8011 5389
AGENDA: Office Hours
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Mayor Jesse Arreguin last scheduled Town Hall on COVID-19 at 6 pm
Use link to Submit questions by 3 pm Monday using form, watch Town Hall live or to watch recording later https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91252916243
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5291 6243
AGENDA: 8. COVID Related Program Changes, 9. Recreation Program and Facility Updates, 10. FY22 Annual Work Plan
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates: Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station CEQA Study, Cal Move Out, Mattress Recycling Pilot Program, Textile Recycling, Single Use Foodware & Litter Reduction, AB881, AB1454, AB 1276 Council Recommendation, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Discussion/Action: 1. Report-back from COVID Related Waste Mitigation Subcommittee, 2. SB 1383 County Ordinance and CoB Opt-in, 3. Commission Restructuring.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
Council will vote on Budget for FY2022. To read full agenda use the link or go to the agenda after the list meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83728229201
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 2822 9201
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Subcommittee Discussion: Improve and Reinvest Subcommittee, AAPI Community Engagement Subcommittee, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview – Interim Chief Louis
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99455191476
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 5519 1476
AGENDA: 5. 2942 College – Demolition Referral, 6. 2213 Fourth Street – Demolition Referral, 7. 2221 Fourth & 2216 Fifth Street – Demolition Referral, 8. 2546-2554 Bancroft – plaque content for Fred Turner Building, 9. Annual election.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Meeting is listed in Community Calendar and on webpage, however, no videoconference link or agenda is listed.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98034178023
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 3417 8023
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17419
Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports: b. monthly financials, c. Federal legislative update, d. State legislative update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery, 7. RFP for 6-month pilot between SSF and Downtown SF, 8. Approve Contract with Curtain Maitime Corp for Dredging and Marine Construction Services for Vallejo terminal dredging, 9. Approve Lynne Yu as CFO.
Friday, July 2, 2021 & Saturday, July 3, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Sunday, July 4, 2021 – Holiday
Berkeley 4th of July activities and fireworks are canceled – list of activities and cancellations in surrounding cities https://patch.com/california/berkeley/4th-july-fireworks-2021-canceled-berkeley?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
Monday, July 5, 2021 – City Offices Closed - Holiday
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87071301412
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 7130 1412
Draft agenda for 7/13 regular council meeting, -on CONSENT: 1. Formal Bid Solicitations $663,976, 2. Contract $1,200,000 (includes 7.3% contingency $82,000) with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks Electrical Upgrade Project at the Berkeley Marina, 3. Amend Contract add $50,000 total $2,144,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation Project, 4. Authorize City Manager (CM) to accept Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants of $75,000 (competitive), $83,506 (non-competitive) and Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant $750,000 for San Pablo Ave, 5. Accept Grant $135,462 from CA Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund to reduce impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers, community education in Berkeley, 6. Resolution approving adjusted fees for 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee, 7. Contract $702,384 (includes $117,064 contingency) for Central Library Waterproofing & Restoration Project, 8. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $200,000 and extend by 2 yr to 11/30/2023, 9. Resolution supporting ending Qualified Immunity Act;
-on ACTION: 10. CM – Zoning Map Amendment of Parcels at 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz and 2024 Ashby rezone to Commercial – Adeline Corridor District (C-AC) and revise boundaries of the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan Area to include the 5 parcels, 11. CM – Conduct a public hearing and adopt the first reading of local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, 12. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Adopt Resolution Updating City of Berkeley (CoB) Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and Refer to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability (FITES) potential bonding and funding opportunities for improving the Paving Condition Index (PCI), 13. CM – Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 14. Arreguin – Endorse All Home CA Regional Action Plan on Homelessness, 15. Taplin – Amend BMC Section 14.56.070 for 3-Ton Commercial Truck Weight Limit between University and Dwight on Tenth Street, Ninth Street, Eighth Street and Seventh Street;
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: Work Plans, 16. Animal Care Commission 2021/2022, 17. Commission on Disability, 18. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts.
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June 29, 2021 - City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
AGENDA: -on CONSENT: Items 1-12 Tax Rates 2nd reading: 1. Library Improvements General Obligation Bonds FF, 2. General Obligation Bonds Measures G,S & I, 3. Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 4. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 5. Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 6. Maintenance Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 7. Provision of Library Services, 8. Emergency Services for Severely Disabled Measure E, 9. Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 10. Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 11. Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 12. Provision of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 13. Outdoor Dining - Parkletts 2nd reading, 14. Minutes, 15. Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 16. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 17. Formal Bid Solicitations, 18. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 19. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 20. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 21. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 22. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 23. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 24. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 25. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 26. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedom for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 27. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. -on ACTION: 28. Appointment Police Accountability Board, 29. City Manager – Adoption FY2022 Budget, 30. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 31. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes,
-on INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 33. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 34. FY2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 35. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 36. Commission on Aging Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled
– Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page (demolish existing unit and construct 4 detached) 7/27/2021
1634 & 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bread Co) 6/29/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
1380 Gilman 7/1/2021
1131 Hillview 7/13/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
2326 Roosevelt
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
3015 San Pablo 7/13/2021
2768 Shasta 7/13/2021
2941 Telegraph 7/1/2021
3001 Telegraph 7/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORK SESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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June 20 - June 27, 2021
Worth Noting:
The week starts on Sunday evening with a roundtable on TOPA (Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act at 7 pm and ends with the Community Advisory Group meeting on BART housing projects from 2 – 5 pm on Saturday. In between, the evenings are filled with multiple commission meetings running simultaneously and council budget meetings Tuesday and Thursday morning. As usual key agenda items are listed.
The June 29th council meeting is available for comment. It follows the daily list of meetings and precedes the list of zoning applications with the end of the appeal period. Council agenda items from councilmembers and commissions are listed with the author(s) first followed with co-sponsors. The vote on the FY2022 Budget is June 29.
Sunday, June 20, 2021 - Summer Solstice – Father’s Day
Berkeley Equity Summit Series 4: The Truth about TOPA, The Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86773287678?pwd=N05XYXBIeWI5QkczaXRyQjlpeGFDZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 867 7328 7678 Passcode 549572
AGENDA: Online Roundtable in collaboration with Friends of Adeline Neighborhood Group
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Equity-Summit-TOPA-flyer_2-_final1.pdf
The posting in the community calendar on June 20 for a 6:30 pm – 8 pm meeting on the Pier/Ferry looks like an error as Parks Pier website lists community meeting #2 as July 20th
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17421
Monday, June 21 2021 - Berkeley City Offices Closed to honor Juneteenth
Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J0Ke5R_wQwy2Xk97F4v5VA
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 829 2723 1561
AGENDA: II.A. Trustee interviews B. Trustee Selection Criteria and the Evaluation Process to be used July 7 BOLT meeting to select candidate to recommend to city council.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 6 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96546856997
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 965 4685 6997
AGENDA: CAG Meeting #7, 3. Draft City/BART Joint Vision and Priorities Document, 4. Draft Zoning Ordinance, 5. State Housing and Streamlining Laws Related to Development, 6. Objective Design Standards.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Alameda County Update event on COVID-19 Reopening and Recovery for employers and business owners at 6 - 7:30 pm pre-registration required to receive meeting links.
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ei1i3wgtfb6ea37a&oseq=&c=&ch=
Alameda County Health Care Services Resource page Workplace Guidance
https://covid-19.acgov.org/recovery
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83296160673
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 832 9616 0673
AGENDA: 1. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 2. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 3. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 4. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 5. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 6. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875
AGENDA: Water intrusion study and f/u Seismic report.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91835838630?pwd=eWcrNXp0WlZ3aEl6VGN0MkxwNEZOQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 918 3583 8630
AGENDA: 1. Assessment of Effectiveness of Berkeley’s COVID-19 Rental Forgiveness Program and Planning for Future Reopening, 6. Discuss Eviction Moratorium, 7. Discuss Practice around rental Lease co-signers for Cal Students, 8. Updates to Measure MM and Demolition Ordinance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 7. Action items a) Letter to council regarding budget allocation, b) Approval of Berkeley Art Works Projects Grants, c) FY2022 Budget Fund 150 Public Art Fund, Budget Fund 148 Cultural Trust Fund – Private Percent for Art
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94374433899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 943 7443 3899
AGENDA: Action items: 3. Fire Department Raising More Funding, 4. Senate Bill 12, Discussion Items: 5. Measure GG and FF, 6. Home Page Resource List, 7. MOU on Grizzly Peak, 8. Outdoor Warning System, 9. Venue for Commission Meetings, OES Plans for CERT, 11. Update on Cerritos Canyon, 12. Recommendation on Financial Reporting and Process, 13. Parking Restrictions and Emergency Vehicle Access.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission, 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93127067802
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 931 2706 7802
AGENDA: 6. Update BESO, EV Roadmap, Discussion and Action Items: 7. Fleet Replacement Fund Short, Recommendations on Fleet Replacement, 8. Reorganization, 9. Updates Commission Subcommittees Building Energy, Transportation, Climate Action Oversight.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84417667021
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 844 1766 7021
AGENDA: 2. Review and Approval of Presentation for July 10 Public Hearing, 3. Advertising Plan for July 10 Public Hearing, 4. July 10 Public Hearing Prep Items, 5. Report from Community Outreach Subcommittee, Information Reports: 6. Map of New Housing Units, 7. Redistricting Budget, 8. Status of In-Person Meetings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. Old Business: a. Recommendations to new Police Accountability board, b. Whether Commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained, c. Update on transition to new Police Accountability board, d. Commendation of BPD officers capture of fleeing suspect 4/30/2021, 10. New Business: a. Review of survey about PRC, b.Thoughts on BPD accounts of implementing use of force policy, 11. Closing Remarks on end of PRC.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Grove Park Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97507373586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 975 0737 3586 Passcode: 619973
AGENDA: Field renovation project proposed improvements to Ages 2-5 and 5-12 Play Areas and Picnic Area
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17420
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88664084154
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 6408 4154
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Whole Person Care Presentation, 4. Special Care Unit Update, 6. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, a. Crisis and ACCESS Service Statistics, b. Clients Housing Status, c. Division of Mental Health Organization Chart, b. Division of Mental Health Budget by Funding Source.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96680140014
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 8014 0014
AGENDA: 2. 2000 University / 2001 Milvia – on consent – demolish one existing commercial and mixed-use building containing two dwelling units and construct 8-story mixed-use with 82 units and 1,415 sq ft ground floor,
3. 0 Cragmont – new staff recommend approve – construct new single-family residence with an attached 2-car garage
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, June 25, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85365395565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 853 6539 4465
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators; employee organizations: IBEWm Local 1245 SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-25-2021_Special_Closed_Agenda.aspx
Saturday, June 26, 2021
San Pablo Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12 – 1 pm
Location: San Pablo Park Outdoor Courts, 2800 Park St.
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 2 – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98633441617
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 986 3344 1617
AGENDA: Community Meeting #3
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Sunday, June 27, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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June 29, 2021 - City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83147858591
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 4785 8591
AGENDA CONSENT: Items 1-12 Tax Rates 2nd reading: 1. Library Improvements General Obligation Bonds FF, 2. General Obligation Bonds Measures G,S & I, 3. Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 4. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 5. Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 6. Maintenance Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 7. Provision of Library Services, 8. Emergency Services for Severely Disabled Measure E, 9. Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 10. Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 11. Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 12. Provision of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 13. Outdoor Dining - Parkletts 2nd reading, 14. Minutes, 15. Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 16. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 17. Formal Bid Solicitations, 18. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 19. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 20. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 21. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 22. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 23. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 24. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 25. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 26. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedom for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 27. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. ACTION: 28. Appointment Police Accountability Board, 29. City Manager – Adoption FY2022 Budget, 30. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 31. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 33. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 34. FY2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 35. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 36. Commission on Aging Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
1380 Gilman 7/1/2021
1201 Hopkins 7/6/2021
2526 MLK Jr Way 7/6/2021
1527 Sacramento 7/6/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/29/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
June 13 - June 20, 2021
Worth Noting:
Because the agendas for the Agenda and Rules Committee, City Council Special 4 pm meeting and City Council Regular 6 pm meeting are so long, those agendas are at the end of the email/post. You can also choose to just use the link with each listed meeting.
Quick Summary
Sunday – The Green home tour 10 am – 1 pm is really super! Register in Eventbrite.
Monday – The Budget and Finance Committee meets at 9 am. The Agenda and Rules Committee planning meets at 2:30 pm to plan the June 29 council meeting.
Tuesday – Council Special meeting is at 4 pm on reorganizing the commissions (this is not a “worksession” expect action to be taken). The Regular Council meeting is at 6 pm. Both meetings have the same zoom link.
Wednesday – FITES meets at 2:30 pm and is taking up the plastic bag ordinance. Animal Care and Human Welfare & Community Action Commissions both meet at 7 pm
Thursday – Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on Housing as a Human Right, The Transportation Commission meets at 7 pm on Dana Street and BerkDOT.
The comment period to (Bayer Projects) the Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) ends July 6, 2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx
Sunday, June 13, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
Monday, June 14, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88645042310
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 4504 2310
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting, SCHEDULING: 5. Worksessions, 6. Council referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to in-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J0Ke5R_wQwy2Xk97F4v5VA
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 829 2723 1561
AGENDA: II. Trustee interviews and recommendation to City Council for Trustee appointment.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Tuesday, June 15 2021
City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery, The chart of the proposed commission mergers follows the list of meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Scroll down to almost the bottom of this email/post or use the link to read the full agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Loan Administration Board at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84619645868?pwd=YktndENWSmZJNWd2WlBDQUd0VEF2QT09#success
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1964 5868
AGENDA: B) Program Review i) State of Revolving Loan Fund $105,000, ii) Update East Bay Media Center, C) Action Items i) Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84109502982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 0950 2982
AGENDA: 2. Harrison - Adopt an Ordinance add BMC 11.62 to regulate plastic bags at retail and food establishments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: VI. Ordinance to mandate that only plant-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. a. Discussion/Action Foxtail Growth at Cesar Chavez Off-Leash Dog Area, b. Discussion/Action: Possible mergers of the Animal Care Commission with the Climate Environmental Advisory Commission and/or Parks and Waterfront Commission, VII. Monthly financials, review of budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee Meetings at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92432525754?pwd=cEdBbXJVVkMxNnY1MEh0cDRpRmIzdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 3252 5754 Passcode: 661672
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility Issues, 7. Measure MM Website, 8. Staff Report: Upcoming Webinars
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission (HWCAC) at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Review City funded agency Program, 7. Alta Bates Hospital, 8. Update Pathways, 9. TOPA, 10. Encampment near Here/There sign, 11. So Adeline Corridor Plan, 12. Citywide public restrooms, 13. Disabled accessibility in high-density corridors, 14. Improvements to HWCAC request for RFP process, 15. Discuss Grant writer procurement, 16. Questionnaire to Council regarding HWCAC priorities, 17. Homeless status in Berkeley, 18. Commission mergers.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 17, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85943483266
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4348 3266
AGENDA: 3. Taplin co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison - Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right – read revised supplemental 125 pages for details and supporting documents.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93352509109?pwd=QUNOd2ovZUphWEYxL2xxRmhTM1FKdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 5250 9109 Passcode: 650166
AGENDA: 4. Consent b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution Condemning the Illegal Evictions of Palestinians by the Israeli Government, 6. Action a. (1) FY2021-2022 Budget, Authorize Executive Director to: (2) modify contract with Eviction Defense Center not to exceed $150,000, (3) modify contract with Brian Augusta & Associates for legislative advocacy by an amount not to exceed $60,000 for FY2021-2022, (4) modify contract with Berkeley Community Media not to exceed $7,000 for FY2021-2022.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95902859386
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 0285 9386
AGENDA: IV.1. 1207 Tenth St – demolish existing non-residential building on 12,800 sq ft industrial parcel and construct 3-story, 20,390 sq ft mixed-used building with 2 live-work units containing art/craft studios, 12 artist studios, a R&D facility, fabrication shop and art gallery, 24 bicycle spaces, 10 vehicle spaces.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission(FCPC) & Open Government Commission(OGC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82458769567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 824 5876 9567
AGENDA: 6. Staff update regarding City Clerk enforcement referrals, a. Carole Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, FCPC 2021-2022 Work Plan, 9. Recommendation to City Council re public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. OGC FY2021-2022 Work Plan,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Transportation Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: (number is showing as invalid, use website to check for update) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82953751819?pwd=MnV6VHBtcS8rS3NJdUFYSnhCU0lqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 5375 1819 Passcode 688225
AGENDA: B. 1. Dana complete streets, 2. BerkDOT update,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, June 18, 2021 & Saturday, June 19, 2021 & Sunday, June 20, 2021
No City meetings or events found
*******************AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE *******************
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting: CONSENT: 2.
Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 3. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations, 5. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 6. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 7. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 2. Allocate Home-ARP funding and General Fund Measure P and/or other funding source, 8. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 9. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 10. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 11. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) (Report submitted to State), 12. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 13. Appointment Police Accountability Board, ACTION: 14. City Manager – FY2022 Budget, 15. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 16. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 17. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 18. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedome for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 19. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. 20. Harrison – Ordinance add BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement (these are community-initiated calls for service on innocent people purely on discriminatory grounds – modelled upon SF unanimously adopted 2020 Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act), INFORMATION REPORTS: 21. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 22. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 23.FY 2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 24. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 25. Commission on Aging Work Plan, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
***4 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING REORGANIZING COMMISSIONS**
City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery
New Commission Name (suggested)
Existing Commissions to be Merged
Commission on Climate and the Environment
(18 members)
Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory Commission, and Animal Care (?) (Merger with Parks instead of Climate/Environment under consideration)
Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare
(mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor)
Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Community Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Housing Advisory Commission
(Phase 1 priority consolidation)
Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
Homeless Services Panel of Experts
(Phase 1 priority consolidation)
Homeless Commission and Measure P Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Public Works and Transportation
Public Works and Transportation
Planning
Planning and Cannabis
All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
Policy Committee Oversight
Commissions
Agenda and Rules
1.Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission
2.Personnel Board
Budget and Finance
(any legislation that requires funding)
Public Safety
1.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
2.Police Accountability Board/Police Review Commission
3.Reimagining Public Safety Task Force
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment
1.Commission on the Environment
2.Parks, Recreation and Waterfront with Marina Subcommittee
3.Public Works and Transportation
Land Use and Economic Development
1.Measure O Housing Commission
2.Planning Commission
3.Labor
4.Civic Arts Commission
Health, Equity, Life Enrichment, and Community
1.Peace, Justice and Civil Rights
2.Health and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
3.Homeless Services Panel of Experts
4.Mental Health Commissions (state/federal mandate)
5.Commission on the Status of Women
6.Disability Commission
Other Commissions: Zoning Adjustments Board (DRC), Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Library Trustees, BIDS, Independent Redistricting Commission, Loan Administration Board.
******************CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6 PM******************
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal , 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Withdrawn - contract with Easy Does It, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. MOU IBEW Local 1245 6/28/2020 – 6/30/2022, 27. Tentative Agreement SIEU Local 1021 Community Services Unit and Pat-Time Recreation Leaders Association related to inclusion of the Legislative Assistants into Unit, 28. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 total $73,458 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 29. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 30. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 31. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 32. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 33. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 34. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 35. Wengraf & Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 37. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, 38. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, INFORMATION REPORTS: 39. City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Because the agendas for the Agenda and Rules Committee, City Council Special 4 pm meeting and City Council Regular 6 pm meeting are so long, those agendas are at the end of the email/post. You can also choose to just use the link with each listed meeting.
Quick Summary
Sunday – The Green home tour 10 am – 1 pm is really super! Register in Eventbrite.
Monday – The Budget and Finance Committee meets at 9 am. The Agenda and Rules Committee planning meets at 2:30 pm to plan the June 29 council meeting.
Tuesday – Council Special meeting is at 4 pm on reorganizing the commissions (this is not a “worksession” expect action to be taken). The Regular Council meeting is at 6 pm. Both meetings have the same zoom link.
Wednesday – FITES meets at 2:30 pm and is taking up the plastic bag ordinance. Animal Care and Human Welfare & Community Action Commissions both meet at 7 pm
Thursday – Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on Housing as a Human Right, The Transportation Commission meets at 7 pm on Dana Street and BerkDOT.
The comment period to (Bayer Projects) the Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) ends July 6, 2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx
Sunday, June 13, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
Monday, June 14, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88645042310
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 4504 2310
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting, SCHEDULING: 5. Worksessions, 6. Council referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to in-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J0Ke5R_wQwy2Xk97F4v5VA
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 829 2723 1561
AGENDA: II. Trustee interviews and recommendation to City Council for Trustee appointment.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Tuesday, June 15 2021
City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery, The chart of the proposed commission mergers follows the list of meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Scroll down to almost the bottom of this email/post or use the link to read the full agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Loan Administration Board at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84619645868?pwd=YktndENWSmZJNWd2WlBDQUd0VEF2QT09#success
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1964 5868
AGENDA: B) Program Review i) State of Revolving Loan Fund $105,000, ii) Update East Bay Media Center, C) Action Items i) Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84109502982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 0950 2982
AGENDA: 2. Harrison - Adopt an Ordinance add BMC 11.62 to regulate plastic bags at retail and food establishments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: VI. Ordinance to mandate that only plant-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. a. Discussion/Action Foxtail Growth at Cesar Chavez Off-Leash Dog Area, b. Discussion/Action: Possible mergers of the Animal Care Commission with the Climate Environmental Advisory Commission and/or Parks and Waterfront Commission, VII. Monthly financials, review of budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee Meetings at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92432525754?pwd=cEdBbXJVVkMxNnY1MEh0cDRpRmIzdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 3252 5754 Passcode: 661672
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility Issues, 7. Measure MM Website, 8. Staff Report: Upcoming Webinars
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission (HWCAC) at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Review City funded agency Program, 7. Alta Bates Hospital, 8. Update Pathways, 9. TOPA, 10. Encampment near Here/There sign, 11. So Adeline Corridor Plan, 12. Citywide public restrooms, 13. Disabled accessibility in high-density corridors, 14. Improvements to HWCAC request for RFP process, 15. Discuss Grant writer procurement, 16. Questionnaire to Council regarding HWCAC priorities, 17. Homeless status in Berkeley, 18. Commission mergers.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 17, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85943483266
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4348 3266
AGENDA: 3. Taplin co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison - Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right – read revised supplemental 125 pages for details and supporting documents.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93352509109?pwd=QUNOd2ovZUphWEYxL2xxRmhTM1FKdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 5250 9109 Passcode: 650166
AGENDA: 4. Consent b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution Condemning the Illegal Evictions of Palestinians by the Israeli Government, 6. Action a. (1) FY2021-2022 Budget, Authorize Executive Director to: (2) modify contract with Eviction Defense Center not to exceed $150,000, (3) modify contract with Brian Augusta & Associates for legislative advocacy by an amount not to exceed $60,000 for FY2021-2022, (4) modify contract with Berkeley Community Media not to exceed $7,000 for FY2021-2022.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95902859386
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 0285 9386
AGENDA: IV.1. 1207 Tenth St – demolish existing non-residential building on 12,800 sq ft industrial parcel and construct 3-story, 20,390 sq ft mixed-used building with 2 live-work units containing art/craft studios, 12 artist studios, a R&D facility, fabrication shop and art gallery, 24 bicycle spaces, 10 vehicle spaces.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission(FCPC) & Open Government Commission(OGC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82458769567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 824 5876 9567
AGENDA: 6. Staff update regarding City Clerk enforcement referrals, a. Carole Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, FCPC 2021-2022 Work Plan, 9. Recommendation to City Council re public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. OGC FY2021-2022 Work Plan,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Transportation Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: (number is showing as invalid, use website to check for update) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82953751819?pwd=MnV6VHBtcS8rS3NJdUFYSnhCU0lqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 5375 1819 Passcode 688225
AGENDA: B. 1. Dana complete streets, 2. BerkDOT update,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, June 18, 2021 & Saturday, June 19, 2021 & Sunday, June 20, 2021
No City meetings or events found
*******************AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE *******************
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954040397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 5404 0397
AGENDA Planning for June 29 Regular Council Meeting: CONSENT: 2.
Contract add $40,000 total $139,000 and extend 12/21/2024 with Code Publishing Company for BMC Publishing Services for online and print BMC, 3. Appointment of Katherine as Interim Director of Police Accountability, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations, 5. Appropriations limit for FY2022 $311,493,168, 6. FY 2022 Revision to Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority Director of Finance, 7. Project Homekey Request for Proposals (RFP) 2. Allocate Home-ARP funding and General Fund Measure P and/or other funding source, 8. FY2022 Block Grant Facility Improvement Program for West Berkeley Service Center $1,145,251 and allocate any additional FY2021 CDBG program income to West Berkeley Service Center renovation, 9. Contract $1,432,011 using Measure E funds with Easy Does It for Disability Services and Audit Recommendation for FY2022 & FY2023, 10. Contract FY2022 & FY2023 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for Housing Retention Program, 11. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) (Report submitted to State), 12. Auditor – Berkeley’s Fleet Replacement Fund Short by Millions with report back by January 2022, 13. Appointment Police Accountability Board, ACTION: 14. City Manager – FY2022 Budget, 15. FY2022 Annual Appropriations, 16. Borrow $45,000,000 and sale and issuance of FY2021-2022 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 17. Energy Commission - Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to EBCE Renewable 100, 18. Taplin – Resolution supporting freedome for Nasrin Sotoudeh and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Islamic Republic of Iran, 19. Harrison – Resolution Urging MTC to Program and Prioritize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to support Bay Area Transit riders. 20. Harrison – Ordinance add BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement (these are community-initiated calls for service on innocent people purely on discriminatory grounds – modelled upon SF unanimously adopted 2020 Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act), INFORMATION REPORTS: 21. Voluntary Time off program for FY2022, 22. FY2022 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 23.FY 2021 2nd quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2020, 24. FY2021 3rd quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2021, 25. Commission on Aging Work Plan, REFFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals.
***4 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING REORGANIZING COMMISSIONS**
City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery
New Commission Name (suggested)
Existing Commissions to be Merged
Commission on Climate and the Environment
(18 members)
Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory Commission, and Animal Care (?) (Merger with Parks instead of Climate/Environment under consideration)
Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare
(mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor)
Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Community Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Housing Advisory Commission
(Phase 1 priority consolidation)
Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
Homeless Services Panel of Experts
(Phase 1 priority consolidation)
Homeless Commission and Measure P Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Public Works and Transportation
Public Works and Transportation
Planning
Planning and Cannabis
All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
Policy Committee Oversight
Commissions
Agenda and Rules
1.Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission
2.Personnel Board
Budget and Finance
(any legislation that requires funding)
Public Safety
1.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
2.Police Accountability Board/Police Review Commission
3.Reimagining Public Safety Task Force
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment
1.Commission on the Environment
2.Parks, Recreation and Waterfront with Marina Subcommittee
3.Public Works and Transportation
Land Use and Economic Development
1.Measure O Housing Commission
2.Planning Commission
3.Labor
4.Civic Arts Commission
Health, Equity, Life Enrichment, and Community
1.Peace, Justice and Civil Rights
2.Health and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
3.Homeless Services Panel of Experts
4.Mental Health Commissions (state/federal mandate)
5.Commission on the Status of Women
6.Disability Commission
Other Commissions: Zoning Adjustments Board (DRC), Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Library Trustees, BIDS, Independent Redistricting Commission, Loan Administration Board.
******************CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6 PM******************
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal , 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Withdrawn - contract with Easy Does It, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. MOU IBEW Local 1245 6/28/2020 – 6/30/2022, 27. Tentative Agreement SIEU Local 1021 Community Services Unit and Pat-Time Recreation Leaders Association related to inclusion of the Legislative Assistants into Unit, 28. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 total $73,458 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 29. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 30. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 31. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 32. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 33. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 34. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 35. Wengraf & Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 37. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, 38. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, INFORMATION REPORTS: 39. City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
770 Page TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
1182 Euclid 6/29/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
June 6 - June 13, 2021
Worth Noting:
Sunday June 6 and 13 at 10 am – 1 pm are the virtual East Bay Green Home Tours – pre-register with Eventbrite. Six homes (12 total) are featured each Sunday.
Monday at 5 pm deadline to submit questions for the Budget Town Hall on Tuesday.
Tuesday at 5:30 pm is the Town Hall with Mayor Arreguin on the City Budget. Council votes on the budget on June 29 which will go into effect July 1.
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Commission, Parks and Waterfront Commission and Police Review Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. Reimagining Policing meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm has only one item on consent the new expanded location for ACME Bakery on San Pablo.
The Reorganization of Boards and Commissions is now scheduled as a special meeting at 4 pm on June 15. Both the City Council special meeting at 4 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm are available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info. The agendas, reorganization of commissions charts and links follow the list of daily meetings.
The comment period to (Bayer Projects) the Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) ends July 6, 2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx
Sunday, June 6, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
Monday, June 7, 2021 - No meetings found
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Budget Town Hall, June 8 at 5:30 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/
The proposed budget from the CM (City Manager) was first presented at City Council on May 25. Use these links to access the 484 page budget and presentation to council. The deadline to submit questions is 5 pm Monday. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
38.
FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1
Revised Material (Supp 3)
Presentation
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Lease Breaking Webinar at 10 am
Register in advance link in website
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Possible input as to consolidation of commissions, 7. Update Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 8. Discussion Specialized Care Units, 9. Discussion Residents diplaced from 742 Grayson, 10. Discussion Possible Homeless Ombudsman, 11. Update Utilizing Homeless Management Information System, 12. Accessibility at Pathways and all programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86211911559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 862 1191 1559
AGENDA: 2. Adoption Bylaws, 3. Mission Statement, 4. Topics for Public Hearing #1 (on July 10), Subcommittee Reports 5. Outreach,6. Mapping outreach resources and timeline 2021-2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Presentation Update on PRW Major Maintenance Projects, 9. Presentation Overview Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Project, 10. Update Pier Ferry/BMASP Projects, 11. Update FY 2022 Budget, 12. Update Santa Fe ROW Parks Project, 13. Discussion/Action: Bayer Development Agreement, 14. Consolidation of commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 8. Subcommittee reports a. Outreach, b. Lexipol, 9. a. Recommendations to new Police Accountability Board about improving process for handling complaints against officers, b. Lexipol 324 – Media Relations, 804 Records Maintenance and Release, 337- Biological Samples, c. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained, d. transition to new Police Accountability Board, e. Hate crime tracking recent and BPD response to recent anti-Asian hate crimes, 10. A. Recruitment new Chief of Police, b. Certificate of appreciation George Perezvelez (14 years), c. Commendation of BPD officers for their acts in capturing fleeing suspect on 4/30/2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81351873235
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 813 5187 3235
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
City Council CLOSED Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838540769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 848 3854 0769
AGENDA: a. City of Berkeley v. Regents of UC RG 19023058, b. Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, et, al v Regents UC, et.al. RG 19006256
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-10-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97292069130
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 9206 9130
AGENDA: 2. 1634 and 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bakery) – on consent – demolish existing 5424 sq ft 1-story commercial building at 1634 San Pablo and provide new surface parking for 8 vehicles, construct 1768 sq ft addition to existing 2-story commercial building at 1640 San Pablo, erect 2 flour silos, construct accessory trash enclosure in required rear yard.
2000 University / 2001 Milvia (Au Coquelet site) – recommend continue to June 24, 2021 ZAB meeting to correct public hearing notice – demolish existing commercial building and 2 rent controlled dwelling units and construct new 8-story mixed-use with 82 studio dwelling units, 1415 sq ft ground floor commercial space.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Discussion/Action: Meeting Schedule, Police Dept Overview, New and Emerging Models Report, City Wide Town Hall Discussion, Discussion about Whole Person Care – A Community Safety Model
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am. Check the website for agenda and zoom information https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, June 13, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
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City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal , 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Withdrawn - contract with Easy Does It, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. MOU IBEW Local 1245 6/28/2020 – 6/30/2022, 27. Tentative Agreement SIEU Local 1021 Community Services Unit and Pat-Time Recreation Leaders Association related to inclusion of the Legislative Assistants into Unit, 28. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 total $73,458 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 29. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 30. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 31. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 32. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 33. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 34. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 35. Wengraf & Harrison – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 37. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, 38. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, INFORMATION REPORTS: 39. City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
1730 Blake (3-story single-family dwelling) 6/8/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/10/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Sunday June 6 and 13 at 10 am – 1 pm are the virtual East Bay Green Home Tours – pre-register with Eventbrite. Six homes (12 total) are featured each Sunday.
Monday at 5 pm deadline to submit questions for the Budget Town Hall on Tuesday.
Tuesday at 5:30 pm is the Town Hall with Mayor Arreguin on the City Budget. Council votes on the budget on June 29 which will go into effect July 1.
Wednesday the Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Commission, Parks and Waterfront Commission and Police Review Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. Reimagining Policing meets at 6 pm and the Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm has only one item on consent the new expanded location for ACME Bakery on San Pablo.
The Reorganization of Boards and Commissions is now scheduled as a special meeting at 4 pm on June 15. Both the City Council special meeting at 4 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm are available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info. The agendas, reorganization of commissions charts and links follow the list of daily meetings.
The comment period to (Bayer Projects) the Bayer Healthcare LLC Development Agreement Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) ends July 6, 2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx
Sunday, June 6, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
Monday, June 7, 2021 - No meetings found
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Budget Town Hall, June 8 at 5:30 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/
The proposed budget from the CM (City Manager) was first presented at City Council on May 25. Use these links to access the 484 page budget and presentation to council. The deadline to submit questions is 5 pm Monday. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
38.
FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1
Revised Material (Supp 3)
Presentation
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Lease Breaking Webinar at 10 am
Register in advance link in website
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Possible input as to consolidation of commissions, 7. Update Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 8. Discussion Specialized Care Units, 9. Discussion Residents diplaced from 742 Grayson, 10. Discussion Possible Homeless Ombudsman, 11. Update Utilizing Homeless Management Information System, 12. Accessibility at Pathways and all programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86211911559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 862 1191 1559
AGENDA: 2. Adoption Bylaws, 3. Mission Statement, 4. Topics for Public Hearing #1 (on July 10), Subcommittee Reports 5. Outreach,6. Mapping outreach resources and timeline 2021-2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 8. Presentation Update on PRW Major Maintenance Projects, 9. Presentation Overview Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Project, 10. Update Pier Ferry/BMASP Projects, 11. Update FY 2022 Budget, 12. Update Santa Fe ROW Parks Project, 13. Discussion/Action: Bayer Development Agreement, 14. Consolidation of commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 8. Subcommittee reports a. Outreach, b. Lexipol, 9. a. Recommendations to new Police Accountability Board about improving process for handling complaints against officers, b. Lexipol 324 – Media Relations, 804 Records Maintenance and Release, 337- Biological Samples, c. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained, d. transition to new Police Accountability Board, e. Hate crime tracking recent and BPD response to recent anti-Asian hate crimes, 10. A. Recruitment new Chief of Police, b. Certificate of appreciation George Perezvelez (14 years), c. Commendation of BPD officers for their acts in capturing fleeing suspect on 4/30/2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81351873235
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 813 5187 3235
AGENDA: 2. Discussion Proposed FY 2022 Budget, 3. Discussion Referrals to Budget Process, 4. Droste - Potential Measure P Allocations, 5. Parks & Waterfront Commission - Proposal to allocate revenues generated by the transient occupancy tax (hotel taxes) in the waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, 6. Harrison, Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Taplin - Establish A Pilot Equity Action Fund to assist low-income residents with transition to zero-carbon transportation and buildings. 7. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Establish a Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist new homeowners, renters and existing homeowners with transition to zero-carbon buildings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
City Council CLOSED Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838540769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 848 3854 0769
AGENDA: a. City of Berkeley v. Regents of UC RG 19023058, b. Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, et, al v Regents UC, et.al. RG 19006256
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-10-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97292069130
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 9206 9130
AGENDA: 2. 1634 and 1640 San Pablo (Acme Bakery) – on consent – demolish existing 5424 sq ft 1-story commercial building at 1634 San Pablo and provide new surface parking for 8 vehicles, construct 1768 sq ft addition to existing 2-story commercial building at 1640 San Pablo, erect 2 flour silos, construct accessory trash enclosure in required rear yard.
2000 University / 2001 Milvia (Au Coquelet site) – recommend continue to June 24, 2021 ZAB meeting to correct public hearing notice – demolish existing commercial building and 2 rent controlled dwelling units and construct new 8-story mixed-use with 82 studio dwelling units, 1415 sq ft ground floor commercial space.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Discussion/Action: Meeting Schedule, Police Dept Overview, New and Emerging Models Report, City Wide Town Hall Discussion, Discussion about Whole Person Care – A Community Safety Model
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, June 11, 2021 - Reduced Service Day
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am. Check the website for agenda and zoom information https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, June 13, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2e283bb
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City Council Special Session, 4 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/06_June/City_Council__06-15-2021_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA: Droste, Co-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin - Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, June 15
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87908681987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 0868 1987
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal , 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Withdrawn - contract with Easy Does It, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. MOU IBEW Local 1245 6/28/2020 – 6/30/2022, 27. Tentative Agreement SIEU Local 1021 Community Services Unit and Pat-Time Recreation Leaders Association related to inclusion of the Legislative Assistants into Unit, 28. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 total $73,458 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 29. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 30. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 31. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 32. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 33. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 34. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 35. Wengraf & Harrison – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 37. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, 38. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, INFORMATION REPORTS: 39. City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
______________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
600 Addison 6/15/2021
1730 Blake (3-story single-family dwelling) 6/8/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
2737 Durant 6/15/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
770 Page 6/15/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/10/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
May 30 - June 6, 2021
Worth Noting:
The full agendas for the City Council Agenda and Rules Committee and the Regular June 1 City Council meeting consume so much space they follow the daily list of events and meetings. This should make a quick scan of daily meetings easier.
Key Meetings and Events:
Tuesday – Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm and City Council regular meeting at 6 pm (go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com for coverage of key agenda items)
Wednesday – Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am
Sunday June 6 – Virtual Green Home Tour of 6 homes at 10 am – 1 pm
Budget Town Hall, June 8 at 5:30 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/
The proposed budget from the CM (City Manager) was first presented at City Council on May 25. Use these links to access the 484 page budget and presentation to council. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
38.
FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1
Revised Material (Supp 3)
Presentation
Long Weekend - Sunday, May 30, 2021 & Monday, May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85944483096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4448 3096
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 15 Regular City Council meeting, 5. Council Worksessions Schedule, 6. Council Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID, 9. Preliminary Analysis of return to in-person meetings of City legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions, Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology & Acquisition Report, Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows.. (To review full agenda go to link or to agenda list that follows daily calendar)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: (To review full agenda go to link or to agenda list that follows daily calendar)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91749712513?pwd=Y08raGkxOEdvWDB0MWYzQ2Z0U3o0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 917 4971 2513
AGENDA: 6. Registration Fee Update, 7. FY 2021-2022 line-item budget.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am (this special meeting is on Wednesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89452484127
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 5248 4127
AGENDA: 2. FY 2021-2025 Revenue Projections, 3. Deferrals to the AAO Process November (mid-year requests), 4. Discussion of Council Referrals to Budget Process.
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029925371
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 2992 5371
AGENDA: 2. Referral Response: Ordinance Amending BMC7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Commit the CoB to a Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy and establish a Just Transition Working Group, 5. Establish a Pilot Climate Equity Action Fund to Assist Low-Income Residents with Transition to Zero-Carbon Transportation and Buildings, 6. Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program,
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 7. Review recommendations for Measure P funding to submit to Budget and Finance Committee, 8. Begin discussion of work to be conducted between budget recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92536303643
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 925 3630 3643
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing DEIR (Environmental Impact Report) Bayer Healthcare LLC DSEIR public comment period ends 7/6/2021 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx, 10. Business Support Amendment Referrals R&D,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 3, 2021
City Council Special Closed Session, 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82185996634
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8599 6634
AGENDA: 1. Conference Property Negotiators 199 Seawall Drive, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99379095208
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 993 7909 5208
AGENDA: 5. 1120 Second Street – Structural Alteration Permit – new signage, 6. 2212 Fifth Street – initiate structure of merit consideration built 1877, 7. LPC Annual Report for council.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: Presentation Adopt a Spot followed by discussion and possible action
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff e. Monthly ridership and recovery report, 7. Approve FY2021-2022 Budget,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, June 4, 2021 & Saturday, June 5, 2021 &
No City meetings or events found
Sunday, June 6, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
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City Council Regular Meeting June 1 at 6 pm
email comments council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89868895268
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 6889 5268
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract as external legal resource (Westlaw provides services to ICE), 2. Formal bid solicitations $2,270,000, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 8. Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Harrison – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 9. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Kesarwani, Taplin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 10. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, 11. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $200,000 to Bay Area Land Trust for Small Sites Program, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Wengraf, Hahn - Budget Referral $200,000 for Phase 2, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Civic Center District Visioning, 14. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Arreguin - Berkeley Rep’s OVATION relinquishment of Councilmember office budget funds, ACTION: 15. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 16. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 17. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 18 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 19. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85944483096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4448 3096
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 15 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Amend and extend contract thru FY2023 with Easy Does It for disability services and to include conditions stipulating implementing and sustaining audit recommendations, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 27. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 28. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 29. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 30. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 31. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 32. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 33. Wengraf & Harrison – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 34. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns BMC 23C.24 & 23F.04, 35. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 36. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal, 37. Droste – so-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin, Commission Reorganization combine Zero Waste, Energy, CEAC (Climate & Environment Advisory Commission) and Animal Care into one 18 member Climate and Environment Commission, combine Peace, Justice and Human Welfare into one commission with only Mayor and Council appointees eliminate BUSD appointees and representatives of the poor, refer to CM and Commissions review for mandates, charters, and staff to develop recommendations, 38. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, Information Reports: City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
New Commissions
Commission on Climate and the Environment
(18 members)
Combine - Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory Commission, and Animal Care
Combine - Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
Combine - Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare
(mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor)
Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Combine - Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Combine - Housing Advisory Commission (Phase 1 priority consolidation) Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
Combine - Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Phase 1 priority consolidation) and Homeless Commission
Combine - Public Works and Transportation
Public Works and Transportation
Combine - Planning and Cannabis
All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
Policy Committee Oversight
Commissions
Agenda and Rules
1.Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission
2.Personnel Board
Budget and Finance
(any legislation that requires funding)
Public Safety
1.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
2.Police Accountability Board/Police Review Commission
3.Reimagining Public Safety Task Force
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment
1.Commission on the Environment
2.Parks, Recreation and Waterfront with Marina Subcommittee
3.Public Works and Transportation
Land Use and Economic Development
1.Measure O Housing Commission
2.Planning Commission
3.Labor
4.Civic Arts Commission
Health, Equity, Life Enrichment, and Community
1.Peace, Justice and Civil Rights
2.Health and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
3.Homeless Services Panel of Experts
4.Mental Health Commissions (state/federal mandate)
5.Commission on the Status of Women
6.Disability Commission
Other Commissions: Zoning Adjustments Board (DRC), Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Library Trustees, BIDS, Independent Redistricting Commission, Loan Administration Board.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2002 Addison 6/3/2021
1730 Blake (3-story single-family dwelling) 6/8/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/10/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The full agendas for the City Council Agenda and Rules Committee and the Regular June 1 City Council meeting consume so much space they follow the daily list of events and meetings. This should make a quick scan of daily meetings easier.
Key Meetings and Events:
Tuesday – Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm and City Council regular meeting at 6 pm (go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com for coverage of key agenda items)
Wednesday – Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am
Sunday June 6 – Virtual Green Home Tour of 6 homes at 10 am – 1 pm
Budget Town Hall, June 8 at 5:30 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/
The proposed budget from the CM (City Manager) was first presented at City Council on May 25. Use these links to access the 484 page budget and presentation to council. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
38.
FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1
Revised Material (Supp 3)
Presentation
Long Weekend - Sunday, May 30, 2021 & Monday, May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85944483096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4448 3096
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 15 Regular City Council meeting, 5. Council Worksessions Schedule, 6. Council Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID, 9. Preliminary Analysis of return to in-person meetings of City legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions, Kitchen Exhaust Fans, Surveillance Technology & Acquisition Report, Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows.. (To review full agenda go to link or to agenda list that follows daily calendar)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: (To review full agenda go to link or to agenda list that follows daily calendar)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91749712513?pwd=Y08raGkxOEdvWDB0MWYzQ2Z0U3o0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 917 4971 2513
AGENDA: 6. Registration Fee Update, 7. FY 2021-2022 line-item budget.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am (this special meeting is on Wednesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89452484127
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 5248 4127
AGENDA: 2. FY 2021-2025 Revenue Projections, 3. Deferrals to the AAO Process November (mid-year requests), 4. Discussion of Council Referrals to Budget Process.
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81029925371
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 2992 5371
AGENDA: 2. Referral Response: Ordinance Amending BMC7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Commit the CoB to a Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy and establish a Just Transition Working Group, 5. Establish a Pilot Climate Equity Action Fund to Assist Low-Income Residents with Transition to Zero-Carbon Transportation and Buildings, 6. Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program,
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 7. Review recommendations for Measure P funding to submit to Budget and Finance Committee, 8. Begin discussion of work to be conducted between budget recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92536303643
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 925 3630 3643
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing DEIR (Environmental Impact Report) Bayer Healthcare LLC DSEIR public comment period ends 7/6/2021 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Zoning_Adjustment_Board/Bayer_Development_Agreement.aspx, 10. Business Support Amendment Referrals R&D,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, June 3, 2021
City Council Special Closed Session, 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82185996634
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 8599 6634
AGENDA: 1. Conference Property Negotiators 199 Seawall Drive, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99379095208
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 993 7909 5208
AGENDA: 5. 1120 Second Street – Structural Alteration Permit – new signage, 6. 2212 Fifth Street – initiate structure of merit consideration built 1877, 7. LPC Annual Report for council.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: Presentation Adopt a Spot followed by discussion and possible action
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff e. Monthly ridership and recovery report, 7. Approve FY2021-2022 Budget,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting
Friday, June 4, 2021 & Saturday, June 5, 2021 &
No City meetings or events found
Sunday, June 6, 2021
East Bay Green Home Tour 10 am – 1 pm
Tour schedule: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/schedule
Register Eventbrite: https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/register
AGENDA: Features short video tours of 12 homes 6 on June 6 and 6 on June 13 with each tour followed by live Q&A with the homeowner/tenant. Extras include induction cooking, heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/electrification/
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City Council Regular Meeting June 1 at 6 pm
email comments council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89868895268
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 6889 5268
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract as external legal resource (Westlaw provides services to ICE), 2. Formal bid solicitations $2,270,000, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 8. Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Harrison – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 9. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Kesarwani, Taplin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 10. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, 11. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $200,000 to Bay Area Land Trust for Small Sites Program, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Wengraf, Hahn - Budget Referral $200,000 for Phase 2, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Civic Center District Visioning, 14. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Arreguin - Berkeley Rep’s OVATION relinquishment of Councilmember office budget funds, ACTION: 15. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 16. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 17. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 18 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 19. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85944483096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 4448 3096
AGENDA: 2. Planning for June 15 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Lease Agreement 2010 Addison (Center Street Garage) Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 2. 2nd reading BMC 14.72.105 broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 3. Path to Permanence: Outdoor Dining and Commerce, 4. Temporary Appropriations FY2022 $50 million, FY 2022 Tax Rates items 5 – 16: 5. Debt service on Neighborhood Branch Library improvements, 6. Debt Service 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds Measures G, S, &I, 7. Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds Measure O, 8. Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits, 9. Funding Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention Measure FF, 10. Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping, 11. Provision of Library Services, 12. Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled Measure E, 13. Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds Measure T1, 14. Debt Service on Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds Measure M, 15. Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG, 16. Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Tax, 17. Designate a Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 18. Revenue Grant from Alameda Co of $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program (health promotion), 19. Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Advance for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby of $1.5 million, 20. Amend and extend contract thru FY2023 with Easy Does It for disability services and to include conditions stipulating implementing and sustaining audit recommendations, 21. Revenue Grant $14,000 from State for Tuberculosis Program, 22. Accept Community Services Block Grant, 23. Contract add $100,000 total $150,000 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 24. Contract add $53,000 total $102,999 thru 12/31/2023 with Bryce Consulting for Professional Classification Studies, Compensation Surveys, Desk Audits, 25. Contract add $215,000 total $665,000 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 26. Contract $61,215 with 20% contingency $12,243 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 27. Contract with Community Conservation Centers, In for processing and marketing services of recyclable materials 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $30,080,793, 28. Contract with Ecology Center for curbside recycling collection 7/1/2021-6/30/2026 with 5 year extension option 10 yr total $54,528,752, 29. Contract add $50,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2023 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for study of providing commercial collection services and development and update of rate model, 30. Contract add $150,000 total $340,000 and extend to 6/3/2025 with Fairbanks Scales, Inc for preventive maintenance and repairs at CoB solid waste management and transfer station, 31. Zero Waste Commission - Support Assembly Bills 881 (closes loophole of Plastic Waste Exports counted as recycling regardless of ultimate destination), 1454 (bottle bill modernization helps recycling centers stay open), 1276 (expands restrictions on single-use foodware to upon request), 32. Bartlett so-sponsor Harrison - Support AB-279 Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities prohibits facilities from terminating, transferring or significantly altering conditions of residential care services during COVID-19 also includes conditions of sale, 33. Wengraf & Harrison – oppose SB 9, ACTION: 34. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns BMC 23C.24 & 23F.04, 35. Public Hearing Street Lighting Assessments FY2022, 36. CM- Systems Alignment Proposal, 37. Droste – so-sponsors Robinson, Kesarwani, Arreguin, Commission Reorganization combine Zero Waste, Energy, CEAC (Climate & Environment Advisory Commission) and Animal Care into one 18 member Climate and Environment Commission, combine Peace, Justice and Human Welfare into one commission with only Mayor and Council appointees eliminate BUSD appointees and representatives of the poor, refer to CM and Commissions review for mandates, charters, and staff to develop recommendations, 38. City Council Comments on the FY 2022 proposed Biennial Budget, Information Reports: City Council Short Term Referral Process-Quarterly Update, 40. Update on the Implementation of the FIP (Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force) recommendations, 41. Animal Care Commission workplan, 42. Planning Commission workplan,
New Commissions
Commission on Climate and the Environment
(18 members)
Combine - Zero Waste, Energy, Community Environmental Advisory Commission, and Animal Care
Combine - Parks, Recreation, Waterfront (special Marina subcommittee)
Children, Youth, and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront
Combine - Peace, Justice, and Human Welfare
(mayor and council appointees only eliminates representatives of the poor)
Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Combine - Public Health Commission & Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
Combine - Housing Advisory Commission (Phase 1 priority consolidation) Measure O and Housing Advisory Commission
Combine - Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Phase 1 priority consolidation) and Homeless Commission
Combine - Public Works and Transportation
Public Works and Transportation
Combine - Planning and Cannabis
All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
Policy Committee Oversight
Commissions
Agenda and Rules
1.Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission
2.Personnel Board
Budget and Finance
(any legislation that requires funding)
Public Safety
1.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
2.Police Accountability Board/Police Review Commission
3.Reimagining Public Safety Task Force
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation and the Environment
1.Commission on the Environment
2.Parks, Recreation and Waterfront with Marina Subcommittee
3.Public Works and Transportation
Land Use and Economic Development
1.Measure O Housing Commission
2.Planning Commission
3.Labor
4.Civic Arts Commission
Health, Equity, Life Enrichment, and Community
1.Peace, Justice and Civil Rights
2.Health and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts
3.Homeless Services Panel of Experts
4.Mental Health Commissions (state/federal mandate)
5.Commission on the Status of Women
6.Disability Commission
Other Commissions: Zoning Adjustments Board (DRC), Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Library Trustees, BIDS, Independent Redistricting Commission, Loan Administration Board.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) 9/28/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) 10/12/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2002 Addison 6/3/2021
1730 Blake (3-story single-family dwelling) 6/8/2021
723 Delaware 6/17/2021
0 Fifth 6/17/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
1634 San Pablo 6/10/2021
3 Virginia Gardens 6/17/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 3. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
May 23 - May 30, 2021
Worth Noting:
The Tuesday evening May 25th City Council Agenda is very long with 35 consent items. You can either use the link to scan through the agenda or go to the end of the weekly calendar for the agenda. The June 1 council agenda is available for comment and is included after the June 25 Agenda.
Tuesday – City Council at 6 pm – Item #38 is the first budget hearing for fiscal year 2022. Item 41 is the Reorganization of Commissions. Mayor Arreguin said at the Agenda committee the commission reorganization will be rescheduled to June 15. Be prepared to with comments.
Thursday – Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am – Item 2 is the Fire Dept and Police Dept Budget Discussion. Thursday evening Mental Health Commission at 2 pm – Item 3 is the update on the Special Care Unit.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Monday, May 24 2021
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93691576301
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 936 9157 6301
AGENDA: 8. PWR fee increase review, 11. COVID related program changes,
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Loan Administration Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84121337351?pwd=MjZvV3dUS0VxYkxwd045dndRTEtKQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 841 2133 7351
AGENDA ACTION: Berkeley Hospitality (new motel at the corner of University and Sacramento) $180,000, Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Zero Waste Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates, Single Use Foodware & Litter Reduction Ordinance Implementation, Discussion/Action Report-back from COVID-Related Waste Mitigation Subcommittee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
City Council Closed Session, 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89583335567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 8333 5567
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, 2. Public Employee Appointment Interim Director of the Police Accountability Board.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
Use the link or scroll down to end
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Projects and goals
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA Consent: B. Contract $702,384 includes 20% $117,064 contingency) with Rainbow Waterproofing and Restoration, C. Amend Contract add $35,000 total $85,000 with Johnson Controls for service maintenance and monitoring North Branch Library, D. Amend Contract add $37,450 total$111,775 and extend to June 30, 2023 with Sevva Group, Inc., ACTION: A. Library Tax Rates FY 2022 $0.2402/sq ft for dwelling units and $0.3632/sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, B. Proposed Budget FY2022 All Library Funds revenue $22,041,603, expenditure $25,655,784.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-9009128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Action Items a) FY22 Civic Art Grant Awards total $1,448,284 contingent on Council approval, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Donation framed artwork from Civic Center exhibition, Artist Tony Kay “Evidence”, d) Design for Earthsong Sign with bell by Wang Po Shu, e) Approval of Berkeley Art Works Grants – May 2021 Panel Results.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94194753267
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 941 9475 3267
AGENDA: 3. Recommendation on Measure GG Tax Rate Adjustment, 4. Recommendation on Financial Reporting and Process, 5. GG Reimbursement from COVID-19 response.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94977798913
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 949 7779 8913
AGENDA: 7. Presentation Vision Zero Plan Eric Anderson, Senior Planner, Transportation Division, 9. Consideration to create climate equity fund, 10. Discussion on Commission realignment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. A. Discuss vaccination status of sworn officers, b. Consider making recommendations to new Police Accountability Board, c. Lexipol policies 324-Media Relations, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release, d. Whether to participate in a scenario-based use-of-force training offered by Police Dept., 10. A. Extent of hate crimes tracking and BPD response to recent anti-Asian hate crimes.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, May 27, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81070983541
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 7098 3541
AGENDA: 2. FY2022 Fire Dept, Police Dept Budget Discussion, 3. FY2021-2025 Revenue Projections, 4. Deferral to AAO Process in November (budget requests deferred to be reconsidered in November), 5. Predevelopment Allocation Ashby Recreation and Community Housing Consortium (Planning Grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot), 6. A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to Assist New and existing homeowners and renters transition to zero-carbon buildings.
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Specialized Care Unit, 4. City Auditor Report of Berkeley Police Response, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 7. General Public Mental Health System Session “Whole Person Care,” 8. US Dept of Justice ADA investigation of Santa Rita Jail.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95814245163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 958 1424 5163
AGENDA: 2. 770 Page – demolish existing single family dwelling and construct 4 detached 3-story approximately 1500 sq ft dwelling units on 5,532 sq ft lot – on consent
3. 2737 Durant – construct 3-story, 4 dwelling unit building on existing vacant lot, R-3(H) Multiple Family Residential District, Hillside Overlay, on consent,
4. 2015 Blake – Review and comment on DEIR to merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings (one residential building, associated accessory structure and 2 nonresidential buildings), relocate and restore 2 existing residential buildings with 7 units and construct 2 new residential buildings, 3-story 6 unit building with 2 units affordable to low income households and a 7-story, 155-unit building with 9 units affordable to very low income, subterranean garage with 93 parking spaces,
5. 600 Addison – demolish buildings on an approximately 8.4 acre industrial site and to construct a research and development campus containing 2 buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft of gross floor area and 924 parking spaces, project includes removing and replanting oak tree - staff recommend adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, May 28, 2021 & Saturday, May 29, 2021 & Sunday, May 30, 2021
Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 31
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular Meeting, May 25 at 6 pm
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading - Amendment FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368, 2. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 3. Minutes for approval, 4. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 5. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 6. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 7. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 9. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 10. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support from State of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 12. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 13. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 14. Classification and Salary: Establish Director of Police Accountability monthly salary $11,862.93 - $17,794.40, 15. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 16. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 17. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 18. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 19. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 20. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 21. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 22. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 23. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 24. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 25. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 26. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 27. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 28. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 29. Arreguin - Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 30. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 31. Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett - COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 32. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin - Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 35. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett - Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 37. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 38. FY2022 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 2021, 39. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374, 40.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 41. (per Arreguin will be moved to consent to be rescheduled for June 15) Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee,
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
These commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
INFORMATION: 42. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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City Council Regular Meeting June 1 at 6 pm
email comments council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89868895268
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 6889 5268
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract as external legal resource (Westlaw provides services to ICE), 2. Formal bid solicitations $2,270,000, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 8. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 9. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 10. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, 11. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $200,000 to Bay Area Land Trust for Small Sites Program, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Wengraf, Hahn - Budget Referral $200,000 for Phase 2, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Civic Center District Visioning, 14. Berkeley Rep’s OVATION relinquishment of Councilmember office budget funds, ACTION: 15. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 16. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 17. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 18 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 19. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1241 Ashby 5/25/2021
2246 Fifth (2222 Fifth, 2233 Fourth, 2231 Fourth, 2246 Fifth associated sit improvements including hardscape and landscape) 5/24/2021
0_55 Latham 5/25/2021
0_65 Latham 5/25/2021
0_75 Latham 5/25/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
770 Page 5/27/2021
2600 San Pablo 5/27/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The Tuesday evening May 25th City Council Agenda is very long with 35 consent items. You can either use the link to scan through the agenda or go to the end of the weekly calendar for the agenda. The June 1 council agenda is available for comment and is included after the June 25 Agenda.
Tuesday – City Council at 6 pm – Item #38 is the first budget hearing for fiscal year 2022. Item 41 is the Reorganization of Commissions. Mayor Arreguin said at the Agenda committee the commission reorganization will be rescheduled to June 15. Be prepared to with comments.
Thursday – Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am – Item 2 is the Fire Dept and Police Dept Budget Discussion. Thursday evening Mental Health Commission at 2 pm – Item 3 is the update on the Special Care Unit.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Monday, May 24 2021
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93691576301
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 936 9157 6301
AGENDA: 8. PWR fee increase review, 11. COVID related program changes,
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Loan Administration Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84121337351?pwd=MjZvV3dUS0VxYkxwd045dndRTEtKQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 841 2133 7351
AGENDA ACTION: Berkeley Hospitality (new motel at the corner of University and Sacramento) $180,000, Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Zero Waste Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates, Single Use Foodware & Litter Reduction Ordinance Implementation, Discussion/Action Report-back from COVID-Related Waste Mitigation Subcommittee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
City Council Closed Session, 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89583335567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 8333 5567
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1, 2. Public Employee Appointment Interim Director of the Police Accountability Board.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/05_May/City_Council__05-25-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
Use the link or scroll down to end
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Projects and goals
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA Consent: B. Contract $702,384 includes 20% $117,064 contingency) with Rainbow Waterproofing and Restoration, C. Amend Contract add $35,000 total $85,000 with Johnson Controls for service maintenance and monitoring North Branch Library, D. Amend Contract add $37,450 total$111,775 and extend to June 30, 2023 with Sevva Group, Inc., ACTION: A. Library Tax Rates FY 2022 $0.2402/sq ft for dwelling units and $0.3632/sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, B. Proposed Budget FY2022 All Library Funds revenue $22,041,603, expenditure $25,655,784.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-9009128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Action Items a) FY22 Civic Art Grant Awards total $1,448,284 contingent on Council approval, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Donation framed artwork from Civic Center exhibition, Artist Tony Kay “Evidence”, d) Design for Earthsong Sign with bell by Wang Po Shu, e) Approval of Berkeley Art Works Grants – May 2021 Panel Results.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94194753267
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 941 9475 3267
AGENDA: 3. Recommendation on Measure GG Tax Rate Adjustment, 4. Recommendation on Financial Reporting and Process, 5. GG Reimbursement from COVID-19 response.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94977798913
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 949 7779 8913
AGENDA: 7. Presentation Vision Zero Plan Eric Anderson, Senior Planner, Transportation Division, 9. Consideration to create climate equity fund, 10. Discussion on Commission realignment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. A. Discuss vaccination status of sworn officers, b. Consider making recommendations to new Police Accountability Board, c. Lexipol policies 324-Media Relations, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release, d. Whether to participate in a scenario-based use-of-force training offered by Police Dept., 10. A. Extent of hate crimes tracking and BPD response to recent anti-Asian hate crimes.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, May 27, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81070983541
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 7098 3541
AGENDA: 2. FY2022 Fire Dept, Police Dept Budget Discussion, 3. FY2021-2025 Revenue Projections, 4. Deferral to AAO Process in November (budget requests deferred to be reconsidered in November), 5. Predevelopment Allocation Ashby Recreation and Community Housing Consortium (Planning Grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot), 6. A Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to Assist New and existing homeowners and renters transition to zero-carbon buildings.
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Specialized Care Unit, 4. City Auditor Report of Berkeley Police Response, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 7. General Public Mental Health System Session “Whole Person Care,” 8. US Dept of Justice ADA investigation of Santa Rita Jail.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95814245163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 958 1424 5163
AGENDA: 2. 770 Page – demolish existing single family dwelling and construct 4 detached 3-story approximately 1500 sq ft dwelling units on 5,532 sq ft lot – on consent
3. 2737 Durant – construct 3-story, 4 dwelling unit building on existing vacant lot, R-3(H) Multiple Family Residential District, Hillside Overlay, on consent,
4. 2015 Blake – Review and comment on DEIR to merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings (one residential building, associated accessory structure and 2 nonresidential buildings), relocate and restore 2 existing residential buildings with 7 units and construct 2 new residential buildings, 3-story 6 unit building with 2 units affordable to low income households and a 7-story, 155-unit building with 9 units affordable to very low income, subterranean garage with 93 parking spaces,
5. 600 Addison – demolish buildings on an approximately 8.4 acre industrial site and to construct a research and development campus containing 2 buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft of gross floor area and 924 parking spaces, project includes removing and replanting oak tree - staff recommend adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, May 28, 2021 & Saturday, May 29, 2021 & Sunday, May 30, 2021
Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 31
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular Meeting, May 25 at 6 pm
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading - Amendment FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368, 2. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 3. Minutes for approval, 4. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 5. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 6. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 7. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 9. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 10. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support from State of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 12. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 13. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 14. Classification and Salary: Establish Director of Police Accountability monthly salary $11,862.93 - $17,794.40, 15. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 16. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 17. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 18. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 19. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 20. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 21. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 22. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 23. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 24. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 25. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 26. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 27. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 28. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 29. Arreguin - Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 30. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 31. Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett - COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 32. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin - Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 35. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett - Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 37. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 38. FY2022 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 2021, 39. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374, 40.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 41. (per Arreguin will be moved to consent to be rescheduled for June 15) Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee,
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
These commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
INFORMATION: 42. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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City Council Regular Meeting June 1 at 6 pm
email comments council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89868895268
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 6889 5268
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract as external legal resource (Westlaw provides services to ICE), 2. Formal bid solicitations $2,270,000, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 8. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 9. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 10. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, 11. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $200,000 to Bay Area Land Trust for Small Sites Program, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison, Wengraf, Hahn - Budget Referral $200,000 for Phase 2, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Civic Center District Visioning, 14. Berkeley Rep’s OVATION relinquishment of Councilmember office budget funds, ACTION: 15. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 16. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 17. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 18 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 19. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1241 Ashby 5/25/2021
2246 Fifth (2222 Fifth, 2233 Fourth, 2231 Fourth, 2246 Fifth associated sit improvements including hardscape and landscape) 5/24/2021
0_55 Latham 5/25/2021
0_65 Latham 5/25/2021
0_75 Latham 5/25/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
770 Page 5/27/2021
2600 San Pablo 5/27/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
May 16 - May 23, 2021
Worth Noting:
This is one of the fullest lists of City of Berkeley (CoB) meetings in weeks. This quick summary are the meetings and events worth your attention.
Sunday, May 16 at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #3 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links If we all started filling our gardens and landscapes with native plants we could bask in gardens and open space filled with butterflies, skippers and birds. The decorative and ornamental plants filling the nurseries create food deserts for birds and butterflies.
Monday – CCCC Park Committee at 6 pm features Robin Grossinger from SFEI to speak on Urban Ecology and how to bring biodiversity to our city
Tuesday – City Council special meeting at 6 pm two items, 1. A new process for submitting major legislation, 2. Changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft – the in lieu fee is the fee paid not to have below market affordable units in a project
Wednesday – Reimagining Public Safety is at 6 pm. The Fire Safety Zoomposium is at 7 pm. You must pre-register for links to the Fire Safety zoomposium.
Thursday – Land Use Committee is at 10:30 am, expect TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) to be finalized. There is no posting yet of the tentative noon CCCC meeting. The seismic study of the Veterans Building and Maudelle Shirek Building (Old City Hall) were scheduled to be completed by May 20. Email Johncaner@gmail.com if you wish to be on the notification list.
Saturday – Everyone who pre-registered for the free virtual screening of the Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand will have access to the film for 24 hours beginning at 4 pm. Limit 100 (25 spots left). Register by emailing hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
Sunday, May 23 - at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #4 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links. Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand Q&A with the directors at 6 pm. Access to the film ends at 6 pm.
The agenda for the May 25th City Council meeting is available for review and comment.
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Monday, May 17, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87464185769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 874 6418 5769
AGENDA: 2. American Rescue Plan Act Overview and State Budget Overview (Townsend), 3. American Rescue Plan Preliminary FY2022 Allocations, 4. FY2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547047106
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 825 4704 7106
AGENDA Planning for June 1 Regular Council meeting CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 7. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 8. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 9. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, ACTION: 10. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 11. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 12. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 13. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 14 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 15. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, 16, Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 17. Harrison – Budget Referral Establish 2-year Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist New Homeowners, Renters and Existing Homeowners with Transition to Zero-Carbon Buildings, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID on meetings, 9. Discussion of Implementation of Appendix D of City Council Rules of Procedure (Temporary Rules regarding policy committee and legislative workflow during COVID-19 local emergency), UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology, 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Building Density (multi-unit), Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Mayor Jesse Arreguin Virtual Town Hall at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 858 0775 0984 Passcode: 016557
AGENDA: questions must be submitted by 3 pm 5/17, Town Hall is recorded
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Park Committee at 6 -7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617988018
(there will be a waiting room – participant limit 100)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 876 1798 8018
AGENDA: Urban Ecology: How to bring biodiversity into our cities for a vibrant, resilient and healthy community by Robin Grossinger Berkeley resident and Senior Scientist with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) (presentation followed by Q&A)
To learn more about the San Francisco Estuary Institute & the Aquatic Science Center https://www.sfei.org/rl#tab-1-0
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 5 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83723795637
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 2379 5637
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – pending litigation, WCAB cases
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86449479164
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 864 4947 9164
AGENDA: 1. Systems Alignment Proposal – Establishes procedure/process for submitting major legislation 2. Updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements the focus is changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89070612875
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7061 2875
AGENDA: 2. Ordinance Amend BMC 7.52 reducing tax imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Implementation of 15 MPH Speed Limit at all early-childhood education facilities, 4. Refer to CM prioritize establishment of impact/mitigation fees to address impact public right of way (fees to offset damage to streets)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: II. Public Comment, VI. Proposed new CoB ordinance to mandate that only plan-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. Budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93833351265?pwd=a2lWVHBvMzZNb3Z3ZTIvSFE2cXhldz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 938 3335 1265 Passcode: 194580
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility issues: closed captioning, 7. Social media expansion.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88692263888
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 9226 3888
AGENDA: 2. Training – City Charter and Municipal Code Redistricting Regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 3098 496
AGENDA: 5. Review CoB funded Easy Does It, 7. Update closure of Alta Bates, 8. Accessibility issues Pathways and new facility at Grayson, staff v consultants, ombudsman and new liability concerns over Justice Dept ruling on mental health, 9. TOPA, Homeless encampment near Here/There, 11. Report on Adeline Corridor, 12. Citywide public restrooms reports. 17. Current state of homelessness in Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826470218
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 2647 0218
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: Fair and Impartial Policing Presentation from working group, Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation of Recommendations – Jennifer Louis Interim Police Chief, BerkDoT Overview – Liam Garland, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Fire Safety Zoomposium at 7 pm
Pre-register for zoom link (capacity 500) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nycf9Qh2Qx6xe2XTmQh-Qg
Organized by Councilmembers Lori Droste, Sophie Hahn and Susan Wengraf. If you have any problem with preregistration contact their offices or email ldroste@cityofberkeley.info, shahn@cityofberkeley.info, swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
Thursday, May 20, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82484333477
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 8433 3477
AGENDA: 2. TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83208410242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 832 0841 0242
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel pending litigation Ruegg& Ellsworth v. CoB (Alameda Superior Court R. RG 18930003), 2. Conference with real property negotiators for 199 Seawall Drive, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95186840261
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 951 8684 0261
AGENDA: 1. 2000 University – majority recommendations – demolish two existing commercial structures, construct 8-story mixed-use 82 dwelling units and ground floor commercial – unresolved conditions only
2. 3000 San Pablo – final design review – demolish an existing 2-story commercial building and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 78 units (including 7 very low-income units)1,248 sq ft commercial space, 2,320 sq ft usable open space, 52 long-term bicycle spaces, 43 vehicular parking spaces
3. 2136 San Pablo – preview – demolish existing 2-story non-residential structure and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 123 residential units (5 residential stories above podium, 3 live-work units at ground level, 50 off-street parking spaces in mechanical lift system.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81384737206
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 813 8473 7206
AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC): 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustment for Public Financing Program, 7. City Clerk Enforcement referrals a. Carol Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, Open Government Commission (OGC): 9. City Council public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. Limitation of Speaker time at city meetings, 11. Substantive changes or additions to an item on the agenda at the meeting it is scheduled to be heard, 12. Letter of support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, lobbying, Joint FCPC-OGC: 14. Officeholder accounts.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12 pm
Email Johncaner@gmail.com for meeting zoom link
AGENDA: Seismic Study Report expected on May 20
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority Special Meeting at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Approve FY 2022-2024 Title VI Program, 4. Preliminary FY 2021/2022 operating and capital budgets, 5. WETA business plan concept and organization.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b052021a.pdf
Friday, May 21, 2021 - City Holiday – Malcolm X Day
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film (free event) access to the film begins at 4 pm
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film Q&A with film directors at 6 pm, zoom door opens at 5:30 pm (access to the film ends at 6 pm)
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
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City Council Regular Meeting, May 25,
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading - Amendment FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368, 2. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 3. Minutes for approval, 4. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 5. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 6. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 7. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 9. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 10. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support from State of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 12. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 13. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 14. Classification and Salary: Establish Director of Police Accountability monthly salary $11,862.93 - $17,794.40, 15. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 16. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 17. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 18. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 19. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 20. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 21. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 22. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 23. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 24. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 25. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 26. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 27. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 28. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 29. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 30. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 31. Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett - COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 32. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin - Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 35. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett - Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 37. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 38. FY2022 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 39. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374, 40.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 41. (per Arreguin will be moved to consent to be rescheduled for June 15) Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, Phase 2: see chart
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
These commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
INFORMATION: 42. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1241 Ashby 5/25/2021
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
2246 Fifth (2222 Fifth, 2233 Fourth, 2231 Fourth, 2246 Fifth associated sit improvements including hardscape and landscape) 5/24/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
0_55 Latham 5/25/2021
0_65 Latham 5/25/2021
0_75 Latham 5/25/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
770 Page 5/27/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
2600 San Pablo 5/27/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
This is one of the fullest lists of City of Berkeley (CoB) meetings in weeks. This quick summary are the meetings and events worth your attention.
Sunday, May 16 at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #3 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links If we all started filling our gardens and landscapes with native plants we could bask in gardens and open space filled with butterflies, skippers and birds. The decorative and ornamental plants filling the nurseries create food deserts for birds and butterflies.
Monday – CCCC Park Committee at 6 pm features Robin Grossinger from SFEI to speak on Urban Ecology and how to bring biodiversity to our city
Tuesday – City Council special meeting at 6 pm two items, 1. A new process for submitting major legislation, 2. Changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft – the in lieu fee is the fee paid not to have below market affordable units in a project
Wednesday – Reimagining Public Safety is at 6 pm. The Fire Safety Zoomposium is at 7 pm. You must pre-register for links to the Fire Safety zoomposium.
Thursday – Land Use Committee is at 10:30 am, expect TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act) to be finalized. There is no posting yet of the tentative noon CCCC meeting. The seismic study of the Veterans Building and Maudelle Shirek Building (Old City Hall) were scheduled to be completed by May 20. Email Johncaner@gmail.com if you wish to be on the notification list.
Saturday – Everyone who pre-registered for the free virtual screening of the Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand will have access to the film for 24 hours beginning at 4 pm. Limit 100 (25 spots left). Register by emailing hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
Sunday, May 23 - at 10 am – 3 pm Native Garden Tour #4 – Bringing Back Natives, 25 gardens are featured over 4 weeks. Pre-Register for links. Rights of Nature film Invisible Hand Q&A with the directors at 6 pm. Access to the film ends at 6 pm.
The agenda for the May 25th City Council meeting is available for review and comment.
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Monday, May 17, 2021
Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87464185769
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 874 6418 5769
AGENDA: 2. American Rescue Plan Act Overview and State Budget Overview (Townsend), 3. American Rescue Plan Preliminary FY2022 Allocations, 4. FY2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547047106
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 825 4704 7106
AGENDA Planning for June 1 Regular Council meeting CONSENT: 1. Waiver of Sanctuary of City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract, 3. Appropriations limit for FY2022, 4. Amend Contract add $225,000 total $3,716,917 with Ghilotti Construction Co, Inc, for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction and Site Improvements, 5. MOU Multi-Agency Policing for Grizzly Peak Blvd (Oakland police Dept, UCB Police, East Bay Regional Park District, BPD, Contra Costa Sherrif’s Dept, EBMUD, City of Orinda), 6. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose AB 1139 Net Metering – 80% reduction in credit given to solar users for surplus energy sent back to the grid, 7. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $900,000 Continuing Anti-Displacement Programs (Housing Retention $250,000, EBLC $275,000, EDC $275,000, Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homeless Prevention $100,000), 8. Arreguin – FY2022 Budget Referral $100,000 Landlord incentives for Section 8 Participation, 9. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison, Taplin – Support SB 617 the Solar Access Act, ACTION: 10. FY2022 Proposed Budget Hearing #2, 11. ZAB Appeal 2421 Fifth, 12. Police Accountability Board – Appointment of Members, 13. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off Valve Requirements in Multi-family, Condominium and Commercial Buildings undergoing Renovations, 14 a. SSBPPE – Resolution CoB and City food service vendors shall not serve sugar sweetened beverages at city meetings, use city funds for sugar sweetened beverages or sell sugar sweetened beverages in vending machines, b. CM alternative – healthy options shall be emphasized and the majority of beverages shall not be sugar-sweetened, 15. Harrison – Resolution Updating CoB Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, 16, Arreguin – Reappointment of Dan Rossi, Christine Schildt and Adolph Moody to Berkeley Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 17. Harrison – Budget Referral Establish 2-year Pilot Existing Building Electrification Incentive Program to assist New Homeowners, Renters and Existing Homeowners with Transition to Zero-Carbon Buildings, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID on meetings, 9. Discussion of Implementation of Appendix D of City Council Rules of Procedure (Temporary Rules regarding policy committee and legislative workflow during COVID-19 local emergency), UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology, 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Building Density (multi-unit), Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Mayor Jesse Arreguin Virtual Town Hall at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 858 0775 0984 Passcode: 016557
AGENDA: questions must be submitted by 3 pm 5/17, Town Hall is recorded
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Park Committee at 6 -7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617988018
(there will be a waiting room – participant limit 100)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 876 1798 8018
AGENDA: Urban Ecology: How to bring biodiversity into our cities for a vibrant, resilient and healthy community by Robin Grossinger Berkeley resident and Senior Scientist with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) (presentation followed by Q&A)
To learn more about the San Francisco Estuary Institute & the Aquatic Science Center https://www.sfei.org/rl#tab-1-0
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 5 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83723795637
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 2379 5637
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – pending litigation, WCAB cases
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86449479164
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 864 4947 9164
AGENDA: 1. Systems Alignment Proposal – Establishes procedure/process for submitting major legislation 2. Updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements the focus is changing the in lieu mitigation fee calculation from number of units to sq ft
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89070612875
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7061 2875
AGENDA: 2. Ordinance Amend BMC 7.52 reducing tax imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Implementation of 15 MPH Speed Limit at all early-childhood education facilities, 4. Refer to CM prioritize establishment of impact/mitigation fees to address impact public right of way (fees to offset damage to streets)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: II. Public Comment, VI. Proposed new CoB ordinance to mandate that only plan-based food be provided by all CoB owned and operated facilities, V. Budget.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93833351265?pwd=a2lWVHBvMzZNb3Z3ZTIvSFE2cXhldz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 938 3335 1265 Passcode: 194580
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. Accessibility issues: closed captioning, 7. Social media expansion.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88692263888
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 9226 3888
AGENDA: 2. Training – City Charter and Municipal Code Redistricting Regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 3098 496
AGENDA: 5. Review CoB funded Easy Does It, 7. Update closure of Alta Bates, 8. Accessibility issues Pathways and new facility at Grayson, staff v consultants, ombudsman and new liability concerns over Justice Dept ruling on mental health, 9. TOPA, Homeless encampment near Here/There, 11. Report on Adeline Corridor, 12. Citywide public restrooms reports. 17. Current state of homelessness in Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826470218
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 2647 0218
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: Fair and Impartial Policing Presentation from working group, Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation of Recommendations – Jennifer Louis Interim Police Chief, BerkDoT Overview – Liam Garland, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Fire Safety Zoomposium at 7 pm
Pre-register for zoom link (capacity 500) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nycf9Qh2Qx6xe2XTmQh-Qg
Organized by Councilmembers Lori Droste, Sophie Hahn and Susan Wengraf. If you have any problem with preregistration contact their offices or email ldroste@cityofberkeley.info, shahn@cityofberkeley.info, swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
Thursday, May 20, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82484333477
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 8433 3477
AGENDA: 2. TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83208410242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 832 0841 0242
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel pending litigation Ruegg& Ellsworth v. CoB (Alameda Superior Court R. RG 18930003), 2. Conference with real property negotiators for 199 Seawall Drive, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Firefighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Public Employees Union Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95186840261
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 951 8684 0261
AGENDA: 1. 2000 University – majority recommendations – demolish two existing commercial structures, construct 8-story mixed-use 82 dwelling units and ground floor commercial – unresolved conditions only
2. 3000 San Pablo – final design review – demolish an existing 2-story commercial building and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 78 units (including 7 very low-income units)1,248 sq ft commercial space, 2,320 sq ft usable open space, 52 long-term bicycle spaces, 43 vehicular parking spaces
3. 2136 San Pablo – preview – demolish existing 2-story non-residential structure and construct 6-story mixed-use building with 123 residential units (5 residential stories above podium, 3 live-work units at ground level, 50 off-street parking spaces in mechanical lift system.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81384737206
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 813 8473 7206
AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC): 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustment for Public Financing Program, 7. City Clerk Enforcement referrals a. Carol Marosovic, b. Stephen Murphy, Open Government Commission (OGC): 9. City Council public participation in meetings held via videoconference, 10. Limitation of Speaker time at city meetings, 11. Substantive changes or additions to an item on the agenda at the meeting it is scheduled to be heard, 12. Letter of support for SB-459 Political Reform Act of 1974, lobbying, Joint FCPC-OGC: 14. Officeholder accounts.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12 pm
Email Johncaner@gmail.com for meeting zoom link
AGENDA: Seismic Study Report expected on May 20
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority Special Meeting at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Approve FY 2022-2024 Title VI Program, 4. Preliminary FY 2021/2022 operating and capital budgets, 5. WETA business plan concept and organization.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b052021a.pdf
Friday, May 21, 2021 - City Holiday – Malcolm X Day
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film (free event) access to the film begins at 4 pm
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
Sunday, May 23, 2021
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour at 10 am – 3 pm (event is virtual and free)
Register at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/register-2021
Hosted on Zoom and YouTube – see April 25 and May 2 tours at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Home page: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/
Rights of Nature: Invisible Hand Film Q&A with film directors at 6 pm, zoom door opens at 5:30 pm (access to the film ends at 6 pm)
https://www.invisiblehandfilm.com/berkeley-give-nature-a-chance/
Registration limit is 100. Everyone who is registered will have access to view the full length 85 minute feature film Invisible Hand from 4 pm Saturday until the Q&A with the film directors on Sunday at 6 pm.
The free virtual screening is sponsored by Sustainable Berkeley Coalition and Berkeley Citizens Action
Registration is easy just email hammargrenkelly@gmail.com
(your email will NOT be added to any constant contact or other promotional list)
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City Council Regular Meeting, May 25,
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89074533623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 7453 3623
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading - Amendment FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368, 2. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 3. Minutes for approval, 4. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 5. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 6. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 7. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 8. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 9. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 10. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support from State of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 12. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 13. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 14. Classification and Salary: Establish Director of Police Accountability monthly salary $11,862.93 - $17,794.40, 15. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 16. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 17. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 18. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 19. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 20. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 21. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 22. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 23. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 24. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 25. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 26. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 27. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 28. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 29. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 30. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 31. Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett - COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 32. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin - Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Droste - Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits, 35. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett - Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 36. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 37. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 38. FY2022 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 39. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374, 40.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 41. (per Arreguin will be moved to consent to be rescheduled for June 15) Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, Phase 2: see chart
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
These commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth
INFORMATION: 42. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1241 Ashby 5/25/2021
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
2246 Fifth (2222 Fifth, 2233 Fourth, 2231 Fourth, 2246 Fifth associated sit improvements including hardscape and landscape) 5/24/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
0_55 Latham 5/25/2021
0_65 Latham 5/25/2021
0_75 Latham 5/25/2021
2301 Oak 6/1/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
770 Page 5/27/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
2600 San Pablo 5/27/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
2234 Ward 6/1/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
October 19 – 1. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities, 2. Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee), 3. Crime Report
December 7 – 1. Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response, 2. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
May 9 Mother's Day - May 16, 2021
Worth Noting:
Fire season is here with the first Red Flag Warning from 11 pm Friday until 6 am Monday
Monday - The Agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm takes up two pages of space. The proposed new commission chart was inserted to make Item 37 easier to read.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm has only two action items. Item 29 under ACTION is the Audit of Berkeley Police Response.
Wednesday – Special Transportation meeting at 6 pm on the California/Dwight intersection. The Parks and Waterfront Commission is at 7 pm. The potential fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park that was previously rejected by Parks Commissioners is back again.
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Police Review Commission is meeting Thursday at 7 pm not Wednesday.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89116593118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1659 3118
AGENDA: Agenda planning for May 25, CONSENT: 1. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Minutes for approval, 3. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 4. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 5. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 6. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 7. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 8. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 9. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 10. Revenue Grant Funding Support from Steate of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 12. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 13. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 14. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 15. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 16. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 17. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 18. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 19. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 22. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 23. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 24. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 25. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 26. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 27. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 28. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 29. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin Holocaust Remembrance Day, 30. Wengraf-Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 31. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 32. FY22 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 33. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 34. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 35. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374. 36.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 37. Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee,
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
New Climate and Environment Commission merges Energy, CEAC, Zero Waste and Animal Care Commission, Children, Youth and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront Commissions are merged, Peace and Justice and Human Welfare Commissions are merged, The Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Commissions are merged, Public Works and Transportation are merged, Planning and Cannabis are merged. All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth. 38. Hahn-COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 39. Wengraf-Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits. INFORMATION: 40. Mental Health Work Plan, CONSENT: REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology, 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97392842150
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 9284 2150
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, Chair announcements, Director’s Report, 8. City of Berkeley Teen Vaccination Campaign, 9. Election Chair, 10. Introductions, 11. Discussion Trigger Warnings, 12-14 Appointments to subcommittees, 18. Vice Mayor Lori Droste.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 11 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, INFORMATION: 30. Energy Commission Work Plan, 31. Streets Audit Wins National Recognition.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 12 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 10 – 11:30 am
Requires pre-registration use link
AGENDA: Rent Board Registration 101, Registering Your Rental Property.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 5. Updates, 6. Discussion of Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 7. Accessibility Update at Pathways, 8. Update Homeless Panel of Experts Recommendations for Measure P Spending.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Housing Advisory Commission Special meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96267647237
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6764 7237
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Discussion and Action on West Berkeley Service Center’s Application for COB Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, 8. Presentation: Annual Western Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Discussion/Action potential fitness at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. PRW/Operation Budget, 11. Update on Proposed Ferry/Pier Project & BMASP, 12. Refuse Service Parks/Marina
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Dwight Way/California Street Intersection Project at 6 pm
Zoom and links will be posted on city website on May 12,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/californiadwight/
Agenda: Project features on webpage
Thursday, May 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89118687489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1868 7489
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators for IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Chiefs Association Public Employees Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm, (note meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 13)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair Report, 6. PRC Officer Report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Consider draft Policy 606, Warrant Service, b. Review BPD issues implementing Policy 300 Use of Force, c. Whether participate in scenario-based use-of-force training, d. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained in use, e. Update transition to Police Accountability Board and Director of Police Accountability, 10.a. Consider making recommendations to new Board for handling complaints, b. Discuss vaccination status sworn officers, c. Lexipol policies: 324-Media Policies, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029164696
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 2916 4696
AGENDA: 2. 1730 Blake – on consent– construct one 3-story, single family dwelling average and maximum height 33 ft, zoning R-2 - 2nd house on parcel
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907 (this link was created using the meeting ID, the zoom link posted with the agenda is expired, look for a corrected zoom link in agenda after Monday. Expect it to be the same as the one here created using the meeting ID)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview #2 (Interim Chief Jennifer Lewis), Specialized Care Unit (Dr. Lisa Warhuus), Community Survey (NICJR), Community Engagement (NICJR), Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing (Opton, Ghosh, Cheema, Dangerfield, Lindheim, Mizell, Harger, Hyde) Cummunity Engagement (Fine, Harger, Malvido, Lutzker, Ejigu, Blake)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
AC Transit Talks, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Use website for all links: https://www.actransit.org/talks
AGENDA: Purpose of meetings to provide community updates on bus service, health and safety and communicate with Board Directors Jovanka Beckles for Richmond/North Richmond/San Pablo/Albany/Berkeley/Kensington/El Sorbrante
Friday, May 14, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Saturday, May 15, 2021 & Sunday, May 16, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1633 Sixth 5/12/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
Worth Noting:
Fire season is here with the first Red Flag Warning from 11 pm Friday until 6 am Monday
Monday - The Agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm takes up two pages of space. The proposed new commission chart was inserted to make Item 37 easier to read.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm has only two action items. Item 29 under ACTION is the Audit of Berkeley Police Response.
Wednesday – Special Transportation meeting at 6 pm on the California/Dwight intersection. The Parks and Waterfront Commission is at 7 pm. The potential fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park that was previously rejected by Parks Commissioners is back again.
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. The Police Review Commission is meeting Thursday at 7 pm not Wednesday.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89116593118
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1659 3118
AGENDA: Agenda planning for May 25, CONSENT: 1. Resolution and Ratifying COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Minutes for approval, 3. Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District FY22, 4. Assessment: Berkeley Property Owners Business Improvement District - Downtown FY22 & Authorize contract with Downtown Business Association (DBA) $7,285,257 for 7/1/2021-12/31/2026, 5. Assessment: North Shattuck Business Improvement District FY22, 6. Assessment: Telegraph Business Improvement District, 7. Formal Bid Solicitations $250,000, 8. Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oakland for National Urban Search and Rescue Response System acting through FEMA, Sate and Local governments, 9. Contract $100,000 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Health Education Activities 6/1/2021-6/30/2022 outreach to Latinx, particularly day laborer and domestic workers, 10. Revenue Grant Funding Support from Steate of CA Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health related to Marijuana Act, $1,000,000 5/1/2021-4/30/2024, 11. Revenue Grant Funding Support State of CA Public Health Services, 1-CHDP $353,395, 2-MCAH $332,000, 3-Tobacco $300,000, 4. Immunizations $42,204, 5-Public Heal Emergency Preparedness $257,000, 12. Accept Donation from CA Office of Emergency Services $9,000, 13. Protiviti Government Services: GSA Vehicle for Professional Services, GS-35F-0280X $137,000, 14. Grant Application Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $42,000, 15. P.O. $206,180 with Altec Industries, Inc for One (1) Aerial Bucket Truck, 16. P.O. $245,000 with Braun Northwest for One (1) 2021 North Star 155-1 Type 1 Ambulance, 17. P.O. $206,200 with Cal-Line Equipment Inc for three(3) Bandit 250XP Brush Chippers, 18. P.O. $866,000 with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for one (1)Pierce Quantum 1500 GPM Pumper, 19. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Stanley Access Technologies for On-call and Emergency Repair Service for Automatic Doors, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY22 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Fund Allocation request to MTC $450,000Transportation Development Act Article 3, 22. Agreement with AC Transit for Operation and Maintenance of transit Signal Priority Equipment deployed by Rapid Corridors Project, 23. Surplus Lands Act AB 1255 requires jurisdictions to compile and report annually an inventory of surplus lands to CA Dept of Housing and Community Development, 24. Lease Agreement: 2010 Addison/Center St Garage with Lexie’s Frozen Custard, 25. Appointment Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission, 26. Authorization for Police Review Commission to conduct online poll, 27. Arreguin-Support AB 1177 CA Banking Options Act (zero fee, zero penalty financial services would eliminate exploitative alternatives such check cashing and pre-paid debit cards), 28. Taplin-Budget Referral Sixth St Traffic Calming 1. Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at Sixth and Channing, 2. Median refuge, 29. Wengraf cosponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin Holocaust Remembrance Day, 30. Wengraf-Budget Referral Traffic Calming increase funding by $100,000 to $200,000, 31. Droste-cosponsors Arreguin, Robinson, Bartlett Budget Referral Willard Park Ambassador, ACTION: 32. FY22 proposed budget hearing #1, final adoption June 29, 33. Public Hearing Environmental Division Fee Schedule adding microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) proposed $510 for permit and inspection, 34. Public Hearing Recreation and Camps fee increases, 35. a. Grant Allocation Recommendation for Programs from Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts (SSBPE), b. CM approve SSBPE recommendations 1-13 (not 14 & 15) and uphold previously Public Health allocation $339,374. 36.a. Hahn Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to Regulate officeholder accounts, b. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 1-prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 37. Droste-cosponsors Kesarwani Robinson, Commission Reorganization for Post-COVID19 Budget Recovery Refer to the CM and City Attorney to bring back changes to the enabling legislation phased approach Phase 1: prioritize merging Homeless Commission & Homeless Services Panel of Experts and merging Housing Advisory Commission & Measure O Bond Oversight Committee,
Additional considerations Staff to bring forward recommendations on consolidations one by one, CM and commissions to consider federal state or other mandates that might be impacted, what elements to keep, update or retire, relevant topics/issues, number of commissioners, qualifications, standing committees, volunteer workload and capacity.
New Climate and Environment Commission merges Energy, CEAC, Zero Waste and Animal Care Commission, Children, Youth and Recreation and Parks and Waterfront Commissions are merged, Peace and Justice and Human Welfare Commissions are merged, The Health Commission and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Commissions are merged, Public Works and Transportation are merged, Planning and Cannabis are merged. All other commissions will maintain their current structure: Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Civic Arts, Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Design Review Committee, Disaster and Fire Safety, BIDs, Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government, Redistricting, Landmarks Preservation, Labor, Loan Adjustments Board, Personnel, Planning, Police Review/Accountability, Reimagining Public Safety, Mental Health, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Youth. 38. Hahn-COVID Economic Recovery-Expanding Local Purchasing Preferences to Rebuild the City’s Local Economy Tax Base, 39. Wengraf-Amend BMC14.72.105 allow broader range of community facilities to be eligible for parking permits. INFORMATION: 40. Mental Health Work Plan, CONSENT: REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology, 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97392842150
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 9284 2150
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, Chair announcements, Director’s Report, 8. City of Berkeley Teen Vaccination Campaign, 9. Election Chair, 10. Introductions, 11. Discussion Trigger Warnings, 12-14 Appointments to subcommittees, 18. Vice Mayor Lori Droste.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, May 11 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, INFORMATION: 30. Energy Commission Work Plan, 31. Streets Audit Wins National Recognition.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, May 12 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 10 – 11:30 am
Requires pre-registration use link
AGENDA: Rent Board Registration 101, Registering Your Rental Property.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Homeless Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 5. Updates, 6. Discussion of Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 7. Accessibility Update at Pathways, 8. Update Homeless Panel of Experts Recommendations for Measure P Spending.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Housing Advisory Commission Special meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96267647237
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6764 7237
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Discussion and Action on West Berkeley Service Center’s Application for COB Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, Director’s Report, 8. Presentation: Annual Western Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Discussion/Action potential fitness at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. PRW/Operation Budget, 11. Update on Proposed Ferry/Pier Project & BMASP, 12. Refuse Service Parks/Marina
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Dwight Way/California Street Intersection Project at 6 pm
Zoom and links will be posted on city website on May 12,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/californiadwight/
Agenda: Project features on webpage
Thursday, May 13, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89118687489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 1868 7489
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators for IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, Berkeley Fire Chiefs Association Public Employees Local 1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm, (note meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 13)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair Report, 6. PRC Officer Report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Consider draft Policy 606, Warrant Service, b. Review BPD issues implementing Policy 300 Use of Force, c. Whether participate in scenario-based use-of-force training, d. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained in use, e. Update transition to Police Accountability Board and Director of Police Accountability, 10.a. Consider making recommendations to new Board for handling complaints, b. Discuss vaccination status sworn officers, c. Lexipol policies: 324-Media Policies, 403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity and Investigation, 804-Records Maintenance and Release.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029164696
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 980 2916 4696
AGENDA: 2. 1730 Blake – on consent– construct one 3-story, single family dwelling average and maximum height 33 ft, zoning R-2 - 2nd house on parcel
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907 (this link was created using the meeting ID, the zoom link posted with the agenda is expired, look for a corrected zoom link in agenda after Monday. Expect it to be the same as the one here created using the meeting ID)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Discussion/Action: Police Dept Overview #2 (Interim Chief Jennifer Lewis), Specialized Care Unit (Dr. Lisa Warhuus), Community Survey (NICJR), Community Engagement (NICJR), Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing (Opton, Ghosh, Cheema, Dangerfield, Lindheim, Mizell, Harger, Hyde) Cummunity Engagement (Fine, Harger, Malvido, Lutzker, Ejigu, Blake)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
AC Transit Talks, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Use website for all links: https://www.actransit.org/talks
AGENDA: Purpose of meetings to provide community updates on bus service, health and safety and communicate with Board Directors Jovanka Beckles for Richmond/North Richmond/San Pablo/Albany/Berkeley/Kensington/El Sorbrante
Friday, May 14, 2021
Reduced Service Day
Saturday, May 15, 2021 & Sunday, May 16, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
1205 Peralta (conversion of garage) TBD
2943 Pine (construct a 2nd story) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1633 Sixth 5/12/2021
2411 Sixth 5/25/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), 2. Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
May 2 - May 9, 2021
Worth Noting:
Tuesday – Building Electrification webinar at 6 pm – Getting off natural gas.
Wednesday – Planning Commission at 7 pm, Affordable housing is item 9 on the agenda.
Thursday – Budget and Finance Committee at 1 pm, department presentations continue for FY 2022 budget.
The May 11 City Council agenda is available for review and comment.
Sunday, May 2, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, May 3, 2021
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91313217916
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 1321 7916
AGENDA: Office Hours #1
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92083611523?pwd=cmxxdisxQkVudjZMYm5DT0xBOFpTUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 9801 1329 Passcode: 857447
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Short term Rental Ordinance, 6. Discuss Adoption of Affordable Housing Overlay for 100% Affordable Housing Developments, 7. Discuss possibility of passing rental forgiveness, 8. Discuss AB 1079 (Land Trusts)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Getting of Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings at 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Links provided through registration with eventbrite
AGENDA: Benefits of building electrification
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17345
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87849364168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 4936 4168
AGENDA: 2. Ordinance Reducing Tax for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. 15 mph Speed Limit at all Early-Childhood Education Facilities, 4. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 5. Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 6. Impact/Mitigation fees to public right of way (streets), 7. Regulate Plastic Bags
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: IV. FY 2022 budget, V. Presentation: Transition to Online Programming.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Recommendations for Measure P funding to be submitted to Budget and Finance Policy Committee
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98281560402
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 982 8156 0402
AGENDA: 9. Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements Update, 10. Public Hearing General Plan Re-designation staff recommendation add 5 parcels to Adeline Corridor as C-AC 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, May 6, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86006545447
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 0654 5447
AGENDA: 2. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 1 pm (note meeting time),
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86096171541
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 9617 1541
AGENDA: Items 2-4 Department Budget Presentations: Planning & Development, City Attorney, Office of the Director of Police Accountability, 5. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 – 11 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97418734828?pwd=eTBMOXBlZFd0RFNPektTRVBkTVZzdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 1873 4828 PASSCODE: 285019
AGENDA: 4.e. Waivers, 7. Annual registration fees,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294057810
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 882 9405 7810
AGENDA: 2. Draw District 1 Alternate Commissioner, 3.&4. Legal Aspects of Redistricting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92277210166
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 922 7721 0166
AGENDA: 5. Revisions to Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, 6. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95267102899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 952 6710 2899
AGENDA: Office Hours #2
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Friday, May 7, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Mother’s Day Rose Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10 am – 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17369
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council 10 am – 12 pm
Meeting Zoom link not posted yet, check website later in week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, May 9 2021 – Mother’s Day
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May 11 - City Council regular meeting at 6 pm agenda is available for comment
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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Worth Noting:
Tuesday – Building Electrification webinar at 6 pm – Getting off natural gas.
Wednesday – Planning Commission at 7 pm, Affordable housing is item 9 on the agenda.
Thursday – Budget and Finance Committee at 1 pm, department presentations continue for FY 2022 budget.
The May 11 City Council agenda is available for review and comment.
Sunday, May 2, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, May 3, 2021
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91313217916
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 1321 7916
AGENDA: Office Hours #1
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92083611523?pwd=cmxxdisxQkVudjZMYm5DT0xBOFpTUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 9801 1329 Passcode: 857447
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Short term Rental Ordinance, 6. Discuss Adoption of Affordable Housing Overlay for 100% Affordable Housing Developments, 7. Discuss possibility of passing rental forgiveness, 8. Discuss AB 1079 (Land Trusts)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Getting of Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings at 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Links provided through registration with eventbrite
AGENDA: Benefits of building electrification
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17345
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87849364168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 4936 4168
AGENDA: 2. Ordinance Reducing Tax for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. 15 mph Speed Limit at all Early-Childhood Education Facilities, 4. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 5. Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 6. Impact/Mitigation fees to public right of way (streets), 7. Regulate Plastic Bags
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: IV. FY 2022 budget, V. Presentation: Transition to Online Programming.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Recommendations for Measure P funding to be submitted to Budget and Finance Policy Committee
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98281560402
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 982 8156 0402
AGENDA: 9. Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements Update, 10. Public Hearing General Plan Re-designation staff recommendation add 5 parcels to Adeline Corridor as C-AC 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, May 6, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86006545447
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 0654 5447
AGENDA: 2. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 1 pm (note meeting time),
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86096171541
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 9617 1541
AGENDA: Items 2-4 Department Budget Presentations: Planning & Development, City Attorney, Office of the Director of Police Accountability, 5. Disposition of existing agenda items related to temporary rules for policy committees due to COVID-19 emergency
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 – 11 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97418734828?pwd=eTBMOXBlZFd0RFNPektTRVBkTVZzdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 1873 4828 PASSCODE: 285019
AGENDA: 4.e. Waivers, 7. Annual registration fees,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88294057810
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 882 9405 7810
AGENDA: 2. Draw District 1 Alternate Commissioner, 3.&4. Legal Aspects of Redistricting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 – 11:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92277210166
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 922 7721 0166
AGENDA: 5. Revisions to Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, 6. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission at 7 – 10 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95267102899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 952 6710 2899
AGENDA: Office Hours #2
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Friday, May 7, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Mother’s Day Rose Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10 am – 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17369
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council 10 am – 12 pm
Meeting Zoom link not posted yet, check website later in week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, May 9 2021 – Mother’s Day
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May 11 - City Council regular meeting at 6 pm agenda is available for comment
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138848278
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 3884 8278
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Ordinance Regulating Police acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 2. FY2021 Annual Appropriations $76,221,382 (gross) $51,227,368 (net), 3. Formal Bid Solicitations $1,800,000 ($1,100,000 Dock O&K Electrical upgrade, $700,000 Community partnerships COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccine), 4. Contract $300,000 7/1/2021-6/30/2022 with The Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for older adults, 5. Add $146,304 total $355,822 thru 6/30/2022 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping services, 6. Add $245,000 total $637,778 thru 6/30/2021 (to be carried over to FY 2022 and then encumbered) with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services Act funded programs, 7. Add $55,000 total $90,000 thru 6/1/2021-6-30/2022 with GoGoGrandparent Technologies for Transportation Services for Senior and the Disabled, 8. Revenue Grant application funding from Alameda Co. for Public Health Services FY2022 ($93,187 Foster Care, $178,778 Berkeley High & Berkeley Tech, $193,175 school linked Measure A, $76,290 Tobacco Prevention), 9. Revenue Grant application to Essential Access Health for $180,000 for public health promotion, 10. Salary Resolution SEIU 1021 Accountant II hourly range $45.6375-$54.1916, 11. Add $209,980 total $614,980 extend term 5/14/2021- 6/30/2024, 12. Mills contract 1 Orchard Lane, 13. Mills contract 1581 LeRoy Ave, 14. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 15. Arreguin co-sponsors Droste, Bartlett, Robinson – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Kesarwani- AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 17. Arreguin co-sponsor Kesarwani – Support AB 629 require MTC to designate transit priority corridors and create pilot of multi-operator transit fare passes, 18. Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 19. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 20. Taplin - Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Month, 21. Taplin co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 22. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 24. Hahn, co-sponsors- Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 25. Wengraf, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Harrison – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, 26. Robinson cosponsors Hahn, Wengraf Support Senator Warren’s Student Loan Debt Relief, 27. Robinson co-sponsors Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin – Support AB 1238 & AB 122 repeal jaywalking laws and bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, ACTION: 28. Published charges: Mental Health Clinical Services, 29. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
3107 Deakin 5/18/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
1733 Fourth (Convert retail space to auto sales) 5/19/2021
1733 Fourth (alterations to building) 5/13/2021
2110 Haste 5/10/2021
1231 Ordway 5/19/2021
1913 San Antonio 5/19/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
This meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
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April 25 - May 2, 2021
Worth Noting:
Even though I’ve tried to narrow the list of agenda items to those of the most interest, the Agenda Committee on Monday and the city council meeting on Tuesday still take up a lot of space. To review the full agendas for any meeting use the links provided.
Monday: The Land Use Committee at 10 am has one agenda item TOPA, The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm is reviewing the City Council May 11 agenda and may take up discussion of objective standards recommendations, The Zero Waste Commission is at 7 pm and #3 under discussion/action may tell us how much of non-bottle plastic recycling of 1-7 is “wishcycling.”
Tuesday: City Council regular meeting at 6 pm item 32 is the ordinance regulating police acquisition and use of controlled equipment. Since City Council ruled last week to no longer allow for the reading of public comments emailed during the council meeting, if you wish to comment on an agenda item you must send your email in advance to council@cityofberkeley.info in hope that each councilmember will get through their emails or you will need to hang on until the item comes up for comment.
Wednesday: Meetings start at 3 pm 4 x 4, 5 pm Energy Commission, 6 pm civic Arts Commission and 7 pm Disaster and Fire safety and the Police Review Commission. If the Police Review Commission uses Otter.ai for auto transcription again, it can be downloaded during the meeting.
Thursday: The Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am will be hearing the department budget presentations. Expect this meeting to run from 10 am – 2 pm. The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. This meeting looks like a key meeting for the task force.
Future Events
Getting Off Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings (homes, offices, schools, businesses) Shape the Vision of All-Electric Future, May 4 at 7 pm register at http://electrifyberkeley.eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 25, 2021 - no city meetings, rain showers are predicted.
Monday, April 26, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86028752299
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 2875 2299
AGENDA: Special meeting only one item 1. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88698899478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 9889 9478
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for 5/11/2021 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 13. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 14. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, 15. Arreguin – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin - AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 19. Taplin – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 20. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 21. Harrison – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 22. Hahn, Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 23. Wengraf – Oppose (unless amended) SB-9, 24. Wengraf, Kesarwani – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, ACTION: 28.Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 29. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org (page 386 in packet) Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 30. Kesarwani – Referral to CM to streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, Recommends development of universal checklist with construction requirements, up-to-date state and local regulations, relevant fees, inspections, other requirements, to consider development of free ADU designs to download, 31. Harrison, Arreguin – Establish Pilot Climate Equity Action Fund to Assist Low-Income Residents (AMI at or below 50% AMI) with Transition to Zero-Carbon Transportation and Buildings, Referred Items: 8. Impact COVID-19 on Legislative Bodies, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, Council Referrals to Agenda & Rules Committee: 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 8:30 am
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97760792894?pwd~WHJtY0NNYzNCTDNNaFFpZWtKc0FBUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 977 6079 2894 Passcode: 607052
AGENDA: 4. Update, Discussion, Possible Action on Measure MM.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97142373804
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 971 4237 3804
AGENDA: 8. Vision 2020: Report on Pandemic Programming, 9. FY22 Budget, 10. COVID related Program changes.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Civic Arts Commission Policy subcommittee, 5 pm
Videoconfereace: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86523856998
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 2385 6998
AGENDA: 4. a) Affordable Housing for Artists, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Budget referral requests grant funds.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Zero Waste Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items: 1. Deconstruction Presentation, 3. Mixed Non-bottle #1-7 Plastics, 4. Textile Recycling, 5. Covid-Related Was Mitigation Subcommittee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Council Joint powers Financing Authority Special Meeting at 5:45 pm for refinancing of 2010 Certificate of Participation issued to finance Animal Shelter Project
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info and clerk@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895393673
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 828 9539 3673
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 15. Contract $2,000,000with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 26. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, 27. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, ACTION: 28. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 29. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 30. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 31. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 32. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, (use link for full list of agenda items)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92083611523?pwd=cmxxdisxQkVudjZMYm5DT0xBOFpTUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 8361 1523 Passcode: 050206
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Short term Rental Ordinance, 6. Discuss Adoption of Affordable Housing Overlay for 100% Affordable Housing Developments, 8. Discuss AB 1079 (Land Trusts)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Municipal Artists in Residence (Partnership between City of Berkeley and Kala Art Institute), 7. A) Approval Berkeley Art Works Project Grants, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Affordable Housing for Artists, d-f) budget
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92418441799
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 924 1844 1799
AGENDA: 3. Measure GG, Cost of Fully Funding Fire Dept to Minimal Staffing Levels, 5. Measure FF, 6. Berkeley Mutual Aid Presentation, 7. Report ADU, 8. Density Ordinance for Quadplexes and Berkeley Fire Code, 9. MOU Grizzly Peak, 10. Possible formation of a Berkeley Fire Safe Council, 11. Transfer Tax for Home Hardening.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92075725701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 7572 5701
AGENDA: 7. Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy, 8. Opt Up to R100
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. a. Update Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, b. Policy 300 Use of Force, 10. B. Policy 606, Warrant Service, c. Discuss how PRC will conduct monitoring and assessment of BPD implementation of policy reforms as recommended by the Mayor’s Working Group on Fair and Impartial Policing.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 29, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am (note meeting may run until 2 pm),
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82363127293
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 6312 7293
AGENDA: Items 2-8 Department Budget Presentations: Public works, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, IT, City Auditor, City Clerk, Office of Economic Development, Planning, (Budget Presentations are posted for Public Works, Parks and City Auditor)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89203024650
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 892 0302 4650
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Public Employees Union Local 1, Berkeley Police Associations, Service Employees Union, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92564086391?pwd=M0tDbEpyeC9BMVdxYm9ZeXcxaFFmQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-9900-6833 Meeting ID: 925 6408 6391 Passcode: 254 963
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585065097
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 815 8506 5097
AGENDA: 1. Community Survey Discussion, 2. Calls for Service Analysis - Auditor, 3. Calls for Service Analysis Framework – NICJR, 4. New and Emerging Models of Community Safety Report (NICJR and team)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, April 30, 2021 & Saturday, May 1, 2021 & Sunday, May 2, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1205 Peralta 4/27/2021
2943 Pine 4/27/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
1175 University 4/27/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Even though I’ve tried to narrow the list of agenda items to those of the most interest, the Agenda Committee on Monday and the city council meeting on Tuesday still take up a lot of space. To review the full agendas for any meeting use the links provided.
Monday: The Land Use Committee at 10 am has one agenda item TOPA, The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm is reviewing the City Council May 11 agenda and may take up discussion of objective standards recommendations, The Zero Waste Commission is at 7 pm and #3 under discussion/action may tell us how much of non-bottle plastic recycling of 1-7 is “wishcycling.”
Tuesday: City Council regular meeting at 6 pm item 32 is the ordinance regulating police acquisition and use of controlled equipment. Since City Council ruled last week to no longer allow for the reading of public comments emailed during the council meeting, if you wish to comment on an agenda item you must send your email in advance to council@cityofberkeley.info in hope that each councilmember will get through their emails or you will need to hang on until the item comes up for comment.
Wednesday: Meetings start at 3 pm 4 x 4, 5 pm Energy Commission, 6 pm civic Arts Commission and 7 pm Disaster and Fire safety and the Police Review Commission. If the Police Review Commission uses Otter.ai for auto transcription again, it can be downloaded during the meeting.
Thursday: The Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am will be hearing the department budget presentations. Expect this meeting to run from 10 am – 2 pm. The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm. This meeting looks like a key meeting for the task force.
Future Events
Getting Off Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings (homes, offices, schools, businesses) Shape the Vision of All-Electric Future, May 4 at 7 pm register at http://electrifyberkeley.eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 25, 2021 - no city meetings, rain showers are predicted.
Monday, April 26, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86028752299
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 860 2875 2299
AGENDA: Special meeting only one item 1. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88698899478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 9889 9478
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for 5/11/2021 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 13. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans – transfer two portions of City’s right of way on Gilman to Caltrans, 14. Audit Report: Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response, 15. Arreguin – Support AB 550 Speed Safety cameras and request Berkeley be included as one of the pilot cities, 16. Arreguin - AB 43 Safe Streets gives cities flexibility in reducing speed limits, 19. Taplin – Resolution in support of Green New Deal for Cities 2021, 20. Taplin – Budget Referral Traffic Calming at Ashby & California, Sacramento & Channing, Cedar & 9th, 6th & Channing, Sacramento & Russell, Channing & San Pablo, 21. Harrison – Support Roadmap Home 2030 Plan (Home 2030 funders include Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), 22. Hahn, Harrison, Arreguin – Support AB 1289 Smart Climate Agriculture and AB 558 CA School Plant-based Food and Beverage Program, 23. Wengraf – Oppose (unless amended) SB-9, 24. Wengraf, Kesarwani – Support SB-15 rezone idle retail sites to allow for affordable housing, ACTION: 28.Arreguin - Amending COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance Relating to Commercial Leases, 29. Arreguin – Resolution committing to the C40 race to Zero www.citiesracetozero.org (page 386 in packet) Berkeley to be carbon neutral/net zero by 2045 – global warming was 0.8°C in 2018 and ≈1.2°C in 2020 major action needed worldwide to stay at or below global warming of 1.5°C, 30. Kesarwani – Referral to CM to streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, Recommends development of universal checklist with construction requirements, up-to-date state and local regulations, relevant fees, inspections, other requirements, to consider development of free ADU designs to download, 31. Harrison, Arreguin – Establish Pilot Climate Equity Action Fund to Assist Low-Income Residents (AMI at or below 50% AMI) with Transition to Zero-Carbon Transportation and Buildings, Referred Items: 8. Impact COVID-19 on Legislative Bodies, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, Council Referrals to Agenda & Rules Committee: 3. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee at 8:30 am
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97760792894?pwd~WHJtY0NNYzNCTDNNaFFpZWtKc0FBUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 977 6079 2894 Passcode: 607052
AGENDA: 4. Update, Discussion, Possible Action on Measure MM.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 – 9 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97142373804
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 971 4237 3804
AGENDA: 8. Vision 2020: Report on Pandemic Programming, 9. FY22 Budget, 10. COVID related Program changes.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Civic Arts Commission Policy subcommittee, 5 pm
Videoconfereace: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86523856998
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 2385 6998
AGENDA: 4. a) Affordable Housing for Artists, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Budget referral requests grant funds.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Zero Waste Commission, 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items: 1. Deconstruction Presentation, 3. Mixed Non-bottle #1-7 Plastics, 4. Textile Recycling, 5. Covid-Related Was Mitigation Subcommittee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Council Joint powers Financing Authority Special Meeting at 5:45 pm for refinancing of 2010 Certificate of Participation issued to finance Animal Shelter Project
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info and clerk@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895393673
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 828 9539 3673
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 15. Contract $2,000,000with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 26. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, 27. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, ACTION: 28. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 29. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 30. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 31. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 32. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, (use link for full list of agenda items)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92083611523?pwd=cmxxdisxQkVudjZMYm5DT0xBOFpTUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 8361 1523 Passcode: 050206
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Short term Rental Ordinance, 6. Discuss Adoption of Affordable Housing Overlay for 100% Affordable Housing Developments, 8. Discuss AB 1079 (Land Trusts)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Municipal Artists in Residence (Partnership between City of Berkeley and Kala Art Institute), 7. A) Approval Berkeley Art Works Project Grants, b) Draft Public Art Ordinance, c) Affordable Housing for Artists, d-f) budget
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92418441799
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 924 1844 1799
AGENDA: 3. Measure GG, Cost of Fully Funding Fire Dept to Minimal Staffing Levels, 5. Measure FF, 6. Berkeley Mutual Aid Presentation, 7. Report ADU, 8. Density Ordinance for Quadplexes and Berkeley Fire Code, 9. MOU Grizzly Peak, 10. Possible formation of a Berkeley Fire Safe Council, 11. Transfer Tax for Home Hardening.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92075725701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 7572 5701
AGENDA: 7. Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy, 8. Opt Up to R100
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. a. Update Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, b. Policy 300 Use of Force, 10. B. Policy 606, Warrant Service, c. Discuss how PRC will conduct monitoring and assessment of BPD implementation of policy reforms as recommended by the Mayor’s Working Group on Fair and Impartial Policing.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 29, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am (note meeting may run until 2 pm),
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82363127293
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 6312 7293
AGENDA: Items 2-8 Department Budget Presentations: Public works, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, IT, City Auditor, City Clerk, Office of Economic Development, Planning, (Budget Presentations are posted for Public Works, Parks and City Auditor)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89203024650
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 892 0302 4650
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organizations: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F./Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Public Employees Union Local 1, Berkeley Police Associations, Service Employees Union, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92564086391?pwd=M0tDbEpyeC9BMVdxYm9ZeXcxaFFmQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-9900-6833 Meeting ID: 925 6408 6391 Passcode: 254 963
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585065097
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 815 8506 5097
AGENDA: 1. Community Survey Discussion, 2. Calls for Service Analysis - Auditor, 3. Calls for Service Analysis Framework – NICJR, 4. New and Emerging Models of Community Safety Report (NICJR and team)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Friday, April 30, 2021 & Saturday, May 1, 2021 & Sunday, May 2, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1205 Peralta 4/27/2021
2943 Pine 4/27/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
1175 University 4/27/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
April 18 - April 25, 2021
Worth Noting:
Wednesday, April 21 at 5 pm is the deadline for responding to UC Berkeley’s Long Rang Development Plan – Draft EIR (Environmental Impact Report) https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/environmental-review
Monday – COVID-19 Town Hall is at 6 pm with Mayor Arreguin (it will be recorded if you miss it).
Website for vaccine appointments https://myturn.ca.gov/
Tuesday – City Council regular is at meeting 6 pm.
Wednesday – Facilities, Infrastructure Committee meets at 2:30 pm, paving is on the agenda
Thursday – Budget and Finance committee meets at 10 am.
Future Events
April 27 City Council Regular meeting is available for comment..
Getting Off Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings (homes, offices, schools, businesses) Shape the Vision of All-Electric Future, May 4 at 7 pm register at http://electrifyberkeley.eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 18, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, April 19, 2021
Town Hall on COVID-19 with Mayor Arreguin at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 4238 0739 Passcode: 382017
AGENDA: send in questions by 3 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/ all questions must be submitted in advance.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
The Special City Meeting at 5:30 pm to appoint Farimah Faiz Brown as City Attorney uses the same videoconference and teleconference links as the 6 pm meeting.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84640742374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 4074 2374
AGENDA: Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 7. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 8. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 9. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 10. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 11. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 13. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 14. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 16. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 17. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 18. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 19. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 20. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 21. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 22. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 23. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 24. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 25. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave), 30. Budget Referral FY2022-FY2023: $300,000 Solano Ave Revitalization Plan, 31. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, 32. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: 33. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 34. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 35. Kesarwani, Taplin refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 37. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, INFORMATION REPORTS: 38-41 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82959137560
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 5913 7560
AGENDA: 2. (Harrison) Potential Bonding and Funding for improving PCI (paving condition index) of residential streets and creating master plan, 3. (Harrison) Establish impact/mitigation fees to address disproportionate impact to public right of way (heavy trucks/vehicles chew up our streets), 4. (City manager) ask for delay to Amend BMC for reducing tax for electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation, 5. (Taplin) 15 mph speed limit at all early childhood education facilities, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS for future meetings: 6. (Harrison-Hahn) Regulate plastic bags, 7. (Taplin) Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: VI. a) Transition to plant based food only for City facilities that provide food to the public, b) Annual work plan, c) Covid related impact on Berkeley Animal Care Services, V. b) Creating pet friendly housing, VII. a) Monthly financials, b) Shelter budget,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97533782971?pwd=cDcwbi90eVJLNGZ0WGJocFNHT0lmUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 975 3378 2971 Passcode: 078297
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97245011849
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 4501 1849
AGENDA: 5. Public Hearing Agency Community Action Plan FY2022-2023, 6. FY Single Audit Report FY 2020, 7. CSBG 2021 Discretionary Funding, 8. Review City of Berkeley Agency Program and Financial Reports
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 22, 2021 – Earth Day
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82433984748
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 824 3398 4748
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations 2. Health, Housing & Community services, 3. Public Works, 4. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, Police Department, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS for future meetings: 6. Predevelopment allocation ARCH, 7. Proposal to allocate revenues generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) generated in waterfront to the Marina fund.
PolicyCommittee@cityofberkeley.info,
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Presentation by Research Development Associates (RDA) on Results Based Accountability and evaluation for the Division of Mental Health, 4. Update Specialized Care Unit, Update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6.d. PRIDE Program Update – LGBTQIA+ Transition Age Youth.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97790280207
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 977 9028 0207
AGENDA: 2. 1333 Sixth Street – new – 1-story existing industrial building change use of less than 25% of 17,220 from material recovery enterprise to auto repair and service, located in newly established new tenant space (MU-LI – mixed use light industrial district zoning)
3. 55 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 2,905 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 22’ 10” on 9,755 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
65 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 3,344 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 26’ 3” on 8,347 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
75 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 3,140 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 22’ 3” on 7,913 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, April 23, 2021 & Saturday, April 24, 2021 & Sunday, April 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found,
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April 27, City Council Regular meeting, 6 pm, available for comment
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895393673
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 828 9539 3673
CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 4. Extend contract to 6/30/2023 with Michael Brady Emergency Management Training, 5. Donation surplus fire apparatus, 6. Contract add $245,700 and extend 3 years FY 2022, FY2023 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, 7. Contract add $180,100 total $230,000 1/7/2019-6/30/2022 with Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions, LLC for professional services, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 9. Contract add $110,000 total $240,000 with Bellingham Inc. for additional finger dock repairs, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 12. PO $465,000 for one CCTV Sewer Camera Truck, 13. PO $390,000 plus up-fitting costs $120,000 total $510,000 for eight hybrid Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid SUVs, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 15. Contract $2,000,000with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 18. Approve list of projects to utilize State Road and Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds, 19. Contract for parking data collection, community outreach with Nelson/Nygaard for goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot, 20. Contract add $100,000 total $3,156,900 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovations at Central Library, 21. Vision Zero Annual Report and BerkDOT Berkeley Department of Transportation, 22. Contract add $350,000 total $8,670,400 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovation/upgrade at N. Berkeley Senior Center, 23. Lease Agreement 2010 Addison at Center St Garage with Vito Loconte and Alexie LeCount DBA Lexie’s Frozen Custard for 10 yr w/5 yr lease extension and $9,331.23 to Colliers International for commercial brokerage fees for locating tenant, 24. Arreguin, Assessing City’s Bonding Capacity Referral to CM, 25. Taplin, support AB-490 (use of force policies to prohibit techniques and transport methods with substantial risk of positional asphyxia. 26. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, 27. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, ACTION: 28. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 29. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 30. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 31. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 32. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 33. Information Reports: Zero Waste Commission Workplan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1205 Peralta 4/27/2021
2943 Pine 4/27/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
1175 University 4/27/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Wednesday, April 21 at 5 pm is the deadline for responding to UC Berkeley’s Long Rang Development Plan – Draft EIR (Environmental Impact Report) https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/environmental-review
Monday – COVID-19 Town Hall is at 6 pm with Mayor Arreguin (it will be recorded if you miss it).
Website for vaccine appointments https://myturn.ca.gov/
Tuesday – City Council regular is at meeting 6 pm.
Wednesday – Facilities, Infrastructure Committee meets at 2:30 pm, paving is on the agenda
Thursday – Budget and Finance committee meets at 10 am.
Future Events
April 27 City Council Regular meeting is available for comment..
Getting Off Gas in Berkeley’s Buildings (homes, offices, schools, businesses) Shape the Vision of All-Electric Future, May 4 at 7 pm register at http://electrifyberkeley.eventbrite.com
Sunday, April 18, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
Monday, April 19, 2021
Town Hall on COVID-19 with Mayor Arreguin at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://www.jessearreguin.com/
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 4238 0739 Passcode: 382017
AGENDA: send in questions by 3 pm https://www.jessearreguin.com/ all questions must be submitted in advance.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
The Special City Meeting at 5:30 pm to appoint Farimah Faiz Brown as City Attorney uses the same videoconference and teleconference links as the 6 pm meeting.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84640742374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 4074 2374
AGENDA: Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 7. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 8. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 9. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 10. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 11. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 13. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 14. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 16. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 17. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 18. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 19. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 20. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 21. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 22. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 23. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 24. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 25. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave), 30. Budget Referral FY2022-FY2023: $300,000 Solano Ave Revitalization Plan, 31. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, 32. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: 33. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 34. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 35. Kesarwani, Taplin refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 37. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, INFORMATION REPORTS: 38-41 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82959137560
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 5913 7560
AGENDA: 2. (Harrison) Potential Bonding and Funding for improving PCI (paving condition index) of residential streets and creating master plan, 3. (Harrison) Establish impact/mitigation fees to address disproportionate impact to public right of way (heavy trucks/vehicles chew up our streets), 4. (City manager) ask for delay to Amend BMC for reducing tax for electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation, 5. (Taplin) 15 mph speed limit at all early childhood education facilities, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS for future meetings: 6. (Harrison-Hahn) Regulate plastic bags, 7. (Taplin) Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Animal Care Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82150538692?pwd=V2pDbnhMTXZOMVZvVlZpRWxaUHZaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: VI. a) Transition to plant based food only for City facilities that provide food to the public, b) Annual work plan, c) Covid related impact on Berkeley Animal Care Services, V. b) Creating pet friendly housing, VII. a) Monthly financials, b) Shelter budget,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97533782971?pwd=cDcwbi90eVJLNGZ0WGJocFNHT0lmUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 975 3378 2971 Passcode: 078297
AGENDA: 5. Tenant Survey
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97245011849
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 4501 1849
AGENDA: 5. Public Hearing Agency Community Action Plan FY2022-2023, 6. FY Single Audit Report FY 2020, 7. CSBG 2021 Discretionary Funding, 8. Review City of Berkeley Agency Program and Financial Reports
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 22, 2021 – Earth Day
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82433984748
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 824 3398 4748
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations 2. Health, Housing & Community services, 3. Public Works, 4. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, Police Department, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS for future meetings: 6. Predevelopment allocation ARCH, 7. Proposal to allocate revenues generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) generated in waterfront to the Marina fund.
PolicyCommittee@cityofberkeley.info,
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Presentation by Research Development Associates (RDA) on Results Based Accountability and evaluation for the Division of Mental Health, 4. Update Specialized Care Unit, Update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6.d. PRIDE Program Update – LGBTQIA+ Transition Age Youth.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97790280207
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 977 9028 0207
AGENDA: 2. 1333 Sixth Street – new – 1-story existing industrial building change use of less than 25% of 17,220 from material recovery enterprise to auto repair and service, located in newly established new tenant space (MU-LI – mixed use light industrial district zoning)
3. 55 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 2,905 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 22’ 10” on 9,755 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
65 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 3,344 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 26’ 3” on 8,347 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
75 (0) Latham Lane – new – Construct 3,140 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling, ave height 22’ 3” on 7,913 sq ft vacant lot, Zoning: R-1(H) Hillside overlay - fire zone 2
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, April 23, 2021 & Saturday, April 24, 2021 & Sunday, April 25, 2021 - No City meetings or events found,
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April 27, City Council Regular meeting, 6 pm, available for comment
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895393673
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 828 9539 3673
CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 4. Extend contract to 6/30/2023 with Michael Brady Emergency Management Training, 5. Donation surplus fire apparatus, 6. Contract add $245,700 and extend 3 years FY 2022, FY2023 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, 7. Contract add $180,100 total $230,000 1/7/2019-6/30/2022 with Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions, LLC for professional services, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 9. Contract add $110,000 total $240,000 with Bellingham Inc. for additional finger dock repairs, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 12. PO $465,000 for one CCTV Sewer Camera Truck, 13. PO $390,000 plus up-fitting costs $120,000 total $510,000 for eight hybrid Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid SUVs, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 15. Contract $2,000,000with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 18. Approve list of projects to utilize State Road and Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds, 19. Contract for parking data collection, community outreach with Nelson/Nygaard for goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot, 20. Contract add $100,000 total $3,156,900 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovations at Central Library, 21. Vision Zero Annual Report and BerkDOT Berkeley Department of Transportation, 22. Contract add $350,000 total $8,670,400 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovation/upgrade at N. Berkeley Senior Center, 23. Lease Agreement 2010 Addison at Center St Garage with Vito Loconte and Alexie LeCount DBA Lexie’s Frozen Custard for 10 yr w/5 yr lease extension and $9,331.23 to Colliers International for commercial brokerage fees for locating tenant, 24. Arreguin, Assessing City’s Bonding Capacity Referral to CM, 25. Taplin, support AB-490 (use of force policies to prohibit techniques and transport methods with substantial risk of positional asphyxia. 26. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, 27. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, ACTION: 28. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 29. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 30. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 31. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 32. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 33. Information Reports: Zero Waste Commission Workplan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
190 Alvarado 5/4/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
1205 Cornell 5/4/2021
1428 Delaware 5/4/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1205 Peralta 4/27/2021
2943 Pine 4/27/2021
1836 Thousand Oaks 5/4/2021
1175 University 4/27/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
April 11 - April 18, 2021
Worth Noting:
Monday – Agenda committee is meeting at 2:30 pm to plan the April 27 City Council regular meeting. There are a number of items of interest – too many to list in this header
Tuesday – The Special council meeting at 6 pm is on the UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Public response to the LRDP must be submitted to UC by 5 pm on April 21.
Wednesday – The Homeless Commission is discussing a proposal for a residential vacancy tax. The Parks and Waterfront Commission agenda includes refuse pick-up at the parks and fitness courts.
Thursday – The Budget process for FY2022 is starting at the Budget and Finance committee at 10 am. Thursday evening the Open Government Commission will consider the Brown Act complaint related to land use proceedings. The Transportation Commission will establish a subcommittee on access/parking at the BART stations – after housing is built at the BART stations there won’t be big parking lots anymore and a plan needs to be developed for how people who used to drive and park at BART will get to and from the stations in the future. Access/parking is not part of the BART CAG (Community Advisory Group)
The City Council April 20 regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of meetings.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, April 12, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87548147156
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 875 4814 7156
AGENDA Planning for April 27 regular city council meeting: CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 4. Extend contract to 6/30/2023 with Michael Brady Emergency Management Training, 5. Donation surplus fire apparatus, 6. Contract add $245,700 and extend 3 years FY 2022, FY2023 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, 7. Contract add $180,100 total $230,000 1/7/2019-6/30/2022 with Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions, LLC for professional services, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 9. Contract add $110,000 total $240,000 with Bellingham Inc. for additional finger dock repairs, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 12. PO $465,000 for one CCTV Sewer Camera Truck, 13. PO $390,000 plus up-fitting costs $120,000 total $510,000 for eight hybrid Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid SUVs, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 18. Approve list of projects to utilize State Road and Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds, 19. Contract for parking data collection, community outreach with Nelson/Nygaard for goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot, 20. Contract add $100,000 total $3,156,900 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovations at Central Library, 21. Vision Zero Annual Report and BerkDOT Berkeley Department of Transportation, 22. Contract add $350,000 total $8,670,400 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovation/upgrade at N. Berkeley Senior Center, 23. Lease Agreement 2010 Addison at Center St Garage with Vito Loconte and Alexie LeCount DBA Lexie’s Frozen Custard for 10 yr w/5 yr lease extension and $9,331.23 to Colliers International for commercial brokerage fees for locating tenant, 24. Taplin support AB-490 (use of force policies to prohibit techniques and transport methods with substantial risk of positional asphyxia. 25. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, ACTION: 26. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 27. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 28. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 29. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 30. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 31. Arreguin, Assessing City’s Bonding Capacity Referral to CM, 32. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, Information Reports: Zero Waste Commission Workplan, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID-19 impact on meetings (boards/commissions), 9. Systems Realignment (changing council submissions to budget cycle), Unscheduled Items: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334925816?pwd=enlvZkViL0pmeEVSQk5nOGRmeENRdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3492 5816
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Housing Inspector Supervisor Classification, VI. Adopt Program Manager I and II Classifications, VII. Establish Director of Police Accountability.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92660674844
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 6067 4844
AGENDA: 13. Current work, 14. Trigger Warnings subcommittee discussion, 15. Student Advocate subcommittee, 16. Potential environmental projects, 17. Review and approval for Sex Education Survey and its distribution,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85445489790
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 4548 9790
AGENDA: 1 item: UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Update and Housing Projects #1 Anchor House, Oxford, University, Walnut 16 stories, 14 above ground 770 student beds and #2 Peoples Park project housing for 1187 student and faculty, 125 beds for supportive housing. LRDP Comment Period ends April 21, 2021 at 5 pm, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board MM Webinar at 10 am
Pre-register for links to webinar http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
AGENDA: Measure MM rent stabilization prohibiting evictions during state or local emergencies
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 7. Enforce Berkeley source of income discrimination ordinance, 8. Proposal for Residential Vacancy Tax, 9. Unsheltered Homeless in downtown, 11. Pathways (homeless shelter) accessibility and pandemic response for disabled, 12. Accountability for vendors and NGOs that work for or with City, 13. Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 14. Participatory Planning for RHNA.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. PRW Capital Budget FY2022, 10. Refuse cost at parks, 11. Update Adopt-a-spot, 12. Update Greening Berkeley, 13. Outdoor fitness courts grant, 14. Proposed Pier/Ferry
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. Subcommittee reports, Warrant Service policy, Lexipol, 10. a. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, applications for Board members closed, b. Review BPD issues with Use of Force Policy (UOF), c. Whether commissioners to participate in UOF training 11. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 15, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86368395448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 863 6839 5448
AGENDA: 2. Bartlett, Arreguin, Taplin, Predevelopment Allocation, Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 3. From Parks and Waterfront Commission, Proposal to Allocate Revenues from Transient Occupancy Tax from the Waterfront Area to the Marin Fund. 4. FY2022 Budget Calendar Update, 5. Fire Dept Budget Presentation, 6. Human Resources Dept Budget Presentation,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95480886658?pwd=SmJrc1QzdDczeDltaHhySWxndndVQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 954 8088 6658 Passcode: 427413
AGENDA: 7. State Legislative Report and action to take positions on AB1199, AB854, AB1188
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029280758
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 2928 0758
AGENDA: 1. 2352 Shattuck @ Channing – continued final review – demolish 2 existing commercial buildings, split lot in two, construct two 8-story mixed-use buildings with 204 units, (including 14 very low income units)
2. 2000 University @ Milvia – preliminary design review – demolish 2 commercial structure, construct new 8-story mixed-use building with 82 units and ground floor commercial
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89688058545
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 8805 8545
AGENDA: 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustments for Public Financing Program, 7. Developing policies allowing administrative closure of inactive campaign committees, 9. Handling of public communications submitted to city legislative bodies as part of public record in land use proceedings, 10. Brown Act and Open Government Ordinance complaints submitted by Shirley Dean related to City Council land use items.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81495024968
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 814 9502 4968
AGENDA: 2. Training Communities of Interest and Public Engagement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86076822421
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 860 7682 2421
AGENDA: B.1. Dana Complete Streets 35% Design Plan, 2. Subcommittee Assignments – Form a subcommittee called the Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (BECCAP) to plan how BART riders who will not live at the BART station projects (transit oriented development -TOD) get to and from BART, 3. TDA Funding for Bike Plan Update and Vision Zero Quick Build Projects,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, April 16, 2021 & Saturday, April 17, 2021 & Sunday, April 18, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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April 2 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84640742374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 4074 2374
AGENDA: Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 7. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 8. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 9. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 10. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 11. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 13. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 14. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 16. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 17. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 18. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 19. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 20. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 21. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 22. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 23. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 24. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 25. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave), 30. Budget Referral FY2022-FY2023: $300,000 Solano Ave Revitalization Plan, 31. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, 32. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: 33. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 34. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 35. Kesarwani, Taplin refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 37. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, INFORMATION REPORTS: 38-41 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
3031 Telegraph 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
Monday – Agenda committee is meeting at 2:30 pm to plan the April 27 City Council regular meeting. There are a number of items of interest – too many to list in this header
Tuesday – The Special council meeting at 6 pm is on the UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Public response to the LRDP must be submitted to UC by 5 pm on April 21.
Wednesday – The Homeless Commission is discussing a proposal for a residential vacancy tax. The Parks and Waterfront Commission agenda includes refuse pick-up at the parks and fitness courts.
Thursday – The Budget process for FY2022 is starting at the Budget and Finance committee at 10 am. Thursday evening the Open Government Commission will consider the Brown Act complaint related to land use proceedings. The Transportation Commission will establish a subcommittee on access/parking at the BART stations – after housing is built at the BART stations there won’t be big parking lots anymore and a plan needs to be developed for how people who used to drive and park at BART will get to and from the stations in the future. Access/parking is not part of the BART CAG (Community Advisory Group)
The City Council April 20 regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of meetings.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, April 12, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87548147156
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 875 4814 7156
AGENDA Planning for April 27 regular city council meeting: CONSENT: 1. Urgency Ordinance lease 742 Grayson for 11 months, 2. Dorothy Day to operate shelter at 742 Grayson, 3. Appointment of Jordon Klein as Director of Planning and Development annual salary $194,765, 4. Extend contract to 6/30/2023 with Michael Brady Emergency Management Training, 5. Donation surplus fire apparatus, 6. Contract add $245,700 and extend 3 years FY 2022, FY2023 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, 7. Contract add $180,100 total $230,000 1/7/2019-6/30/2022 with Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions, LLC for professional services, 8. Contract add $60,000 total $120,000 with Edgeworth Integration for additional security cameras at waterfront, 9. Contract add $110,000 total $240,000 with Bellingham Inc. for additional finger dock repairs, 10. Contract $540,000 with Raimi + Associates for professional planning services for the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element Update (RHNA), 11. Contract $4,296,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for street rehabilitation FY 2021, 12. PO $465,000 for one CCTV Sewer Camera Truck, 13. PO $390,000 plus up-fitting costs $120,000 total $510,000 for eight hybrid Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid SUVs, 14. Contract add $50,000 total $920,304 with Downtown Streets Team for services around encampments and neighborhoods, 16. Contract add $1,000,000 total $1,450,000 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair for sidewalk inspection and shaving, 17. Contract add $78,200 total $484,800 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan, 18. Approve list of projects to utilize State Road and Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds, 19. Contract for parking data collection, community outreach with Nelson/Nygaard for goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot, 20. Contract add $100,000 total $3,156,900 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovations at Central Library, 21. Vision Zero Annual Report and BerkDOT Berkeley Department of Transportation, 22. Contract add $350,000 total $8,670,400 with D.L. Falk Construction for renovation/upgrade at N. Berkeley Senior Center, 23. Lease Agreement 2010 Addison at Center St Garage with Vito Loconte and Alexie LeCount DBA Lexie’s Frozen Custard for 10 yr w/5 yr lease extension and $9,331.23 to Colliers International for commercial brokerage fees for locating tenant, 24. Taplin support AB-490 (use of force policies to prohibit techniques and transport methods with substantial risk of positional asphyxia. 25. Taplin, Arreguin, Budget Referral remediation Ninth St Traffic Conditions adds six traffic circles, ACTION: 26. CM, Public Hearing Submission of PY2021 (FY2022) Annual Action Plan Allocations of Federal Funds (HUD) for community agencies, 27. CM, Refinancing 2010 Certificates originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project, 28. CM, Issuance of $45,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series B for Measure T1 (Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements), 29. CM, Reserve $40 million of Measure O bonds as part of the $53 million to achieve 35% affordable housing at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART sites and future Housing Funding Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA), reserve at least $13 million in future Affordable Housing Mitigation fees to cover balance of $53, million, refer to CM to investigate bond measure with goal of maximizing affordable housing (up to 100%), 30. Harrison, Bartlett, Taplin, Adopt Ordinance Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 31. Arreguin, Assessing City’s Bonding Capacity Referral to CM, 32. Harrison, Request CalPERS Divest from Industrial Animal Protein and Factory Farming Companies and Invest in CA Local Plant-Based Food Economy, Information Reports: Zero Waste Commission Workplan, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID-19 impact on meetings (boards/commissions), 9. Systems Realignment (changing council submissions to budget cycle), Unscheduled Items: 10. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334925816?pwd=enlvZkViL0pmeEVSQk5nOGRmeENRdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3492 5816
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Housing Inspector Supervisor Classification, VI. Adopt Program Manager I and II Classifications, VII. Establish Director of Police Accountability.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92660674844
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 6067 4844
AGENDA: 13. Current work, 14. Trigger Warnings subcommittee discussion, 15. Student Advocate subcommittee, 16. Potential environmental projects, 17. Review and approval for Sex Education Survey and its distribution,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85445489790
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 4548 9790
AGENDA: 1 item: UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Update and Housing Projects #1 Anchor House, Oxford, University, Walnut 16 stories, 14 above ground 770 student beds and #2 Peoples Park project housing for 1187 student and faculty, 125 beds for supportive housing. LRDP Comment Period ends April 21, 2021 at 5 pm, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board MM Webinar at 10 am
Pre-register for links to webinar http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
AGENDA: Measure MM rent stabilization prohibiting evictions during state or local emergencies
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 7. Enforce Berkeley source of income discrimination ordinance, 8. Proposal for Residential Vacancy Tax, 9. Unsheltered Homeless in downtown, 11. Pathways (homeless shelter) accessibility and pandemic response for disabled, 12. Accountability for vendors and NGOs that work for or with City, 13. Possible Homeless Ombudsman Position, 14. Participatory Planning for RHNA.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 9. PRW Capital Budget FY2022, 10. Refuse cost at parks, 11. Update Adopt-a-spot, 12. Update Greening Berkeley, 13. Outdoor fitness courts grant, 14. Proposed Pier/Ferry
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Police Review Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9. Subcommittee reports, Warrant Service policy, Lexipol, 10. a. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, applications for Board members closed, b. Review BPD issues with Use of Force Policy (UOF), c. Whether commissioners to participate in UOF training 11. Whether commissioners may be allowed to observe police officers being trained
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 15, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86368395448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 863 6839 5448
AGENDA: 2. Bartlett, Arreguin, Taplin, Predevelopment Allocation, Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 3. From Parks and Waterfront Commission, Proposal to Allocate Revenues from Transient Occupancy Tax from the Waterfront Area to the Marin Fund. 4. FY2022 Budget Calendar Update, 5. Fire Dept Budget Presentation, 6. Human Resources Dept Budget Presentation,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95480886658?pwd=SmJrc1QzdDczeDltaHhySWxndndVQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 954 8088 6658 Passcode: 427413
AGENDA: 7. State Legislative Report and action to take positions on AB1199, AB854, AB1188
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98029280758
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 920 2928 0758
AGENDA: 1. 2352 Shattuck @ Channing – continued final review – demolish 2 existing commercial buildings, split lot in two, construct two 8-story mixed-use buildings with 204 units, (including 14 very low income units)
2. 2000 University @ Milvia – preliminary design review – demolish 2 commercial structure, construct new 8-story mixed-use building with 82 units and ground floor commercial
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89688058545
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 8805 8545
AGENDA: 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustments for Public Financing Program, 7. Developing policies allowing administrative closure of inactive campaign committees, 9. Handling of public communications submitted to city legislative bodies as part of public record in land use proceedings, 10. Brown Act and Open Government Ordinance complaints submitted by Shirley Dean related to City Council land use items.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81495024968
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 814 9502 4968
AGENDA: 2. Training Communities of Interest and Public Engagement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86076822421
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 860 7682 2421
AGENDA: B.1. Dana Complete Streets 35% Design Plan, 2. Subcommittee Assignments – Form a subcommittee called the Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (BECCAP) to plan how BART riders who will not live at the BART station projects (transit oriented development -TOD) get to and from BART, 3. TDA Funding for Bike Plan Update and Vision Zero Quick Build Projects,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, April 16, 2021 & Saturday, April 17, 2021 & Sunday, April 18, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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April 2 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84640742374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 4074 2374
AGENDA: Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 7. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 8. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 9. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 10. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 11. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 13. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 14. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 16. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 17. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 18. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 19. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 20. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 21. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 22. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 23. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 24. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 25. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave), 30. Budget Referral FY2022-FY2023: $300,000 Solano Ave Revitalization Plan, 31. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, 32. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: 33. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 34. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 35. Kesarwani, Taplin refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 37. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, INFORMATION REPORTS: 38-41 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
2801 Dohr 4/29/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1918 Grant 4/29/2021
1402 Hawthorne 4/29/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
3031 Telegraph 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
July 20 – 1. Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Measure FF/Fire Prevention
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
April 4 - April 11, 2021
Worth Noting:
Even though City Council is on spring recess from March 31- April 19, the Agenda Committee is still meeting.
Please note that the link to the board/commission/committee webpage is at the end of the agenda instead of below the meeting title. This change is in response to a recommendation that it will make the zoom links to the meetings easier to read.
Monday – Agenda Committee meets at 2:30. The deadline for completing the review of the Commission Reorganization is April 19. It is unknown whether the committee will take up the reorganization discussion during this council recess meeting, but it is best to be prepared and attend.
Tuesday – PRC Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy meets at 6:30 pm
Wednesday – Planning Commission at 7 pm: Anyone who considers the ADU at 2915 Harper hideous (a one-word description) should plan on attending the hearing on Amendments to the ADU Ordinance at the Planning Commission. It is agenda item 9.
Thursday – Reimagining Public Safety meets at 6 pm.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday and last day of Passover
Monday, April 5, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090619617
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9061 9617
AGENDA: 2. Planning for 4/20/21, Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 7. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 8. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 9. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 10. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 11. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 12. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 14. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 15. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 16. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 17. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 18. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 19. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 20. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans and Transfer 2 portions of City right of way on Gilman to Caltrans for planned interchange facilities, 21. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 22. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 23. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 24. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 25. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave) 31. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: From Parks and Waterfront Commission adopt resolution that all Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT hotel taxes) generated at Berkeley waterfront be allocated to the Marina Fund, 33. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 34. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 35. Kesarwani refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 36. Taplin Resolution to authorize CM to designate 15 MPH speed limit at all early childhood education facilities, 37. Taplin Refer to Parks Commission to allow developer options of public art on-site or paying an in-lieu fee to Private Percent Art Fund, 38. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 39. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, 40. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41-44 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. Systems Alignment Proposal, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS and Unfinished Business: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Report and use policy for License Plate Readers, 3. Objective Standard Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Loan Administration Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87009685521
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 0968 5521
AGENDA: B. Program Review Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) - $171,000+ available to lend as of 3/20/2021, C. RLF review and act a. Berkeley Hospitality $180,000, b. Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA / AGA Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96424419586?pwd=SForbTRhcDdLRVVCOXMyMVRPNms3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 2441 9586 Passcode: 703123
AGENDA: 5. Initiation of Public Process and Zoning Concepts for 2023-2031 Housing Element (3/25/2021 Council meeting), 8. Tenant Occupancy Limits,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Police Review Commission Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. BPD Policy 606 Service of Warrants, revised/new language with focus on whether there should be complete ban on no-knock warrants, quick-knock entries, night/early morning service, data collection, compensation for damage done during searches, language for sanctity of life,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Buying and Selling Rental Property Webinar at 10 am
Pre-register for links to Webinar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 42306505
AGENDA: III. A. Library Tax Fund Reserve, B. Proposed Budget FY 2022, C. Trustee Recruitment
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Staff to report on projected revenues, 7. Discuss Funding Priorities under Measure P, 8. Begin discussion of existing programs whether program meets Measure P funding priority and possible alternative funding sources, 9. Discussion on housing subsidy allocation, 10. Possible new programs that could be covered under Measure P,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95984363204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 8436 3204
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing - Amendments to ADU ordinance and related definitions to address Public Safety Concerns and make recommendation to Council, 10. Public Hearing - Consider amendments to Berkeley’s Sign Ordinance and make recommendation to Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission Outreach Subcommittee at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Determine and finalize outreach steps
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93444335396
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 934 4433 5396
AGENDA: 2. 1175 University – Permit Modification – construct 457 sq ft breakfast room and eliminate 2 parking spaces in 71 room hotel, on consent,
3. 1241 Ashby – construct detached 1960 2-story rear yard dwelling unit with reduced rear yard setback behind existing duplex, staff recommend approve
4. 1205 Peralta – eliminate two required off-street parking spaces by legalizing conversion of existing 18 ft x 20 ft garage to habitable space and Use Permit to legalize addition of berooms 6 thru 8 on parcel that is non-conforming for density, lot coverage, setbacks, usable open space and parking, staff recommend deny
5. 2943 Pine – construct 729 sq ft addition to existing 1-story 1822 sq ft single family dwelling with average height 23 ft, add 5th beroom and legalize existing 10 ft fence at rear and left side on lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage, staff recommend approve,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 1. Task Force Draft meeting schedule, roles and responsibilities, 2. Police Dept Overview, 3. Priority Dispatch Overview, 4. Draft Community Survey, 5. Special Task Force meeting dates, 6. Subcommittee discussion,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Quit Smoking Class at 6-8 pm, free, use link to pre-register for series
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17286
Friday, April 9, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Meeting links not posted, check the website later during the week.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Container Gardening virtual workshop with Lori Caldwell, 11 am – 1 pm,
Sponsored by the Ecology Center Price $10 - $15
For more information email cynthiamurdough@gmail.com or call 925-421-9574
https://ecologycenter.org/calendar/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-gardening-for-renters-tickets-143207197583?ct=t%28BTU+March+2021+Newsletter%29
Sunday, April 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
3031 Telegraph 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Bayer Development Agreement, 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (2 & 3 tentative)
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
Worth Noting:
Even though City Council is on spring recess from March 31- April 19, the Agenda Committee is still meeting.
Please note that the link to the board/commission/committee webpage is at the end of the agenda instead of below the meeting title. This change is in response to a recommendation that it will make the zoom links to the meetings easier to read.
Monday – Agenda Committee meets at 2:30. The deadline for completing the review of the Commission Reorganization is April 19. It is unknown whether the committee will take up the reorganization discussion during this council recess meeting, but it is best to be prepared and attend.
Tuesday – PRC Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy meets at 6:30 pm
Wednesday – Planning Commission at 7 pm: Anyone who considers the ADU at 2915 Harper hideous (a one-word description) should plan on attending the hearing on Amendments to the ADU Ordinance at the Planning Commission. It is agenda item 9.
Thursday – Reimagining Public Safety meets at 6 pm.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday and last day of Passover
Monday, April 5, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090619617
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 890 9061 9617
AGENDA: 2. Planning for 4/20/21, Recess item: 2. Contract add $250,000 total $2,495,726 for Police Substation at 841 Folger/3000 7th St, CONSENT: 4. T1 Loan $1,500,000 to complete Phase1 projects, 6. New temporary rules for Council committees during COVID-19 emergency, 7. Contact add $25,000 total $74,000 and extend thru FY2024 with Freitas Landscaping at Dona Spring Animal Shelter, 8. Contract add $110,000 total $231,600 and extend 6/30/2026 with Koefran Industries for Animal Disposal Services, 9. Add $4800 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to pets of low/no income and homeless persons and authorize receipt of $40,000 in donations, 10. Add $9,936 total $219,936 for public art commission at San Pablo Park, 11. Approve (unspecified) bid solicitations $1,581,000, 12. Predevelopment affordable housing funding 2024 Ashby $1,198,960 and 1708 Harmon $1,056,400, 14. Receive grants for Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal HUD $4,124,485 6/1/2021-1/1/2022, COACH Project $2,411,026 1/1/20222-12/31/2022, and Co. of Alameda for tenant-based rental assistance $881,046 3/1/2021-2/28/2022, 15. Contract add $160,562 total $6,066,230 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 16. Contract add $125,000 total $2,094,056 with Suarez and Munoz Construction Inc for San Pablo Park Playground and Tennis Court Renovation, 17. Contract $542,032 plus 20% contingency $108,406 total $650,438 with ERA Construction for King School Play Area at 1700 Hopkins, 18. Contract $5,369,727 plus 15% contingency $805,459 total $6,175,186 with O.C. Jones & Sons for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 19. Grant application accept any amount up to $8,000,000 CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for selected Santa Fe Right-of-Way parcels, 20. Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans and Transfer 2 portions of City right of way on Gilman to Caltrans for planned interchange facilities, 21. From Homeless Commission Refer to City Manager including Homeless Persons in hate crime reporting, 22. From Housing Advisory Commission Refer to City Manager release a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of Measure O Bond funds allowing tenant incomes up to 120% of AMI reserve $15,432,000 for 2001 Ashby, 23. Refer to budget process from Taplin, Arreguin remediation for plan for Lawn Bowling Green at 2270 Acton and 1324 Allston (North Bowling Green at 1324 Allston contains elevated pesticides and metals and is protected from development under Measure L), 24. Taplin Support AB1401 eliminate parking requirements for housing and commercial buildings near transit, 25. Taplin Support SB 519 decriminalize controlled substances, 26. Bartlett Support AB 816 State and Local Agencies: Homelessness Plan, 27. Bartlett, Taplin, Harrison oppose FAA proposal to shift WNDSR Commercial Airliner Flight Corridor Directly over residential neighborhoods in Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany, 28. Harrison, Robinson Support SB 271 Sheriff Democracy and Diversity Act to allow for more diverse and democratic sheriff elections, 29. Harrison support AB 1199 creates a database of rental properties serving low-income tenants and levies a tax on holders of multiple rental properties, ( in packet pages 119 -174 from Hahn and Harrison not in agenda revitalization of Solano Ave) 31. Robinson support AB 455 Bay Bridge designate transit-only traffic lanes, ACTION: From Parks and Waterfront Commission adopt resolution that all Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT hotel taxes) generated at Berkeley waterfront be allocated to the Marina Fund, 33. Davila Request CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality – Health Council Committee recommends refer to Public Safety Committee and f/u on pending bills on police reform, 34. Authorize CM to amend contract with Badawi & Assoc to perform audits of City’s financial statements for FY 2021, 2022 and include T1 adding $372,660, 35. Kesarwani refer to Planning commission to establish zoning overlay at Pacific Steel Casting Property to redesignate zoning as Manufacturing (M) to Mixed Use-Light Industrial (MULI), 36. Taplin Resolution to authorize CM to designate 15 MPH speed limit at all early childhood education facilities, 37. Taplin Refer to Parks Commission to allow developer options of public art on-site or paying an in-lieu fee to Private Percent Art Fund, 38. Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison Urge AC Transit to Restore 80-Ashby/6th Street bus line, 39. Harrison refer to CM prioritize shift to electric bicycles and other forms of zero-emissions mobility, 40. Hahn Personal Liability Protection for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41-44 Workplans from Civic Arts Commission, Community Health Commission Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Measure O Oversight Committee, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. Systems Alignment Proposal, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS and Unfinished Business: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Report and use policy for License Plate Readers, 3. Objective Standard Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Loan Administration Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87009685521
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 0968 5521
AGENDA: B. Program Review Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) - $171,000+ available to lend as of 3/20/2021, C. RLF review and act a. Berkeley Hospitality $180,000, b. Kidventurez $75,000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA / AGA Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96424419586?pwd=SForbTRhcDdLRVVCOXMyMVRPNms3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 2441 9586 Passcode: 703123
AGENDA: 5. Initiation of Public Process and Zoning Concepts for 2023-2031 Housing Element (3/25/2021 Council meeting), 8. Tenant Occupancy Limits,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Police Review Commission Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. BPD Policy 606 Service of Warrants, revised/new language with focus on whether there should be complete ban on no-knock warrants, quick-knock entries, night/early morning service, data collection, compensation for damage done during searches, language for sanctity of life,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Buying and Selling Rental Property Webinar at 10 am
Pre-register for links to Webinar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 42306505
AGENDA: III. A. Library Tax Fund Reserve, B. Proposed Budget FY 2022, C. Trustee Recruitment
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Staff to report on projected revenues, 7. Discuss Funding Priorities under Measure P, 8. Begin discussion of existing programs whether program meets Measure P funding priority and possible alternative funding sources, 9. Discussion on housing subsidy allocation, 10. Possible new programs that could be covered under Measure P,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95984363204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 8436 3204
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing - Amendments to ADU ordinance and related definitions to address Public Safety Concerns and make recommendation to Council, 10. Public Hearing - Consider amendments to Berkeley’s Sign Ordinance and make recommendation to Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission Outreach Subcommittee at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Determine and finalize outreach steps
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93444335396
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 934 4433 5396
AGENDA: 2. 1175 University – Permit Modification – construct 457 sq ft breakfast room and eliminate 2 parking spaces in 71 room hotel, on consent,
3. 1241 Ashby – construct detached 1960 2-story rear yard dwelling unit with reduced rear yard setback behind existing duplex, staff recommend approve
4. 1205 Peralta – eliminate two required off-street parking spaces by legalizing conversion of existing 18 ft x 20 ft garage to habitable space and Use Permit to legalize addition of berooms 6 thru 8 on parcel that is non-conforming for density, lot coverage, setbacks, usable open space and parking, staff recommend deny
5. 2943 Pine – construct 729 sq ft addition to existing 1-story 1822 sq ft single family dwelling with average height 23 ft, add 5th beroom and legalize existing 10 ft fence at rear and left side on lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage, staff recommend approve,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: 1. Task Force Draft meeting schedule, roles and responsibilities, 2. Police Dept Overview, 3. Priority Dispatch Overview, 4. Draft Community Survey, 5. Special Task Force meeting dates, 6. Subcommittee discussion,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Quit Smoking Class at 6-8 pm, free, use link to pre-register for series
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17286
Friday, April 9, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, 10 am – 12 pm
Meeting links not posted, check the website later during the week.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Container Gardening virtual workshop with Lori Caldwell, 11 am – 1 pm,
Sponsored by the Ecology Center Price $10 - $15
For more information email cynthiamurdough@gmail.com or call 925-421-9574
https://ecologycenter.org/calendar/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-gardening-for-renters-tickets-143207197583?ct=t%28BTU+March+2021+Newsletter%29
Sunday, April 11, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
_____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
905 Contra Costa 4/20/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
3031 Telegraph 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – 1. Systems Realignment 2. Bayer Development Agreement, 3. Affordable Housing Policy Reform (2 & 3 tentative)
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
March 28 - April 4, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council spring recess starts March 31 and extends through April 19.
Sunday – 2 pm rally for Asian Americans at Aquatic Park organized by 7th graders. The Equity Summit is at 7 pm.
Monday – Deadline is at 5 pm to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm. The last item on the agenda is The Rights of Nature.
Wednesday – The Homeless Commission meets at 6 pm. The South Berkeley Community safety Town Hall is at 7 pm.
Thursday – The UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan is on the agenda at the Landmarks Commission.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Asian American Pacific Islander Youth Rising Rally with speakers at 2 – 4 pm
Where: Aquatic Park – Meet at Aquatic Park, 84 Bolivar Drive
What to Bring: masks, signs and love,
Organizers: Berkeley 7th Graders
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-youth-rising-rally-tickets-144730102633?aff&fbclid=IwAR2qiVWIf-St73FK9IwE296wk1SaZw2M-c8ROurNKfqbZx9UCBcQXxSUcJ4 (event is free)
Equity Summit Series Part 3at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087838028
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 8783 8028
AGENDA: Learning From Our Elders: Listening And Honoring The Past To Guide The Future (Any trouble joining call 1-510-549-8790) Event led and organized by BIPOC
Monday, March 29, 2021
March 29 at 5 pm is the DEADLINE to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2c91b15
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88131245345
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 3124 5345
AGENDA: single item 2. Adopt ordinance regulating police acquisition and use of controlled equipment and add BMC 2.64.170 (this has been in process since July 2020)
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:00 – NOTE TIME - MEETING STARTING EARLY
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88348188573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 883 4818 8573
AGENDA: single item listed 1. Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to regulated officeholder accounts and proposed changes to City Council Office Budget Expenditures, discussion of future agenda items not numbered and Reimbursement Policies (officeholder accounts are contributions/donations to the officeholder, i.e. councilmember, mayor, which then can be used by the officeholder – details/explanation in packet pages 5-13)
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81680629249
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 8062 9249
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Community services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union Local 1
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82173560000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 7356 0000
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments, a. City Attorney, Director of Planning and Development
Regular Council Meeting at 6 pm
Email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872119058
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 7211 9058
AGENDA CONSENT: 3. Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 8. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $2,154,769 with ESI for IBM hardware and software lease 6/2/2003-6/30/2022, 10. Amend contract add $147,991 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 21. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 22. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 23. Refer to Disability Commission Discussion on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 24. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 25. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 26. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 27. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, 28. Support AB 854 Ellis Act Reform, ACTION: 29. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 30. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 31. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, Information Reports: 32. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 33. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 34. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 35. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020,
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
South Berkeley Community Safety Town Hall at 7 pm
https://tinyurl.com/sberktownhall
AGENDA: pre-register using above tinyurl for videoconference link, Mayor Arreguin, Councilmember Ben Bartlett, Interim Police Chief Jen Louis, guests Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Oakland and John Bauters, Emeryville
Homeless Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Protocol for administering the COVID-19 vaccine to unsheltered homeless, 7. Placing vacancy tax on 2022 ballot with substantial revenue to go towards purchase of motels and hotels to house the homeless, 8. Unsheltered homeless in the downtown.
San Pablo Tennis Courts Meeting at 5 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17314
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99224389333
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 2438 9333 Passcode 210357
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88272906475
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 882 7290 6475
AGENDA: 2. Training – Commissioner Role and Best Practices (Presentation by Redistricting Partners, City Redistricting Consultant)
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94799356196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 947 9935 6196
AGENDA: 5. 2246 Fifth Street – review and provide advisory comments on design of proposed rehabilitation project, 6. Annual Report (CLG) to State office of Historic Preservation, 7. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage in Berkeley, 8. UC Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) and associated EIR discussion, https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/, 9. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 10. Potential initiation consideration 2501, 2510, 2514 & 2530 San Pablo Ave.
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: No Agenda posted check after Monday
WETA – Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1:30 pm
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b040121a.pdf
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: (for those tracking WETA – Berkeley Pier/Ferry not listed in agenda)
Friday, April 2, 2021 & Saturday, April 3, 2021 & Sunday, April 4, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
800 Dwight 3/30/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1336 Gilman 3/30/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2102 San Pablo 4/1/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
Worth Noting:
City Council spring recess starts March 31 and extends through April 19.
Sunday – 2 pm rally for Asian Americans at Aquatic Park organized by 7th graders. The Equity Summit is at 7 pm.
Monday – Deadline is at 5 pm to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm. The last item on the agenda is The Rights of Nature.
Wednesday – The Homeless Commission meets at 6 pm. The South Berkeley Community safety Town Hall is at 7 pm.
Thursday – The UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan is on the agenda at the Landmarks Commission.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Asian American Pacific Islander Youth Rising Rally with speakers at 2 – 4 pm
Where: Aquatic Park – Meet at Aquatic Park, 84 Bolivar Drive
What to Bring: masks, signs and love,
Organizers: Berkeley 7th Graders
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-youth-rising-rally-tickets-144730102633?aff&fbclid=IwAR2qiVWIf-St73FK9IwE296wk1SaZw2M-c8ROurNKfqbZx9UCBcQXxSUcJ4 (event is free)
Equity Summit Series Part 3at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87087838028
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 8783 8028
AGENDA: Learning From Our Elders: Listening And Honoring The Past To Guide The Future (Any trouble joining call 1-510-549-8790) Event led and organized by BIPOC
Monday, March 29, 2021
March 29 at 5 pm is the DEADLINE to submit an application to be considered for the Police Accountability Board
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/2c91b15
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88131245345
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 3124 5345
AGENDA: single item 2. Adopt ordinance regulating police acquisition and use of controlled equipment and add BMC 2.64.170 (this has been in process since July 2020)
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:00 – NOTE TIME - MEETING STARTING EARLY
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88348188573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 883 4818 8573
AGENDA: single item listed 1. Amendments to the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to regulated officeholder accounts and proposed changes to City Council Office Budget Expenditures, discussion of future agenda items not numbered and Reimbursement Policies (officeholder accounts are contributions/donations to the officeholder, i.e. councilmember, mayor, which then can be used by the officeholder – details/explanation in packet pages 5-13)
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81680629249
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 8062 9249
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Community services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union Local 1
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82173560000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 7356 0000
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments, a. City Attorney, Director of Planning and Development
Regular Council Meeting at 6 pm
Email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872119058
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 7211 9058
AGENDA CONSENT: 3. Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 8. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $2,154,769 with ESI for IBM hardware and software lease 6/2/2003-6/30/2022, 10. Amend contract add $147,991 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 21. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 22. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 23. Refer to Disability Commission Discussion on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 24. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 25. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 26. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 27. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, 28. Support AB 854 Ellis Act Reform, ACTION: 29. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 30. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 31. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, Information Reports: 32. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 33. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 34. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 35. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020,
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
South Berkeley Community Safety Town Hall at 7 pm
https://tinyurl.com/sberktownhall
AGENDA: pre-register using above tinyurl for videoconference link, Mayor Arreguin, Councilmember Ben Bartlett, Interim Police Chief Jen Louis, guests Councilmembers Dan Kalb, Oakland and John Bauters, Emeryville
Homeless Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Protocol for administering the COVID-19 vaccine to unsheltered homeless, 7. Placing vacancy tax on 2022 ballot with substantial revenue to go towards purchase of motels and hotels to house the homeless, 8. Unsheltered homeless in the downtown.
San Pablo Tennis Courts Meeting at 5 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17314
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99224389333
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 2438 9333 Passcode 210357
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88272906475
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 882 7290 6475
AGENDA: 2. Training – Commissioner Role and Best Practices (Presentation by Redistricting Partners, City Redistricting Consultant)
Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94799356196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 947 9935 6196
AGENDA: 5. 2246 Fifth Street – review and provide advisory comments on design of proposed rehabilitation project, 6. Annual Report (CLG) to State office of Historic Preservation, 7. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage in Berkeley, 8. UC Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) and associated EIR discussion, https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/, 9. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 10. Potential initiation consideration 2501, 2510, 2514 & 2530 San Pablo Ave.
Public Works Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: No Agenda posted check after Monday
WETA – Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1:30 pm
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/sites/weta/files/weta-public/currentmeeting/b040121a.pdf
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: (for those tracking WETA – Berkeley Pier/Ferry not listed in agenda)
Friday, April 2, 2021 & Saturday, April 3, 2021 & Sunday, April 4, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1805 Blake 4/13/2021
1511 Cedar 4/13/2021
800 Dwight 3/30/2021
1480 Dwight 4/13/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1157 Francisco 4/13/2021
1336 Gilman 3/30/2021
1514 MLK Jr 4/13/2021
1137 Parker 4/13/2021
2102 San Pablo 4/1/2021
2111 Seventh 4/13/2021
28 Tanglewoods 4/13/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
March 21 - March 28, 2021
Worth Noting:
The week ahead is no ordinary week and there are meetings that need your attention and comment.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm with two agenda items both which are explained below,
Tuesday at the City Council meeting starting at 6 pm. Item 17 under action is about the Joint Subcommittee on Objective Standards for Implementation of State Housing Law which was formed and met, but was unable to reach agreement leaving work unfinished and includes request for $200,000 for consultant.
Thursday at 6 pm is a special City Council meeting with two competing items on the agenda regarding how to approach adding housing. My vote is item 2. Item 2 on the agenda from authors Hahn, & Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett. Item 2 explains Regional Housing Needs Allocation and defines a public process. The other item is an attempt to cover for the problematic quadplex zoning that resulted in the initiation of two Open Government Commission complaints. https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
A weekly review of what happened in key city meetings is published late Sunday in http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Under Activist’s Diary and on this website under Notes From the Editor page
Sunday, March 21, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 22, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87060954994
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: 1. Recommendations on Policy Committees and Legislative workflow during COVID-19 - Request CM to prepare resolution regarding meetings, Policy Committees (council) and Legislative Bodies, essentially shutting down Council Committees and Boards and Commissions to any new action until COVID-19 emergency is over, only time-sensitive, FY2022 budget and COVID-19 related action to continue, existing referrals in committee may continue, but implementation will be postponed, 2. Systems realignment proposal limits when (by April 30) and how “major” items may be submitted to Council for consideration (vote), A “major” item is anything that requires more staff, cannot be folded into existing resources, requires additional or new infrastructure or technology, subject to legal challenge, unable to sustain enforcement. Outlines a 5-step process (pages 9-21 in packet)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART CAG at 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91768201174?pwd=NVhIMndERzdHZjhhMU1iaUJ5dHFSQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 917 6820 1174 Password: 350113
AGENDA: 3. Feedback on Draft Joint Vision and Priorities – affordable housing, land use, public and civic open space, building form, 4. Draft Zoning Presentation and Discussion,
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91866429503
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 918 6642 9503
AGENDA: 9. FY General Fund overview, 10. PRW Capital Projects update, 11. Echo Lake Scholarship, 12. COVID related program changes,
Zero Waste Commission at 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items 1. Current status of mixed non-bottle #1-7 plastics, 2. Textile recycling, 4. Review Zero Waste Declaration and consider recommendation to Council, 5. Covid impact on waste generation.
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99722440245
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 997 2244 0245
AGENDA: 8. Discussion monies needed to sustain current programs, budget allocations, other funding sources, i.e. FEMA, 9. Allocation of Measure P funds for Emergency Medical Transport (5150), 10. Discussion of establishing a flex fund to address critical needs between budget cycles, 12. Unmet needs from Measure P Funding, 13. Other sources of funding for 1367 University, 14. Possible consolidations of Homeless Services Panel of Experts and Homeless Commission,
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Solano Avenue BID at 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Goals 2021, 5. Coordination & Communication as COVID restrictions continue
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm, (Email: council@cityofberkeley.info)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000 with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 8. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 9. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, 10. Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day, 11. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 12. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 13. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 14. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 15. Updated BESO fees, 16. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 17. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws, 18. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives (continued from 2/23/2021) 19. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan,
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Security Deposits Rights and Responsibilities at 10 am
Webinar requires preregistration https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95333214702?pwd=alhLTy9DR1FZdkd4aGV4Y2kwWDRKUT09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3321 4702 Passcode: 789996
AGENDA: 5. Landlord/Tenant Survey,
Energy Commission at 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91282802031
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 8280 2031
AGENDA: 7. Vision Zero Update, 8. Discussion Dublin Opting default to EBCE 100% renewable
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 7. Proposed changes by Michael Arcega for the San Pablo Park public art project
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96816312434
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 968 1631 2434
AGENDA: 3. Revision Automatic Gas Shut-off valves recommendation, 4. Amend local ADU zoning ordinance and Berkeley’s Fire Code, 6. Density ordinance (quadplexes) and Berkeley’s Fire Code, 9. MOU on Grizzly Peak (Fire Dept)
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda & non-agenda items, 8. Subcommittee reports and action, a. Warrant Service Policy, b. Outreach, c. Lexipol Policies, 9. Transition to Police Accountability, applications due March 29, 10. a. PRC involvement in hiring new Police Chief, b. Whether to participate in Use of Force (UOF) training, c. UOF implementation issues – Policy 300
Thursday, March 25, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520331601
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 2033 1601
AGENDA: 2. Potential Measure P allocations FY2022, 3. Police Overtime Update, 4. Pre-development allocation – Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to work with staff to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking lot.
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133233284
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 3323 3284
AGENDA: 1. Initiation of Public Process and Zoning Concepts for 2023-2031 Housing Element, authors Droste, Arreguin, Kesarwani, Taplin, (quadplex zoning-slipped in pages 2, 9) 2. Initiation of Participatory Planning for Berkeley’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) (defines comprehensive planning process – well done) authors Hahn, Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett
Cedar Rose Pickleball Courts Community Forum at 6:30 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17296
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93324353996
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 2435 3996
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97963794144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 6379 4144
AGENDA: 2. 3031 Telegraph – demolish existing 2-story commercial, construct 6-story, mixed-use with 110 dwelling units (includes 7 very low income) 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces on ground level – staff recommend approve
3. 0 Cragmont (1158) - construct new single-family residence with attached 2-car garage on existing vacant parcel, continue off calendar
4. Presentation JSISHL Recommendations
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Special Care Unit, 5. Data Collection Issues and Concerns, 8. Interview and vote on nomination of Monica Jones, 9. Recommendation for Jail Diversion Strategies, 10. Discussion of 1/2/2021 police shooting of Vincent Bryant video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w61QRRvC13g
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12 – 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Friday, March 26, 2021 & Saturday, March 27, 2021 & Sunday, March 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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March 30 Regular City Council Meeting at 6 pm available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872119058
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA CONSENT: 3.Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 8. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $2,154,769 with ESI for IBM hardware and software lease 6/2/2003-6/30/2022, 10. Amend contract add $147,991 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 21. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 22. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 23. Refer to Disability Commission Discussion on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 24. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 25. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 26. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 27. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, 28. Support AB 854 Ellis Act Reform, ACTION: 29. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 30. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 31. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, Information Reports: 32. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 33. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 34. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 35. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
800 Dwight 3/30/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1336 Gilman 3/30/2021
2102 San Pablo 4/1/2021
1122 University 3/23/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
Worth Noting:
The week ahead is no ordinary week and there are meetings that need your attention and comment.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm with two agenda items both which are explained below,
Tuesday at the City Council meeting starting at 6 pm. Item 17 under action is about the Joint Subcommittee on Objective Standards for Implementation of State Housing Law which was formed and met, but was unable to reach agreement leaving work unfinished and includes request for $200,000 for consultant.
Thursday at 6 pm is a special City Council meeting with two competing items on the agenda regarding how to approach adding housing. My vote is item 2. Item 2 on the agenda from authors Hahn, & Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett. Item 2 explains Regional Housing Needs Allocation and defines a public process. The other item is an attempt to cover for the problematic quadplex zoning that resulted in the initiation of two Open Government Commission complaints. https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
A weekly review of what happened in key city meetings is published late Sunday in http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Under Activist’s Diary and on this website under Notes From the Editor page
Sunday, March 21, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 22, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87060954994
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: 1. Recommendations on Policy Committees and Legislative workflow during COVID-19 - Request CM to prepare resolution regarding meetings, Policy Committees (council) and Legislative Bodies, essentially shutting down Council Committees and Boards and Commissions to any new action until COVID-19 emergency is over, only time-sensitive, FY2022 budget and COVID-19 related action to continue, existing referrals in committee may continue, but implementation will be postponed, 2. Systems realignment proposal limits when (by April 30) and how “major” items may be submitted to Council for consideration (vote), A “major” item is anything that requires more staff, cannot be folded into existing resources, requires additional or new infrastructure or technology, subject to legal challenge, unable to sustain enforcement. Outlines a 5-step process (pages 9-21 in packet)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART CAG at 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91768201174?pwd=NVhIMndERzdHZjhhMU1iaUJ5dHFSQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 917 6820 1174 Password: 350113
AGENDA: 3. Feedback on Draft Joint Vision and Priorities – affordable housing, land use, public and civic open space, building form, 4. Draft Zoning Presentation and Discussion,
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission at 7 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91866429503
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 918 6642 9503
AGENDA: 9. FY General Fund overview, 10. PRW Capital Projects update, 11. Echo Lake Scholarship, 12. COVID related program changes,
Zero Waste Commission at 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items 1. Current status of mixed non-bottle #1-7 plastics, 2. Textile recycling, 4. Review Zero Waste Declaration and consider recommendation to Council, 5. Covid impact on waste generation.
Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99722440245
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 997 2244 0245
AGENDA: 8. Discussion monies needed to sustain current programs, budget allocations, other funding sources, i.e. FEMA, 9. Allocation of Measure P funds for Emergency Medical Transport (5150), 10. Discussion of establishing a flex fund to address critical needs between budget cycles, 12. Unmet needs from Measure P Funding, 13. Other sources of funding for 1367 University, 14. Possible consolidations of Homeless Services Panel of Experts and Homeless Commission,
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Solano Avenue BID at 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Goals 2021, 5. Coordination & Communication as COVID restrictions continue
City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm, (Email: council@cityofberkeley.info)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000 with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 8. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 9. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, 10. Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day, 11. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 12. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 13. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 14. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 15. Updated BESO fees, 16. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 17. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws, 18. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives (continued from 2/23/2021) 19. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan,
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Security Deposits Rights and Responsibilities at 10 am
Webinar requires preregistration https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95333214702?pwd=alhLTy9DR1FZdkd4aGV4Y2kwWDRKUT09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3321 4702 Passcode: 789996
AGENDA: 5. Landlord/Tenant Survey,
Energy Commission at 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91282802031
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 8280 2031
AGENDA: 7. Vision Zero Update, 8. Discussion Dublin Opting default to EBCE 100% renewable
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 7. Proposed changes by Michael Arcega for the San Pablo Park public art project
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96816312434
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 968 1631 2434
AGENDA: 3. Revision Automatic Gas Shut-off valves recommendation, 4. Amend local ADU zoning ordinance and Berkeley’s Fire Code, 6. Density ordinance (quadplexes) and Berkeley’s Fire Code, 9. MOU on Grizzly Peak (Fire Dept)
Police Review Commission at 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda & non-agenda items, 8. Subcommittee reports and action, a. Warrant Service Policy, b. Outreach, c. Lexipol Policies, 9. Transition to Police Accountability, applications due March 29, 10. a. PRC involvement in hiring new Police Chief, b. Whether to participate in Use of Force (UOF) training, c. UOF implementation issues – Policy 300
Thursday, March 25, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520331601
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 2033 1601
AGENDA: 2. Potential Measure P allocations FY2022, 3. Police Overtime Update, 4. Pre-development allocation – Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) Consortium to work with staff to develop planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking lot.
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133233284
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 821 3323 3284
AGENDA: 1. Initiation of Public Process and Zoning Concepts for 2023-2031 Housing Element, authors Droste, Arreguin, Kesarwani, Taplin, (quadplex zoning-slipped in pages 2, 9) 2. Initiation of Participatory Planning for Berkeley’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) (defines comprehensive planning process – well done) authors Hahn, Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett
Cedar Rose Pickleball Courts Community Forum at 6:30 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17296
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93324353996
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 2435 3996
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97963794144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 6379 4144
AGENDA: 2. 3031 Telegraph – demolish existing 2-story commercial, construct 6-story, mixed-use with 110 dwelling units (includes 7 very low income) 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces on ground level – staff recommend approve
3. 0 Cragmont (1158) - construct new single-family residence with attached 2-car garage on existing vacant parcel, continue off calendar
4. Presentation JSISHL Recommendations
Mental Health Commission at 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Special Care Unit, 5. Data Collection Issues and Concerns, 8. Interview and vote on nomination of Monica Jones, 9. Recommendation for Jail Diversion Strategies, 10. Discussion of 1/2/2021 police shooting of Vincent Bryant video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w61QRRvC13g
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12 – 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Friday, March 26, 2021 & Saturday, March 27, 2021 & Sunday, March 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_______________________
March 30 Regular City Council Meeting at 6 pm available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81872119058
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA CONSENT: 3.Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 8. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $2,154,769 with ESI for IBM hardware and software lease 6/2/2003-6/30/2022, 10. Amend contract add $147,991 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 21. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 22. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 23. Refer to Disability Commission Discussion on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 24. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 25. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 26. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 27. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, 28. Support AB 854 Ellis Act Reform, ACTION: 29. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 30. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 31. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, Information Reports: 32. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 33. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 34. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 35. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
800 Dwight 3/30/2021
1030 Euclid 4/1/2021
1336 Gilman 3/30/2021
2102 San Pablo 4/1/2021
1122 University 3/23/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
March 14 - March 21, 2021
Worth Noting:
A very full week ahead
Monday – City Council Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm item 8.b. lists Recommendations from Mayor Arreguin regarding impact of COVID-19 on Commissions/Boards, however, there are no recommendations found in the 410 page meeting packet, The committee is expected to take up Reorganizing of Commissions,
Tuesday – Special City Council meeting at 6 pm,
Wednesday – Council FITES Committee at 2:30 pm takes up plastic bags ordinance and Paving Master Plan,
Thursday – Design Review Committee at 7 pm will have preliminary preview of 600 Addison a R&D construction project. The project plans to be presented on March 18 are different from the plans presented to the Parks Commission on March 10.
The March 23 City Council agenda is available for review and follows the list of city meetings.
Mayor Arreguin announced there will be a special meeting on March 25 at 5 pm on a variety of zoning changes. No details are available or posted for the public.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 15, 2021
CCCC Arts Hub (Veteran’s Memorial Building) meeting at 12 – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82042256729?pwd=QTl3VkRrOG1RMEZVbHNYYXY3WFhKQT09
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391137500
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 9113 7500
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for March 30 Regular City Council Meeting CONSENT: 3.Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 9. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 12. Amend contract add $147 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral two Trash Cans on 7th and 9th and Allston Way, 21. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 22. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 23. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 24. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 25. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, ACTION: 26. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 27. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 28. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 29. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, 30. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 31. Hearing refer to Disability Commission on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 32. Commit City of Berkeley to a Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy establishing a Just Transition Task Force, 33. Initiation of Planning for Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), Information Reports: 34. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 35. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 36. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 37. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020, Referred Items for Review: 8.a. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Commissions/Boards, b. Recommendations from Mayor Arreguin (recommendations not contained in Agenda Committee packet), 9. Proposed Closed Meeting Schedule, 10. Commission Reorganization of Commissions, Unscheduled Items: 11. Systems Realignment, 12. Amendments to BERA,
(packet 410 pages)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
CCCC Civic Center Park Meeting at 11 am – 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87665359314
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83774829299
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 837 7482 9299
AGENDA: 1. Initiation of Litigation, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations IBEW< Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders,
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82970056646
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 7005 6646
AGENDA: 1. Digital Strategic Plan (DSP), Funds Replacement Program and Website Redesign Project Update, 2.a. Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, 2.b. FY2021 Mid-Year Budget Update, 3.a.Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) update, 3.b. Turning Vision 2050 into Reality: Public Works CIP for 2022,
Police Review Commission – Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy at 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. Policy 606 Service of Warrants
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83096549829
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 830 9654 9829
AGENDA: 1. Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at retail and food establishments, 3. Improving PCI of Residential Streets and Creating a Paving Master Plan, 4. Refer to CM Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to address private impacts (wear and tear) to public right of way (streets)
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81934137884
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 819 3413 7884
AGENDA: 3. Update Redistricting Process, 4. Commission bylaws, 5. Brown Act
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, at 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496.
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. CSBG Berkeley Community Action Agency Community Action Plan, 6. Low-income commissioner stipend, 7. Review Lifelong Medical Care – Access to Primary Care/Acupuncture for the low-income/uninsured, 9. Presentation TOPA
Planning Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92637208872
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 3720 8872
AGENDA: 9. 2021-2022 Work Plan, 10. ZORP Subcommittee
Thursday, March 18, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, at 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82575821005
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825-7582-1005
AGENDA: 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, TOPA, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right – Referral to CM, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay, 5. Amendments to BMC 23C.22 Short Term Rentals, (packet 436 pages)
CCCC – BHS/Youth Meeting, at4:30 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988?pwd=V3I3WnA1WWdia0VHTjhsZTlONXkzZz09
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97466721904?pwd=UERxTHhJbHF3NjNzQWIvUkRiNElMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 6672 1904
AGENDA: 6.2. Letter to Council on fourplex zoning proposal, 6.4 Waivers for late registration fees,
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96619829788
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 1982 9788
AGENDA: 1. 2023 Shattuck – Final Design Review – 73’5” tall 7-story mixed-use building with 48 dwellings (including 4 very low income), 1250 sq ft ground floor commercial space, no parking, storage for 34 bicycles,
2. 600 Addison – Preliminary Design Review – demolish buildings and structures on industrial site on 8.67 acres to construct R&D campus containing two buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft gross floor area and 924 parking spaces,
SB 330 Project for April 15 DRC meeting 2000 University (former Au Coquelet site) 8-story
Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Open Government Commission, at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86316897086
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 1689 7086
AGENDA: 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustments for Public Financing Program, 8. Providing guidance and clarification to candidate slates, 10. Lobbying enforcement referrals and procedures, 11. Handling of public communications submitted to City legislative bodies as part of the public record in land use proceedings,
Friday, March 19, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, March 20, 2021
McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action changed the regular meeting date to the 3rd Saturday at 10 am, Agenda and links not posted yet, check later
Sunday, March 21, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council March 23, 2021 Regular Meeting at 6 pm, available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 8. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 9. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, 10. Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day, 11. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 12. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 13. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 14. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 15. Updated BESO fees, 16. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 17. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws (pages 21- 41), 18. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives (continued from 2/23/2021) 19. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
2317 Channing 3/18/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1122 University 3/23/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
Worth Noting:
A very full week ahead
Monday – City Council Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm item 8.b. lists Recommendations from Mayor Arreguin regarding impact of COVID-19 on Commissions/Boards, however, there are no recommendations found in the 410 page meeting packet, The committee is expected to take up Reorganizing of Commissions,
Tuesday – Special City Council meeting at 6 pm,
Wednesday – Council FITES Committee at 2:30 pm takes up plastic bags ordinance and Paving Master Plan,
Thursday – Design Review Committee at 7 pm will have preliminary preview of 600 Addison a R&D construction project. The project plans to be presented on March 18 are different from the plans presented to the Parks Commission on March 10.
The March 23 City Council agenda is available for review and follows the list of city meetings.
Mayor Arreguin announced there will be a special meeting on March 25 at 5 pm on a variety of zoning changes. No details are available or posted for the public.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 15, 2021
CCCC Arts Hub (Veteran’s Memorial Building) meeting at 12 – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82042256729?pwd=QTl3VkRrOG1RMEZVbHNYYXY3WFhKQT09
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391137500
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 873 9113 7500
AGENDA: 2. Agenda Planning for March 30 Regular City Council Meeting CONSENT: 3.Police Accountability Board Ordinance amendment for member LOAs and council-approved alternative commissioner. 4. $24,063 Contracts extended to 6/30/2021 for Center For Independent Living, Pacific Center, & YEAH, 5. Amend Contract add $30,714 total $878,142 with Covenant House – YEAH, Mental Health Services Act Fund, 6. Designate City Labor Negotiators 1/1/2021-12/31/2021, 7. Aide Letter Agreement: Public Employee Union, Local 1/AFSCME Council 57 authorizing 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave (EPSL), 9. Amend and extend ERMA to 12/30/2021 $80,000, 12. Amend contract add $147 total $402,961 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Tyler Technologies for Open Data Portal’s Hosting Services, 11. Contract add $235,000 total $852,200 and extend to 6/30/2023 with TruePoint Solutions for Accela Professional Services, 12. Contract add $68,440 and extend 6/30/2023 with Verint Systems for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Maintenance, 13. Contract add $76,906 total $141,906 to 6/30/2023 with NextRequest for Public Records Act (PRA) Response Software, 14. Contract add $25,000 total $100,014 extend 6/30/2022 with CBF Electric & Data for Wi-Fi Installation, 15. Contract add $200,000 total $249,500 extend 6/30/2023 with Gray Quarter, Inc. for Accela Professional Services, 16. P.O. $512,000 for Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for Professional Services thru 6/20/2022, 17. Add $42,000 total $146,400 contingency $42,800 with Lind Marine to remove derelict and abandoned vessels from Berkeley Marina, 18. Utility Agreement $720,000 for sewer line for future fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 19. Add $70,000 total $295,400 and extend 12/31/2023 with Street Level Advisors for Development Fee Feasibility Analysis, 20. Budget Referral two Trash Cans on 7th and 9th and Allston Way, 21. Budget Referral Police Foot/Bike Patrol in West Berkeley, Beats 11-16, 22. Budget Referral Stop signs at Dwight and California, 23. Budget Referral New Project Coordinator to implement Electric Mobility Roadmap and Climate Initiatives, 24. Support AB 20 Corporate-Free Elections prohibits businesses from making campaign contributions to candidates for elective office, 25. Support AB 37 requiring vote-by-mail ballots to all voters for every election, ACTION: 26. Hearing Bond Financing for 2870 Adeline (Harriet Tubman Terrace Apt) 27. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry – Council Safety Committee forwarded with negative recommendation for Council to take no action, 28. Providing Unhoused with Fire Extinguishers Council Safety committee qualified positive recommendation to consider fire extinguishers and other fire prevention tools such as wool blankets, 29. Recognize the Rights of Nature qualified positive recommendation to place obligation on City not residents, 30. Letter to Google requesting inclusion of commercial truck routes on google maps platform, 31. Hearing refer to Disability Commission on East Bay Paratransit and Transportation Needs of Berkeleyans with Disabilities, 32. Commit City of Berkeley to a Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy establishing a Just Transition Task Force, 33. Initiation of Planning for Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), Information Reports: 34. FY 2020 4th Quarter Investment report ending 6/30/2020, 35. FY 2021 1st Investment Report ended 9/30/2020, 36. Referral 2nd Dwelling Unit/ADU pilot program to house the homeless, 37. Report Worker’s Comp FY 2019-2020, Referred Items for Review: 8.a. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Commissions/Boards, b. Recommendations from Mayor Arreguin (recommendations not contained in Agenda Committee packet), 9. Proposed Closed Meeting Schedule, 10. Commission Reorganization of Commissions, Unscheduled Items: 11. Systems Realignment, 12. Amendments to BERA,
(packet 410 pages)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
CCCC Civic Center Park Meeting at 11 am – 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87665359314
City Council Closed Session at 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83774829299
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 837 7482 9299
AGENDA: 1. Initiation of Litigation, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations IBEW< Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders,
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82970056646
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 7005 6646
AGENDA: 1. Digital Strategic Plan (DSP), Funds Replacement Program and Website Redesign Project Update, 2.a. Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, 2.b. FY2021 Mid-Year Budget Update, 3.a.Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) update, 3.b. Turning Vision 2050 into Reality: Public Works CIP for 2022,
Police Review Commission – Subcommittee on Warrant Service Policy at 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. Policy 606 Service of Warrants
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83096549829
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 830 9654 9829
AGENDA: 1. Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at retail and food establishments, 3. Improving PCI of Residential Streets and Creating a Paving Master Plan, 4. Refer to CM Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to address private impacts (wear and tear) to public right of way (streets)
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81934137884
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 819 3413 7884
AGENDA: 3. Update Redistricting Process, 4. Commission bylaws, 5. Brown Act
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, at 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496.
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. CSBG Berkeley Community Action Agency Community Action Plan, 6. Low-income commissioner stipend, 7. Review Lifelong Medical Care – Access to Primary Care/Acupuncture for the low-income/uninsured, 9. Presentation TOPA
Planning Commission at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92637208872
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 3720 8872
AGENDA: 9. 2021-2022 Work Plan, 10. ZORP Subcommittee
Thursday, March 18, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, at 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82575821005
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825-7582-1005
AGENDA: 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, TOPA, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right – Referral to CM, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay, 5. Amendments to BMC 23C.22 Short Term Rentals, (packet 436 pages)
CCCC – BHS/Youth Meeting, at4:30 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988?pwd=V3I3WnA1WWdia0VHTjhsZTlONXkzZz09
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97466721904?pwd=UERxTHhJbHF3NjNzQWIvUkRiNElMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 6672 1904
AGENDA: 6.2. Letter to Council on fourplex zoning proposal, 6.4 Waivers for late registration fees,
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96619829788
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 1982 9788
AGENDA: 1. 2023 Shattuck – Final Design Review – 73’5” tall 7-story mixed-use building with 48 dwellings (including 4 very low income), 1250 sq ft ground floor commercial space, no parking, storage for 34 bicycles,
2. 600 Addison – Preliminary Design Review – demolish buildings and structures on industrial site on 8.67 acres to construct R&D campus containing two buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft gross floor area and 924 parking spaces,
SB 330 Project for April 15 DRC meeting 2000 University (former Au Coquelet site) 8-story
Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Open Government Commission, at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86316897086
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 863 1689 7086
AGENDA: 6. Mandated Cost of Living Adjustments for Public Financing Program, 8. Providing guidance and clarification to candidate slates, 10. Lobbying enforcement referrals and procedures, 11. Handling of public communications submitted to City legislative bodies as part of the public record in land use proceedings,
Friday, March 19, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, March 20, 2021
McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action changed the regular meeting date to the 3rd Saturday at 10 am, Agenda and links not posted yet, check later
Sunday, March 21, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
City Council March 23, 2021 Regular Meeting at 6 pm, available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597941909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 9794 1909
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 8. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 9. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, 10. Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day, 11. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 12. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 13. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 14. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 15. Updated BESO fees, 16. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 17. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws (pages 21- 41), 18. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives (continued from 2/23/2021) 19. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) 6/1/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
2317 Channing 3/18/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1122 University 3/23/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
July 20 – nothing scheduled
September 21 – 1. Housing Element (RHNA)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Measure FF and Fire Prevention
March 7 - March 14, 2021
Worth Noting:
Another full week ahead
Monday - At the 2:30 pm Agenda Planning Committee Item 6 Objective Standards for the Implementation of State Housing Law is listed as consent, it should be an action item as the committee assigned to establish objective standards did not reach agreement. Objective standards take on critical importance with the increasing number of proposals for ministerial approval (no public review) of major projects. The Agenda Committee may take up reorganizing Commissions. Those with concerns about the various proposals for restructuring should attend and be prepared to speak.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Wednesday – If you want to know more about what is happening with housing, watch the documentary film PUSH. BCA is sponsoring the virtual screening
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm
Saturday – BNC meets at 10 am. The new Police Accountability Board that we approved by ballot initiative is explained at 4 pm.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
DSA sponsored movie series, Who is the International Working Class Today, 6 pm
https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1825/2021-03-07-movie-series-who-is-the-international-working-class-today/
Videoconference: https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1825/2021-03-07-movie-series-who-is-the-international-working-class-today/
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 7053 6500 Passcode: movie
AGENDA: Documentary film of workers in Chicago in 2008 who occupied the Republic Windows and Doors and organized the plant into a worker-owned cooperative, Q&A at 7:10 pm
Monday, March 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83663740251
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 6374 0251
AGENDA: 2. Requesting CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and to condemn racial injustice and police brutality, 3. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87847857478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 4785 7478
AGENDA: 2. Review and approve draft agenda for March 23 regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws (pages 21- 41), 7. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 10. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 11. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 12. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 13. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 14. Updated BESO fees, 15. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 16. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 17. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 18. Refer to staff to work with Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) to develop a planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 19. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, Information Reports: 20. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Commission Reorganization (due April 1, Droste author, Co-sponsors Kesarwani & Robinson, Unscheduled Items: 10. Systems Realignment, 11. Amendments to BERA Officeholder Accounts and Council Office Budget Expenditures, (packet 296 pages)
Youth Commission, at 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92807173116
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 0717 3116
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 8. Report Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 9. Report Out from Consent and Sex Education Working Group, 10. Report Out from Anti-Racist Working Group, 11. Report Out from Trigger Warning Group, Items 12 – 17 form subcommittees on Consent and Sex Education, Racial Justice and Trigger Warnings,
EV 102: New EV Owner Workshop at 7 pm
https://drivecleanbayarea.org/new-ev-owner-workshop/
Go to website to pre-register and obtain links, City of Berkeley sponsored from the Office of Energy & Sustainable Development,
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm,
To comment email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, at 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98120154505?pwd=eFN2cXhHMkU2Vmc0dHlLQlh5QTcydz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 981 2015 4505 Passcode: 965937
AGENDA: 5. Amendments on Short Term Rental Ordinance, 6. Update on Amendments to Demolition Ordinance, 7. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee, at 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97798424322?pwd=STB2OTZqOFpyRTVUL2ZRZk9meXFsZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 977 9842 4322 Passcode: 789996
AGENDA: 5. Survey 2021, a) History of surveys, b) Next Steps for New Survey, 7. Update MM, 8. Work Plan, 8. Social Media and website outreach,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 7. Capital Budget, 8. Presentation Annual Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Workplan, 10. Request to Council to allocate Transient Occupancy Tax, (“hotel tax”) generated in the Marina to the Marina, 11. 600 Addison, 12. PWC Capital Budget FY2022, 13. Pickleball and BMX/bike sites, 14. Monthly vacancy report and crime update,
Police Review Commission, at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. Chief of Police Report, 9. a. Policy 311 inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and searches, b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board
Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association, at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84380068532?pwd=K0NBZUYvcDFPd0Q3Rzh1dVkwOHAvQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 843 8006 8532 Passcode: 924224
AGENDA: Meet Berkeley’s new Director of Public Works, Liam Garland,
Documentary Film PUSH (film about manipulation of housing), 7 pm
Film website: https://www.pushthefilm.com/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011677643?pwd=Q0NzUDB4TVVZQzZsV1ZWcFFsY1hLdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 810 1167 7643 Passcode: BCA
AGENDA: Virtual screening sponsored by BCA, Film is about the manipulation of housing as an asset and commodity. To watch an interview with the director and Leilani Farha as they talk about the state of housing in California and the world go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4-VORQZ1-Q
Thursday, March 11, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, at 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84346639907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 4663 9907
AGENDA: 2. FY2022 Budget Update, 3. Unfunded Liability Obligations, Unfunded Infrastructure Needs ($1.1 billion from FY2022-FY2026 – chart packet page 41) and FY2021 Mid-Year Report, 4. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront and Public Works Capital Improvement Plan, 5. Potential Measure P FY2022 Allocations (pages 93-128), 6. Disposition Referrals, Projects and Audits – pages 129 – 210),
Zoning Adjustment Board, at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91445166785
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 914 4516 6785
AGENDA: 2. 1330 and 1336 Gilman – add sale of beer and wine at existing grocery store – on consent
3. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Building 69 – construct 98,840 sq ft, 4-story, 79 ft tall building for manufacturing use – staff recommend approve
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81679043514
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 7904 3514
AGENDA: 2. Mayor and City Manager comments, 8. Reimagining Public Safety Overview, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) Work Plan, 10. Community Engagement – NICJR, 11. 911 calls-for-service analysis from City Auditor,
Friday, March 12, 2021
City of Berkeley Reduced Service Day
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board, at 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Elmwood_BID_Board_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86443349885
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 4334 9885
AGENDA: V. Budget and Work Plan,
Saturday, March 13, 2021
BNC (Berkeley Neighborhoods Council), at 10 am, waiting room opens at 9:45 am,
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Videoconference and Teleconference not published yet, check website for links
AGENDA: 10 – 10:15 am welcome and Panoramic Hill Associations update, 10:15 – 10:45 am Lehigh Hanson Asphalt Plant Air Quality Issues with update and Q&A with Deputy City Manager Paul Buddenhagen, 10:45-11:15 am ADU Standards and Ministerial Approval, 11:15 – 11:45 Quadplex Zoning and Ending Exclusionary Zoning, 11:45 – 12 noon Announcements and Adjourn,
Oversight of Policing in Berkeley at 4 – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86908147095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 869 0814 7095
AGENDA: The new Police Accountability Board, with Mayor Arreguin and Councilmember Harrison and the Police Review Commission, 1. History and Function of Community Oversight, 2. What’s Changing in Berkeley, 3. How to apply to the Police Accountability Board, Questions can be asked during the Q&A or submitted in advance to prcmailbox@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday, March 14, 2021
No City meetings or events found
__________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Worth Noting:
Another full week ahead
Monday - At the 2:30 pm Agenda Planning Committee Item 6 Objective Standards for the Implementation of State Housing Law is listed as consent, it should be an action item as the committee assigned to establish objective standards did not reach agreement. Objective standards take on critical importance with the increasing number of proposals for ministerial approval (no public review) of major projects. The Agenda Committee may take up reorganizing Commissions. Those with concerns about the various proposals for restructuring should attend and be prepared to speak.
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Wednesday – If you want to know more about what is happening with housing, watch the documentary film PUSH. BCA is sponsoring the virtual screening
Thursday – The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm
Saturday – BNC meets at 10 am. The new Police Accountability Board that we approved by ballot initiative is explained at 4 pm.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
DSA sponsored movie series, Who is the International Working Class Today, 6 pm
https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1825/2021-03-07-movie-series-who-is-the-international-working-class-today/
Videoconference: https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/1825/2021-03-07-movie-series-who-is-the-international-working-class-today/
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 7053 6500 Passcode: movie
AGENDA: Documentary film of workers in Chicago in 2008 who occupied the Republic Windows and Doors and organized the plant into a worker-owned cooperative, Q&A at 7:10 pm
Monday, March 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83663740251
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 6374 0251
AGENDA: 2. Requesting CA State Legislature to introduce actions to value human life and to condemn racial injustice and police brutality, 3. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87847857478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 4785 7478
AGENDA: 2. Review and approve draft agenda for March 23 regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. Add $100,000 total $250,000with AG Witt for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Partnership with EBCE to Pursue Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems on Municipal Facilities, 3. Add $250,000 total $1 million add 3 years to 6/30/25 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services, 4. FY2022 Street Lightening Assessments, 5. Add $150,000 total $250,000 extend to 6/30/2022 with Restoration Management Company for emergency services in the event of flooding, sewer backups or other property damage that requires restoration, 6. Objective Standards for Density, Design and Shadows from Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws (pages 21- 41), 7. Appointment of boona cheema and Javonna Blanton to Mental Health Commission, 9. Proclamation Holocaust Remembrance Day, 10. Support AB 286: requires food delivery platforms to provide accurate transaction breakdowns, 11. Support AB 314: right to unionize and bargain for improved wages and working conditions, 12. Support AB 328: allows those with recent histories of incarceration to remain stably housed and exit homelessness through grants and housing services interventions, 13. Support AB 1400: Health Care for All, ACTION: 14. Updated BESO fees, 15. ZAB Appeal 1200 San Pablo, 16. Partnership for the Bay’s Future and Current Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 17. 2021 Alameda County Redistricting Process – calling for resources for redistricting, 18. Refer to staff to work with Ashby Recreation and Community Housing (ARCH) to develop a planning grant for Ashby BART East Parking Lot, 19. Establish a Parking Benefits District in the Adeline Corridor Budget Referral $50,000, Information Reports: 20. Children, Youth and Recreation Commission FY2021 Work Plan, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Commission Reorganization (due April 1, Droste author, Co-sponsors Kesarwani & Robinson, Unscheduled Items: 10. Systems Realignment, 11. Amendments to BERA Officeholder Accounts and Council Office Budget Expenditures, (packet 296 pages)
Youth Commission, at 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92807173116
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 0717 3116
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 8. Report Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 9. Report Out from Consent and Sex Education Working Group, 10. Report Out from Anti-Racist Working Group, 11. Report Out from Trigger Warning Group, Items 12 – 17 form subcommittees on Consent and Sex Education, Racial Justice and Trigger Warnings,
EV 102: New EV Owner Workshop at 7 pm
https://drivecleanbayarea.org/new-ev-owner-workshop/
Go to website to pre-register and obtain links, City of Berkeley sponsored from the Office of Energy & Sustainable Development,
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm,
To comment email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, at 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98120154505?pwd=eFN2cXhHMkU2Vmc0dHlLQlh5QTcydz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 981 2015 4505 Passcode: 965937
AGENDA: 5. Amendments on Short Term Rental Ordinance, 6. Update on Amendments to Demolition Ordinance, 7. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee, at 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97798424322?pwd=STB2OTZqOFpyRTVUL2ZRZk9meXFsZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 977 9842 4322 Passcode: 789996
AGENDA: 5. Survey 2021, a) History of surveys, b) Next Steps for New Survey, 7. Update MM, 8. Work Plan, 8. Social Media and website outreach,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 7. Capital Budget, 8. Presentation Annual Monarch Butterfly Monitoring at Aquatic Park, 9. Workplan, 10. Request to Council to allocate Transient Occupancy Tax, (“hotel tax”) generated in the Marina to the Marina, 11. 600 Addison, 12. PWC Capital Budget FY2022, 13. Pickleball and BMX/bike sites, 14. Monthly vacancy report and crime update,
Police Review Commission, at 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. Chief of Police Report, 9. a. Policy 311 inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and searches, b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board
Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association, at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84380068532?pwd=K0NBZUYvcDFPd0Q3Rzh1dVkwOHAvQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 843 8006 8532 Passcode: 924224
AGENDA: Meet Berkeley’s new Director of Public Works, Liam Garland,
Documentary Film PUSH (film about manipulation of housing), 7 pm
Film website: https://www.pushthefilm.com/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011677643?pwd=Q0NzUDB4TVVZQzZsV1ZWcFFsY1hLdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 810 1167 7643 Passcode: BCA
AGENDA: Virtual screening sponsored by BCA, Film is about the manipulation of housing as an asset and commodity. To watch an interview with the director and Leilani Farha as they talk about the state of housing in California and the world go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4-VORQZ1-Q
Thursday, March 11, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, at 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84346639907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 4663 9907
AGENDA: 2. FY2022 Budget Update, 3. Unfunded Liability Obligations, Unfunded Infrastructure Needs ($1.1 billion from FY2022-FY2026 – chart packet page 41) and FY2021 Mid-Year Report, 4. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront and Public Works Capital Improvement Plan, 5. Potential Measure P FY2022 Allocations (pages 93-128), 6. Disposition Referrals, Projects and Audits – pages 129 – 210),
Zoning Adjustment Board, at 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91445166785
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 914 4516 6785
AGENDA: 2. 1330 and 1336 Gilman – add sale of beer and wine at existing grocery store – on consent
3. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Building 69 – construct 98,840 sq ft, 4-story, 79 ft tall building for manufacturing use – staff recommend approve
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, at 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81679043514
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 7904 3514
AGENDA: 2. Mayor and City Manager comments, 8. Reimagining Public Safety Overview, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) Work Plan, 10. Community Engagement – NICJR, 11. 911 calls-for-service analysis from City Auditor,
Friday, March 12, 2021
City of Berkeley Reduced Service Day
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board, at 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Elmwood_BID_Board_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86443349885
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 4334 9885
AGENDA: V. Budget and Work Plan,
Saturday, March 13, 2021
BNC (Berkeley Neighborhoods Council), at 10 am, waiting room opens at 9:45 am,
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Videoconference and Teleconference not published yet, check website for links
AGENDA: 10 – 10:15 am welcome and Panoramic Hill Associations update, 10:15 – 10:45 am Lehigh Hanson Asphalt Plant Air Quality Issues with update and Q&A with Deputy City Manager Paul Buddenhagen, 10:45-11:15 am ADU Standards and Ministerial Approval, 11:15 – 11:45 Quadplex Zoning and Ending Exclusionary Zoning, 11:45 – 12 noon Announcements and Adjourn,
Oversight of Policing in Berkeley at 4 – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86908147095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 869 0814 7095
AGENDA: The new Police Accountability Board, with Mayor Arreguin and Councilmember Harrison and the Police Review Commission, 1. History and Function of Community Oversight, 2. What’s Changing in Berkeley, 3. How to apply to the Police Accountability Board, Questions can be asked during the Q&A or submitted in advance to prcmailbox@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday, March 14, 2021
No City meetings or events found
__________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 3/23/2021
2421 Fifth Street (construct two residential buildings) TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
February 28 - March 7, 2021
Worth Noting:
The most consequential meetings of the week are on Monday, the Public Safety Committee meeting at 10:30 am on police use of non-lethal weaponry and controlled equipment and the Land Use Committee Special meeting at 1:30 on Quadplex Zoning. If the vote on Quadplex Zoning is not taken on Monday, it will rollover to the Thursday Land Use Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, the FITES agenda includes two environmental issues, electrification of the city fleet and the rights of nature.
Affordable housing funds for the BART station projects is on the agenda at the Measure O Bond Oversight Committee at 6 pm on Monday and the Housing Advisory Commission on Thursday at 7 pm.
The City Council March 9 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of City meetings.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To read the Activist’s Diary of what happened last week go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 1, 2021
City Council Closed Session 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861132018
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6113 2018
AGENDA: 1. Labor Negotiations Public Employees Union Local 1
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787178426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 8717 8426
AGENDA: 2. Introduce an Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 3. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 4. Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 2.64.170 regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 5. Presentation by the Fire Dept on Evacuation Plan,
City Council Special Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963480871
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 6348 0871
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning, proposal directs referral to CM and Planning Commission that staff begin work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review/hearings except in certain circumstances),
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99240323565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 4032 3565
AGENDA: 5. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and future housing funding
Police Review Commission – Outreach Subcommittee, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Plan for promoting the mission of the Police Review Commission
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99307513057?pwd=N1IxemRUUXZLWnVDZXBZYWVzR0VkUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6933 Meeting ID: 993 0751 3057 Passcode: 127788
AGENDA: 6. Inclusive Neighborhood Scale and Quadplex Zoning and potential impacts on rent control
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572199909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 7219 9909
AGENDA: 2. Presentations on the Electrification of the Municipal Fleet and Citywide Electric Vehicle/Mobility Infrastructure, 3. Refer to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to Address Disproportionate Private and Public Utility Impact to the Public Right of Way (i.e. roads, sewer, waste, other utilities), 4. Recognize the Rights of Nature a resolution to recognize that the natural world has a right to exist, protect ecosystems
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference - Teleconference: check website posted links showing as expired
AGENDA: II. B. revised holiday and early closing schedule, C. Reappointment Judy Hunt
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91377246651
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 7724 6651
AGENDA: 5. Chair/vice chair election, 6. Work Plan
Thursday, March 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089267316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 880 8926 7316
AGENDA: 1. Quadplex Zoning – refer to CM and Planning Commission to initiate work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review except in certain circumstances), 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right; Referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program with Cooperative, Nonprofit and Public Ownership Models, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95339567365
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3956 7365
AGENDA: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for HUD, 6. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99202219224
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 0221 9224
AGENDA: 5. 2527 San Pablo – Section 106 Consultation Referral National Preservation Act, 6. 2000 University demolition referral, 2001 Milvia demolition referral, 1634 San Pablo demolition referral, 9. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage discussion, 10. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way City Landmark or Structure of Merit initiation,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
Ohlone Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99595288548
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 995 9528 8548
AGENDA: discuss future improvements
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority, 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff : b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, e. Monthly Ridership, 10. Berkeley Ferry Terminal Feasibility Study Update
Friday, March 5, 2021 & Saturday, March 6, 2021 & Sunday, March 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
_______________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
Worth Noting:
The most consequential meetings of the week are on Monday, the Public Safety Committee meeting at 10:30 am on police use of non-lethal weaponry and controlled equipment and the Land Use Committee Special meeting at 1:30 on Quadplex Zoning. If the vote on Quadplex Zoning is not taken on Monday, it will rollover to the Thursday Land Use Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, the FITES agenda includes two environmental issues, electrification of the city fleet and the rights of nature.
Affordable housing funds for the BART station projects is on the agenda at the Measure O Bond Oversight Committee at 6 pm on Monday and the Housing Advisory Commission on Thursday at 7 pm.
The City Council March 9 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of City meetings.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To read the Activist’s Diary of what happened last week go to www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, March 1, 2021
City Council Closed Session 9 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86861132018
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6113 2018
AGENDA: 1. Labor Negotiations Public Employees Union Local 1
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787178426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 8717 8426
AGENDA: 2. Introduce an Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 3. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 4. Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 2.64.170 regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 5. Presentation by the Fire Dept on Evacuation Plan,
City Council Special Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963480871
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 6348 0871
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning, proposal directs referral to CM and Planning Commission that staff begin work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review/hearings except in certain circumstances),
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99240323565
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 4032 3565
AGENDA: 5. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and future housing funding
Police Review Commission – Outreach Subcommittee, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82258644009
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 5864 4009
AGENDA: 4. Plan for promoting the mission of the Police Review Commission
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99307513057?pwd=N1IxemRUUXZLWnVDZXBZYWVzR0VkUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6933 Meeting ID: 993 0751 3057 Passcode: 127788
AGENDA: 6. Inclusive Neighborhood Scale and Quadplex Zoning and potential impacts on rent control
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572199909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 7219 9909
AGENDA: 2. Presentations on the Electrification of the Municipal Fleet and Citywide Electric Vehicle/Mobility Infrastructure, 3. Refer to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation Fees to Address Disproportionate Private and Public Utility Impact to the Public Right of Way (i.e. roads, sewer, waste, other utilities), 4. Recognize the Rights of Nature a resolution to recognize that the natural world has a right to exist, protect ecosystems
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference - Teleconference: check website posted links showing as expired
AGENDA: II. B. revised holiday and early closing schedule, C. Reappointment Judy Hunt
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91377246651
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 7724 6651
AGENDA: 5. Chair/vice chair election, 6. Work Plan
Thursday, March 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88089267316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 880 8926 7316
AGENDA: 1. Quadplex Zoning – refer to CM and Planning Commission to initiate work immediately on revisions to the zoning code and general plan to require proposed housing developments containing up to 4 residential units to be considered ministerially (no public review except in certain circumstances), 2. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 3. Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right; Referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program with Cooperative, Nonprofit and Public Ownership Models, 4. Affordable Housing Overlay,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95339567365
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3956 7365
AGENDA: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for HUD, 6. Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99202219224
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 992 0221 9224
AGENDA: 5. 2527 San Pablo – Section 106 Consultation Referral National Preservation Act, 6. 2000 University demolition referral, 2001 Milvia demolition referral, 1634 San Pablo demolition referral, 9. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage discussion, 10. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way City Landmark or Structure of Merit initiation,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84312916787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 1291 6787
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
Ohlone Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99595288548
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 995 9528 8548
AGENDA: discuss future improvements
WETA – Water Emergency Transport Authority, 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff : b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, e. Monthly Ridership, 10. Berkeley Ferry Terminal Feasibility Study Update
Friday, March 5, 2021 & Saturday, March 6, 2021 & Sunday, March 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87992485568
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 9248 5568
AGENDA: 2. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 3. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 4. Confirm At-Large appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 5. Deferral $676,464 remaining building permit fees, etc for 2009 Addison Berkeley Rep Theater project, 6. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 7. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 8. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 9. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 10. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 11. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 12.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 13. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 14. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 15. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 16. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 17. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 18. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 19. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 20. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, 23. Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence, 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 25. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, INFORMATION REPORTS: 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan,
_______________________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1328 Alcatraz 3/11/21
1528 Berkeley Way 3/16/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2634 MLK 3/16/2021
1481 Stannage
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
February 21 - February 28, 2021
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead with 20 city meetings and 3 community meetings listed packed into four days.
Monday – At the Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm item 20 is a housing measure allowing ministerial approval of 7 story projects, projects with density bonus restricted to 100% affordable housing including households from low to moderate income (100% AMI - area median income). Percent of units allocated to levels of income is not defined in proposal
Tuesday – City Council meetings at 4 pm Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group Report and 6 pm Regular meeting item 29 eliminates single family home zoning.
Wednesday – is packed, just check the list.
Thursday - 600 Addison is a proposed commercial building (R&D) that abuts Aquatic Park. The project plans include 924 parking spaces plus a shuttle driven through Aquatic park every 15 minutes for 8 hours/day.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To see commentary on last weeks’ city meetings check www.berkeleydailyplanet.com after Sunday.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
No meetings or events found
Monday, February 22, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534890913
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 865 3489 0913
AGENDA Planning for March 9 City Council Regular meeting: CONSENT: 1. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 2. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 3. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 4. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 5. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 6. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 7. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 8. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 9. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 10. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 11. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 12. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 13. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 14. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 15. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, ACTION: 16. Confirm “At-Large” Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 17.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 18. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 19. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 20. Affordable Housing Overlay allowing ministerial approval for 100% low to moderate income 7-story projects with exemptions in high-risk fire areas and 10’ density bonus to projects in R-1, R-1A and R-2 zones, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 23. Referral to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation fees to address impact to public right of way (roads, sewer, waste, etc.), 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, INFORMATION REPORTS: 25. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Scheduling Closed Sessions, 10. Systems Realignment, 11. Amendments to BERA (Berkeley Election Reform Act) Officeholder Accounts, Office Budget Expenditure Policies, 12. Commission Reorganization (packet 450 pages)
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97922865566
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 2286 5566
AGENDA: 8. Aquatics Programming, 9. 0-5 Programming, 10. Review Summer Programming and Fees, 11. General Fund Overview,
Police Review Commission – Warrant Service Subcommittee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. Review BPD draft policy 606, Service of Warrants, a. Presentation on Service of Warrants, b. draft policy 606
Zero Waste Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87051994628
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 5199 4628
AGENDA: 4. Public comment, 6. Staff updates Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station CEQA Study, Mattress Recycling, Treated Wood Waste State Legislation, SB 1383 Rulemaking, Single us Foodware & Litter reduction, Discussion/Action 1. Community Conservation Centers regarding Mixed Plastics
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Loan Administration Board, 2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84546367195?pwd=dHlORzBPV21UOXNIS3pjc1Y2UkJlQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 4636 7195
AGENDA: B) Program Review State of COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program - $800,000 available to lend, C) Action items: a. Children’s Community Center $50,000, b. Heyday Books $80,000, c. Venus Restaurant (Shattuck) $100,000, d. Susie’s Salon $150,000, e. IMM Thai Street Food $150,000, f. Barbarian Grub and Ale $150,000 total $680,000 ($38,000 over available funding)
City Council – (the login and links are the same for the 4 pm and 6 pm meetings)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
Council Special Meeting 4 pm
AGENDA: 1. Report and Recommendations from Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group,
Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Home Occupations Ordinance 2nd reading, 3. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 5. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 6. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 7. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 8. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 9. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 10. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 12. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 13. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 14. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 15. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 16. Agreement w/Union Pacific for construction of safety improvements at Gilman and Camelia, 17. Service Animals Welcome Training, 18. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 19. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 20. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 21. Form subcommittee OGC and Agenda Committee on Relinquishments and grants from Councilmembers’ budgets, 22. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 23. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community Program – committee recommendation refer to CM to consider inclusion in Adopt a Spot, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 28 a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 29. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, INFORMATION REPORTS: 30. FY 2022 Budget Development, 31. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 32. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 33. FY 2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 34. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 35. HAC 2021 Workplan
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference:
https://zoom.us/j/95567664573?pwd=WW5iSjU0ZHhRWUgyUkthTUtsVVNIUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 6766 4573 Passcode: 352762
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Demolition Ordinance, 6. Habitability Plans Modeled After LA Practice, 7. Review SB 91 and impact on Berkeley Eviction Moratorium, 8. Update Amendments to Relocation Ordinance.
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 7. Action items a. 2021 Work Plan, c. Letter to Council regarding vandalism of William Byron Rumford Ststue, d. new name Civic Center Visioning Subcommittee
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/s/96526127677
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 2612 7677
AGENDA: 5. Measure FF Oversight Recommendation, 6. Forming Subcommittee on ADU, Parking and Safe Passages Program, 7. Vision 2050, 8. Cerritos Canyon,
Energy Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94434847226
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 3484 7226
AGENDA: 7. Presentation and discussion of Vision 2050 and Implementation
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83353968374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 5396 8374
AGENDA: 2. Selection one At-Large and five alternate At-large Commissioners,
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94180404326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 941 80404326
AGENDA: 8. Review of COB funded agency Program and Financial reports, a. Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program – Recreation Services for the Disabled,
Police Review Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 9. A. BPD response to request to memorialize in written policy instructions agreed to on inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and when searches are allowed, b. Update to new Police Accountability Board and Office fo Director of Police Accountability,
Remillard Park Community Meeting, 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96625955701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 2585 5701
AGENDA: Play Area improvements, Fire Fuel Reduction efforts, Fence surrounding park
East Bay Gray Panthers, 1:30 pm
https://www.eastbaygraypanthers.org/panther_events
Thursday, February 25, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84483146470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 844 8314 6470
AGENDA: 2. Potential Measure P 2022 Allocations (priorities and keeping fund solvent), 3. Disposition Referrals, Projects, Audits, 4. Permit Service Center Fund,
City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/02_Feb/City_Council__02-25-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82372242662
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 7224 2662
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators, unions: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union 1,
Commission on Disability Special Disability
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
AGENDA: Not posted, check after Monday for links and agenda
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Special Care Unit Update, 5. Recommendations for Jail Diversion Strategies and Community Services – (disparate treatment by race whether person receives services or jailed), 6. Emergency Mental Health Response in January 2, Incident involving Vincent Bryant,
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97648826034
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 4882 6034
AGENDA: 2. 2317 Channing – demolish existing 2-story medical building and construct 4-story residential building with 17 dwelling units, Staff Recommend Approve,
3. 600 Addison – demolish existing buildings and construct research and development campus containing 2 buildings, 461,822 sq ft gross floor area and 924 parking spaces, Project Preview
Community for Cultural Civic Center, 12 - 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875
Email johncaner@gmail.com to be added to the email list
Community for Cultural Civic Center – High School Student , 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Email johncaner@gmail.com to be added to the email list
Friday, February 26, 2021 - Saturday, February 27, 2021 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead with 20 city meetings and 3 community meetings listed packed into four days.
Monday – At the Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm item 20 is a housing measure allowing ministerial approval of 7 story projects, projects with density bonus restricted to 100% affordable housing including households from low to moderate income (100% AMI - area median income). Percent of units allocated to levels of income is not defined in proposal
Tuesday – City Council meetings at 4 pm Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group Report and 6 pm Regular meeting item 29 eliminates single family home zoning.
Wednesday – is packed, just check the list.
Thursday - 600 Addison is a proposed commercial building (R&D) that abuts Aquatic Park. The project plans include 924 parking spaces plus a shuttle driven through Aquatic park every 15 minutes for 8 hours/day.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. To see commentary on last weeks’ city meetings check www.berkeleydailyplanet.com after Sunday.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
No meetings or events found
Monday, February 22, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534890913
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 865 3489 0913
AGENDA Planning for March 9 City Council Regular meeting: CONSENT: 1. Settlement Stahlschmidt v. COB $75,533, 2. Commission stipend $100/meeting adjustment for qualifying annual household income < 50% Alameda Co AMI with annual CPI inflator, 3. $48,994 Kitchen electrification grant from EBCE for North and South Berkeley Senior Centers, 4. Amend contract add $270,000 total $630,000 with United Site Service for additional portable toilet and handwashing stations for period of 2 yr with option to extend for 3-12 month periods, 5. Contracts $1 million each with AnchorCM and Park Engineering, Inc for on-call Capital Improvement Projects at Berkeley Waterfront 4/1/2021 – 6/30/2024, 6. Loan agreement $5,500,000 for replacement D & E docks at Berkeley Marina, 7. Grant Application $500,000 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Project (EEMP) to plant urban forest trees, 8. Amendments to BERA to regulate Officeholder accounts and to change donations to nonprofit organizations made in the name of the entire City Council (not individuals), 9. Council discretionary funds to HelpBerkeley, 10. Budget Referral Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 6th and Addison, 11. Budget referral George Florence Park Traffic calming (10th Street between University and Allston), 12. Resolution Supporting HR 25 Calling for Federal Investigation on Sedition at US Capitol and Expulsion of Complicit Members of Congress, 13. Support SB 260 Climate Corporate Accountability Act, 14. Resolution in Support of Establishing Statewide Targets for 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales, 15. Council discretionary funds to Kala Art Institute, ACTION: 16. Confirm “At-Large” Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 17.a&b. Amend Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to establish Enforcement Procedure – Council Land Use Committee made qualified recommendations to a. with referral to 4 x 4 committee to explore enforcement alongside fair chance ordinance, 18. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies (increasing plant based food) Council Committee Health, Life Enrichment recommends adopt resolution as amended, 19. Declare 3/21/2021 – 4/10/2021 as Cesar Chavez-Delores Huerta Commemorative Period, 20. Affordable Housing Overlay allowing ministerial approval for 100% low to moderate income 7-story projects with exemptions in high-risk fire areas and 10’ density bonus to projects in R-1, R-1A and R-2 zones, 21. Budget Referral to allocate Transportation Network Companies Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Bicycle Boulevards and Street Repair Programs, 22. Resolution Clarifying Eligibility for Historic Landmark Designation for Residences of Notable Residents, 23. Referral to CM to Prioritize Establishment of Impact/Mitigation fees to address impact to public right of way (roads, sewer, waste, etc.), 24. Affirm COB Support for People of Tibet, INFORMATION REPORTS: 25. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, 26. Peace and Justice 2021-2022 Workplan, 27. Youth Commission Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Impact COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Scheduling Closed Sessions, 10. Systems Realignment, 11. Amendments to BERA (Berkeley Election Reform Act) Officeholder Accounts, Office Budget Expenditure Policies, 12. Commission Reorganization (packet 450 pages)
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97922865566
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 2286 5566
AGENDA: 8. Aquatics Programming, 9. 0-5 Programming, 10. Review Summer Programming and Fees, 11. General Fund Overview,
Police Review Commission – Warrant Service Subcommittee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84233073529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 3307 3529
AGENDA: 4. Review BPD draft policy 606, Service of Warrants, a. Presentation on Service of Warrants, b. draft policy 606
Zero Waste Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87051994628
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 5199 4628
AGENDA: 4. Public comment, 6. Staff updates Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station CEQA Study, Mattress Recycling, Treated Wood Waste State Legislation, SB 1383 Rulemaking, Single us Foodware & Litter reduction, Discussion/Action 1. Community Conservation Centers regarding Mixed Plastics
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Loan Administration Board, 2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84546367195?pwd=dHlORzBPV21UOXNIS3pjc1Y2UkJlQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 4636 7195
AGENDA: B) Program Review State of COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program - $800,000 available to lend, C) Action items: a. Children’s Community Center $50,000, b. Heyday Books $80,000, c. Venus Restaurant (Shattuck) $100,000, d. Susie’s Salon $150,000, e. IMM Thai Street Food $150,000, f. Barbarian Grub and Ale $150,000 total $680,000 ($38,000 over available funding)
City Council – (the login and links are the same for the 4 pm and 6 pm meetings)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
Council Special Meeting 4 pm
AGENDA: 1. Report and Recommendations from Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group,
Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Home Occupations Ordinance 2nd reading, 3. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 5. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 6. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 7. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 8. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 9. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 10. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 12. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 13. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 14. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 15. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 16. Agreement w/Union Pacific for construction of safety improvements at Gilman and Camelia, 17. Service Animals Welcome Training, 18. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 19. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 20. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 21. Form subcommittee OGC and Agenda Committee on Relinquishments and grants from Councilmembers’ budgets, 22. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 23. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community Program – committee recommendation refer to CM to consider inclusion in Adopt a Spot, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 28 a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 29. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, INFORMATION REPORTS: 30. FY 2022 Budget Development, 31. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 32. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 33. FY 2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 34. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 35. HAC 2021 Workplan
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference:
https://zoom.us/j/95567664573?pwd=WW5iSjU0ZHhRWUgyUkthTUtsVVNIUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 6766 4573 Passcode: 352762
AGENDA: 5. Update Amendments to Demolition Ordinance, 6. Habitability Plans Modeled After LA Practice, 7. Review SB 91 and impact on Berkeley Eviction Moratorium, 8. Update Amendments to Relocation Ordinance.
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 7. Action items a. 2021 Work Plan, c. Letter to Council regarding vandalism of William Byron Rumford Ststue, d. new name Civic Center Visioning Subcommittee
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/s/96526127677
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 2612 7677
AGENDA: 5. Measure FF Oversight Recommendation, 6. Forming Subcommittee on ADU, Parking and Safe Passages Program, 7. Vision 2050, 8. Cerritos Canyon,
Energy Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94434847226
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 3484 7226
AGENDA: 7. Presentation and discussion of Vision 2050 and Implementation
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83353968374
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 5396 8374
AGENDA: 2. Selection one At-Large and five alternate At-large Commissioners,
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94180404326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 941 80404326
AGENDA: 8. Review of COB funded agency Program and Financial reports, a. Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program – Recreation Services for the Disabled,
Police Review Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 9. A. BPD response to request to memorialize in written policy instructions agreed to on inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and when searches are allowed, b. Update to new Police Accountability Board and Office fo Director of Police Accountability,
Remillard Park Community Meeting, 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96625955701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 2585 5701
AGENDA: Play Area improvements, Fire Fuel Reduction efforts, Fence surrounding park
East Bay Gray Panthers, 1:30 pm
https://www.eastbaygraypanthers.org/panther_events
Thursday, February 25, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84483146470
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 844 8314 6470
AGENDA: 2. Potential Measure P 2022 Allocations (priorities and keeping fund solvent), 3. Disposition Referrals, Projects, Audits, 4. Permit Service Center Fund,
City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/02_Feb/City_Council__02-25-2021_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82372242662
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 7224 2662
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators, unions: IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union 1,
Commission on Disability Special Disability
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
AGENDA: Not posted, check after Monday for links and agenda
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 3. Special Care Unit Update, 5. Recommendations for Jail Diversion Strategies and Community Services – (disparate treatment by race whether person receives services or jailed), 6. Emergency Mental Health Response in January 2, Incident involving Vincent Bryant,
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97648826034
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 4882 6034
AGENDA: 2. 2317 Channing – demolish existing 2-story medical building and construct 4-story residential building with 17 dwelling units, Staff Recommend Approve,
3. 600 Addison – demolish existing buildings and construct research and development campus containing 2 buildings, 461,822 sq ft gross floor area and 924 parking spaces, Project Preview
Community for Cultural Civic Center, 12 - 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875
Email johncaner@gmail.com to be added to the email list
Community for Cultural Civic Center – High School Student , 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Email johncaner@gmail.com to be added to the email list
Friday, February 26, 2021 - Saturday, February 27, 2021 - Sunday, February 28, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
31 Florida 3/2/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Systems Realignment
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
February 14 - February 21, 2021
Worth Noting:
We are looking at a short week with the President’s Day Holiday on Monday, February 15 and city meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Key meetings this week are:
Tuesday at 11 am Margo Schueler will give a presentation on infrastructure at Civic Center Park (what lurks underground). At 6 pm is the presentation to Council on the Marina Area Specific Plan and proposed Pier and Ferry.
Thursday at 10:30 am is the Land Use and Housing Council Committee with several impactful housing proposals especially Quadplex zoning which appears to turn over approval of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to a desk sign-off away from ZAB (Zoning Adjustment Board) review except in certain circumstances. At 7 pm there will be a presentation on the creation/progress of a Berkeley Department of Transportation (BerkDOT) at the Transportation Commission.
The City Council February 23 Regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. A public comment letter to Council on agenda item 29 Resolution to End Exclusionary Housing is at the very end.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. If you wish to see comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Community for Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Parks Subcommittee, 11 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87665359314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 876 Meeting ID: 876 6535 9314
AGENDA: 3. Presentation on existing ‘grey’ infrastructure of Civic Center, in relation to elements of Gehl Vision and Berkeley Vision 2050 report by Margo Schueler, (pre meeting homework read 25 pages Gehl report overview options A/B/C, 129-133, 146-147, 154-44, 168-169, Aerial View 216-217, Public Realm Plan 224-225, Public Realm Zones 226-235 link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uhSZ6hTTGoed0T8ugMXffz5DaCc4wDLX/view
Email debdurant@gmail.com to be added to subcommittee and google drive
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Council Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87054545221
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 5454 5221
AGENDA: Pending Litigation, WCAB (Worker’s Compensation) (4) Cases
Council Work Session, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82670306267
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 826 7030 6267
AGENDA: 1. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 2. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan and Pier/Ferry Work Session,
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
AGENDA: COVID-19 webinar – preregister for links to join
Berkeley Cultural Trust (BCT) Equity & Inclusion Committee, 10:30 – 11:30 am
https://berkeleyctrust.weebly.com/news.html
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96545147675?pwd=TlNKZGtNOFdSWHArL3ljWWlpNlVoQT09
Teleconference: not given try 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 4514 7675 Passcode: 693207
Animal Care Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743447842?pwd=WmovUGFYTmo4U2gvMVkzcTBJY0dNZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: V.a) Update COVID impact Berkeley Animal Care Services, b) Annual Workplan, c) Update on Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services, VII. Monthly Financials, Statistics, Budget
Thursday, February 18, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81837769005
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 3776 9005
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning – to allow approval ministerially of projects with up to 4 units if certain conditions are met, also to allow possibility of dividing up existing homes into up to 4 units. And to direct that staff initiate work immediately and for Planning Commission to incorporate into 2021-2022 workplan., 3. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act ordinance – expected financing of TOPA combination of City subsidies, tenants’ capital and bank/credit-union loans, 4. Resolution Housing as a Human Right, referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Project with cooperative, nonprofit and public ownership models,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94935840413?pwd=VFNXTm9MN2RYY1VPbW1UVmlWanJudz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 949 3584 0413 Passcode: 417409
AGENDA: 5. Special Presentation: Honorary Resolution to Gus Newport in honor of Black History Month, 7. Midyear-budget & addition to add Housing Counselor, Staff recommendations for waivers
Design Review Committee, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99426090096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2609 0096
AGENDA: 1. 2129 Shattuck – Review of Building Signage,
2. 3031 Telegraph – continued preliminary design review – demolish existing commercial building and construct 6-story mixed use building, 110 units (7 Very low-income) 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88554543030
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 5454 3030
AGENDA: Complaints alleging violations Berkeley Election Reform Act {(BERA) 6. Mayor Arreguin, 7. Leah Simon Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson, & 9. Compassionate Bay} 8. Enforcement referral from City Clerk re Berkeley Community for Police Oversight Committee Supporting Police Commission Oversight Charter Amendment, 10. Remitting public financing funds in event of returned contributions, 12. Lobbying enforcement referrals and procedures, 13. Report and discussion re Council Agenda & Rules Committee on officeholder accounts and budget grants,
Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88633458817?pwd=WitFMEZKc0hvU0F1MWd1WjlGM2VIdz
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 3345 8817 Passcode: 612870
AGENDA: B. 1. Berkeley Department of Transportation (BerkDOT), 2. Vision 2050, 4. Work Plan
African American History Celebration, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16749
Posted as in person at James Kenney Recreation Center, 1780 8th Street celebration of African American history and culture with light refreshments
John Hinkel Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17222
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99710129120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 997 1012 9120
AGENDA: Potential replacement design and use of building to replace hut, condition of Coast Live Oak trees that surround amphitheater, update lower picnic area, play structure, parking
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, February 23, 2021 available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Home Occupations Ordinance 2nd reading, 3. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 5. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 6. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 7. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 8. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 9. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 10. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 12. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 13. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 14. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 15. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 16. Agreement w/Union Pacific for construction of safety improvements at Gilman and Camelia, 17. Service Animals Welcome Training, 18. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 19. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 20. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 21. Form subcommittee OGC and Agenda Committee on Relinquishments and grants from Councilmembers’ budgets, 22. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 23. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community Program – committee recommendation refer to CM to consider inclusion in Adopt a Spot, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 28 a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 29. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, INFORMATION REPORTS: 30. FY 2022 Budget Development, 31. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 32. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 33. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 34. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 35. HAC 2021 Workplan,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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Response to February 23, City Council Agenda item 29.
Letter to Berkeley Council Members by Candace Hyde-Wang
Feb 12, 2021
Subject: On the “Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning”
Dear Berkeley Council Members,
I am writing to address the ‘Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley’. Since the early 1970s, I have worked in housing development, design, construction, and sales, for the Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley Redevelopment Agencies in housing planning and was the lead planner for the Savo Island cooperative housing in Berkeley. After that, I have been involved in the construction of high, medium, and low-income units in Berkeley and Oakland including the use of manufactured units. From that background that I make my comments.
The title of the resolution is sadly deceptive. It frames discriminatory housing history in a way that is inaccurate and unproductive. It dresses itself up as a racial equity plan when it actually serves to further wealthy real estate and tech interests. When addressing housing, we need to look carefully and be guided by facts, not false flags.
In general, exclusionary zoning is not the reason for the failure of the inclusion of affordable housing in communities. Zoning is a tool to order the physical design of cities and it can be adjusted by the general plan process to meet local goals. The lack of housing for low-income people has never been about zoning but about attitudes and finances. At any rate, Berkeley, where low-income units have long been embedded in single-family neighborhoods, would not be an example of the phrase.
Rather than R-1 zoning, historic racial inequity in housing came from prejudicial attitudes that were embedded in inaction, laws, covenants, restrictions, prejudiced appraisals, and lender's red-lining, etc. This resolution confuses causes. Current examples of housing discrimination can also be seen in suburban cities like Orinda and Lafayette that have failed over decades to build the low-income housing required by state law. It is not zoning but exclusionary attitudes and political cowardice that has caused the lack of low-income housing in these low-density cities. California or ABAG can and could have allocated units fairly and withheld tax revenue to force them to meet their obligations. This hasn't happened. But to lay this failure on 'exclusionary' or R-1 zoning is detrimental to the cause of housing low-income development because it detracts from the primary and most problematic issues of political failure and of the cost of housing development. https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2021/01/02/wealthy-southern-california-cities-fight-affordable-housing-mandates/
We all know that housing discrimination in California was overturned by the Rumford act in 1968. During my real estate career, I have seen historic title restrictions in the Claremont area barring people of Jewish descent, had Japanese clients who had to buy their house secretly the hills due to housing discrimination that restricted people of color from buying above Martin Luther King. I built a house next to four homes on Cragmont Avenue that were built by a white developer in the 1950s and sold only to black buyers in order to make an attempt at breaking housing discrimination. Again, discrimination existed but it was not caused by zoning.
After the Rumford act, housing discrimination largely ended. Housing was not too expensive and many people could buy a home. When I did the planning for Savo, a single-family home in Albany was about $25,000 or about one or two year’s salary for many people. That same home might be $1,300,000 today. Housing prices have far outstripped income.
Our modern housing crisis occurred after about 2010 when the Tech sector ballooned. The Bay Area developed two separate economies, the Tech economy and the regular, pre-existing economy that is no longer competitive in the housing market. When a young couple has a combined salary of $300,000 to $400,000 a year, how is a teacher or an essential worker going to compete? Limited supply, the stratospheric costs of construction (costs that do not follow a manufacturing model of the more you build the cheaper it will be), and income inequality have delivered a real problem for many people. And that is the primary housing issue we face now. To the extent that Hispanic and black communities are disproportionately represented in housing scarcity, it is an income issue. But there are many people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds who cannot afford housing in Berkeley or the Bay Area now.
If R-1 zoning is upzoned to higher density, it will somewhat address the issue of supply but not the issue of income inequality and affordability. If one calculates the costs of redeveloping expensive Berkeley R-1 properties including land costs, demolition, planning, construction, financing costs, sales costs, and developers' profits, you get very expensive rental or condominium properties which will be unlikely to address the affordability issue without large subsidies. If Berkeley is interested in making housing more affordable (aka more inclusionary), we need to have a plan that addresses affordability. Rezoning may be part of the solution but there needs to be a plan showing how. Similarly, if we are interested in addressing climate through housing, we need to address that issue. If we want to address the ability of the Tech sector to build out Berkeley to satisfy its workers, we can do that. In fact, that is what this resolution does.
As the most densely populated small city in California, Berkeley is largely completely built out. Adding more housing in underdeveloped areas like the San Pablo corridor or the Telegraph corridor and redeveloping seismically unsafe structures can make a contribution to the health of our city, if not its affordability, without causing density problems like traffic overload. But after that, we need some time to do Environment Impact Reports, specific site identification and analysis, and some intelligent planning to truly assess what different options might mean. We need to take a thoughtful approach because no matter what we do, the housing affordability issue, aka the diversity in housing issue, is very difficult to solve. We could be helped by an infusion of funds through good federal and state programs. The same ones we leaned on to build Savo and other affordable projects in Berkeley. The ones that no longer exist.
The Bay Area and therefore Berkeley is at a tipping point now. Our future may be like Manhatten or Hong Kong with all high-density buildings. Or pandemics and remote work may pull the plug on population and housing costs and give us a breather. We know we have climate issues, some of which may make our environment difficult to live in. What we need is comprehensive, smart, future-oriented planning to prepare us. This resolution doesn’t get us there.
Thank you, Candace Hyde-Wang
Worth Noting:
We are looking at a short week with the President’s Day Holiday on Monday, February 15 and city meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Key meetings this week are:
Tuesday at 11 am Margo Schueler will give a presentation on infrastructure at Civic Center Park (what lurks underground). At 6 pm is the presentation to Council on the Marina Area Specific Plan and proposed Pier and Ferry.
Thursday at 10:30 am is the Land Use and Housing Council Committee with several impactful housing proposals especially Quadplex zoning which appears to turn over approval of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes to a desk sign-off away from ZAB (Zoning Adjustment Board) review except in certain circumstances. At 7 pm there will be a presentation on the creation/progress of a Berkeley Department of Transportation (BerkDOT) at the Transportation Commission.
The City Council February 23 Regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. A public comment letter to Council on agenda item 29 Resolution to End Exclusionary Housing is at the very end.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week. If you wish to see comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Community for Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Parks Subcommittee, 11 am – 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87665359314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 876 Meeting ID: 876 6535 9314
AGENDA: 3. Presentation on existing ‘grey’ infrastructure of Civic Center, in relation to elements of Gehl Vision and Berkeley Vision 2050 report by Margo Schueler, (pre meeting homework read 25 pages Gehl report overview options A/B/C, 129-133, 146-147, 154-44, 168-169, Aerial View 216-217, Public Realm Plan 224-225, Public Realm Zones 226-235 link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uhSZ6hTTGoed0T8ugMXffz5DaCc4wDLX/view
Email debdurant@gmail.com to be added to subcommittee and google drive
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Council Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87054545221
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 870 5454 5221
AGENDA: Pending Litigation, WCAB (Worker’s Compensation) (4) Cases
Council Work Session, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82670306267
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 826 7030 6267
AGENDA: 1. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 2. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan and Pier/Ferry Work Session,
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
AGENDA: COVID-19 webinar – preregister for links to join
Berkeley Cultural Trust (BCT) Equity & Inclusion Committee, 10:30 – 11:30 am
https://berkeleyctrust.weebly.com/news.html
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96545147675?pwd=TlNKZGtNOFdSWHArL3ljWWlpNlVoQT09
Teleconference: not given try 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 4514 7675 Passcode: 693207
Animal Care Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743447842?pwd=WmovUGFYTmo4U2gvMVkzcTBJY0dNZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 4344 7842 Passcode: 725597
AGENDA: V.a) Update COVID impact Berkeley Animal Care Services, b) Annual Workplan, c) Update on Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services, VII. Monthly Financials, Statistics, Budget
Thursday, February 18, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81837769005
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 3776 9005
AGENDA: 2. Quadplex Zoning – to allow approval ministerially of projects with up to 4 units if certain conditions are met, also to allow possibility of dividing up existing homes into up to 4 units. And to direct that staff initiate work immediately and for Planning Commission to incorporate into 2021-2022 workplan., 3. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act ordinance – expected financing of TOPA combination of City subsidies, tenants’ capital and bank/credit-union loans, 4. Resolution Housing as a Human Right, referral to CM to study financial feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Project with cooperative, nonprofit and public ownership models,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94935840413?pwd=VFNXTm9MN2RYY1VPbW1UVmlWanJudz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 949 3584 0413 Passcode: 417409
AGENDA: 5. Special Presentation: Honorary Resolution to Gus Newport in honor of Black History Month, 7. Midyear-budget & addition to add Housing Counselor, Staff recommendations for waivers
Design Review Committee, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99426090096
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 994 2609 0096
AGENDA: 1. 2129 Shattuck – Review of Building Signage,
2. 3031 Telegraph – continued preliminary design review – demolish existing commercial building and construct 6-story mixed use building, 110 units (7 Very low-income) 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88554543030
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 5454 3030
AGENDA: Complaints alleging violations Berkeley Election Reform Act {(BERA) 6. Mayor Arreguin, 7. Leah Simon Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson, & 9. Compassionate Bay} 8. Enforcement referral from City Clerk re Berkeley Community for Police Oversight Committee Supporting Police Commission Oversight Charter Amendment, 10. Remitting public financing funds in event of returned contributions, 12. Lobbying enforcement referrals and procedures, 13. Report and discussion re Council Agenda & Rules Committee on officeholder accounts and budget grants,
Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88633458817?pwd=WitFMEZKc0hvU0F1MWd1WjlGM2VIdz
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 3345 8817 Passcode: 612870
AGENDA: B. 1. Berkeley Department of Transportation (BerkDOT), 2. Vision 2050, 4. Work Plan
African American History Celebration, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16749
Posted as in person at James Kenney Recreation Center, 1780 8th Street celebration of African American history and culture with light refreshments
John Hinkel Park Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17222
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99710129120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 997 1012 9120
AGENDA: Potential replacement design and use of building to replace hut, condition of Coast Live Oak trees that surround amphitheater, update lower picnic area, play structure, parking
City Council Regular Meeting, 6 pm, February 23, 2021 available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676274736
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 816 7627 4736
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Home Occupations Ordinance 2nd reading, 3. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 5. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 6. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 7. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 8. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 9. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 10. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 12. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 13. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 14. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 15. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 16. Agreement w/Union Pacific for construction of safety improvements at Gilman and Camelia, 17. Service Animals Welcome Training, 18. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 19. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 20. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 21. Form subcommittee OGC and Agenda Committee on Relinquishments and grants from Councilmembers’ budgets, 22. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 23. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community Program – committee recommendation refer to CM to consider inclusion in Adopt a Spot, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 28 a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 29. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, INFORMATION REPORTS: 30. FY 2022 Budget Development, 31. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 32. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 33. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 34. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 35. HAC 2021 Workplan,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2421 Fifth 2/23/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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Response to February 23, City Council Agenda item 29.
Letter to Berkeley Council Members by Candace Hyde-Wang
Feb 12, 2021
Subject: On the “Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning”
Dear Berkeley Council Members,
I am writing to address the ‘Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley’. Since the early 1970s, I have worked in housing development, design, construction, and sales, for the Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley Redevelopment Agencies in housing planning and was the lead planner for the Savo Island cooperative housing in Berkeley. After that, I have been involved in the construction of high, medium, and low-income units in Berkeley and Oakland including the use of manufactured units. From that background that I make my comments.
The title of the resolution is sadly deceptive. It frames discriminatory housing history in a way that is inaccurate and unproductive. It dresses itself up as a racial equity plan when it actually serves to further wealthy real estate and tech interests. When addressing housing, we need to look carefully and be guided by facts, not false flags.
In general, exclusionary zoning is not the reason for the failure of the inclusion of affordable housing in communities. Zoning is a tool to order the physical design of cities and it can be adjusted by the general plan process to meet local goals. The lack of housing for low-income people has never been about zoning but about attitudes and finances. At any rate, Berkeley, where low-income units have long been embedded in single-family neighborhoods, would not be an example of the phrase.
Rather than R-1 zoning, historic racial inequity in housing came from prejudicial attitudes that were embedded in inaction, laws, covenants, restrictions, prejudiced appraisals, and lender's red-lining, etc. This resolution confuses causes. Current examples of housing discrimination can also be seen in suburban cities like Orinda and Lafayette that have failed over decades to build the low-income housing required by state law. It is not zoning but exclusionary attitudes and political cowardice that has caused the lack of low-income housing in these low-density cities. California or ABAG can and could have allocated units fairly and withheld tax revenue to force them to meet their obligations. This hasn't happened. But to lay this failure on 'exclusionary' or R-1 zoning is detrimental to the cause of housing low-income development because it detracts from the primary and most problematic issues of political failure and of the cost of housing development. https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2021/01/02/wealthy-southern-california-cities-fight-affordable-housing-mandates/
We all know that housing discrimination in California was overturned by the Rumford act in 1968. During my real estate career, I have seen historic title restrictions in the Claremont area barring people of Jewish descent, had Japanese clients who had to buy their house secretly the hills due to housing discrimination that restricted people of color from buying above Martin Luther King. I built a house next to four homes on Cragmont Avenue that were built by a white developer in the 1950s and sold only to black buyers in order to make an attempt at breaking housing discrimination. Again, discrimination existed but it was not caused by zoning.
After the Rumford act, housing discrimination largely ended. Housing was not too expensive and many people could buy a home. When I did the planning for Savo, a single-family home in Albany was about $25,000 or about one or two year’s salary for many people. That same home might be $1,300,000 today. Housing prices have far outstripped income.
Our modern housing crisis occurred after about 2010 when the Tech sector ballooned. The Bay Area developed two separate economies, the Tech economy and the regular, pre-existing economy that is no longer competitive in the housing market. When a young couple has a combined salary of $300,000 to $400,000 a year, how is a teacher or an essential worker going to compete? Limited supply, the stratospheric costs of construction (costs that do not follow a manufacturing model of the more you build the cheaper it will be), and income inequality have delivered a real problem for many people. And that is the primary housing issue we face now. To the extent that Hispanic and black communities are disproportionately represented in housing scarcity, it is an income issue. But there are many people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds who cannot afford housing in Berkeley or the Bay Area now.
If R-1 zoning is upzoned to higher density, it will somewhat address the issue of supply but not the issue of income inequality and affordability. If one calculates the costs of redeveloping expensive Berkeley R-1 properties including land costs, demolition, planning, construction, financing costs, sales costs, and developers' profits, you get very expensive rental or condominium properties which will be unlikely to address the affordability issue without large subsidies. If Berkeley is interested in making housing more affordable (aka more inclusionary), we need to have a plan that addresses affordability. Rezoning may be part of the solution but there needs to be a plan showing how. Similarly, if we are interested in addressing climate through housing, we need to address that issue. If we want to address the ability of the Tech sector to build out Berkeley to satisfy its workers, we can do that. In fact, that is what this resolution does.
As the most densely populated small city in California, Berkeley is largely completely built out. Adding more housing in underdeveloped areas like the San Pablo corridor or the Telegraph corridor and redeveloping seismically unsafe structures can make a contribution to the health of our city, if not its affordability, without causing density problems like traffic overload. But after that, we need some time to do Environment Impact Reports, specific site identification and analysis, and some intelligent planning to truly assess what different options might mean. We need to take a thoughtful approach because no matter what we do, the housing affordability issue, aka the diversity in housing issue, is very difficult to solve. We could be helped by an infusion of funds through good federal and state programs. The same ones we leaned on to build Savo and other affordable projects in Berkeley. The ones that no longer exist.
The Bay Area and therefore Berkeley is at a tipping point now. Our future may be like Manhatten or Hong Kong with all high-density buildings. Or pandemics and remote work may pull the plug on population and housing costs and give us a breather. We know we have climate issues, some of which may make our environment difficult to live in. What we need is comprehensive, smart, future-oriented planning to prepare us. This resolution doesn’t get us there.
Thank you, Candace Hyde-Wang
February 7 - February 14, 2021
Worth Noting:
We are looking at a very long weekend for City employees with Thursday as reduced service day, Friday as Lincoln Birthday Holiday and Monday, February 15 is President’s Day Holiday.
While these summaries get quite long, please note that not every agenda item is listed, the link is given if you want to dig in for more detail. The Council Agenda Committee Monday and Regular meeting on Tuesday evening take up a lot of space. Zoning Applications that have been approved and are in the appeal period are at the very bottom of this long list. If you wish to see my comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065589979
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 6558 9979
AGENDA: 2. Sustainable Food Policies – Support Vision 2025, 3. Resolution Requesting CA State Legislature to condemn racial injustice and police brutality
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92796336311
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 9633 6311
AGENDA: 10. Summer Programs/Summer Jobs, 11. Discussion with BUSD Trigger Warning Policies with BUSD Board President Ty Alper, 12. Discussion with members of Berkeley International High School Leadership and Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Committee, 13. Discussion Sex and Consent Education, 15. Discussion Drug Harm Reduction,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989073676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 8907 3676
AGENDA Planning for 2/23/21 Regular Meeting: CONSENT: 2. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 4. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 5. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 6. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 7. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 8. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 9. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 10. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 12. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 13. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 14. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 15. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 16. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 17. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 18. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 19. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 20a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 21. Service Animals Welcome Training, 22. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 23. Resolution to establish temporary committee (3 Councilmembers 3 Open Government Commissioners) to make recommendations relinquishments and grants from councilmember office budgets, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Report and Recommendations fro Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Working Group (report is 194 pages), 28. Refer to CM to study Financial Feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program, 29. Refer to CM to study CalCHA affordable housing financing program to support issuance of tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing for low, moderate and middle-income Berkeley families, 30. Budget referral $11,000 to work with Community Climate Solutions to support climate action, 31. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 32. Quadplex zoning – allow for dividing up existing homes into 4 units, allow for housing developments with up to 4 units to be approved ministerially (without review of ZAB). INFORMATION REPORTS: 33. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 34. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 35. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 36. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 37. HAC 2021 Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, 10. Amend/Regulate Officeholder Accounts, UNSCHEDULED: 11. Commission Reorganization, (Packet 832 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/Berkeley-BART-CM2 or
https://zoom.us/j/97935684068?pwd=T1ZYK2VnNGwvMFp4WGsyREFtQ0lEdz09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-2299 Meeting ID: 979 3568 4068 Passcode: 872131
AGENDA: 2. Planning Process Overview and Updates, 3. Presentation of Draft Vision and Priorities, attendees are encouraged to watch four informational videos related to Housing, Building Form and Density prior to meeting link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/#CM_2
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
City Council
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84931232767
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3123 2767
AGENDA: 1. Property Negotiations 125-127 University, 2. Anticipated Litigation arising from 1/19/2021 referral to City Attorney and CM to draft emergency ordinance to guarantee hazard pay of $5/hr for grocery store workers,
Regular meeting, 6 pm
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA Registration Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91250138724?pwd=V1F2Y2RIdGM4aGJxQTlneExPeFdqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5013 8724 Passcode: 503922
AGENDA: 5. Initial Lease agreements that contain higher rents for certain months and lower rents for others, 6. Possible recommendations for amendments to Berkeley’s Tenant Protection Ordinance
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Outreach Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92395563551?pwd=Rjc4QklBZllLQWxmbDhtUDZSbDdaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 923 9556 3551 Passcode: 117033
AGENDA: 6. COVID-19 Impacts on Landlords and Tenants, 7. Eviction Moratorium, Measure MM Outreach Materials, 9. Small Property Owners resources for COVID Relief,
Commission on Disability, 5:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88629045193?pwd=ZlNEYjU3VmtqK0tBdjRnMHc5L1d1dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 2904 5193 Passcode: 427894
AGENDA link is not opening
Homeless Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation for FEMA monies to be used for motels to house the homeless, 7. Supportive housing for homeless at People’s Park, 9. Recommendations regarding incorporating homeless persons who are victims of crime in City hate statistics, 10. Recommendation to regarding Council to refer to staff to evaluate a ballot measure to adopt a residential vacancy tax, 11. Property transfer tax to be placed on the ballot to fund housing for the homeless,
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387403826
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 843 8740 3826
AGENDA: 2. Selection of 5 At-Large Independent Redistricting Commission Members and 5 at-large alternates,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95678461912
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 956 7846 1912
AGENDA: 6. Possible Action Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Applications, a. 2024 Ashby (St. Paul AME), 1708 Harmon (ECOGIC-Ephesians Church of God in Christ), 7. Affordable Housing Development Funds at BART Station Areas,
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9.b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, 10. Recommend to Council importance of starting development of rules and regulations governing operation of incoming Police Accountability Board with input from PRC and Community, b. Tow fees subcommittee recommendation to refer tow fees to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and close complaint and dissolve subcommittee,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: not posted Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: link is broken, secretary R Miller is working on fixing it over the weekend. It should be fixed by Monday at the latest.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94429336573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 2933 6573
AGENDA: 2. 1241 Ashby – continue to March 11, 2021 ZAB meeting,
3. 31 Florida – enclose 2nd story covered balcony within a non-conforming front yard setback on a property that is non-conforming for lot coverage in hillside overly – staff recommend approve
4. Presentation by Justin Horner on Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) and appointment of 3 ZAB members
Friday, February 12, 2021
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday – City Holiday
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, check for meeting link and agenda https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Sunday, February 14, 2021-Valentines Day
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2600 Tenth 2/11/2021
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 – 1. BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, 2. Systems Realignment, 3. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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Worth Noting:
We are looking at a very long weekend for City employees with Thursday as reduced service day, Friday as Lincoln Birthday Holiday and Monday, February 15 is President’s Day Holiday.
While these summaries get quite long, please note that not every agenda item is listed, the link is given if you want to dig in for more detail. The Council Agenda Committee Monday and Regular meeting on Tuesday evening take up a lot of space. Zoning Applications that have been approved and are in the appeal period are at the very bottom of this long list. If you wish to see my comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065589979
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 6558 9979
AGENDA: 2. Sustainable Food Policies – Support Vision 2025, 3. Resolution Requesting CA State Legislature to condemn racial injustice and police brutality
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92796336311
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 9633 6311
AGENDA: 10. Summer Programs/Summer Jobs, 11. Discussion with BUSD Trigger Warning Policies with BUSD Board President Ty Alper, 12. Discussion with members of Berkeley International High School Leadership and Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Committee, 13. Discussion Sex and Consent Education, 15. Discussion Drug Harm Reduction,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989073676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 8907 3676
AGENDA Planning for 2/23/21 Regular Meeting: CONSENT: 2. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 4. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 5. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 6. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 7. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 8. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 9. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 10. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 12. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 13. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 14. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 15. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 16. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 17. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 18. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 19. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 20a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 21. Service Animals Welcome Training, 22. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 23. Resolution to establish temporary committee (3 Councilmembers 3 Open Government Commissioners) to make recommendations relinquishments and grants from councilmember office budgets, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Report and Recommendations fro Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Working Group (report is 194 pages), 28. Refer to CM to study Financial Feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program, 29. Refer to CM to study CalCHA affordable housing financing program to support issuance of tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing for low, moderate and middle-income Berkeley families, 30. Budget referral $11,000 to work with Community Climate Solutions to support climate action, 31. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 32. Quadplex zoning – allow for dividing up existing homes into 4 units, allow for housing developments with up to 4 units to be approved ministerially (without review of ZAB). INFORMATION REPORTS: 33. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 34. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 35. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 36. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 37. HAC 2021 Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, 10. Amend/Regulate Officeholder Accounts, UNSCHEDULED: 11. Commission Reorganization, (Packet 832 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/Berkeley-BART-CM2 or
https://zoom.us/j/97935684068?pwd=T1ZYK2VnNGwvMFp4WGsyREFtQ0lEdz09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-2299 Meeting ID: 979 3568 4068 Passcode: 872131
AGENDA: 2. Planning Process Overview and Updates, 3. Presentation of Draft Vision and Priorities, attendees are encouraged to watch four informational videos related to Housing, Building Form and Density prior to meeting link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/#CM_2
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
City Council
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84931232767
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3123 2767
AGENDA: 1. Property Negotiations 125-127 University, 2. Anticipated Litigation arising from 1/19/2021 referral to City Attorney and CM to draft emergency ordinance to guarantee hazard pay of $5/hr for grocery store workers,
Regular meeting, 6 pm
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA Registration Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91250138724?pwd=V1F2Y2RIdGM4aGJxQTlneExPeFdqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5013 8724 Passcode: 503922
AGENDA: 5. Initial Lease agreements that contain higher rents for certain months and lower rents for others, 6. Possible recommendations for amendments to Berkeley’s Tenant Protection Ordinance
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Outreach Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92395563551?pwd=Rjc4QklBZllLQWxmbDhtUDZSbDdaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 923 9556 3551 Passcode: 117033
AGENDA: 6. COVID-19 Impacts on Landlords and Tenants, 7. Eviction Moratorium, Measure MM Outreach Materials, 9. Small Property Owners resources for COVID Relief,
Commission on Disability, 5:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88629045193?pwd=ZlNEYjU3VmtqK0tBdjRnMHc5L1d1dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 2904 5193 Passcode: 427894
AGENDA link is not opening
Homeless Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation for FEMA monies to be used for motels to house the homeless, 7. Supportive housing for homeless at People’s Park, 9. Recommendations regarding incorporating homeless persons who are victims of crime in City hate statistics, 10. Recommendation to regarding Council to refer to staff to evaluate a ballot measure to adopt a residential vacancy tax, 11. Property transfer tax to be placed on the ballot to fund housing for the homeless,
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387403826
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 843 8740 3826
AGENDA: 2. Selection of 5 At-Large Independent Redistricting Commission Members and 5 at-large alternates,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95678461912
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 956 7846 1912
AGENDA: 6. Possible Action Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Applications, a. 2024 Ashby (St. Paul AME), 1708 Harmon (ECOGIC-Ephesians Church of God in Christ), 7. Affordable Housing Development Funds at BART Station Areas,
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9.b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, 10. Recommend to Council importance of starting development of rules and regulations governing operation of incoming Police Accountability Board with input from PRC and Community, b. Tow fees subcommittee recommendation to refer tow fees to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and close complaint and dissolve subcommittee,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: not posted Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: link is broken, secretary R Miller is working on fixing it over the weekend. It should be fixed by Monday at the latest.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94429336573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 2933 6573
AGENDA: 2. 1241 Ashby – continue to March 11, 2021 ZAB meeting,
3. 31 Florida – enclose 2nd story covered balcony within a non-conforming front yard setback on a property that is non-conforming for lot coverage in hillside overly – staff recommend approve
4. Presentation by Justin Horner on Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) and appointment of 3 ZAB members
Friday, February 12, 2021
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday – City Holiday
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, check for meeting link and agenda https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Sunday, February 14, 2021-Valentines Day
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2600 Tenth 2/11/2021
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 – 1. BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, 2. Systems Realignment, 3. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
_____________________
Worth Noting:
We are looking at a very long weekend for City employees with Thursday as reduced service day, Friday as Lincoln Birthday Holiday and Monday, February 15 is President’s Day Holiday.
While these summaries get quite long, please note that not every agenda item is listed, the link is given if you want to dig in for more detail. The Council Agenda Committee Monday and Regular meeting on Tuesday evening take up a lot of space. Zoning Applications that have been approved and are in the appeal period are at the very bottom of this long list. If you wish to see my comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065589979
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 6558 9979
AGENDA: 2. Sustainable Food Policies – Support Vision 2025, 3. Resolution Requesting CA State Legislature to condemn racial injustice and police brutality
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92796336311
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 9633 6311
AGENDA: 10. Summer Programs/Summer Jobs, 11. Discussion with BUSD Trigger Warning Policies with BUSD Board President Ty Alper, 12. Discussion with members of Berkeley International High School Leadership and Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Committee, 13. Discussion Sex and Consent Education, 15. Discussion Drug Harm Reduction,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989073676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 8907 3676
AGENDA Planning for 2/23/21 Regular Meeting: CONSENT: 2. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 4. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 5. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 6. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 7. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 8. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 9. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 10. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 12. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 13. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 14. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 15. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 16. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 17. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 18. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 19. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 20a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 21. Service Animals Welcome Training, 22. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 23. Resolution to establish temporary committee (3 Councilmembers 3 Open Government Commissioners) to make recommendations relinquishments and grants from councilmember office budgets, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Report and Recommendations fro Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Working Group (report is 194 pages), 28. Refer to CM to study Financial Feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program, 29. Refer to CM to study CalCHA affordable housing financing program to support issuance of tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing for low, moderate and middle-income Berkeley families, 30. Budget referral $11,000 to work with Community Climate Solutions to support climate action, 31. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 32. Quadplex zoning – allow for dividing up existing homes into 4 units, allow for housing developments with up to 4 units to be approved ministerially (without review of ZAB). INFORMATION REPORTS: 33. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 34. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 35. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 36. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 37. HAC 2021 Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, 10. Amend/Regulate Officeholder Accounts, UNSCHEDULED: 11. Commission Reorganization, (Packet 832 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/Berkeley-BART-CM2 or
https://zoom.us/j/97935684068?pwd=T1ZYK2VnNGwvMFp4WGsyREFtQ0lEdz09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-2299 Meeting ID: 979 3568 4068 Passcode: 872131
AGENDA: 2. Planning Process Overview and Updates, 3. Presentation of Draft Vision and Priorities, attendees are encouraged to watch four informational videos related to Housing, Building Form and Density prior to meeting link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/#CM_2
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
City Council
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84931232767
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3123 2767
AGENDA: 1. Property Negotiations 125-127 University, 2. Anticipated Litigation arising from 1/19/2021 referral to City Attorney and CM to draft emergency ordinance to guarantee hazard pay of $5/hr for grocery store workers,
Regular meeting, 6 pm
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA Registration Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91250138724?pwd=V1F2Y2RIdGM4aGJxQTlneExPeFdqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5013 8724 Passcode: 503922
AGENDA: 5. Initial Lease agreements that contain higher rents for certain months and lower rents for others, 6. Possible recommendations for amendments to Berkeley’s Tenant Protection Ordinance
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Outreach Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92395563551?pwd=Rjc4QklBZllLQWxmbDhtUDZSbDdaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 923 9556 3551 Passcode: 117033
AGENDA: 6. COVID-19 Impacts on Landlords and Tenants, 7. Eviction Moratorium, Measure MM Outreach Materials, 9. Small Property Owners resources for COVID Relief,
Commission on Disability, 5:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88629045193?pwd=ZlNEYjU3VmtqK0tBdjRnMHc5L1d1dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 2904 5193 Passcode: 427894
AGENDA link is not opening
Homeless Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation for FEMA monies to be used for motels to house the homeless, 7. Supportive housing for homeless at People’s Park, 9. Recommendations regarding incorporating homeless persons who are victims of crime in City hate statistics, 10. Recommendation to regarding Council to refer to staff to evaluate a ballot measure to adopt a residential vacancy tax, 11. Property transfer tax to be placed on the ballot to fund housing for the homeless,
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387403826
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 843 8740 3826
AGENDA: 2. Selection of 5 At-Large Independent Redistricting Commission Members and 5 at-large alternates,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95678461912
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 956 7846 1912
AGENDA: 6. Possible Action Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Applications, a. 2024 Ashby (St. Paul AME), 1708 Harmon (ECOGIC-Ephesians Church of God in Christ), 7. Affordable Housing Development Funds at BART Station Areas,
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9.b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, 10. Recommend to Council importance of starting development of rules and regulations governing operation of incoming Police Accountability Board with input from PRC and Community, b. Tow fees subcommittee recommendation to refer tow fees to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and close complaint and dissolve subcommittee,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: not posted Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: link is broken, secretary R Miller is working on fixing it over the weekend. It should be fixed by Monday at the latest.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94429336573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 2933 6573
AGENDA: 2. 1241 Ashby – continue to March 11, 2021 ZAB meeting,
3. 31 Florida – enclose 2nd story covered balcony within a non-conforming front yard setback on a property that is non-conforming for lot coverage in hillside overly – staff recommend approve
4. Presentation by Justin Horner on Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) and appointment of 3 ZAB members
Friday, February 12, 2021
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday – City Holiday
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, check for meeting link and agenda https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Sunday, February 14, 2021-Valentines Day
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2600 Tenth 2/11/2021
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 – 1. BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, 2. Systems Realignment, 3. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
_____________________
Worth Noting:
We are looking at a very long weekend for City employees with Thursday as reduced service day, Friday as Lincoln Birthday Holiday and Monday, February 15 is President’s Day Holiday.
While these summaries get quite long, please note that not every agenda item is listed, the link is given if you want to dig in for more detail. The Council Agenda Committee Monday and Regular meeting on Tuesday evening take up a lot of space. Zoning Applications that have been approved and are in the appeal period are at the very bottom of this long list. If you wish to see my comments from attending the City meetings of the previous week, go to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet, www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to kellyhammargren@gmail.com by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 8, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065589979
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 6558 9979
AGENDA: 2. Sustainable Food Policies – Support Vision 2025, 3. Resolution Requesting CA State Legislature to condemn racial injustice and police brutality
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92796336311
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 9633 6311
AGENDA: 10. Summer Programs/Summer Jobs, 11. Discussion with BUSD Trigger Warning Policies with BUSD Board President Ty Alper, 12. Discussion with members of Berkeley International High School Leadership and Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Committee, 13. Discussion Sex and Consent Education, 15. Discussion Drug Harm Reduction,
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989073676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 8907 3676
AGENDA Planning for 2/23/21 Regular Meeting: CONSENT: 2. $210,000 for Mildred Howard Sculpture Commission, 4. Contract add $564,480 and extend 3 yr to 6/30/24 with Jackson & Coker for Lums Tenens Psychiatrists, 5. CA Community Housing Agency (CalCHA) Middle Income Rental Housing Program – authorize CM to enter purchase option agreements with CalCHA for middle-income rental housing, 6. Contract add $118,610 total $820,937 and extend to 6/30/22 with NextGen Health Care Information System for Electronic Health Records, 7. Contract add $77,050 total $102,025 with RevolutionCyber to develop policies and procedures for City’s Data Safety Program, 8. Contract $530,000 with Presidio Network Solutions, LLC, 3/1/22-6/30/22 for network equipment hardware, software and installation, 9. License Agreement Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 10. Lease Agreement with Patpatia & Assoc for 125-127 University, 11. Contracts $150,000 each with Interface Engineering, Inc and Salas O’Brien Engineers for On-call Citywide Electrical Engineering Services, 12. Contract add $3,556,756 total $11,089,951 and extend to 12/31/22 with LAZ Parking LLC to manage City-owned off-street parking facilities Telegraph Channing, Oxford & Center Street Garage, 13. PO $468,700 with Pape Machinery for 1 John Deere 644L Hybrid Wheel Loader, 14. PO $1,200,000 4 Tractor Trucks, 15. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit us of City Streets for Operating, Parking or Idling Combustion Vehicles by 2045, 16. Refer to City Attorney to finalize ordinance to prohibit sale of Gasoline, Diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045, 17. Oppose new US Base Construction in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 18. Initiate Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency FITES recommends vote of no action, 19. Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Event, ACTION: 20a. Appeal 1850 Arch, 20b. Appeal 1862 Arch, 20c. dismiss appeals, 21. Service Animals Welcome Training, 22. Amend BERA to prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 23. Resolution to establish temporary committee (3 Councilmembers 3 Open Government Commissioners) to make recommendations relinquishments and grants from councilmember office budgets, 24. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 25. Budget and Finance Committee recommended no action on Property Tax Equity Measure and for Councilmembers Harrison and Bartlett to submit item on broader policy issues, 26. Allocation Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Supportive Housing Project “Step Up Housing” at 1367 University, 27. Report and Recommendations fro Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Working Group (report is 194 pages), 28. Refer to CM to study Financial Feasibility of Municipal Housing Development Pilot Program, 29. Refer to CM to study CalCHA affordable housing financing program to support issuance of tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing for low, moderate and middle-income Berkeley families, 30. Budget referral $11,000 to work with Community Climate Solutions to support climate action, 31. Resolution to End Exclusionary Zoning in Berkeley, 32. Quadplex zoning – allow for dividing up existing homes into 4 units, allow for housing developments with up to 4 units to be approved ministerially (without review of ZAB). INFORMATION REPORTS: 33. Short Term Referral Quarterly Update, 34. Anti-Displacement Initiatives, 35. FY2021 Public Art Plan and Budgets, 36. CEAC 2021 Workplan, 37. HAC 2021 Workplan, REFERRED ITEMS for Review: 8. Impact of COVID-19, 9. Systems Realignment Proposal, 10. Amend/Regulate Officeholder Accounts, UNSCHEDULED: 11. Commission Reorganization, (Packet 832 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/Berkeley-BART-CM2 or
https://zoom.us/j/97935684068?pwd=T1ZYK2VnNGwvMFp4WGsyREFtQ0lEdz09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-2299 Meeting ID: 979 3568 4068 Passcode: 872131
AGENDA: 2. Planning Process Overview and Updates, 3. Presentation of Draft Vision and Priorities, attendees are encouraged to watch four informational videos related to Housing, Building Form and Density prior to meeting link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/#CM_2
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
City Council
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84931232767
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3123 2767
AGENDA: 1. Property Negotiations 125-127 University, 2. Anticipated Litigation arising from 1/19/2021 referral to City Attorney and CM to draft emergency ordinance to guarantee hazard pay of $5/hr for grocery store workers,
Regular meeting, 6 pm
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA Registration Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91250138724?pwd=V1F2Y2RIdGM4aGJxQTlneExPeFdqUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 912 5013 8724 Passcode: 503922
AGENDA: 5. Initial Lease agreements that contain higher rents for certain months and lower rents for others, 6. Possible recommendations for amendments to Berkeley’s Tenant Protection Ordinance
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Outreach Committee, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92395563551?pwd=Rjc4QklBZllLQWxmbDhtUDZSbDdaUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 923 9556 3551 Passcode: 117033
AGENDA: 6. COVID-19 Impacts on Landlords and Tenants, 7. Eviction Moratorium, Measure MM Outreach Materials, 9. Small Property Owners resources for COVID Relief,
Commission on Disability, 5:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88629045193?pwd=ZlNEYjU3VmtqK0tBdjRnMHc5L1d1dz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 886 2904 5193 Passcode: 427894
AGENDA link is not opening
Homeless Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation for FEMA monies to be used for motels to house the homeless, 7. Supportive housing for homeless at People’s Park, 9. Recommendations regarding incorporating homeless persons who are victims of crime in City hate statistics, 10. Recommendation to regarding Council to refer to staff to evaluate a ballot measure to adopt a residential vacancy tax, 11. Property transfer tax to be placed on the ballot to fund housing for the homeless,
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387403826
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 843 8740 3826
AGENDA: 2. Selection of 5 At-Large Independent Redistricting Commission Members and 5 at-large alternates,
Housing Advisory Commission – Special Meeting, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95678461912
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 956 7846 1912
AGENDA: 6. Possible Action Housing Trust Fund Predevelopment Loan Applications, a. 2024 Ashby (St. Paul AME), 1708 Harmon (ECOGIC-Ephesians Church of God in Christ), 7. Affordable Housing Development Funds at BART Station Areas,
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 9.b. Update on transition to new Police Accountability Board, 10. Recommend to Council importance of starting development of rules and regulations governing operation of incoming Police Accountability Board with input from PRC and Community, b. Tow fees subcommittee recommendation to refer tow fees to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and close complaint and dissolve subcommittee,
Parks and Waterfront Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: not posted Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: link is broken, secretary R Miller is working on fixing it over the weekend. It should be fixed by Monday at the latest.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
City Reduced Service Day
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94429336573
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 944 2933 6573
AGENDA: 2. 1241 Ashby – continue to March 11, 2021 ZAB meeting,
3. 31 Florida – enclose 2nd story covered balcony within a non-conforming front yard setback on a property that is non-conforming for lot coverage in hillside overly – staff recommend approve
4. Presentation by Justin Horner on Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) and appointment of 3 ZAB members
Friday, February 12, 2021
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday – City Holiday
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, check for meeting link and agenda https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/calendar/
Sunday, February 14, 2021-Valentines Day
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
570 Colusa 2/22/2021
1205 Cornell 2/22/2021
1720 Delaware 2/16/2021
2440 Grant 2/23/2021
1901 Marin 2/23/2021
2220 McGee 2/23/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
917 Page 2/23/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
86 Rock 2/22/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
2740 & 2744 Telegraph 2/16/2021
2600 Tenth 2/11/2021
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
2113 Vine 2/16/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 – 1. BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, 2. Systems Realignment, 3. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16 – 1. Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), 2. Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, 3. FY 2021 Mid-Year Report and Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – (tentative) – 1. Bayer Development Agreement, 2. Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
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January 31 - February 1, 2021
Worth Noting:
The count of noticed City meetings is 13 and community meetings is 2.
The most consequential meeting of the coming week is the special Council Agenda and Rules Committee meeting at 3 pm on Monday where the discussion, recommendations and action will revolve around the proposal from Councilmember Droste with Co-Sponsors Robinson and Kesarwani to reduce and reorganize the number of commissions. The 14 page proposal can be accessed using the meeting link posted below with the meeting announcement.
Officer elections for all the commissions are held in February (or first meeting thereafter)
The agenda highlights and links for the February 9 Regular City Council meeting follow the weekly calendar.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 1, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82354172388
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 5417 2388
AGENDA: Commission Reorganization, 1. Reorganize existing commissions with goal of 20 commissions, 2. Reorganize so no department is responsible for more than 5 commission, 3. Public Works to no more than 3 commissions, 4. Refer to CM and every council policy committee to agendize at next meeting to discuss commission in their purview and make recommendations to full Council how to reorganize, notify commissions and invite chair to participate. Consider renaming of some commissions, (agenda packet 18 pages)
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99805552693
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 0555 2693
AGENDA: 8. Summer Programming Offerings/Budget Concerns, 9. FY 21 Workplan
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee - Special Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93950296629
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 939 5029 6629
AGENDA: 6. Discussion Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and Future Housing Funding NOFAs, 7. Discussion/possible action on Measure O Notice of Funding Availability for BUSD-Sponsored Educator Housing, 8. Workplan,
Personnel Board, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: agenda zoom link gives 1-20-2021 date
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85031125164?pwd=SUUwYlBlNXZHbUhGblpSRUhrcDRQUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 850 3112 5164 Passcode: 648929
AGENDA: VI. Update Regarding City Training Program
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
City Council Closed Session, 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82983080327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 8308 0327
Agenda: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators CM and 742 Grayson Owner LLC, 742 Grayson, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Labor Organizations IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union Local 1,
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm,
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. Information Reports, A. Culinary Tools Update, B. Community Responsive Programming, C. Directors Report
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84990794047
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 9079 4047
AGENDA: 2. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for improving the PCI (Paving Condition Index) of residential streets and creating paving master plan, UNSCHEDULED: 3. Request presentation from Public Works on Conversion of City Fleets, 4. Regulate Plastic Bags, 5. Reduce tax imposed for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits, 6. Recognize Rights of Nature,
Homeless Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96467108817
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 6710 8817
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Measure P Budget
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92666989360
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 6698 9360
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing on Business Support Zoning Amendment Referrals – Amusement Device Arcades
JPA Cities – Tom Bates Fields Meeting, 5 - 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Updates.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93769101050
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 937 6910 1050
AGENDA: no agenda posted
Thursday, February 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84514737810
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 845 1473 7810
AGENDA: 2.a&b. Amending Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to Establish Enforcement Procedure, UNSCHEDULED: 3. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) 4. Amendments to BMC 23C.22: Short Term Rentals
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Online (zoom) Town Hall: Race, Equity, and Belonging, 6 - 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2021/town-hall-race-equity-belonging-in-city-services.pdf
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83833592130?pwd=Y1VBa1Jxd1NsVU1lZTBKTGFFOUIzUT09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-4499 Meeting ID: 838 3359 2130
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85307939987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 0793 9987
AGENDA: not posted
Friday, February 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Racism and Policing in the US, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=mm#inbox?projector=1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89552992448?pwd=eTduTmlnVmZEN04rWDd0WGFReTRlUT09
Speakers: Signe Waller Foxworth, Gerald Smith, Melissa Nold, Event Sponsors: Oakland Greens, Bay Area System Change Not Climate Change and the Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party, For more information call 510.465.9414
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular meeting, February 9, 2021
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
2300 College 2/2/2021
2980 College 2/2/2021
12 Indian Rick Path 2/4/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
1549 Shattuck 2/2/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Worth Noting:
The count of noticed City meetings is 13 and community meetings is 2.
The most consequential meeting of the coming week is the special Council Agenda and Rules Committee meeting at 3 pm on Monday where the discussion, recommendations and action will revolve around the proposal from Councilmember Droste with Co-Sponsors Robinson and Kesarwani to reduce and reorganize the number of commissions. The 14 page proposal can be accessed using the meeting link posted below with the meeting announcement.
Officer elections for all the commissions are held in February (or first meeting thereafter)
The agenda highlights and links for the February 9 Regular City Council meeting follow the weekly calendar.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, February 1, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82354172388
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 5417 2388
AGENDA: Commission Reorganization, 1. Reorganize existing commissions with goal of 20 commissions, 2. Reorganize so no department is responsible for more than 5 commission, 3. Public Works to no more than 3 commissions, 4. Refer to CM and every council policy committee to agendize at next meeting to discuss commission in their purview and make recommendations to full Council how to reorganize, notify commissions and invite chair to participate. Consider renaming of some commissions, (agenda packet 18 pages)
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99805552693
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 0555 2693
AGENDA: 8. Summer Programming Offerings/Budget Concerns, 9. FY 21 Workplan
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee - Special Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93950296629
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 939 5029 6629
AGENDA: 6. Discussion Affordable Housing Development Funds: Ashby and North Berkeley BART and Future Housing Funding NOFAs, 7. Discussion/possible action on Measure O Notice of Funding Availability for BUSD-Sponsored Educator Housing, 8. Workplan,
Personnel Board, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: agenda zoom link gives 1-20-2021 date
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85031125164?pwd=SUUwYlBlNXZHbUhGblpSRUhrcDRQUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 850 3112 5164 Passcode: 648929
AGENDA: VI. Update Regarding City Training Program
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
City Council Closed Session, 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82983080327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 8308 0327
Agenda: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators CM and 742 Grayson Owner LLC, 742 Grayson, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Labor Organizations IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employees Union Local 1,
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm,
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. Information Reports, A. Culinary Tools Update, B. Community Responsive Programming, C. Directors Report
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84990794047
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 9079 4047
AGENDA: 2. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for improving the PCI (Paving Condition Index) of residential streets and creating paving master plan, UNSCHEDULED: 3. Request presentation from Public Works on Conversion of City Fleets, 4. Regulate Plastic Bags, 5. Reduce tax imposed for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits, 6. Recognize Rights of Nature,
Homeless Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96467108817
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 6710 8817
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Measure P Budget
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92666989360
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 6698 9360
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing on Business Support Zoning Amendment Referrals – Amusement Device Arcades
JPA Cities – Tom Bates Fields Meeting, 5 - 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Updates.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93769101050
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 937 6910 1050
AGENDA: no agenda posted
Thursday, February 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84514737810
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 845 1473 7810
AGENDA: 2.a&b. Amending Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to Establish Enforcement Procedure, UNSCHEDULED: 3. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) 4. Amendments to BMC 23C.22: Short Term Rentals
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Online (zoom) Town Hall: Race, Equity, and Belonging, 6 - 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2021/town-hall-race-equity-belonging-in-city-services.pdf
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83833592130?pwd=Y1VBa1Jxd1NsVU1lZTBKTGFFOUIzUT09
Teleconference: 1-888-475-4499 Meeting ID: 838 3359 2130
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85307939987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 0793 9987
AGENDA: not posted
Friday, February 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Racism and Policing in the US, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=mm#inbox?projector=1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89552992448?pwd=eTduTmlnVmZEN04rWDd0WGFReTRlUT09
Speakers: Signe Waller Foxworth, Gerald Smith, Melissa Nold, Event Sponsors: Oakland Greens, Bay Area System Change Not Climate Change and the Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party, For more information call 510.465.9414
Sunday, February 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular meeting, February 9, 2021
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85472979547
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7297 9547
CONSENT: 2nd reading 1-5, 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 4. Reform Off-Street Parking Amend BMC 14 and 23, 5. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at All Parking Meters, 6. Ratify (extend) COVID-19 Local Emergency, 8. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 9. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, 10. Reserve $560.000 from Housing Trust Fund for urgently needed housing rehab at Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt., 11. Proclaim February Black History Month and Authorize CM to Fly the Black Lives Matter Flag, 12. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change – Agenda and Rules Committee (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn) recommend no action – not to support, 13. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, ACTION: 14. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 15. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 16. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2116 Allston 2/11/2021
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
2300 College 2/2/2021
2980 College 2/2/2021
12 Indian Rick Path 2/4/2021
1128 Parker 2/18/2021
1549 Shattuck 2/2/2021
1216 Stannage 2/18/21
1627 University 2/11/2021
2004 University 2/11/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
January 24 - January 31, 2021
Worth Noting:
The coming week feels quieter despite 19 counted meetings including two community group meetings. City Council meetings fill Tuesday with the special meeting at 4 pm on amending (Berkeley Municipal Code) BMC 14 & 23 modifying off-street parking minimums and establishing maximums and regular Council meeting at 6 pm.
Thursday at 10 am the Council Budget and Finance Committee will take up the Tax Equity Measure. This measure is about property taxes and relates to properties in the formerly redlined areas being over charged, i.e, counting crawl spaces and other uninhabitable space as livable and properties in north Berkeley being undercharged by improperly under counting the sq footage of livable space.
There are two community meetings, one Wednesday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday at 10 am to present turning the former Santa Fe Right-of-Way from Ward to Blake into a park.
The first community workshop for the Berkeley Marina Specific Plan is Thursday at 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 24, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 25, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977897399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 7789 7399
AGENDA: 2. Service Animals Welcome Training, 3. Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies, 4. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 5. Request CA State Legislature actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality.
Civic Arts Commission Civic Center Visioning Committee, 12pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81923274095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 2327 4095
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84992094173
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 9209 4173
Agenda Planning for February 9, 2021 regular 6 pm Council meeting: 2nd reading 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 6. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 7. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, ACTION: 8. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 9. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 10. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief, 11. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change, 12. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, 13. Referrals to CM, Measure P Homeless Panel of Experts, Health and Life Enrichment policy committee to establish priorities for Allocation Measure P Funds FY2022, REFERRALS FOR SCHEDULING: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Officerholder Account, 10. Relinquishments and grants from office budgets, 11. Amendments to BERA, UNSCHEDULED: Reorganization Commissions for Budget Recovery, (packet 192 pages)
Special Closed Session City Council, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84662339508
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 846 6233 9508
Agenda: 1. Appointment City Attorney, 2. Conference Labor Negotiators IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employee Union Local 1,
Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506819543
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 835 0681 9543
AGENDA: 7. FY2022 Workplan
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 5. Projects/Goals for 2021, 6. Coordination & communication with Solano businesses as COVID restrictions continue
City Council, (3 meetings, 3 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Special Closed Council Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82899714502
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 828 9971 4502
Agenda: Pending Litigation Stahschmidt v. Berkeley RG 20069713
Special Council Meeting, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: Zoning Ordinance Amendments that Reform Residential Off-Street Parking, BMC 14 and 23, modify off-street minimums, impose parking maximums, amend Residential Permit Program (RPP), Institute Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Regular Council Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Contract add $49,000 total $97,850 thru 1-31-2022 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) Planning and “Help@Hand” Technology Suite Project Coordination Services with Resource, Development Associates for Planning and Project Coordination Services, 2. Contract $150,000 4/1/2021 – 6/3-/2023 with Easy Does It for Wheelchair services for Seniors and Disabled, 3. Accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and Street Level Imagery Project, 4. Contract $3,477,475 with Sposeto Engineering for Central Berkeley Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements Project, 5. Contract $2,074,469 (includes 10% contingency $188,588) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 6. Contract $979,349 2/1/2021 – 3/31/2024 with Toole Design for Planning, Design and Engineering of Southside Complete Streets Project, 7. Resolution 2nd addendum to Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan (application for funding grant from Alameda Co FY 2022-2026), 8. a&b, People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 9. Confirm Community Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 10. Budget Referral to reinstate partial funding for Gun Buyback, 11. Short Term Referral to City Manager, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Planning Commission to Amend ADU Zoning ordinance and Berkeley Fire Code, ACTION: 12. ZAB Appeal 1850 & 1862 Arch removed & rescheduled 2/23/2021, 13. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 14. Public Works Commission Recommendation for the Five-Year Paving Plan, 15. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at all Parking Meters, 16. $8000 to Support Community Refrigerators for homeless, 17. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Phase 3 to Underground Utility Wires,
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations: William Byron Rumford Statue, b) BART Plaza Sound Installations, c) Workplan, 7. Action a) Muralist for James Kenny Park, b) Panelists for FY22 Grant Application Reviews, e) Funding of $14,000 for Veterans Building, f) Endorsement of Turtle Island Monument Project,
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94783105184
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 947 8310 5184
AGENDA: 4. Annual Workplan, 5. Presentation Measure FF Budget Priorities, 6. Presentation Prioritized Dispatch for Re-Imagining Public Safety
Energy Commission, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98207287340
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 982 0728 7340
AGENDA: 4. Presentation draft Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy (BEBES), 6. 2021 Workplan,
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93485975787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 934 8597 5787
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda items, 9. a. Proposed Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance, b. Update transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, 10. a. ask BPD to issue written policy containing instructions to inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and when searches of such persons are allowed, b. election
Thursday, January 28, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133890701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 3389 0701
AGENDA: 2. Amend Berkeley’s Property Tax Measures and Restore Tax Equity by changing the square footage through comprehensive verification process, 3. Step Up Housing allocation of Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Housing Project at 1367 University, 4. FY 2022 Budget Development Process,
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99073264156
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 990 7326 4156
2. 1720 Delaware – legalize elimination of dwelling unit thru combination with another and convert attic storage to habitable to add 8th and 9th bedrooms to parcel - on consent
3. 2113 Vine – establish service of wine at existing wine retailer & to include outdoor areas, complete landscape improvements – on consent
4. 2421 Fifth St – demolish single-family dwelling and construct two residential buildings, 3-story triplex and 3-story single-family dwelling total 4 new dwellings – on consent
5. 2015 Blake – PREVIEW - merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings, relocate and restore 2 existing residential buildings with 7 dwelling units, construct 2 new residential buildings, 3-story 6 unit building with 2 units affordable to low income and 7-story 155 unit with 9 units affordable to very low income and subterranean garage with 93 spaces,
Berkeley Marina Specific Plan (BMASP), 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BMASP/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93373467062
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 7346 7062
AGENDA: Community Workshop #1, email comments to BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, 6:30 pm (sharp)
http://wellstoneclub.org/
Videoconference:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81455464543?link_id=0&can_id=57822f7b96c5dc64caaf64f6b86b558e&source=email-our-next-meeting-january-28-645-pmmeeting-feat-congresswoman-barbara-lee-2&email_referrer=email_1049239&email_subject=congresswoman-barbara-lee-is-joining-us
AGENDA: Featuring Barbara Lee to speak on the progressive agenda
Friday, January 29, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96543653982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 965 4365 3982
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Sunday, January 31, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
2300 College 2/2/2021
2980 College 2/2/2021
12 Indian Rick Path 2/4/2021
1549 Shattuck 2/2/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment, Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID 19 Pandemic
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, FY2021 Mid-Year Report and the Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Worth Noting:
The coming week feels quieter despite 19 counted meetings including two community group meetings. City Council meetings fill Tuesday with the special meeting at 4 pm on amending (Berkeley Municipal Code) BMC 14 & 23 modifying off-street parking minimums and establishing maximums and regular Council meeting at 6 pm.
Thursday at 10 am the Council Budget and Finance Committee will take up the Tax Equity Measure. This measure is about property taxes and relates to properties in the formerly redlined areas being over charged, i.e, counting crawl spaces and other uninhabitable space as livable and properties in north Berkeley being undercharged by improperly under counting the sq footage of livable space.
There are two community meetings, one Wednesday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday at 10 am to present turning the former Santa Fe Right-of-Way from Ward to Blake into a park.
The first community workshop for the Berkeley Marina Specific Plan is Thursday at 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 24, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 25, 2021
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977897399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 7789 7399
AGENDA: 2. Service Animals Welcome Training, 3. Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies, 4. Create and Support an Adopt an Unhoused community program, 5. Request CA State Legislature actions to value human life and condemn racial injustice and police brutality.
Civic Arts Commission Civic Center Visioning Committee, 12pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81923274095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 2327 4095
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84992094173
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 9209 4173
Agenda Planning for February 9, 2021 regular 6 pm Council meeting: 2nd reading 1. Amendment to FY2021 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 3. Exempt time for Parkletts and Sidewalk Seating, 6. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,635,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Claremont Behavioral Services for Employee Assistance Services, 7. Install Banners marking Kala Bagai Way, ACTION: 8. Accept CARES Act Funds $891,121and Amendments to spending plan to support housing retention, eviction defense and rehab Rosewood Manor and Lorin Station Apt, 9. Amend Home Occupations Ordinance, 10. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief, 11. Support the Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change, 12. Right to Choose Communications Services Provider, 13. Referrals to CM, Measure P Homeless Panel of Experts, Health and Life Enrichment policy committee to establish priorities for Allocation Measure P Funds FY2022, REFERRALS FOR SCHEDULING: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. Officerholder Account, 10. Relinquishments and grants from office budgets, 11. Amendments to BERA, UNSCHEDULED: Reorganization Commissions for Budget Recovery, (packet 192 pages)
Special Closed Session City Council, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84662339508
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 846 6233 9508
Agenda: 1. Appointment City Attorney, 2. Conference Labor Negotiators IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, Public Employee Union Local 1,
Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506819543
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 835 0681 9543
AGENDA: 7. FY2022 Workplan
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 5. Projects/Goals for 2021, 6. Coordination & communication with Solano businesses as COVID restrictions continue
City Council, (3 meetings, 3 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Special Closed Council Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82899714502
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 828 9971 4502
Agenda: Pending Litigation Stahschmidt v. Berkeley RG 20069713
Special Council Meeting, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: Zoning Ordinance Amendments that Reform Residential Off-Street Parking, BMC 14 and 23, modify off-street minimums, impose parking maximums, amend Residential Permit Program (RPP), Institute Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Regular Council Meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Contract add $49,000 total $97,850 thru 1-31-2022 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) Planning and “Help@Hand” Technology Suite Project Coordination Services with Resource, Development Associates for Planning and Project Coordination Services, 2. Contract $150,000 4/1/2021 – 6/3-/2023 with Easy Does It for Wheelchair services for Seniors and Disabled, 3. Accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and Street Level Imagery Project, 4. Contract $3,477,475 with Sposeto Engineering for Central Berkeley Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements Project, 5. Contract $2,074,469 (includes 10% contingency $188,588) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 6. Contract $979,349 2/1/2021 – 3/31/2024 with Toole Design for Planning, Design and Engineering of Southside Complete Streets Project, 7. Resolution 2nd addendum to Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan (application for funding grant from Alameda Co FY 2022-2026), 8. a&b, People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 9. Confirm Community Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 10. Budget Referral to reinstate partial funding for Gun Buyback, 11. Short Term Referral to City Manager, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Planning Commission to Amend ADU Zoning ordinance and Berkeley Fire Code, ACTION: 12. ZAB Appeal 1850 & 1862 Arch removed & rescheduled 2/23/2021, 13. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 14. Public Works Commission Recommendation for the Five-Year Paving Plan, 15. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at all Parking Meters, 16. $8000 to Support Community Refrigerators for homeless, 17. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Phase 3 to Underground Utility Wires,
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations: William Byron Rumford Statue, b) BART Plaza Sound Installations, c) Workplan, 7. Action a) Muralist for James Kenny Park, b) Panelists for FY22 Grant Application Reviews, e) Funding of $14,000 for Veterans Building, f) Endorsement of Turtle Island Monument Project,
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94783105184
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 947 8310 5184
AGENDA: 4. Annual Workplan, 5. Presentation Measure FF Budget Priorities, 6. Presentation Prioritized Dispatch for Re-Imagining Public Safety
Energy Commission, 4:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98207287340
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 982 0728 7340
AGENDA: 4. Presentation draft Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy (BEBES), 6. 2021 Workplan,
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93485975787
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 934 8597 5787
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda items, 9. a. Proposed Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance, b. Update transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, 10. a. ask BPD to issue written policy containing instructions to inquiring about supervised release status of detainees and when searches of such persons are allowed, b. election
Thursday, January 28, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133890701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 3389 0701
AGENDA: 2. Amend Berkeley’s Property Tax Measures and Restore Tax Equity by changing the square footage through comprehensive verification process, 3. Step Up Housing allocation of Measure P Funds to Lease and Operate Housing Project at 1367 University, 4. FY 2022 Budget Development Process,
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 - 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99073264156
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 990 7326 4156
2. 1720 Delaware – legalize elimination of dwelling unit thru combination with another and convert attic storage to habitable to add 8th and 9th bedrooms to parcel - on consent
3. 2113 Vine – establish service of wine at existing wine retailer & to include outdoor areas, complete landscape improvements – on consent
4. 2421 Fifth St – demolish single-family dwelling and construct two residential buildings, 3-story triplex and 3-story single-family dwelling total 4 new dwellings – on consent
5. 2015 Blake – PREVIEW - merge 7 parcels into 2, demolish 4 existing buildings, relocate and restore 2 existing residential buildings with 7 dwelling units, construct 2 new residential buildings, 3-story 6 unit building with 2 units affordable to low income and 7-story 155 unit with 9 units affordable to very low income and subterranean garage with 93 spaces,
Berkeley Marina Specific Plan (BMASP), 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BMASP/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93373467062
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 7346 7062
AGENDA: Community Workshop #1, email comments to BMASP@cityofberkeley.info
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, 6:30 pm (sharp)
http://wellstoneclub.org/
Videoconference:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81455464543?link_id=0&can_id=57822f7b96c5dc64caaf64f6b86b558e&source=email-our-next-meeting-january-28-645-pmmeeting-feat-congresswoman-barbara-lee-2&email_referrer=email_1049239&email_subject=congresswoman-barbara-lee-is-joining-us
AGENDA: Featuring Barbara Lee to speak on the progressive agenda
Friday, January 29, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Santa Fe ROW potential new park – a Prop 68 grant community meeting, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96543653982
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 965 4365 3982
AGENDA: potential park 4 blocks Ward – Blake at Santa Fe Right of Way
Sunday, January 31, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 2/23/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 2/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1 Orchard Lane (LPO) 2/9/2021
2300 College 2/2/2021
2980 College 2/2/2021
12 Indian Rick Path 2/4/2021
1549 Shattuck 2/2/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment, Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID 19 Pandemic
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, FY2021 Mid-Year Report and the Unfunded Liabilities Report (tentative)
May 18 – Bayer Development Agreement (tentative), Affordable Housing Policy Reform (tentative)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
January 17 - January 24, 2021
Worth Noting:
The Inauguration virtual activities start Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm PST. The actual Inauguration is supposed to be at 12 noon EST, 9 am our time, but the schedules are subject to change. The website with the most complete information listing all the activities is https://www.krqe.com/news-resources/2021-inauguration-day-schedule-president-elect-joe-biden-and-vice-president-elect-kamala-harris/
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the busiest days so far for City meetings in 2021 with 20 meetings.
Tuesday is City Council Day with the adopted Ballot Initiatives at 4 pm and the Regular meeting at 6 pm with several important items. Item 3 on the agenda is to allow Commission subcommittees to meet under open meeting law without staff support, posted agendas or public participation. Item 23 Terminate the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles by 2025. Item 25 is Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis. Item 26. Is Hazard pay for Grocery Workers.
Wednesday when many of us just want to watch the Inauguration and check out for the rest of the day is packed with 6 meetings starting at 2:30 pm with Facilities Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) with plastic bags on the agenda. The Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) and the Planning Commission meet jointly at 7 pm on gentrification and displacement.
Thursday there are 9 meetings including two appeals to City Council at 6 pm #2 on the agenda is the Group Living Accommodations (GLA) at 2435 San Pablo, the Pier/Ferry Planning Study at 6:30 pm, Fair Campaign Practices at 6 and 7 pm and Community for a Cultural Civic Center at 12 and 5 pm.
The City Council Regular Meeting agenda for January 26 is available for comment and follows the list of City meetings.
Sunday, January 17, 2021 & Monday, January 18, 2021 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
No City meetings or events found
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98549717574
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 985 4971 7574
AGENDA: 5. Selection Youth Representative to Reimagining Public Safety
Community for Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Parks Subcommittee, 11 am
Co-leaders Deborah Durant and Erin Diehm, email debdurant@gmail.com for meeting notices and premeeting reading/work assignments.
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Special Closed Meeting, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82448498273
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 824 4849 8273
AGENDA Pending Litigation a. Popper v. City of Berkeley Dept of Industrial Relations State RCI-CM-810610, b. Loach v. City of Berkeley, Alameda Co, Superior Court, HG19041598
Special Meeting, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342904842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 843 4290 4842
AGENDA: 2020 Adopted Ballot Measures
City Council Regular meeting, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342904842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 843 4290 4892
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. New Reading Amended Annual Appropriations – numerical error, 3. Suspend Commissioner Manual meeting procedures to enabling ad hoc Commission Subcommittees to meet while allowing City staff to continue COVID-19 response - Allows Commission Ad-Hoc Committees to meet under open meeting law without notice of meetings, posting of agendas or public participation and relieves staff of supporting ad hoc subcommittees, 7. Adopt New Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 8. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 9. Predevelopment and Acquisition Loan for 2527 San Pablo, 10. FY2021 Block Grant, 11. FY2021 Health Plan Changes, 13. MOU Firefighters and Chief Fire Officers, 14. Amend contracts add $500,000 to each total $1,500,000 each West Coast Consulting, Telesis Engineers, 15. Fill vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Denah Bookstein, Carols Hill, 16. Amendments to Berkeley Lobbyist Act, 17. Renaming Four City Paths for Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Eleanor Hall Gibson, Ruth Armstrong, Jacque Ensign, Patrician DeVito, 18. Revisions to City Legislation for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 19. Resolution calling on National Parks to assess suitability of lands to honor the Black Panther Party, 20. Make Child Care Providers eligible for grants and assistance under Berkeley Relief Fund, 21. Reaffirm support Roe v Wade, 22. Support for AB 15 and AB 16 Tenant Stabilization Act, ACTION: 23. Referral to draft Ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout City of Berkeley by 2025 (is a phase out of sales beginning in 2025), 24. Call on supermarkets, restaurants and other food corporations in Berkeley to implement Proposition 12 (cage free eggs and meat – ballot passed in 2018) ASAP, 25. Declare Racism As a Public Health Crisis (original and revised included with item), 26. Guarantee COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers, 27. Extend Time for Temporary Parklets and Sidewalk Seating Post COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Condo Conversional Annual Report, 29. Referral Response Housing/Homeless Uses for 1631 Fifth.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Civic Arts Commission Civic Center Visioning Subcommittee Meeting, 3 – 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81923274095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 2327 4095
No agenda posted
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES), 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88069076724
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 880 6907 6724
AGENDA: 2. Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Establishments, 3. Prohibition on sale of Gasoline, Diesel and Other Carbon-Based Transportation Fuels by 2045, 4. Prohibition of use of City Streets for Operation, Parking or Idling Combustion vehicles by 2045, 5. Amend BMC 7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation retrofits, 6. Initiate Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 7. Recognize Rights of Nature, 8. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for Improving PCI.
Commission on Labor, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91328731421?pwd=TkdsZHFDbG1raWlwbjZwaVBxOWoyZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 2873 1421 Passcode: 063782
AGENDA: 4. In Memoriam Margy Wilkinson, 5. election, 6. 2021 Workplan
Housing Advisory Commission and Planning Commission joint meeting, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94802421193
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 948 0242 1193
AGENDA: 6. Presentation from Healthy Black Families, 7. Presentation on Partnership for the Bay’s Future & Berkeley Initiatives, 8. Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification of Berkeley Residents of Color and African Americans.
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81155234355
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 811 5523 4355
AGENDA: 1. Selection of five At-Large Commissioners and alternates
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 4:30 - 6:30
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84962084828?pwd=U2VLYjJEK1VTUFc3NlMxZ0Q1QzBMQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 6208 4828 Passcode: 462984
AGENDA: 6. Procurement Resolution not to sell, provide or distribute Sugar Sweetened Beverages in performance of City Contract or Grant.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89171032744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 891 7103 2744
AGENDA: 3. a&b Amending Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to Establish Admin Enforcement Procedure, 4. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act Ordinance, 5. Amendment BMC 23C.22 Short Term Referrals to clarify ordinance, host responsibilities, tenant protections and remedies for violating the ordinance.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 noon and 5 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
12 noon AGENDA: Single item agenda - Report on Water Intrusion at Veterans Building and Maudelle Shirek Building (old city hall)
5 pm AGENDA: to be announced, later meeting to facilitate BHS students joining planning process.
Berkeley City Council, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83612924326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 836 1292 4326
AGENDA: 1. Appeal LPC decision to deny 1915 Berryman designation as Landmark or Structure of Merit, 2. Appeal of ZAB approval of 0 (2435) San Pablo 42 Group Living Accommodation with 42 rooms approximately 200 sq ft for single occupancy.
Pier/Ferry Planning Study – Community Meeting #1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93212728437
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 932 1272 8437
Design Review Committee, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96775827171
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 967 7582 7171
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: same for both the 6 pm and 7 pm meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83031834935?pwd=MGl6T0VMZ0k4V3dGZUcvYy9WRUhoUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 3183 4935
Special Meeting Fair Campaign Practices Commission 6 pm
AGENDA: 4. BMC 2.12.335 consideration of pending enforcement matters: 1) Rent Board candidates Bahman Ahmadi, Dan McDunn, Soulmaz Panahi, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield, Pawel Moldenhawer, 2) Re-elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2020, 3) Rent Stabilization Board candidates Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Any Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson.
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission Regular Meeting, 7 pm
AGENDA: FCPC 6. Complaint violation of BERA by candidates Bahman Ahmadi, Dan McDunn, Soulmaz Panahi, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield, Pawel Moldenhawer, 7. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Wayne Hsiung, 8. Referrals re outstanding campaign Committee amendments investigation Maria Poblet and Berkeley Community for Police Oversight, 9. Referrals from City Clerk re Public Finance Program Andrew for Berkeley Council, Wayne Hsiung for Mayor, OGC 11. Referral from Office of City Clerk re failure by multiple City lobbyists to file quarterly reports; possible creation of rules, procedure and regulation to guide Lobbyist Registration Act enforcement process, 12. Complaint filed by Olga Schwartz alleging violations to ZAB proceedings
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 pm,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97892225390?pwd=aCtINGNNQmFOS1JRd25vbVEzYVFvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 978 9222 5390
AGENDA: 5. Presentation on Housing Legislation, Recommendation to endorse AB 15 Tenant Stabilization Act & AB 16 Tenant, Small Landlord and Affordable Housing Provider Stabilization Act.
Friday, January 22, 2021 & Saturday, January 23, 2021 & Sunday, January 24, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council January 26, 6 pm Regular Meeting available for comment,
email council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
CONSENT: 1. Contract add $49,000 total $97,850 thru 1-31-2022 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) Planning and “Help@Hand” Technology Suite Project Coordination Services with Resource, Development Associates for Planning and Project Coordination Services, 2. Contract $150,000 4/1/2021 – 6/3-/2023 with Easy Does It for Wheelchair services for Seniors and Disabled, 3. Accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and Street Level Imagery Project, 4. Contract $3,477,475 with Sposeto Engineering for Central Berkeley Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements Project, 5. Contract $2,074,469 (includes 10% contingency $188,588) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 6. Contract $979,349 2/1/2021 – 3/31/2024 with Toole Design for Planning, Design and Engineering of Southside Complete Streets Project, 7. Resolution 2nd addendum to Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan (application for funding grant from Alameda Co FY 2022-2026), 8. a&b, People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 9. Confirm Community Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 10. Budget Referral to reinstate partial funding for Gun Buyback, 11. Short Term Refferal to City Manager, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Planning Commission to Amend ADU Zoning ordinance and Berkeley Fire Code, ACTION: 12. ZAB Appeal 1850 & 1862 Arch removed from agenda, 13. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 14. Public Works Commission Recommendation for the Five-Year Paving Plan, 15. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at all Parking Meters, 16. $8000 to Support Community Refrigerators for homeless, 17. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Phase 3 to Underground Utility Wires,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021 (removed from agenda)
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021 (removed from agenda)
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
None listed
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available). If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com before Friday noon of the preceding week.
Worth Noting:
The Inauguration virtual activities start Saturday, January 15 at 2 pm PST. The actual Inauguration is supposed to be at 12 noon EST, 9 am our time, but the schedules are subject to change. The website with the most complete information listing all the activities is https://www.krqe.com/news-resources/2021-inauguration-day-schedule-president-elect-joe-biden-and-vice-president-elect-kamala-harris/
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the busiest days so far for City meetings in 2021 with 20 meetings.
Tuesday is City Council Day with the adopted Ballot Initiatives at 4 pm and the Regular meeting at 6 pm with several important items. Item 3 on the agenda is to allow Commission subcommittees to meet under open meeting law without staff support, posted agendas or public participation. Item 23 Terminate the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles by 2025. Item 25 is Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis. Item 26. Is Hazard pay for Grocery Workers.
Wednesday when many of us just want to watch the Inauguration and check out for the rest of the day is packed with 6 meetings starting at 2:30 pm with Facilities Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) with plastic bags on the agenda. The Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) and the Planning Commission meet jointly at 7 pm on gentrification and displacement.
Thursday there are 9 meetings including two appeals to City Council at 6 pm #2 on the agenda is the Group Living Accommodations (GLA) at 2435 San Pablo, the Pier/Ferry Planning Study at 6:30 pm, Fair Campaign Practices at 6 and 7 pm and Community for a Cultural Civic Center at 12 and 5 pm.
The City Council Regular Meeting agenda for January 26 is available for comment and follows the list of City meetings.
Sunday, January 17, 2021 & Monday, January 18, 2021 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
No City meetings or events found
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98549717574
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 985 4971 7574
AGENDA: 5. Selection Youth Representative to Reimagining Public Safety
Community for Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) Parks Subcommittee, 11 am
Co-leaders Deborah Durant and Erin Diehm, email debdurant@gmail.com for meeting notices and premeeting reading/work assignments.
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Special Closed Meeting, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82448498273
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 824 4849 8273
AGENDA Pending Litigation a. Popper v. City of Berkeley Dept of Industrial Relations State RCI-CM-810610, b. Loach v. City of Berkeley, Alameda Co, Superior Court, HG19041598
Special Meeting, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342904842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 843 4290 4842
AGENDA: 2020 Adopted Ballot Measures
City Council Regular meeting, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342904842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 843 4290 4892
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. New Reading Amended Annual Appropriations – numerical error, 3. Suspend Commissioner Manual meeting procedures to enabling ad hoc Commission Subcommittees to meet while allowing City staff to continue COVID-19 response - Allows Commission Ad-Hoc Committees to meet under open meeting law without notice of meetings, posting of agendas or public participation and relieves staff of supporting ad hoc subcommittees, 7. Adopt New Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 8. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 9. Predevelopment and Acquisition Loan for 2527 San Pablo, 10. FY2021 Block Grant, 11. FY2021 Health Plan Changes, 13. MOU Firefighters and Chief Fire Officers, 14. Amend contracts add $500,000 to each total $1,500,000 each West Coast Consulting, Telesis Engineers, 15. Fill vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Denah Bookstein, Carols Hill, 16. Amendments to Berkeley Lobbyist Act, 17. Renaming Four City Paths for Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Eleanor Hall Gibson, Ruth Armstrong, Jacque Ensign, Patrician DeVito, 18. Revisions to City Legislation for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 19. Resolution calling on National Parks to assess suitability of lands to honor the Black Panther Party, 20. Make Child Care Providers eligible for grants and assistance under Berkeley Relief Fund, 21. Reaffirm support Roe v Wade, 22. Support for AB 15 and AB 16 Tenant Stabilization Act, ACTION: 23. Referral to draft Ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout City of Berkeley by 2025 (is a phase out of sales beginning in 2025), 24. Call on supermarkets, restaurants and other food corporations in Berkeley to implement Proposition 12 (cage free eggs and meat – ballot passed in 2018) ASAP, 25. Declare Racism As a Public Health Crisis (original and revised included with item), 26. Guarantee COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers, 27. Extend Time for Temporary Parklets and Sidewalk Seating Post COVID-19, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Condo Conversional Annual Report, 29. Referral Response Housing/Homeless Uses for 1631 Fifth.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Civic Arts Commission Civic Center Visioning Subcommittee Meeting, 3 – 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81923274095
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 2327 4095
No agenda posted
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES), 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88069076724
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 880 6907 6724
AGENDA: 2. Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Establishments, 3. Prohibition on sale of Gasoline, Diesel and Other Carbon-Based Transportation Fuels by 2045, 4. Prohibition of use of City Streets for Operation, Parking or Idling Combustion vehicles by 2045, 5. Amend BMC 7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation retrofits, 6. Initiate Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 7. Recognize Rights of Nature, 8. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for Improving PCI.
Commission on Labor, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91328731421?pwd=TkdsZHFDbG1raWlwbjZwaVBxOWoyZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 913 2873 1421 Passcode: 063782
AGENDA: 4. In Memoriam Margy Wilkinson, 5. election, 6. 2021 Workplan
Housing Advisory Commission and Planning Commission joint meeting, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94802421193
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 948 0242 1193
AGENDA: 6. Presentation from Healthy Black Families, 7. Presentation on Partnership for the Bay’s Future & Berkeley Initiatives, 8. Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification of Berkeley Residents of Color and African Americans.
Independent Redistricting Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81155234355
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 811 5523 4355
AGENDA: 1. Selection of five At-Large Commissioners and alternates
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 4:30 - 6:30
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84962084828?pwd=U2VLYjJEK1VTUFc3NlMxZ0Q1QzBMQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 6208 4828 Passcode: 462984
AGENDA: 6. Procurement Resolution not to sell, provide or distribute Sugar Sweetened Beverages in performance of City Contract or Grant.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89171032744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 891 7103 2744
AGENDA: 3. a&b Amending Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance to Establish Admin Enforcement Procedure, 4. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act Ordinance, 5. Amendment BMC 23C.22 Short Term Referrals to clarify ordinance, host responsibilities, tenant protections and remedies for violating the ordinance.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 noon and 5 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join BerkeleyCCCC@googlegroups.com to receive meeting notices and documents.
12 noon AGENDA: Single item agenda - Report on Water Intrusion at Veterans Building and Maudelle Shirek Building (old city hall)
5 pm AGENDA: to be announced, later meeting to facilitate BHS students joining planning process.
Berkeley City Council, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83612924326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 836 1292 4326
AGENDA: 1. Appeal LPC decision to deny 1915 Berryman designation as Landmark or Structure of Merit, 2. Appeal of ZAB approval of 0 (2435) San Pablo 42 Group Living Accommodation with 42 rooms approximately 200 sq ft for single occupancy.
Pier/Ferry Planning Study – Community Meeting #1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/PRW_Capital_Improvments_Program_(CIP).aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93212728437
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 932 1272 8437
Design Review Committee, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96775827171
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 967 7582 7171
- 3031 Adeline – Preliminary design – demolish existing 1-story commercial structure and construct 5-story mixed use 42 residential unit, 18 vehicle spaces, 54 bicycle spaces
- 800 Dwight – Preliminary design – 97,274 sq ft 3-story 80 ft high production facility with partial 4th floor for mechanical systems on Bayer Campus along 4th Street north of Carleton
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: same for both the 6 pm and 7 pm meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83031834935?pwd=MGl6T0VMZ0k4V3dGZUcvYy9WRUhoUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 3183 4935
Special Meeting Fair Campaign Practices Commission 6 pm
AGENDA: 4. BMC 2.12.335 consideration of pending enforcement matters: 1) Rent Board candidates Bahman Ahmadi, Dan McDunn, Soulmaz Panahi, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield, Pawel Moldenhawer, 2) Re-elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2020, 3) Rent Stabilization Board candidates Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonca, Any Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson.
Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission Regular Meeting, 7 pm
AGENDA: FCPC 6. Complaint violation of BERA by candidates Bahman Ahmadi, Dan McDunn, Soulmaz Panahi, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield, Pawel Moldenhawer, 7. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Wayne Hsiung, 8. Referrals re outstanding campaign Committee amendments investigation Maria Poblet and Berkeley Community for Police Oversight, 9. Referrals from City Clerk re Public Finance Program Andrew for Berkeley Council, Wayne Hsiung for Mayor, OGC 11. Referral from Office of City Clerk re failure by multiple City lobbyists to file quarterly reports; possible creation of rules, procedure and regulation to guide Lobbyist Registration Act enforcement process, 12. Complaint filed by Olga Schwartz alleging violations to ZAB proceedings
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 pm,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97892225390?pwd=aCtINGNNQmFOS1JRd25vbVEzYVFvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 978 9222 5390
AGENDA: 5. Presentation on Housing Legislation, Recommendation to endorse AB 15 Tenant Stabilization Act & AB 16 Tenant, Small Landlord and Affordable Housing Provider Stabilization Act.
Friday, January 22, 2021 & Saturday, January 23, 2021 & Sunday, January 24, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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City Council January 26, 6 pm Regular Meeting available for comment,
email council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354849181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 873 5484 9181
CONSENT: 1. Contract add $49,000 total $97,850 thru 1-31-2022 for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation (INN) Planning and “Help@Hand” Technology Suite Project Coordination Services with Resource, Development Associates for Planning and Project Coordination Services, 2. Contract $150,000 4/1/2021 – 6/3-/2023 with Easy Does It for Wheelchair services for Seniors and Disabled, 3. Accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and Street Level Imagery Project, 4. Contract $3,477,475 with Sposeto Engineering for Central Berkeley Transportation & Infrastructure Improvements Project, 5. Contract $2,074,469 (includes 10% contingency $188,588) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 6. Contract $979,349 2/1/2021 – 3/31/2024 with Toole Design for Planning, Design and Engineering of Southside Complete Streets Project, 7. Resolution 2nd addendum to Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan (application for funding grant from Alameda Co FY 2022-2026), 8. a&b, People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 9. Confirm Community Appointments to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 10. Budget Referral to reinstate partial funding for Gun Buyback, 11. Short Term Refferal to City Manager, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Planning Commission to Amend ADU Zoning ordinance and Berkeley Fire Code, ACTION: 12. ZAB Appeal 1850 & 1862 Arch removed from agenda, 13. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 14. Public Works Commission Recommendation for the Five-Year Paving Plan, 15. Authorize goBerkeley Parking Program at all Parking Meters, 16. $8000 to Support Community Refrigerators for homeless, 17. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Phase 3 to Underground Utility Wires,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021 (removed from agenda)
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021 (removed from agenda)
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
None listed
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available). If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com before Friday noon of the preceding week.
January 3 - January 10, 2021
Worth Noting:
City meetings resume. Council is on Winter Recess thru January 18, 2021.
Monday – Agenda committee 2:30 pm planning for January 19 City Council regular meeting. Note the documents for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force are not a quick read.
Wednesday – Planning Commission 7 pm considers 2628 Shattuck as a condo project
Thursday – Community for Cultural Civic Center meets at 12 noon. Public Works meets at 7 pm and considers paving policy.
Sunday, January 3, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 4, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84969006215
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128, 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 6900 6215
Agenda Planning for January 19, 2021 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT: 3. Suspend Commissioner Manual meeting procedures to enabling ad hoc Commission Subcommittees to meet while allowing City staff to continue COVID-19 response, 7. Adopt New Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 8. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 9. Predevelopment and Acquisition Loan for 2527 San Pablo, 10. 2021 Block Grant, 11. 2021 Health Plan Changes, 13. Amend contracts add $500,000 to each total $1,500,000 each West Coast Consulting, Telesis Engineers, 14. Fill vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Denah Bookstein, Carols Hill, 15. Renaming Four City Paths for Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Eleanor Hall Gibson, Ruth Armstrong, Jacque Ensign, Patrician DeVito, 16. Referral to draft Ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout City of Berkeley by 2025 (is a phase out of sales beginning in 2025), ACTION: 17. Call on supermarkets, restaurants and other food corporations in Berkeley to implement Proposition 12 (cage free eggs and meat – ballot passed in 2018) ASAP, 18. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 19. Declare Racism As a Public Health Crisis (original and revised included with item), 20. Revisions to City Legislation for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 21. Resolution calling on National Parks to assess suitability of lands to honor the Black Panther Party, 22. Guarantee COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers, 23. Make Child Care Providers eligible for for grants and assistance under Berkeley Relief Fund, 24. Extend Time for Temporary Parklets and Sidewalk Seating Post COVID-19, 25. Reaffirm COB commitment to Roe v. Wade, Information Reports: 26. Condo Conversional Annual Report, 27. Referral Response Housing/Homeless Uses for 1631 Fifth. Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact COVID-19, 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. Affirm Right to Boycott for Social and Political Change, Unfinished Business for Scheduling 1. Kitchen exhaust hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology Report and Acquisition and Use, 3, Report/presentation Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 4, Vote No Confidence Police Chief (packet 167 pages)
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Board of Library Trustees - Closed Session, 3:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89112271161
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 891 1227 1161
Agenda: Public Comment precedes closed session for Evaluation Director of Library Services,
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda: I. Public Comment, II. Consent: contract amendments, III. Action: Library Tax Reserve Fund,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94066630866?pwd=Q2MxS3owQWU3cEIwb1pBZzBVVGFTdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 940 6663 0866 Passcode: 827405
Agenda: Office Hours Vision and Priorities Statement
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95996462863
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 9646 2863
Agenda: 3. Non-agenda public comment, 9. Public Hearing – Tentative Tract Map #8573 consider 2628 Shattuck @Carleton as condo project, 10. Parking Reform – revise off-street parking ordinance, 11. Consider subcommittee to develop workplan, 12. Consider subcommittee for gentrification and displacement referral,
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 – 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas. The Zoom link is the same for all of the Thursday meetings
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94018014875
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 940 1801 4875
Agenda: 5. 2001 Ashby (affordable housing project) – Section 106 Consultation Referral, 6. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85981696444
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 8169 6444
Agenda: 7:05 pm public comment on agenda items, 7:30 pm election, work plan, paving policy
Friday, January 8, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, 10 am
Look for posting of zoom links to meeting https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, January 10, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo (mixed use) – 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1423 Acroft 1/11/2021
2161 Allston 1/4/2021
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
1020 Middlefield 1/4/2021
2610 Ninth 1/11/2021
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
1206 Talbot 1/11/2021
2621 Telegraph 1/4/2021
1500 Tyler 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 – (tentative) Bayer Development Agreement, Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
Worth Noting:
City meetings resume. Council is on Winter Recess thru January 18, 2021.
Monday – Agenda committee 2:30 pm planning for January 19 City Council regular meeting. Note the documents for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force are not a quick read.
Wednesday – Planning Commission 7 pm considers 2628 Shattuck as a condo project
Thursday – Community for Cultural Civic Center meets at 12 noon. Public Works meets at 7 pm and considers paving policy.
Sunday, January 3, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Monday, January 4, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84969006215
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128, 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 6900 6215
Agenda Planning for January 19, 2021 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT: 3. Suspend Commissioner Manual meeting procedures to enabling ad hoc Commission Subcommittees to meet while allowing City staff to continue COVID-19 response, 7. Adopt New Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 8. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 9. Predevelopment and Acquisition Loan for 2527 San Pablo, 10. 2021 Block Grant, 11. 2021 Health Plan Changes, 13. Amend contracts add $500,000 to each total $1,500,000 each West Coast Consulting, Telesis Engineers, 14. Fill vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Denah Bookstein, Carols Hill, 15. Renaming Four City Paths for Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Eleanor Hall Gibson, Ruth Armstrong, Jacque Ensign, Patrician DeVito, 16. Referral to draft Ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout City of Berkeley by 2025 (is a phase out of sales beginning in 2025), ACTION: 17. Call on supermarkets, restaurants and other food corporations in Berkeley to implement Proposition 12 (cage free eggs and meat – ballot passed in 2018) ASAP, 18. Amend Berkeley Lobbyist Registration Act, 19. Declare Racism As a Public Health Crisis (original and revised included with item), 20. Revisions to City Legislation for Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 21. Resolution calling on National Parks to assess suitability of lands to honor the Black Panther Party, 22. Guarantee COVID-19 Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers, 23. Make Child Care Providers eligible for for grants and assistance under Berkeley Relief Fund, 24. Extend Time for Temporary Parklets and Sidewalk Seating Post COVID-19, 25. Reaffirm COB commitment to Roe v. Wade, Information Reports: 26. Condo Conversional Annual Report, 27. Referral Response Housing/Homeless Uses for 1631 Fifth. Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact COVID-19, 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. Affirm Right to Boycott for Social and Political Change, Unfinished Business for Scheduling 1. Kitchen exhaust hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology Report and Acquisition and Use, 3, Report/presentation Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 4, Vote No Confidence Police Chief (packet 167 pages)
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Board of Library Trustees - Closed Session, 3:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89112271161
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 891 1227 1161
Agenda: Public Comment precedes closed session for Evaluation Director of Library Services,
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda: I. Public Comment, II. Consent: contract amendments, III. Action: Library Tax Reserve Fund,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94066630866?pwd=Q2MxS3owQWU3cEIwb1pBZzBVVGFTdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 940 6663 0866 Passcode: 827405
Agenda: Office Hours Vision and Priorities Statement
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95996462863
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 9646 2863
Agenda: 3. Non-agenda public comment, 9. Public Hearing – Tentative Tract Map #8573 consider 2628 Shattuck @Carleton as condo project, 10. Parking Reform – revise off-street parking ordinance, 11. Consider subcommittee to develop workplan, 12. Consider subcommittee for gentrification and displacement referral,
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC), 12 – 1 pm
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.com to receive meeting announcements and agendas. The Zoom link is the same for all of the Thursday meetings
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94018014875
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 940 1801 4875
Agenda: 5. 2001 Ashby (affordable housing project) – Section 106 Consultation Referral, 6. Archaeological Resources and Native Cultural Heritage,
Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85981696444
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 8169 6444
Agenda: 7:05 pm public comment on agenda items, 7:30 pm election, work plan, paving policy
Friday, January 8, 2021
No City meetings or events found
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhood Council, 10 am
Look for posting of zoom links to meeting https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, January 10, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo (mixed use) – 3/23/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1423 Acroft 1/11/2021
2161 Allston 1/4/2021
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
1020 Middlefield 1/4/2021
2610 Ninth 1/11/2021
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
1206 Talbot 1/11/2021
2621 Telegraph 1/4/2021
1500 Tyler 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 – (tentative) Bayer Development Agreement, Affordable Housing Policy Reform
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
December 20 - December 27, 2020
Worth Noting:
Just one month ago on November 17, 2020, the rolling one-week average of daily recorded new COVID-19 infections in California was 8979. Now three weeks after Thanksgiving, a one-day record of 63,817 new COVID-19 cases in California was set this week on Wednesday.
I don’t think anyone wants to spend the holidays with an order that lasts until January 7, 2021 to Stay at Home for all but essential services, but this is where we are. And, if ICU bed availability doesn’t head back over 15%, we could be looking at an extension of that Stay at Home order.
There is only one City meeting in the coming week on Monday. Winter Holiday scheduling has begun. City reduced service days wrap around the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays beginning on December 24, 2020 and continuing through December 31, 2020. Normal schedules resume January 4, 2020. The City Council Winter Recess lasts until January 18, 2021, although there will be an Agenda Planning meeting on January 4, 2021.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99362165873
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 993 6216 5873
Topic: Community Outreach and Engagement for Community Meeting #2
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Land Use Notices and Hearings
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1212 Queens 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
1500 Tyler 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
Worth Noting:
Just one month ago on November 17, 2020, the rolling one-week average of daily recorded new COVID-19 infections in California was 8979. Now three weeks after Thanksgiving, a one-day record of 63,817 new COVID-19 cases in California was set this week on Wednesday.
I don’t think anyone wants to spend the holidays with an order that lasts until January 7, 2021 to Stay at Home for all but essential services, but this is where we are. And, if ICU bed availability doesn’t head back over 15%, we could be looking at an extension of that Stay at Home order.
There is only one City meeting in the coming week on Monday. Winter Holiday scheduling has begun. City reduced service days wrap around the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays beginning on December 24, 2020 and continuing through December 31, 2020. Normal schedules resume January 4, 2020. The City Council Winter Recess lasts until January 18, 2021, although there will be an Agenda Planning meeting on January 4, 2021.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99362165873
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 993 6216 5873
Topic: Community Outreach and Engagement for Community Meeting #2
_____________________
Land Use Notices and Hearings
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1212 Queens 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
1500 Tyler 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 - BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 – Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 – date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
December 13 -December 20, 2020
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is almost here beginning December 16, 2020 thru January 18, 2021.
What’s Ahead
Monday – Council is voting on the annual appropriations Tuesday evening. The last review by the Budget & Finance Committee will be at 9 am Monday. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission is meeting at 7 pm to review the proposed amendments to the off-street Parking Zoning Ordinance.
CAG (Community Advisory Group for BART developments) meets at 6 pm
Tuesday- It is unlikely Council will get through all the action items on the December 15 City Council Regular 6 pm meeting agenda unless the meeting is extended to run past midnight. All the Councilmembers and Mayor will be tired from a steady run of meetings beginning at 3 pm.. Let’s hope Mayor Arreguin decides early on what should be postponed until January so we don’t have to hang on until 11 pm to get that announcement. Budget Items 42 and 43 and the loan forgiveness 44 all need to be addressed before recess.
Wednesday– The Planning Commission, 7 pm is holding a hearing on the baseline Zoning Ordinance and will be voting to adopt the Adeline Corridor Plan that was modified by Council on December 8.
Thursday – The Community for a Cultural Civic Center meets at noon. Email Johncaner@gmail.comto receive meeting announcements and links. This is an open community group – all are welcome. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 14, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 9 am – 12 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092687380
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 9268 7380
Agenda: 2. FY 2020 and FY 2021 Budget Update, 3. General Fund Reserves Replenishment, 4. Assignment of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves, 5. Step Up Housing, $900,000 plus $32,975 Measure P funds, UNSCHEDULED: 6. Tax Equity
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, - 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124447233
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 2444 7233
Agenda: 2. Listening session Homelessness, 3a&b. A People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 4. Service Animals Welcome Training (training for businesses in responsibilities and access rights of persons with disabilities and service animals), 5. Support Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies (movement toward replacing animal-based food with plant-based food) UNSCHEDULED: 6. Unhoused community program (resolution to support neighborhood volunteers adopting an encampment),
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91264575427
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 912 6457 5427
Agenda: 1. ADU Urgency Ordinance which expires end of December, 2. Changes to Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements,
Youth Commission, 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99813540082?pwd=QnFFL1pJSVpTMHFGZE0wUGtnSVpJUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 1354 0082 Passcode: 004327
Agenda: 11. Meeting Moratorium during Shelter in Place, 12. Discussion Trigger Warnings, Items 14 – 24. Subcommittee discussion, appointments and approval,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95548545979?pwd=NGF4RTNjMjE1UVJzZExsaDNzNnhGdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 4854 5979 Passcode: 716555
Agenda: 3. Introduction Zoning and Development Parameters for Building Form and Desired Uses, 4. Design Standards (Presentation + small group exercises), 5. Desired Uses, Community Amenities and Location (Presentation + small group exercises), 7. Public Comment
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
City Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89994401971
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 9440 1971
Agenda: Conference with Legal Counsel, 1. anticipated litigation, 2. pending litigation Sandoval v. COB RG 19016889, Moore v. COB RG 17 863897, COB v. Regents of University of California RG19023058
Special Session, 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda: 1. Confirm Results Nov 3, 2020 Municipal Election, 2. 2021-2022 Committee and Regional Appointments, 3. Appoint Droste VP Council 12/15/2020-12/15/2021, Appoint Harrison 12/15/2021 – 12/15/2022, 3. 2021 Seating arrangements Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson, Taplin
Regular Council Session, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda 1. Swearing in newly elected officials, CONSENT:A. Updates COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance (tenant protections), B. Adoption Adeline Corridor Specific Plan, 1. 2ndReading BMC Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, 2ndReading BMC BESO, 3. 2ndReading Lease Agreement 1947 Center 5thFlr, 4. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 5. 1444 Fifth Street Settlement, 6. Minutes, 7. Contract $270,000 1/1/2021-6/30/2022 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to Manage and Lead a Community Engagement Process to Develop New Paradigm of Public Safety in Berkeley, 8. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 9. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 10. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 11. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021 with Kovarus, LLC, 12. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 13. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 14. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 15. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 16. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 17. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 18. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects value >$500,000, 19. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 20. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 21. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 22. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 23. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 24. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 25. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 26. Allocation $3,000,000 over 2 yr, FY22&23 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 27. Rocky Road: From Auditor Berkeley Streets (maintenance/repair) Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 28. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 29. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, 30. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 31. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 32. Deferral of Remaining Permit Fees $720,000 for 2009 Addison (Berkeley Rep housing project) for a period of 10 years, 33. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 34. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 35. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 36. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, 37. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 38. Support S. 4571-extending census deadline, 39. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION: 40. Zoning Ordinance Modify Minimum Residential off-street parking, impose maximums in transit rich areas, 41. Home Occupation Ordinance, 42. Budget Update, 43. FY 2021Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 44. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 45. Amendments of BPD Use of Force Policy 300,C. Urgency Item Local Law Enforcement Policy Pursuant to 11/19/2020 Limited Stay at Home Order and 12/3/2020 Stay at Home Order (curfew protections) law enforcement will not pull over drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians solely for suspicion of violating curfew
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Planning Commission Special Meeting, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92849767287
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 4976 7287
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 10. Discussion Zoning Amendment Referrals – Research and Development (adds technological research, fabrication and assemblage), 11. Adeline Corridor Plan Adoption (as changed by Council to add stories)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98986826168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 989 8682 6168
Agenda: Office Hours
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC)
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.comto receive meeting announcements and agendas. The Zoom link is the same for all of the Thursday meetings
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, Agenda: not posted
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95290498965
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 952 9049 8965
1.2590 Bancroft Way –Final Design Review – 8-story, 97 units (including 5 very low income), 40 bicycle spaces, no vehicle parking,
2. 3031 Telegraph– Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing commercial building, construct 6-story, 110 units (including 7 very low income units), 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces,
Friday, December 18, 2020, Saturday, December 19, 2020 and Sunday, December 20, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is almost here beginning December 16, 2020 thru January 18, 2021.
What’s Ahead
Monday – Council is voting on the annual appropriations Tuesday evening. The last review by the Budget & Finance Committee will be at 9 am Monday. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission is meeting at 7 pm to review the proposed amendments to the off-street Parking Zoning Ordinance.
CAG (Community Advisory Group for BART developments) meets at 6 pm
Tuesday- It is unlikely Council will get through all the action items on the December 15 City Council Regular 6 pm meeting agenda unless the meeting is extended to run past midnight. All the Councilmembers and Mayor will be tired from a steady run of meetings beginning at 3 pm.. Let’s hope Mayor Arreguin decides early on what should be postponed until January so we don’t have to hang on until 11 pm to get that announcement. Budget Items 42 and 43 and the loan forgiveness 44 all need to be addressed before recess.
Wednesday– The Planning Commission, 7 pm is holding a hearing on the baseline Zoning Ordinance and will be voting to adopt the Adeline Corridor Plan that was modified by Council on December 8.
Thursday – The Community for a Cultural Civic Center meets at noon. Email Johncaner@gmail.comto receive meeting announcements and links. This is an open community group – all are welcome. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 14, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 9 am – 12 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092687380
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 870 9268 7380
Agenda: 2. FY 2020 and FY 2021 Budget Update, 3. General Fund Reserves Replenishment, 4. Assignment of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves, 5. Step Up Housing, $900,000 plus $32,975 Measure P funds, UNSCHEDULED: 6. Tax Equity
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, - 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124447233
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 891 2444 7233
Agenda: 2. Listening session Homelessness, 3a&b. A People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 4. Service Animals Welcome Training (training for businesses in responsibilities and access rights of persons with disabilities and service animals), 5. Support Vision 2025 Sustainable Food Policies (movement toward replacing animal-based food with plant-based food) UNSCHEDULED: 6. Unhoused community program (resolution to support neighborhood volunteers adopting an encampment),
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91264575427
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 912 6457 5427
Agenda: 1. ADU Urgency Ordinance which expires end of December, 2. Changes to Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements,
Youth Commission, 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99813540082?pwd=QnFFL1pJSVpTMHFGZE0wUGtnSVpJUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 1354 0082 Passcode: 004327
Agenda: 11. Meeting Moratorium during Shelter in Place, 12. Discussion Trigger Warnings, Items 14 – 24. Subcommittee discussion, appointments and approval,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group (CAG), 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95548545979?pwd=NGF4RTNjMjE1UVJzZExsaDNzNnhGdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 955 4854 5979 Passcode: 716555
Agenda: 3. Introduction Zoning and Development Parameters for Building Form and Desired Uses, 4. Design Standards (Presentation + small group exercises), 5. Desired Uses, Community Amenities and Location (Presentation + small group exercises), 7. Public Comment
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
City Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89994401971
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 899 9440 1971
Agenda: Conference with Legal Counsel, 1. anticipated litigation, 2. pending litigation Sandoval v. COB RG 19016889, Moore v. COB RG 17 863897, COB v. Regents of University of California RG19023058
Special Session, 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda: 1. Confirm Results Nov 3, 2020 Municipal Election, 2. 2021-2022 Committee and Regional Appointments, 3. Appoint Droste VP Council 12/15/2020-12/15/2021, Appoint Harrison 12/15/2021 – 12/15/2022, 3. 2021 Seating arrangements Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Droste, Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson, Taplin
Regular Council Session, 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda 1. Swearing in newly elected officials, CONSENT:A. Updates COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance (tenant protections), B. Adoption Adeline Corridor Specific Plan, 1. 2ndReading BMC Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, 2ndReading BMC BESO, 3. 2ndReading Lease Agreement 1947 Center 5thFlr, 4. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 5. 1444 Fifth Street Settlement, 6. Minutes, 7. Contract $270,000 1/1/2021-6/30/2022 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to Manage and Lead a Community Engagement Process to Develop New Paradigm of Public Safety in Berkeley, 8. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 9. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 10. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 11. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021 with Kovarus, LLC, 12. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 13. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 14. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 15. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 16. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 17. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 18. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects value >$500,000, 19. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 20. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 21. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 22. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 23. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 24. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 25. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 26. Allocation $3,000,000 over 2 yr, FY22&23 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 27. Rocky Road: From Auditor Berkeley Streets (maintenance/repair) Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 28. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 29. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, 30. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 31. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 32. Deferral of Remaining Permit Fees $720,000 for 2009 Addison (Berkeley Rep housing project) for a period of 10 years, 33. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 34. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 35. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 36. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, 37. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 38. Support S. 4571-extending census deadline, 39. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION: 40. Zoning Ordinance Modify Minimum Residential off-street parking, impose maximums in transit rich areas, 41. Home Occupation Ordinance, 42. Budget Update, 43. FY 2021Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 44. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 45. Amendments of BPD Use of Force Policy 300,C. Urgency Item Local Law Enforcement Policy Pursuant to 11/19/2020 Limited Stay at Home Order and 12/3/2020 Stay at Home Order (curfew protections) law enforcement will not pull over drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians solely for suspicion of violating curfew
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Planning Commission Special Meeting, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92849767287
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 928 4976 7287
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Baseline Zoning Ordinance, 10. Discussion Zoning Amendment Referrals – Research and Development (adds technological research, fabrication and assemblage), 11. Adeline Corridor Plan Adoption (as changed by Council to add stories)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98986826168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 989 8682 6168
Agenda: Office Hours
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC)
A website is in process. Email Johncaner@gmail.comto receive meeting announcements and agendas. The Zoom link is the same for all of the Thursday meetings
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640647988
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 4064 7988
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference, Teleconference, Meeting ID, Agenda: not posted
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95290498965
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 952 9049 8965
1.2590 Bancroft Way –Final Design Review – 8-story, 97 units (including 5 very low income), 40 bicycle spaces, no vehicle parking,
2. 3031 Telegraph– Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing commercial building, construct 6-story, 110 units (including 7 very low income units), 112 bicycle spaces, 29 vehicle spaces,
Friday, December 18, 2020, Saturday, December 19, 2020 and Sunday, December 20, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2708 Ellsworth 1/4/2021
1262 Francisco 1/4/2021
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
2422 Oregon 1/4/2021
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
260 Southampton 1/4/2021
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Update Zero Waste Priorities
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
December 6 -December 13, 2020
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is almost here beginning December 16, 2020 thru January 18, 2021.
What Did and Didn’t Happen
December 1 was Cheryl Davila’s last City Council meeting. Recognition of Cheryl’s work started 40 minutes into the 6 pm meeting and continued for nearly 1 ½ hours culminating with Cheryl’s comments starting at 2:14. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
The Council meeting ended before 11 pm with the item on Zoning Ordinance amendments to parking minimums and maximums postponed to December 15.
What’s Ahead
Tuesday- There are two special back to back City Council meetings. The 4 pm is on tenant protections during the COVID-19 Emergency and 6 pm is on the Adeline Corridor Plan.
Wednesday– The Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group meets at 4 pm. The Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm will have an update on the Civic Center Vision. The Parks and Waterfront Commission which starts at 7 pm has 600 Addison is on the agenda.
Thursday– The last Budget & Finance Policy Committee meeting before the Annual Appropriations vote on December 15. The Community for Cultural Civic Center meeting starts at noon.
The City Council Agenda for December 15 is available for comment and follows the calendar of meetings.
Sunday, December 6, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 7, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83621975390
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 2197 5390
Agenda: 2. George Floyd Community Safety Act – develop progressive police academy and curriculum that teaches de-escalation, empathy, Critical Decision Making Model (CDM), 3. Ordinance BMC Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, Unscheduled: 4. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry, chemical, 5. Providing unhoused with Fire Extinguishers,
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Special City Council, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82201220671
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 0122 0671
Agenda: 1. Updates to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, “opt-out” county ordinance to adopt stronger City ordinance
Special City Council, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82201220671
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 0122 0671
Agenda: 1. Adoption of Adeline Corridor Specific Plan (ACSP), associated General Plan and Municipal (Zoning) Code Amendments, Certification of FEIR, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/adelinecorridor/
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944284241
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 889 4428 4241
Agenda: 6. Presentation Civic Center Vision Update by Eleanor Hollander, 7. Action Items: a. letter to Council regarding arts and cultural uses of Civic Center Buildings and Park, b. Public Arts Budget FY 2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), c. Approval design for companion mosaic “Tails” at Live Oak Park, d. Proposal by Mildred Howard for triangular plot Ashby Bart, e. Purchase artwork from Civic Center Exhibition, f. Prequalified Public Art Consultants, g. Extension of Home sculpture display on Downtown Berkeley Bart Plaza, 8. Update Big People removal
Fair and Impartial Policing, 4 pm – 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87983585819?pwd=ZSt6OVhLNnJ0UElHTzdPdVI4cXpUQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 8358 5819 Passcode: 980593
Agenda: 2. Public Comment, 3. Review Table of Proposed Actions and Recommendations, 4. Review Revised Report, 5. Creating a finished report
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95983019193
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 8302 9193
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. Election, 10. Berkeley Commons (600 Addison)
Police Review Commission (PRC),
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
The closed session at 6:15 pm and regular meeting at 7 pm use the same conference links.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Special PRC Meeting Closed Session 6:15 pm
Regular PRC Meeting 7 pm
Agenda: 3. Public Comment, 5. Report Mayor’s Fair & Impartial Policing Working Group, 9. a. Revise number of votes needed to accept late-filed complaint, b. length of meetings, c. Transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, 10. B. 2019 Crime Report, 5-yr Use of Force Report, Overtime Report, c. Referral BPD Policy 319 Hate Crimes,
Thursday, December 10, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82481213542
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 8121 3542
Agenda: (Dec 10 meeting documents not posted as of noon Dec 4) 2. FY 2020&2021 Budget Update a. FYFY2020 General Fund Year-end Excess Equity, b. FY2021 Amendment to Annual Appropriations Ordinance, c, FY General Fund Revenues Update, 3. General Fund Reserves Replenishment Discussion, 4. Assignment of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves, 5. Juneteenth as a City Holiday, 6. Step Up Housing Measure P funds $900,000/year for 10 years plus $32,975 for 1367 University (group living/SRO transition housing -39 rooms operated by BOSS project approved not yet constructed) Unscheduled Items: four listed including 7. Restore Tax Equity – property owners with inequitable property assessments.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm
Email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the email list for announcements and zoom login. This is an open group with invitation to the community of Berkeley
Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93180167647
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 931 8016 7647
Agenda: items 5-7 reports, 8. Draft Workplan
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95337854863
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3785 4863
Agenda: 1500 Tyler – eliminate single family dwelling and establish Child Care Center– staff recommends approve
Friday, December 11, 2020
City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, December 12, 2020 and Sunday, December 13, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda 1. Swearing in newly elected officials, CONSENT:1. 2ndReading BMC Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, 2ndReading BMC BESO, 3. 2ndReading Lease Agreement 1947 Center 5thFlr, 4. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 5. 1444 Fifth Street Settlement, 6. Minutes, 7. Contract $270,000 1/1/2021-6/30/2022 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to Manage and Lead a Community Engagement Process to Develop New Paradigm of Public Safety in Berkeley, 8. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 9. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 10. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 11. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021 with Kovarus, LLC, 12. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 13. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 14. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 11. Amendments to Use of Force BPD Policy 300, 15. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 16. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 17. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 18. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects value >$500,000, 19. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 20. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 21. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 22. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 23. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 24. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 25. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 26. Allocation $3,000,000 over 2 yr, FY22&23 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 27. Rocky Road: From Auditor Berkeley Streets (maintenance/repair) Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 28. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 29. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, , 30. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 31. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 32. Deferral of Remaining Permit Fees $720,000 for 2009 Addison (Berkeley Rep housing project) for a period of 10 years, 33. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 34. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 35. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 36. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, 37. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 38. Support S. 4571-extending census deadline, 39. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION: 40. Zoning Ordinance Modify Minimum Residential off-street parking, impose maximums in transit rich areas, 41. Home Occupation Ordinance, 42. Budget Update, 43. FY 2021Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 44. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 45. Amendments of BPD Use of Force Policy 300,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2607 Ellsworth 12/8/2020
170 Hillcrest 12/8/2020
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
2500 Milvia 12/8/202
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 12/8/2020
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
_____________________
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is almost here beginning December 16, 2020 thru January 18, 2021.
What Did and Didn’t Happen
December 1 was Cheryl Davila’s last City Council meeting. Recognition of Cheryl’s work started 40 minutes into the 6 pm meeting and continued for nearly 1 ½ hours culminating with Cheryl’s comments starting at 2:14. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
The Council meeting ended before 11 pm with the item on Zoning Ordinance amendments to parking minimums and maximums postponed to December 15.
What’s Ahead
Tuesday- There are two special back to back City Council meetings. The 4 pm is on tenant protections during the COVID-19 Emergency and 6 pm is on the Adeline Corridor Plan.
Wednesday– The Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group meets at 4 pm. The Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm will have an update on the Civic Center Vision. The Parks and Waterfront Commission which starts at 7 pm has 600 Addison is on the agenda.
Thursday– The last Budget & Finance Policy Committee meeting before the Annual Appropriations vote on December 15. The Community for Cultural Civic Center meeting starts at noon.
The City Council Agenda for December 15 is available for comment and follows the calendar of meetings.
Sunday, December 6, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, December 7, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83621975390
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 2197 5390
Agenda: 2. George Floyd Community Safety Act – develop progressive police academy and curriculum that teaches de-escalation, empathy, Critical Decision Making Model (CDM), 3. Ordinance BMC Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, Unscheduled: 4. Ordinance permanently banning less lethal weaponry, chemical, 5. Providing unhoused with Fire Extinguishers,
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Special City Council, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82201220671
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 0122 0671
Agenda: 1. Updates to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, “opt-out” county ordinance to adopt stronger City ordinance
Special City Council, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82201220671
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 0122 0671
Agenda: 1. Adoption of Adeline Corridor Specific Plan (ACSP), associated General Plan and Municipal (Zoning) Code Amendments, Certification of FEIR, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/adelinecorridor/
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944284241
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 889 4428 4241
Agenda: 6. Presentation Civic Center Vision Update by Eleanor Hollander, 7. Action Items: a. letter to Council regarding arts and cultural uses of Civic Center Buildings and Park, b. Public Arts Budget FY 2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), c. Approval design for companion mosaic “Tails” at Live Oak Park, d. Proposal by Mildred Howard for triangular plot Ashby Bart, e. Purchase artwork from Civic Center Exhibition, f. Prequalified Public Art Consultants, g. Extension of Home sculpture display on Downtown Berkeley Bart Plaza, 8. Update Big People removal
Fair and Impartial Policing, 4 pm – 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87983585819?pwd=ZSt6OVhLNnJ0UElHTzdPdVI4cXpUQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 8358 5819 Passcode: 980593
Agenda: 2. Public Comment, 3. Review Table of Proposed Actions and Recommendations, 4. Review Revised Report, 5. Creating a finished report
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95983019193
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 959 8302 9193
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. Election, 10. Berkeley Commons (600 Addison)
Police Review Commission (PRC),
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
The closed session at 6:15 pm and regular meeting at 7 pm use the same conference links.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Special PRC Meeting Closed Session 6:15 pm
Regular PRC Meeting 7 pm
Agenda: 3. Public Comment, 5. Report Mayor’s Fair & Impartial Policing Working Group, 9. a. Revise number of votes needed to accept late-filed complaint, b. length of meetings, c. Transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability, 10. B. 2019 Crime Report, 5-yr Use of Force Report, Overtime Report, c. Referral BPD Policy 319 Hate Crimes,
Thursday, December 10, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82481213542
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 8121 3542
Agenda: (Dec 10 meeting documents not posted as of noon Dec 4) 2. FY 2020&2021 Budget Update a. FYFY2020 General Fund Year-end Excess Equity, b. FY2021 Amendment to Annual Appropriations Ordinance, c, FY General Fund Revenues Update, 3. General Fund Reserves Replenishment Discussion, 4. Assignment of Unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves, 5. Juneteenth as a City Holiday, 6. Step Up Housing Measure P funds $900,000/year for 10 years plus $32,975 for 1367 University (group living/SRO transition housing -39 rooms operated by BOSS project approved not yet constructed) Unscheduled Items: four listed including 7. Restore Tax Equity – property owners with inequitable property assessments.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm
Email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the email list for announcements and zoom login. This is an open group with invitation to the community of Berkeley
Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93180167647
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 931 8016 7647
Agenda: items 5-7 reports, 8. Draft Workplan
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95337854863
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 953 3785 4863
Agenda: 1500 Tyler – eliminate single family dwelling and establish Child Care Center– staff recommends approve
Friday, December 11, 2020
City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, December 12, 2020 and Sunday, December 13, 2020
No City meetings or events found
_____________________
December 15, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81127849616
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 2784 9616
Agenda 1. Swearing in newly elected officials, CONSENT:1. 2ndReading BMC Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, 2ndReading BMC BESO, 3. 2ndReading Lease Agreement 1947 Center 5thFlr, 4. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 5. 1444 Fifth Street Settlement, 6. Minutes, 7. Contract $270,000 1/1/2021-6/30/2022 with National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to Manage and Lead a Community Engagement Process to Develop New Paradigm of Public Safety in Berkeley, 8. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 9. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 10. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 11. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021 with Kovarus, LLC, 12. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 13. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 14. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 11. Amendments to Use of Force BPD Policy 300, 15. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 16. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 17. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 18. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects value >$500,000, 19. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 20. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 21. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 22. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 23. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 24. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 25. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 26. Allocation $3,000,000 over 2 yr, FY22&23 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 27. Rocky Road: From Auditor Berkeley Streets (maintenance/repair) Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 28. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 29. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, , 30. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 31. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 32. Deferral of Remaining Permit Fees $720,000 for 2009 Addison (Berkeley Rep housing project) for a period of 10 years, 33. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 34. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 35. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 36. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, 37. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 38. Support S. 4571-extending census deadline, 39. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION: 40. Zoning Ordinance Modify Minimum Residential off-street parking, impose maximums in transit rich areas, 41. Home Occupation Ordinance, 42. Budget Update, 43. FY 2021Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 44. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 45. Amendments of BPD Use of Force Policy 300,
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2607 Ellsworth 12/8/2020
170 Hillcrest 12/8/2020
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
460 Michigan 12/22/2020
2500 Milvia 12/8/202
1921 Oregon 12/22/2020
1828 San Juan 1/4/2021
1200-1214 San Pablo 12/8/2020
99 The Plaza 1/4/2021
1311 Ward 1/4/2021
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Pedestrian Master Plan
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Undergrounding Task Force Update – Will be presented as Information Item
_____________________
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
November 29 - December 6, 2020
Worth Noting:
Expect a flurry of meetings before City Council begins Winter Recess December 16, 2020 – January 18, 2021
For the 3rd time another million new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in 6 days in the U.S. surpassing 13 million.
What did and didn’t happen at City meetings November 23 and 24
Monday morning at the Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Committee, Sophie Hahn completely gutted the measure Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis and Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley to a nothing. (see Activist’s Diary in the Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.comfor more detail). Monday afternoon the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability took up a Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency. This measure also from Cheryl Davila connects climate and the economy in a different frame, one which focuses on living within the carrying capacity of the earth. When this comes back on the agenda we should all be watching. The 4 x 4 Committee (Rent Board and Council) gave instruction to the City Deputy Attorney Chris Jensen and Steven Buckley from the Planning Department that in reviewing State law and rewriting the local Demolition Ordinance, the ordinance should be strengthened to provide maximum protection of Berkeley housing not minimal.
Activist's Diary November 28, 2020
https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2020-11-27/article/48869?headline=AN-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Week-Ending-November-28--Kelly-Hammargren
What’s Ahead November 29 - December 6, 2020
The Agenda Committee and City Council meetings are taking up all the summary space. There are 42 items listed in the proposed December 15 agenda. Expect items to be moved to consent, postponed and referred to Council Policy committees. The midyear budget will need to be approved and Mayor Arreguin will be anxious to keep the reimaging policing on the agenda. Tuesday evening will be Cheryl Davila’s last City Council meeting. There are only two Council action items and both of them are on parking.
Wednesday if you are not at the Planning Commission meeting following the housing projects at the BART stations, then please attend the Disaster and Fire Safety Committee. Right now, the Berkeley fire emergency evacuation plan looks like it only makes sense to those who created it.
Thursday after the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police cities all over the country taking a deep hard look at policing. We have our own issues and it looks like the Mental Health Commission bears watching.
If you wish to be involved in the Civic Center planning email John Caner johncaner@gmail.comto receive the notices for the Thursday 12 – 1 pm meeting notices.
Check for the posting of a Thursday Budget & Finance Policy Committee meeting after Monday. It looks like at least one more meeting is needed before the December 15 appropriations vote. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Sunday, November 29, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 30, 2020
Agenda and Rules Committee,2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82887417316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 828 8741 7316
Agenda Planning for December 15 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT:1. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Settlement 1444 Fifth Street, 3. Minutes, 4. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 5. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 6. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 7. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021, 8. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 9. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 10. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 11. Amendments to Use of Force BPD Policy 300, 12. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 13. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 14. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 15. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects, 16. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 17. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 18. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 19. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 20. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 21. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 22. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 23. From Auditor Berkeley Streets Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 24. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 25. Refer to City Manager to draft ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles by 2025 (is phase in process) and to promote electric micro mobility alternatives and EV, 26. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 27. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 28. Support extending Census Deadline, 29. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION:30. Home Occupation Ordinance, 31. Budget Update, 32. Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 33. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 34. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, 35. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 36. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 37. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 38. Resolution requesting state legislation to condemn racial injustice and police brutality, 39. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 40. Affirm Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change, 41. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 42. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING (6):1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Reports, Use Policy License Plate Readers, 3. Presentation on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 4. Annual Commission Attendance/Meeting Frequency Report, 5. Community refrigerators, 6. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief, REFERRED ITEMS:(8) Impact of COVID-19 on legislative bodies, (9) Reorganizing Commissions, (10) Meeting Protocols on Zoom, (11) Officeholder Accounts, (12) Council relinquishments from budget. (packet 336 pages)
Civic Arts Commission Public Art Committee,2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365837706
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 833 6583 7706
Agenda: go to website and choose packet under Public Art Committee to see artwork under consideration
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
City Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82542038081
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 4203 8081
Agenda: 1. Pending Litigation: Chen v. COB RG19019359, Herman V. COB #0349BC2019-0001, 2. Potential Threat to Public Services or Facilities Consultation with IT Dept.
Regular City Council meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85819230242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 1923 0242
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading lease Cazadero Preforming Arts Camp,2. 2ndreading closure of Camelia/Union Pacific Railroad Corridor, 3.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 4.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 5. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 6. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 7. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 8.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 9. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 10. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 11. Measure T1 Loan $198,400 to complete Phase 1 Mental Health Adult Clinic renovation, 12. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 13. Amendments to BESO, 14. Accept $10,000 grant from EBCE for Reach Code Support, 15. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 16. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 17. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 18. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 19. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 20. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 21. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 22. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 23. Budget Referral to prioritize enhanced lighting in areas of elevated violent crime, 24. Letter Calling on Alameda County and Legislature and Governor Newsom to Strike Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds. 25. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to draft emergency ordinance Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 26. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 27. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, ACTION:29. Correction to Fee for increases for Traffic Engineering Hourly Rates, 30. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, INFORMATION REPORTS:31. Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update,
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda: III.A. Budget Priorities FY 2022 & FY 2023
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91846585472
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 918 4658 5472
Agenda: 4. Amend BMC 19.34 to expand Gas-Shutoff Valve Requirements, 6. City’s Wildfire Evacuation Plan, 7. Public Safety Power Outages
Energy Commission,6:30 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96568223032
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 6822 3032
Agenda: 4. Office of Energy and Sustainable Report draft 2022 Work Plan, 5. Energy Commission 2021 Work Plan
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97698036899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9803 6899
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing BART Zoning Standards and EIR Scoping Meeting, AB 2923 standards Minimums: 75 units/acre, height 7 stories, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 4.2 or higher, no minimum vehicle parking, one bicycle parking space/unit, maximum no more than one vehicle parking space per unit, up to 1200 units. EIR submission deadline December 20, 2020 send to ashen@cityofberkeley.info
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Citizens for a Cultural Civic Center, 12-1 pm, email johncaner@gmail the meeting covener for zoom links
Landmarks Preservation Commission,7 – 11:30 pm http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97425865599
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 2586 5599
Agenda: 5. 1 Orchard Lane – Landmark or Structure of Merit and 6. Mills Act Contract application
7. 2740 Telegraph– Rose Garden Inn – Structural Alteration Permit
8. 1581 Le Roy Ave– Mills Contract application
9. 1325 Arch- Landmark or Structure of Merit
10. Discussion Archaeological resources and Native Cultural Heritage in Berkeley
12. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way - Landmark or Structure of Merit Initiation
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93907718571
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 939 0771 8571
Agenda: 4. Reports a. Update Consultant hiring, b. Auditor data analysis and mental health calls, c. Re-imagining Community Safety Project, 5. Caseload Statistics, 6. Understanding the “Footprint” of policing
Friday, December 4, 2020, Saturday, December 5, 2020, and Sunday, December 6, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2607 Ellsworth 12/8/2020
1136 Francisco 11/30/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
170 Hillcrest 12/8/2020
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
2500 Milvia 12/8/2020
1200-1214 San Pablo 12/8/2020
2136-54 San Pablo 12/1/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo #LMIN2020-0004
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning (tentatively scheduled for 1-19/2021 at 4 pm)
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
_____________________
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Worth Noting:
Expect a flurry of meetings before City Council begins Winter Recess December 16, 2020 – January 18, 2021
For the 3rd time another million new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in 6 days in the U.S. surpassing 13 million.
What did and didn’t happen at City meetings November 23 and 24
Monday morning at the Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Committee, Sophie Hahn completely gutted the measure Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis and Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley to a nothing. (see Activist’s Diary in the Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.comfor more detail). Monday afternoon the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability took up a Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency. This measure also from Cheryl Davila connects climate and the economy in a different frame, one which focuses on living within the carrying capacity of the earth. When this comes back on the agenda we should all be watching. The 4 x 4 Committee (Rent Board and Council) gave instruction to the City Deputy Attorney Chris Jensen and Steven Buckley from the Planning Department that in reviewing State law and rewriting the local Demolition Ordinance, the ordinance should be strengthened to provide maximum protection of Berkeley housing not minimal.
Activist's Diary November 28, 2020
https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2020-11-27/article/48869?headline=AN-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Week-Ending-November-28--Kelly-Hammargren
What’s Ahead November 29 - December 6, 2020
The Agenda Committee and City Council meetings are taking up all the summary space. There are 42 items listed in the proposed December 15 agenda. Expect items to be moved to consent, postponed and referred to Council Policy committees. The midyear budget will need to be approved and Mayor Arreguin will be anxious to keep the reimaging policing on the agenda. Tuesday evening will be Cheryl Davila’s last City Council meeting. There are only two Council action items and both of them are on parking.
Wednesday if you are not at the Planning Commission meeting following the housing projects at the BART stations, then please attend the Disaster and Fire Safety Committee. Right now, the Berkeley fire emergency evacuation plan looks like it only makes sense to those who created it.
Thursday after the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police cities all over the country taking a deep hard look at policing. We have our own issues and it looks like the Mental Health Commission bears watching.
If you wish to be involved in the Civic Center planning email John Caner johncaner@gmail.comto receive the notices for the Thursday 12 – 1 pm meeting notices.
Check for the posting of a Thursday Budget & Finance Policy Committee meeting after Monday. It looks like at least one more meeting is needed before the December 15 appropriations vote. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Sunday, November 29, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 30, 2020
Agenda and Rules Committee,2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82887417316
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 828 8741 7316
Agenda Planning for December 15 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT:1. Ratify COVID-19 Local Emergency, 2. Settlement 1444 Fifth Street, 3. Minutes, 4. Amend Contract add $120,000 total $370,000 and extend 1 yr with BOSS for Mental Health Clients living at 2111 McKinley, 5. Amend Contract total $1,272,580 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services, 6. Revenue Accept COVID-19 HHS CARES Act funds, 7. Purchase Software $165,000 12/16/,2020 – 6/30/2021, 8. Accept Donation $700,000 from Friends of Tuolumne Camp for construction, 9. Joint Use Agreement between COB and BUSD, 10. Recommendations for T1 Phase 2, 11. Amendments to Use of Force BPD Policy 300, 12. FEMA application for $1,875,000 for South Berkeley Senior Center, 13. Accept $100,914 from Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support electrification of City fleet vehicles, 14. Grant Application $52,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission COVID-19 for Healthy Streets, 15. Extend Workforce Agreement with labor organization to 6/30/23 for City capital improvement projects, 16. Continue Sole Source Contract Negotiations with Community Conservation Center, Inc and Ecology Center, Inc., 17. Contract with AC Transit for EasyPass bus pass program for COB employees 1/1/2021-12/31/2025 not to exceed $774,453, 18. Change vendors 3rd Party Administrator for COB Employee Commute Benefit program new vendor BRI (Benefit Resource, Inc), 19. $962,000 to Purchase three Model 600x Regenerative Air Sweeper, 20. $4,5554,575 to purchase 11 Side Loader Collection Trucks with Arata Equipment Co, 21. $327,000 to purchase One Vactor Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck, 22. Prohibition of the Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 23. From Auditor Berkeley Streets Significantly underfunded request report back from City Manager by June 15, 2021 and every six months thereafter regarding the status of audit recommendations until reported fully implemented by Public Works Dept., 24. Sponsor 10thMLK Jr. Celebration, 25. Refer to City Manager to draft ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel, and natural gas passenger vehicles by 2025 (is phase in process) and to promote electric micro mobility alternatives and EV, 26. Procedural Request to Council for FITES committee to continue working on Master Paving Plan, 27. Support Berkeley Baby Book Project, 28. Support extending Census Deadline, 29. Refer to City Manager to develop Outdoor Dining Program, ACTION:30. Home Occupation Ordinance, 31. Budget Update, 32. Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 33. Berkeley 2020 Pedestrian Plan, 34. Appoint Alexandria Thomas-Rodriguez to the Berkeley Housing Authority, 35. Establishment of Reimaging Public Safety Task Force follow-up to July 14, 2020 Council action on policing. 36. Resolution requesting state legislation for greater flexibility in traffic enforcement, 37. Plaque recognizing childhood home of Kamala Harris, 38. Resolution requesting state legislation to condemn racial injustice and police brutality, 39. Support calling on food companies to implement the requirements of Proposition 12 (Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act passed in 2018 with 12/31/2021 compliance date) as soon as possible by selling only cage free eggs and meat, 40. Affirm Right to Boycott as a Tactic for Social and Political Change, 41. Support loan forgiveness to Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 42. Earmark $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund for Small Sites program, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING (6):1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Reports, Use Policy License Plate Readers, 3. Presentation on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19, 4. Annual Commission Attendance/Meeting Frequency Report, 5. Community refrigerators, 6. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief, REFERRED ITEMS:(8) Impact of COVID-19 on legislative bodies, (9) Reorganizing Commissions, (10) Meeting Protocols on Zoom, (11) Officeholder Accounts, (12) Council relinquishments from budget. (packet 336 pages)
Civic Arts Commission Public Art Committee,2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365837706
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 833 6583 7706
Agenda: go to website and choose packet under Public Art Committee to see artwork under consideration
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
City Council
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82542038081
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 4203 8081
Agenda: 1. Pending Litigation: Chen v. COB RG19019359, Herman V. COB #0349BC2019-0001, 2. Potential Threat to Public Services or Facilities Consultation with IT Dept.
Regular City Council meeting, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85819230242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 1923 0242
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading lease Cazadero Preforming Arts Camp,2. 2ndreading closure of Camelia/Union Pacific Railroad Corridor, 3.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 4.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 5. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 6. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 7. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 8.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 9. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 10. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 11. Measure T1 Loan $198,400 to complete Phase 1 Mental Health Adult Clinic renovation, 12. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 13. Amendments to BESO, 14. Accept $10,000 grant from EBCE for Reach Code Support, 15. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 16. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 17. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 18. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 19. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 20. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 21. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 22. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 23. Budget Referral to prioritize enhanced lighting in areas of elevated violent crime, 24. Letter Calling on Alameda County and Legislature and Governor Newsom to Strike Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds. 25. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to draft emergency ordinance Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 26. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 27. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, ACTION:29. Correction to Fee for increases for Traffic Engineering Hourly Rates, 30. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, INFORMATION REPORTS:31. Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update,
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda: III.A. Budget Priorities FY 2022 & FY 2023
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91846585472
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 918 4658 5472
Agenda: 4. Amend BMC 19.34 to expand Gas-Shutoff Valve Requirements, 6. City’s Wildfire Evacuation Plan, 7. Public Safety Power Outages
Energy Commission,6:30 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96568223032
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 965 6822 3032
Agenda: 4. Office of Energy and Sustainable Report draft 2022 Work Plan, 5. Energy Commission 2021 Work Plan
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97698036899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9803 6899
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing BART Zoning Standards and EIR Scoping Meeting, AB 2923 standards Minimums: 75 units/acre, height 7 stories, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 4.2 or higher, no minimum vehicle parking, one bicycle parking space/unit, maximum no more than one vehicle parking space per unit, up to 1200 units. EIR submission deadline December 20, 2020 send to ashen@cityofberkeley.info
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Citizens for a Cultural Civic Center, 12-1 pm, email johncaner@gmail the meeting covener for zoom links
Landmarks Preservation Commission,7 – 11:30 pm http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97425865599
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 974 2586 5599
Agenda: 5. 1 Orchard Lane – Landmark or Structure of Merit and 6. Mills Act Contract application
7. 2740 Telegraph– Rose Garden Inn – Structural Alteration Permit
8. 1581 Le Roy Ave– Mills Contract application
9. 1325 Arch- Landmark or Structure of Merit
10. Discussion Archaeological resources and Native Cultural Heritage in Berkeley
12. 1227-1229 Bancroft Way - Landmark or Structure of Merit Initiation
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93907718571
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 939 0771 8571
Agenda: 4. Reports a. Update Consultant hiring, b. Auditor data analysis and mental health calls, c. Re-imagining Community Safety Project, 5. Caseload Statistics, 6. Understanding the “Footprint” of policing
Friday, December 4, 2020, Saturday, December 5, 2020, and Sunday, December 6, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2580 Bancroft 12/14/2020
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
1530 Buena 12/15/2020
2607 Ellsworth 12/8/2020
1136 Francisco 11/30/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
170 Hillcrest 12/8/2020
1437 Lincoln 12/15/2020
2500 Milvia 12/8/2020
1200-1214 San Pablo 12/8/2020
2136-54 San Pablo 12/1/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo #LMIN2020-0004
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan (Parks & Public Works), Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
May 18 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Ballot Measure Implementation Planning (tentatively scheduled for 1-19/2021 at 4 pm)
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
November 22 - November 29, 2020
Worth Noting:
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 16 – November 19, 2020
At the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee the City Manager removed from the proposed December 1 Council agenda modifying the status of the Berkeley Municipal Pier from design to planning and Councilmember Droste extended the time frame for the proposal to reorganize the City’s commissions to March 1, 2021. At the Children, Youth and Recreation Commission Scott Ferris announced that there were three proposals for the Berkeley Pier that would be presented to focus groups in December, the public in January, to Council for a vote in February and to WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) in March. The Fair and Impartial Working Group Working Group report reviewed at the Wednesday meeting includes a section on accountability which was not well received. Look to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet for a more thorough review. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
What’s Ahead
Finally, a light week with only 3 City meetings and a seminar for young people on Saturday.
Monday both meetings are taking up measures presented by Cheryl Davila. Her re-election defeat in District 2 is an enormous loss of leadership on issues of race and climate. In the 10 am morning meeting is the Declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis. The afternoon meeting at 2:30 pm is a Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy.
The Youthivism Seminar on Saturday from 11 am – 12:30 pm for grades 5 – 9 is on fake news and how to source reliable news. It sounds like a great start and builds on civics education. There are a lot of adults in this country who need an education in civics and could use help in learning how to identify fake news.
The agenda for the December 1, City Council meeting is available for review and comment and follows the calendar of meetings.
It seems impossible to ignore that we are in a raging pandemic, but just in case you are not sure here is the chart: (Data source Johns Hopkins /91-divoc.com
Worth Noting:
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 16 – November 19, 2020
At the Agenda and Rules Policy Committee the City Manager removed from the proposed December 1 Council agenda modifying the status of the Berkeley Municipal Pier from design to planning and Councilmember Droste extended the time frame for the proposal to reorganize the City’s commissions to March 1, 2021. At the Children, Youth and Recreation Commission Scott Ferris announced that there were three proposals for the Berkeley Pier that would be presented to focus groups in December, the public in January, to Council for a vote in February and to WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) in March. The Fair and Impartial Working Group Working Group report reviewed at the Wednesday meeting includes a section on accountability which was not well received. Look to the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet for a more thorough review. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
What’s Ahead
Finally, a light week with only 3 City meetings and a seminar for young people on Saturday.
Monday both meetings are taking up measures presented by Cheryl Davila. Her re-election defeat in District 2 is an enormous loss of leadership on issues of race and climate. In the 10 am morning meeting is the Declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis. The afternoon meeting at 2:30 pm is a Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy.
The Youthivism Seminar on Saturday from 11 am – 12:30 pm for grades 5 – 9 is on fake news and how to source reliable news. It sounds like a great start and builds on civics education. There are a lot of adults in this country who need an education in civics and could use help in learning how to identify fake news.
The agenda for the December 1, City Council meeting is available for review and comment and follows the calendar of meetings.
It seems impossible to ignore that we are in a raging pandemic, but just in case you are not sure here is the chart: (Data source Johns Hopkins /91-divoc.com
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Councilmember Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 11 am – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766682075?pwd=NzRXQW1naUdlNmN5eU1lMDR4U3Fjdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 6668 2075 Password: 372587
Monday, November 23, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624887690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 856 2488 7690
Agenda: 2. Listening Session on Homelessness, 3. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, A Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley, 4.a.&b. A People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 5. Create and Support and Adopt an Unhoused Community Program, UNSCHEDULED:6. Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies, 7. Service Animals Welcome Training
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee– Special Meeting, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275078634
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872-7507 8634
Agenda: 2. Initiate a Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 5. Prohibition Combustion vehicles by 2045, Amend Ordinance to reduce tax for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits, 7. Once every 2 weeks residential cleaning measures to encampments to promote clean streets, 8. Rights of nature
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council,3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93330024842?pwd=QVVwQ0sxU2M5cU00RzdXMnN4aytaZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 3002 4842
Agenda: 5. Presentation on Berkeley Housing Authority andAffordable Housing Berkeley, Inc by acting Executive Director, 6. Demolition Ordinance, 7. Habitability Plans using LA model, 8. Relocation Ordinance
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27 2020
ThanksgivingHoliday(City offices closed Thursday and Friday)
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Youthivism 11 am – 12:30 pm
Student-led organization striving to expand access to nonpartisan civics and current-events curriculum in schools for grades 5 -9
https://www.youthivism.com
Sign-up to receive zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIxI2LROYWxtXaPu9LU_B-7auqMJqOrA2LnQSEU2YufAFYbQ/viewform
Agenda: Fake news, its implications and how to source reliable news
Sunday, November 29, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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December 1, 2020 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85819230242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 1923 0242
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading lease Cazadero Preforming Arts Camp,2. 2ndreading closure of Camelia/Union Pacific Railroad Corridor, 3.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 4.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 5. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 6. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 7. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 8.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 9. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 10. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 11. Measure T1 Loan $198,400 to complete Phase 1 Mental Health Adult Clinic renovation, 12. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 13. Amendments to BESO, 14. Accept $10,000 grant from EBCE for Reach Code Support, 15. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 16. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 17. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 18. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 19. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 20. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 21. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 22. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 23. Budget Referral to prioritize enhanced lighting in areas of elevated violent crime, 24. Letter Calling on Alameda County and Legislature and Governor Newsom to Strike Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds. 25. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to draft emergency ordinance Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 26. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 27. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, ACTION:29. Correction to Fee for increases for Traffic Engineering Hourly Rates, 30. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, INFORMATION REPORTS:31. Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1136 Francisco 11/30/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
1227 Josephine 11/24/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo #LMIN2020-0004
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
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Councilmember Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 11 am – 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766682075?pwd=NzRXQW1naUdlNmN5eU1lMDR4U3Fjdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 6668 2075 Password: 372587
Monday, November 23, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624887690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 856 2488 7690
Agenda: 2. Listening Session on Homelessness, 3. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, A Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley, 4.a.&b. A People’s First Sanctuary Encampment, 5. Create and Support and Adopt an Unhoused Community Program, UNSCHEDULED:6. Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies, 7. Service Animals Welcome Training
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee– Special Meeting, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275078634
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872-7507 8634
Agenda: 2. Initiate a Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency, UNSCHEDULED: 5. Prohibition Combustion vehicles by 2045, Amend Ordinance to reduce tax for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits, 7. Once every 2 weeks residential cleaning measures to encampments to promote clean streets, 8. Rights of nature
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council,3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93330024842?pwd=QVVwQ0sxU2M5cU00RzdXMnN4aytaZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 933 3002 4842
Agenda: 5. Presentation on Berkeley Housing Authority andAffordable Housing Berkeley, Inc by acting Executive Director, 6. Demolition Ordinance, 7. Habitability Plans using LA model, 8. Relocation Ordinance
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27 2020
ThanksgivingHoliday(City offices closed Thursday and Friday)
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Youthivism 11 am – 12:30 pm
Student-led organization striving to expand access to nonpartisan civics and current-events curriculum in schools for grades 5 -9
https://www.youthivism.com
Sign-up to receive zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIxI2LROYWxtXaPu9LU_B-7auqMJqOrA2LnQSEU2YufAFYbQ/viewform
Agenda: Fake news, its implications and how to source reliable news
Sunday, November 29, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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December 1, 2020 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment,
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85819230242
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 1923 0242
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading lease Cazadero Preforming Arts Camp,2. 2ndreading closure of Camelia/Union Pacific Railroad Corridor, 3.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 4.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 5. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 6. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 7. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 8.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 9. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 10. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 11. Measure T1 Loan $198,400 to complete Phase 1 Mental Health Adult Clinic renovation, 12. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 13. Amendments to BESO, 14. Accept $10,000 grant from EBCE for Reach Code Support, 15. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 16. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 17. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 18. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 19. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 20. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 21. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 22. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 23. Budget Referral to prioritize enhanced lighting in areas of elevated violent crime, 24. Letter Calling on Alameda County and Legislature and Governor Newsom to Strike Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds. 25. Direct City Manager and City Attorney to draft emergency ordinance Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 26. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 27. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, ACTION:29. Correction to Fee for increases for Traffic Engineering Hourly Rates, 30. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, INFORMATION REPORTS:31. Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1136 Francisco 11/30/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
1227 Josephine 11/24/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo #LMIN2020-0004
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
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November 15 - November 22, 2020
Worth Noting:
Last Friday I started with, “The PANDEMIC – It is barely noon and already the daily count for the US is up to 77, 723 of new cases and 636 deaths” today around noon that number was 125,284 with 859 deaths. Depending on where you get your news, when the show was aired/recorded and which dashboard was used, the total number of new cases for the day will vary. The total I see is USA 183,527 California 10,067.We are in a raging pandemic. Monday, November 9 at Mayor Arreguin’s Town Hall our Health Officer said that the celebrating Thanksgiving with up to three families all of whom are “bubbled” and not socializing beyond that group would be fine. The world has changed since Monday. So far, we have been fortunate in Berkeley with low incidence of infection, we cannot count on that to last.Skip in-person gatherings, call and zoom instead.https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 9 – November 12, 2020
On Tuesday the City Council meeting ended abruptly at 11:01 pm (as predicted) in the middle of discussion of item 12. on Security Cameras. Item 22. The last item on the agenda was the No confidence vote of the Police Chief so all the action items were left on the table to be rescheduled at some later date. Thursday the Public Works Commission met and prioritized the T1 Phase 2 Projects. The Public Works Commissioners are amazing. Check the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet for a more thorough review. http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
What’s Ahead – There are 20 meetings without counting the two Council closed sessions. Just take a quick scan of the list. Giving an overview would fill another page.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 16, 2020
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82045200899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 820 4520 0899
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 2.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 3. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 4. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 5. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 6.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 7. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 8. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 9. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 10. T1 Phase 1 Modifications to Project List includes change of phase from design to planning for Berkeley Municipal Pier, 11. Amendments to BESO, 12. Accept Revenue Grant$10,000 from EBCE for Reach Code Support,13. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 14. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 15. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 16. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 17. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 18. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 19. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, ACTION:20. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, 21, Correct Fee for increases, 22. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 23. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 24. Create and Support and Adopt an Unhoused Community program supporting neighborhood volunteers and community groups in adopting encampments, 25. Striking Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds letter to County of Alameda and CA legislature, 26. Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 27. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, INFORMATION REPORTS: Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update, 30. Measure T1 Update, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 9. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings of legislative bodies, 9. Commission Reorganization for Post COVID-19 Budget Recovery, 10. Protocols for managing Zoom meetings,UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Officerholder Accounts, 12. Relinquishments and grants from Councilmember Accounts, UNFINISHED BUSINESS for SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology Report, Acquisition and Use, 3. Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets, 4. Gun Buyback, 5. Report on Homeless Outreach, 6. Surveillance Technology Report License Plate Readers, Body Worn Cameras, Street Imagery Project, 7. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Report, 8. Community refrigerators, 9. Vote of No Confidence in Police Chief,
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City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81747283367
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 4728 3367
Agenda: 1. Anticipated litigation
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96159228557
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 961 5922 8557
Agenda: 8. Annual T1 Phase 2 update, 10. Workplan
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 12 – 2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86968697869?pwd=QlhmZFBxcWl1R1V1M0JtR25qMjl5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 869 6869 7869 Passcode: Solano
Agenda: not posted
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8 Committee, 5 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91565398954?pwd=aGxTcVRDMUg1M3JPTENENjZ3RjFqdz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 915 6539 8954 Passcode: 353939
Agenda: 6. Summary Distressed Properties, 7. 1685 Solano, 8. Impacts Covid-19, 9. Section 8 issues at 4thand University, 11. Measure MM
City Council, Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
3:30 pm Council Closed Session
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86415105179
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 864 1510 5179
Agenda: 1. Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth Street LLC v. City of Berkeley #19032434, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators – employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Local 1227 IAFF/Fire Chief Officers, IBEW Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders and Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, 3. Pending Litigation Shipp, Thersa V. City of Berkeley WCAB #DJ10911597
6 pm, Regular Council Meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda CONSENT: 1. Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency due to COVID-19, 3. Bid solicitations, 4. Apply for funding $100,000 from CA Dept Health Care Services, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 and extend to 6/30/2021 with Telfords for Tyler Munis ERP System (formerly ERMA) for implementation payroll system, 6. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, 7. Contract add $100,000 total $350,000 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Karste Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training, 8. On-Call Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 extend 6/30/22 with Acumen Industrial Hygiene for asbestos, lead, mold and other hazardous material sampling investigations, surveys and program management, 9. Contract add $123,534 total $273,534 and extend 6/30/2021 with Don’s Tire Service for Tire Repair city fleets, 10. Contract add $317,563 total $1,192,563 and extend 6/30/2021 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires city fleets, 11. Library Gifts Received report $129,079 (sale of donated books, Friends of Library and Library Foundation), 12. Budget Referral $20,000 for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 13. Refer to City Manager Improving Hate Crimes Reporting, 14. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments, ACTION:15. Renew Elmwood BID for 2021, 16, Renew Solano BID for 2021, 17. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,18. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 19. FY 2021 Annual Appropriations, 20. Amend BMC 13.110, Title 13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, 21. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, Information Reports:20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter,
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Commission on Aging, 1 – 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72674239145?pwd=ZmpuYzhJWXZxMGVzc2VmOVZCaHptdz09
Teleconference: 106690900-9128 Meeting ID: 726 7423 9145
Agenda: 4. Workplan 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85952780607
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 859 5278 0607
Agenda: 2. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for Improving the PCI (Paving Condition Index) of Residential streets and creating a paving mater plan. 3. Ordinance terminating the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas vehicles in Berkeley by 2025 and feasibility of terminating the sale of gasoline and promotion of sale of electric vehicles. 4. Prohibition resale of combustion vehicles by 2040. Unscheduled Items:5. Regulating Plastic Bags, 6. Prohibition of sale of carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045 (from CEAC), 7. Prohibition of use of city streets for combustion vehicles by 2045, 8. Amend BMC 7.52 by reducing tax for electrification and water conservation retrofits, 9. Initiate Citywide, Regional and International just transition to a regenerative economy to address climate change, 10. Enforce Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) cleaning measures to encampments, 11. Recognize the Rights of Nature. (packet 188 pages)
Fair and Impartial Policing, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Email TTrachtenberg@cityofberkeley.infoto be added to the email list for meeting notices and links Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: - not yet available
Animal Care Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83950155243
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 839 5015 5243
Agenda:V. a) COVID related impact on Animal Care Services, b) Annual Workplan, c) Activities Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services,
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 10669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda:Presentation 2021 Priority Activities, FY 2021 1stQuarter Budget, Library reopening report.
Planning Commission – Special Meeting,7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96468865881
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 6886 5881
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Bayer Development Agreement & SEIR Scoping meeting, 10. Demolition Ordinance
Police Review Commission,7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 10. Amendments to Policy 300 Use Force from Chief Greenwood, Amend PrC Regulations to revise the number of votes needed to accept a late-file complaint, Discuss ways to manage length of Commission meetings, Transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability
Thursday, November 19, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: not posted check during the week
Agenda: not posted check during the week
Citizens for Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm, email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the email list and receive the meeting zoom link
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99876939267?pwd=VU40WmVuc2RuMVF1aXFqWTJoekVqQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 7693 9267
Agenda: 6. Measure MM, modified Rent Board Hours Dec 24 – 31, Waivers of late registration penalties.
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95000463132
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 950 0046 3132
1. 2035 Blake – Final Design Review – modification of approved project to demolish 2 existing non-residential buildings and construct new mixed-use 82 apartments, 1896 sq ft retail, 2 live/work
2. 600 Addison – Preview –R&D campus 461,822 sq ft of gross floor area and 944 parking spaces previously submitted August 27, 2020 with 521,810 sq ft and 1044 parking spaces.
Advisory item – Modifications to the Sign Ordinance
Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC), Open Government Commission (OGC), 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference:
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
Agenda: FCPC:6, Complaint alleging BERA violations by Committee for Ethical Housing, 7. Investigation Berkeley Committee for Police Oversight, Investigation regarding Maria Poblet for Rent Board, 9. Complaint alleging violations of BERA by Re-elect Jesse Arreguin, 10. Complaint regarding campaign signs advocating for the election of Councilmember Cheryl Davila, 11. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Rent Board Candidates Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonica, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson, 12. Complaint alleging violations of BERA by Wayne Hsiung, 13. From City Clerk regarding Public Finance Program campaign, Andrew for Berkeley, Wayne Hsiung for Mayor, OGC: 15. From City Clerk failure of multiple City lobbyists to file quarterly report, 16. Complaint by Martin and Olga Schwartz alleging violations of Open Government Ordinance relating to ZAB
Parks and Waterfront Commission and Public Works Commission,Time TBD
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: - Not Available check later in week
Agenda not yet posted subject to beT1 Phase 2 finalize list of projects to recommend to Council
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82993001502?pwd=NWVGVmxtZGZoemF5S2ZNNW9nUmZRQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 9300 1502 Passcode: 976785
Agenda: 2. RFP for soliciting grant applications for FY 22 and FY 23 funding cycle, 3. RFP scoring criteria, 4. Letter to City regarding SSB tax revenues and Finance Department charges
Friday, November 20, 2020
Fifth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future, 9-11 am, Agenda Includes message from Barbara Lee,
https://cemtf.org
Register for meeting links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-summit-5-next-steps-for-mobilizing-tickets-125764299405
Saturday, November 21, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
1227 Josephine 11/24/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2435-2437 Virginia 11/19/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Worth Noting:
Last Friday I started with, “The PANDEMIC – It is barely noon and already the daily count for the US is up to 77, 723 of new cases and 636 deaths” today around noon that number was 125,284 with 859 deaths. Depending on where you get your news, when the show was aired/recorded and which dashboard was used, the total number of new cases for the day will vary. The total I see is USA 183,527 California 10,067.We are in a raging pandemic. Monday, November 9 at Mayor Arreguin’s Town Hall our Health Officer said that the celebrating Thanksgiving with up to three families all of whom are “bubbled” and not socializing beyond that group would be fine. The world has changed since Monday. So far, we have been fortunate in Berkeley with low incidence of infection, we cannot count on that to last.Skip in-person gatherings, call and zoom instead.https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 9 – November 12, 2020
On Tuesday the City Council meeting ended abruptly at 11:01 pm (as predicted) in the middle of discussion of item 12. on Security Cameras. Item 22. The last item on the agenda was the No confidence vote of the Police Chief so all the action items were left on the table to be rescheduled at some later date. Thursday the Public Works Commission met and prioritized the T1 Phase 2 Projects. The Public Works Commissioners are amazing. Check the Activist’s Diary in the Berkeley Daily Planet for a more thorough review. http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
What’s Ahead – There are 20 meetings without counting the two Council closed sessions. Just take a quick scan of the list. Giving an overview would fill another page.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 16, 2020
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82045200899
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 820 4520 0899
Agenda planning for 12/1/2020 Regular Council meeting, CONSENT: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 3 year program and expenditure plan, 2.Contract $185,000 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2022 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to facilitate design of Specialized Care Unit (SCU)by analyzing current mental health crisis system, community engagement, research and data to develop program to re-assign non-criminal police service calls to SCU that will respond without law enforcement, 3. Amend contract add $200,000 FY 2021 & FY 2022 rate $100,000 with Fred Finch Youth Center for Turning Point Transitional Housing, 4. Amend BMC 11.28 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO), 5. Grant Application FEMA for $1,237,500 for seismic retrofit of MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Young Adult Project, 6.Grant application $897,000 to SF Restoration Authority Measure AA for feasibility studies for improvements at Aquatic Park, 7. Grant application up to $8,000,000 to CA Proposition 68 Statewide Parks Program for new Park Development at selected Santa Fe Right of Way parcels, 8. Amend contract add $410,000 total $1,235,000 with Freitas Landscaping for additional reduction hazardous vegetation during high-risk fire season, 9. Donation from Regan Nursery Rose Bushes value $1099.78 for roses stolen from Berkeley Rose Garden, 10. T1 Phase 1 Modifications to Project List includes change of phase from design to planning for Berkeley Municipal Pier, 11. Amendments to BESO, 12. Accept Revenue Grant$10,000 from EBCE for Reach Code Support,13. 10 yr Lease Agreement with Berkeley Housing Authority for 5thfloor at 1947 Center, 14. Final Map Tract 8533: 1500 San Pablo 175 condo units, 170 residential units, 5 commercial units, 15. Contract $4,968,764 (include contingency $451,706, with Andes Construction , Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 16. Contract $2,711,556 (includes $246,505 Contingency) with Glosage Engineering, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, 17. Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement, 18. Appoint Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine to Mental Health Commission, 19. Endorse CA Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act for 2022 election, ACTION:20. BMC Title 14 and 23 to Reform Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements modify parking minimums, impose parking maximums, amend residential parking, institute transportation Demand Management, 21, Correct Fee for increases, 22. Resolution calling for State Legislature to align state with UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 23. Amend BMC 13.111.020(a) Ordinance 7,727 to further limit 3rdParty Food Delivery Services from 15% to 10%, 24. Create and Support and Adopt an Unhoused Community program supporting neighborhood volunteers and community groups in adopting encampments, 25. Striking Racially Restrictive Covenants in certain Property Deeds letter to County of Alameda and CA legislature, 26. Personal Liability Protection for Small Businesses - personal guarantee for commercial leases, 27. Resolution calling on BUSD to consider renaming Thousand Oaks Elementary to Kamala Harris Elementary School, 28. Referral Commission Low-Income Stipend Reform, INFORMATION REPORTS: Short Term Referral Process, Quarterly Update, 30. Measure T1 Update, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 9. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings of legislative bodies, 9. Commission Reorganization for Post COVID-19 Budget Recovery, 10. Protocols for managing Zoom meetings,UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Officerholder Accounts, 12. Relinquishments and grants from Councilmember Accounts, UNFINISHED BUSINESS for SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Surveillance Technology Report, Acquisition and Use, 3. Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets, 4. Gun Buyback, 5. Report on Homeless Outreach, 6. Surveillance Technology Report License Plate Readers, Body Worn Cameras, Street Imagery Project, 7. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Report, 8. Community refrigerators, 9. Vote of No Confidence in Police Chief,
(packet 214)
City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81747283367
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 4728 3367
Agenda: 1. Anticipated litigation
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96159228557
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 961 5922 8557
Agenda: 8. Annual T1 Phase 2 update, 10. Workplan
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 12 – 2 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86968697869?pwd=QlhmZFBxcWl1R1V1M0JtR25qMjl5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 869 6869 7869 Passcode: Solano
Agenda: not posted
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8 Committee, 5 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91565398954?pwd=aGxTcVRDMUg1M3JPTENENjZ3RjFqdz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 915 6539 8954 Passcode: 353939
Agenda: 6. Summary Distressed Properties, 7. 1685 Solano, 8. Impacts Covid-19, 9. Section 8 issues at 4thand University, 11. Measure MM
City Council, Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
3:30 pm Council Closed Session
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86415105179
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 864 1510 5179
Agenda: 1. Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth Street LLC v. City of Berkeley #19032434, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators – employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Local 1227 IAFF/Fire Chief Officers, IBEW Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders and Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, 3. Pending Litigation Shipp, Thersa V. City of Berkeley WCAB #DJ10911597
6 pm, Regular Council Meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda CONSENT: 1. Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency due to COVID-19, 3. Bid solicitations, 4. Apply for funding $100,000 from CA Dept Health Care Services, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 and extend to 6/30/2021 with Telfords for Tyler Munis ERP System (formerly ERMA) for implementation payroll system, 6. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, 7. Contract add $100,000 total $350,000 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Karste Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training, 8. On-Call Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 extend 6/30/22 with Acumen Industrial Hygiene for asbestos, lead, mold and other hazardous material sampling investigations, surveys and program management, 9. Contract add $123,534 total $273,534 and extend 6/30/2021 with Don’s Tire Service for Tire Repair city fleets, 10. Contract add $317,563 total $1,192,563 and extend 6/30/2021 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires city fleets, 11. Library Gifts Received report $129,079 (sale of donated books, Friends of Library and Library Foundation), 12. Budget Referral $20,000 for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 13. Refer to City Manager Improving Hate Crimes Reporting, 14. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments, ACTION:15. Renew Elmwood BID for 2021, 16, Renew Solano BID for 2021, 17. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,18. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 19. FY 2021 Annual Appropriations, 20. Amend BMC 13.110, Title 13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, 21. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, Information Reports:20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter,
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Commission on Aging, 1 – 3 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72674239145?pwd=ZmpuYzhJWXZxMGVzc2VmOVZCaHptdz09
Teleconference: 106690900-9128 Meeting ID: 726 7423 9145
Agenda: 4. Workplan 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85952780607
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 859 5278 0607
Agenda: 2. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for Improving the PCI (Paving Condition Index) of Residential streets and creating a paving mater plan. 3. Ordinance terminating the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas vehicles in Berkeley by 2025 and feasibility of terminating the sale of gasoline and promotion of sale of electric vehicles. 4. Prohibition resale of combustion vehicles by 2040. Unscheduled Items:5. Regulating Plastic Bags, 6. Prohibition of sale of carbon-based transportation fuels by 2045 (from CEAC), 7. Prohibition of use of city streets for combustion vehicles by 2045, 8. Amend BMC 7.52 by reducing tax for electrification and water conservation retrofits, 9. Initiate Citywide, Regional and International just transition to a regenerative economy to address climate change, 10. Enforce Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) cleaning measures to encampments, 11. Recognize the Rights of Nature. (packet 188 pages)
Fair and Impartial Policing, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Email TTrachtenberg@cityofberkeley.infoto be added to the email list for meeting notices and links Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: - not yet available
Animal Care Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83950155243
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 839 5015 5243
Agenda:V. a) COVID related impact on Animal Care Services, b) Annual Workplan, c) Activities Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services,
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 10669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
Agenda:Presentation 2021 Priority Activities, FY 2021 1stQuarter Budget, Library reopening report.
Planning Commission – Special Meeting,7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96468865881
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 964 6886 5881
Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Bayer Development Agreement & SEIR Scoping meeting, 10. Demolition Ordinance
Police Review Commission,7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 10. Amendments to Policy 300 Use Force from Chief Greenwood, Amend PrC Regulations to revise the number of votes needed to accept a late-file complaint, Discuss ways to manage length of Commission meetings, Transition to new Police Accountability Board and Office of Director of Police Accountability
Thursday, November 19, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: not posted check during the week
Agenda: not posted check during the week
Citizens for Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm, email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the email list and receive the meeting zoom link
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99876939267?pwd=VU40WmVuc2RuMVF1aXFqWTJoekVqQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 7693 9267
Agenda: 6. Measure MM, modified Rent Board Hours Dec 24 – 31, Waivers of late registration penalties.
Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95000463132
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 950 0046 3132
1. 2035 Blake – Final Design Review – modification of approved project to demolish 2 existing non-residential buildings and construct new mixed-use 82 apartments, 1896 sq ft retail, 2 live/work
2. 600 Addison – Preview –R&D campus 461,822 sq ft of gross floor area and 944 parking spaces previously submitted August 27, 2020 with 521,810 sq ft and 1044 parking spaces.
Advisory item – Modifications to the Sign Ordinance
Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC), Open Government Commission (OGC), 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference:
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
Agenda: FCPC:6, Complaint alleging BERA violations by Committee for Ethical Housing, 7. Investigation Berkeley Committee for Police Oversight, Investigation regarding Maria Poblet for Rent Board, 9. Complaint alleging violations of BERA by Re-elect Jesse Arreguin, 10. Complaint regarding campaign signs advocating for the election of Councilmember Cheryl Davila, 11. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Rent Board Candidates Leah Simon-Weisberg, Mari Mendonica, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, Xavier Johnson, 12. Complaint alleging violations of BERA by Wayne Hsiung, 13. From City Clerk regarding Public Finance Program campaign, Andrew for Berkeley, Wayne Hsiung for Mayor, OGC: 15. From City Clerk failure of multiple City lobbyists to file quarterly report, 16. Complaint by Martin and Olga Schwartz alleging violations of Open Government Ordinance relating to ZAB
Parks and Waterfront Commission and Public Works Commission,Time TBD
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: - Not Available check later in week
Agenda not yet posted subject to beT1 Phase 2 finalize list of projects to recommend to Council
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82993001502?pwd=NWVGVmxtZGZoemF5S2ZNNW9nUmZRQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 829 9300 1502 Passcode: 976785
Agenda: 2. RFP for soliciting grant applications for FY 22 and FY 23 funding cycle, 3. RFP scoring criteria, 4. Letter to City regarding SSB tax revenues and Finance Department charges
Friday, November 20, 2020
Fifth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future, 9-11 am, Agenda Includes message from Barbara Lee,
https://cemtf.org
Register for meeting links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-summit-5-next-steps-for-mobilizing-tickets-125764299405
Saturday, November 21, 2020 and Sunday, November 22, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
1560 Beverly Place 11/30/2020
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
2224 Grant 11/30/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
1227 Josephine 11/24/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
3001 Telegraph 11/30/2020
2435-2437 Virginia 11/19/2020
2136-2154 San Pablo
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Ballot Measure Implementation Planning
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry, Systems Realignment
March 16 –Capital Improvement Plan, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Undergrounding Task Force Update
Update Zero Waste Priorities
Removed from Lists
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
November 8 - November 15, 2020
Worth Noting:
The PANDEMIC – It is barely noon and already the daily count for the US is up to 77, 723 of new cases and 636 deaths. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
These numbers are higher than our daily totals just a few weeks ago and we still have until gmt 0+ to go (cutoff 4 pm PT with loading of data finishing around 5 pm-6 pm). If you need a pep-talk to stick with public health protocols, deal with family, friends and the holidays listen to Michael Osterholm podcast episode 30.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-osterholm-update-covid-19/id1504360345?i=1000497453212
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 2 – November 5, 2020
It was a quiet week for city meetings in anticipation of all of us being tethered to the elections. The draft of the Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment policy is off to the City Attorney for review. A referral to the City Manager to develop an Outdoor Dining Program is out of committee and traveling to appear on the Council agenda. Councilmember Droste’s measure for Commission Reorganization for Post-Covid-19 Budget Recovery will be taken up at the next Council Agenda Committee (November 16). The T1 Phase 2 project list is moving on to finalization. The Citizens for Cultural Civic Center spoke with Marc Steyer of Tipping Engineering for a better understanding of seismic retrofitting and the group generally agreed that the Seismic Performance Level that should be under discussion and review is Damage Control, an option that was not included in the 903 pages of Gehl documents. And, Steve Finacom will be bringing to the Landmarks Preservation Commission a landmarking application for the apartment where Kamala Harris our first woman Vice-President grew up right here in Berkeley.
What’s Ahead – Moving Back to Normal
It is a busy week ahead and if there aren’t enough Berkeley City meetings a few extras have been added.
Monday – Racism has played a big part in this election. At 10 am the Council Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee will take up Racism as a Public Health Crisis,
Tuesday – At 9 am EBMUD will be presenting the Long-Term Infrastructure Workshop. Interestingly if Oct 20 virtual tour is any example, it is easier to ask questions and participate at EMUD workshops than City meetings.Tuesday evening at 6 pm is City Council
Wednesday Veterans Day Holiday– Parks and Waterfront Commission is meeting at 7 pm on T1, The Barbara Lee film is also Wednesday evening with a 48-hour viewing available.
Thursday – The City Council Budget committee meets at 10 am, the Citizens for Cultural Civic Center meets at noon (email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the list for zoom links) and the Homeless Commission, Housing Advisory Commission, Public Works Commission and the Zoning Adjustment Board all meet at 7 pm.
The City Council November 17 agenda is available for comment and follows the list of meetings.
Sunday, November 8 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 9, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656641165
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 856 5664 1165
Agenda:2. Listening Session on Homelessness (15 minutes), 3. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, A Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley, 4.a&b. A people’s First Sanctuary Encampment, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 5. Service Animals Welcome training, 6. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies,
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – Prevention, Strategies & Outcomes Subcommittee Meeting, 4 – 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81086710470?pwd=QTdkSE5QeGsxYlZnbXowZWZ2SUVDdz09
Teleconference: not given – secretary dtsering@ci.berkeley.ca.usor office 510-981-5300 if no luck contacting secretary try 1-669-900-9128 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 810 8671 0470 Passcode: 176840
Agenda: Discussion revised RFP for FY 2022 and FY 2023 and revised application review scoring sheet.
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93524535415?pwd=aktYYjg4V2k3bDg5WHNGZWRUejV0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 935 2453 5415 Passcode: 359545
Agenda: 6. Public Comment, 8. Youth Commission Annual Work Plan, 9. Presentation T1, 10. Prop 68 Competitive Grant for Grove Park Play Structure Renovation, 11. 2021 meeting schedule, 12. Approval of work plan
Mayor Arreguin’s Virtual Town Hall, 6 pm
Submit questions by 3 pm to https://www.jessearreguin.comand watch town hall live or recording at the same link
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
EBMUD Long-Term Infrastructure Workshop, 9 am
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/board-directors/board-meetings/
Videoconference: https://ebmud.zoom.us/j/94821849801?pwd=QTQzQ2FBek9TdXhhMmVoVWxIaEwvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 948 2184 9801 Passcode: 698161
Agenda: Integrated Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan. The Virtual tour was Oct 20, this workshop is the plan to deal with all the challenges shown in the virtual tour. From Oct 20 Q&A Pharmaceuticals dumped into wastewater (flushed down the drain) are not/cannot be removed in processing. (presentation packet 129 pages)
Berkeley City Councilhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89262559332
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 892 6255 9332
Agenda: Pending Litigation: a. 1444 Fifth LLC v. City of Berkeley, b. Sandoval v. City of Berkeley, c. Schulz, Christopher v. City of Berkeley WCAB (Worker’s Comp) d. Jackson, Willie v. City of Berkeley WCAB
Regular Meeting 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207824735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 0782 4735
Agenda CONSENT:1. 2ndreading amending BMC 2.MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 3. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 4. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 5. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 6. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 7. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 8. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 9. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 10. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 11. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 12. Authorize Installation of Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets Serving as Entry and Exit Points and Request an Environmental Safety Assessment in High Crime Areas, 13. Budget Referral to Reinstate Partial Funding for Gun Buyback Program, 14. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 15. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, 16. Budget Referral - $20,000 radar speed feedback sign for Wildcat Canyon Road, 17. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, ACTION: 18. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 19. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 20. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 21. Support Community Refrigerators, 22. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Veterans Day – City Holiday – Metered Parking not enforced
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98829495586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 988 2949 5586
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. T1 Project Phase 1 Updates, 9. T1 Phase 2 project list to send to council
Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me, Nov 11, film watch or stream (48 hours to view) https://tickets.ifccenter.com/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=269262~bd725d56-8b11-414c-8cda-9ccb2ad3128d&=&emci=97d809b2-7515-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&emdi=eed96641-8e15-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&ceid=5679656
Thursday, November 12, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88377352400
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 883 7735 2400
Agenda: 2. Dept Budget Presentations: a. Timeline, b. Police Dept overtime expense $7,618,930 OT budget $2,364,641, c. Marina Fund, d. T1, e. Encampment Management, f. Public Works – parking funds (parking fund cannot meet debt service – Center Street Garage), g. Public Works – Building Purchases & Maintenance, 3. a. FY 2020 Year-End Excess Equity, b. FY 2021 Amendment to Annual Appropriations, c. General Fund Revenues Updates, 4. General Fund Revenues Replenishment, 5. Assignment of unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves,UNSCHEDULED Items: 6. Tax Equity, 7. Step Up Housing Measure P funds 1367 University Transition Housing SRO with services, 8. Housing Trust Fund, 9. Juneteenth as City Holiday, 10. Cash v Accrual Accounting, 11. Review of Fiscal Policies.
Citizens for Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm
This is an open citizen’s group email johncaner@gmail.comto join/participate
Homeless Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97332805764?pwd=dnovQWhiSThxeHlwdlhoUWptSnFvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 3280 5764 Passcode: 456485
Agenda:2. Public Comment, 6. Creation and adoption of FY 2021 Work Plan
Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92896210058
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 928 9621 0058
Agenda: 4. Public Comment, Discussion/Possible Action: 6. Revision of Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Guidelines, 7. Commission Work Plan FY 2021 (agenda packet 100 pages)
Public Works Commission – Special meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Agenda and links not posted check after Monday
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97919905914
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 1990 5914
Agenda: staff recommend approval of all projects
3. 1200-1214 San Pablo – demolish 3 existing commercial buildings and construct a 6-story, mixed use building with 104 units (including 9 very low income units), a 3119 sq ft restaurant, 4343 sq ft of usable open space, 55 ground level parking spaces,
4. 170 Hillcrest Road – construct 1531 sq ft 2-story addition to 1736 sq ft single family dwelling in R-1H- Hillside Overlay District
5. 2607 Ellsworth – establish new rooftop Wireless (GTE Mobilnet of CA, dba Verizon Wirelesss) on 5-story 46-ft tall, multi-family residential building, includes 12 new roof-mounted antennas and related equipment with up to 8 ft tall screen walls
6. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Health Care LLC - EIR Scoping - A SEIR is being prepared, the public scoping period ends December 3, 2020.
Friday, November 13, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15,
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular Meeting November 17, 6 pm,available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda CONSENT: 71. Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency due to COVID-19, 3. Bid solicitations, 4. Apply for funding $100,000 from CA Dept Health Care Services, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 and extend to 6/30/2021 with Telfords for Tyler Munis ERP System (formerly ERMA) for implementation payroll system, 6. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, 7. Contract add $100,000 total $350,000 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Karste Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training, 8. On-Call Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 extend 6/30/22 with Acumen Industrial Hygiene for asbestos, lead, mold and other hazardous material sampling investigations, surveys and program management, 9. Contract add $123,534 total $273,534 and extend 6/30/2021 with Don’s Tire Service for Tire Repair city fleets, 10. Contract add $317,563 total $1,192,563 and extend 6/30/2021 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires city fleets, 11. Library Gifts Received report $129,079 (sale of donated books, Friends of Library and Library Foundation), 12. Budget Referral $20,000 for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 13. Refer to City Manager Improving Hate Crimes Reporting, 14. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments, ACTION:15. Renew Elmwood BID for 2021, 16, Renew Solano BID for 2021, 17. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,18. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 19. FY 2021 Annual Appropriations, 20. Amend BMC 13.110, Title 13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, 21. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, Information Reports: 20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
2210 Harold Way 11/19/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
2435-2437 11/19/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
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Worth Noting:
The PANDEMIC – It is barely noon and already the daily count for the US is up to 77, 723 of new cases and 636 deaths. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/
These numbers are higher than our daily totals just a few weeks ago and we still have until gmt 0+ to go (cutoff 4 pm PT with loading of data finishing around 5 pm-6 pm). If you need a pep-talk to stick with public health protocols, deal with family, friends and the holidays listen to Michael Osterholm podcast episode 30.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-osterholm-update-covid-19/id1504360345?i=1000497453212
What Did and Didn’t Happen in City Meetings November 2 – November 5, 2020
It was a quiet week for city meetings in anticipation of all of us being tethered to the elections. The draft of the Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment policy is off to the City Attorney for review. A referral to the City Manager to develop an Outdoor Dining Program is out of committee and traveling to appear on the Council agenda. Councilmember Droste’s measure for Commission Reorganization for Post-Covid-19 Budget Recovery will be taken up at the next Council Agenda Committee (November 16). The T1 Phase 2 project list is moving on to finalization. The Citizens for Cultural Civic Center spoke with Marc Steyer of Tipping Engineering for a better understanding of seismic retrofitting and the group generally agreed that the Seismic Performance Level that should be under discussion and review is Damage Control, an option that was not included in the 903 pages of Gehl documents. And, Steve Finacom will be bringing to the Landmarks Preservation Commission a landmarking application for the apartment where Kamala Harris our first woman Vice-President grew up right here in Berkeley.
What’s Ahead – Moving Back to Normal
It is a busy week ahead and if there aren’t enough Berkeley City meetings a few extras have been added.
Monday – Racism has played a big part in this election. At 10 am the Council Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee will take up Racism as a Public Health Crisis,
Tuesday – At 9 am EBMUD will be presenting the Long-Term Infrastructure Workshop. Interestingly if Oct 20 virtual tour is any example, it is easier to ask questions and participate at EMUD workshops than City meetings.Tuesday evening at 6 pm is City Council
Wednesday Veterans Day Holiday– Parks and Waterfront Commission is meeting at 7 pm on T1, The Barbara Lee film is also Wednesday evening with a 48-hour viewing available.
Thursday – The City Council Budget committee meets at 10 am, the Citizens for Cultural Civic Center meets at noon (email johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the list for zoom links) and the Homeless Commission, Housing Advisory Commission, Public Works Commission and the Zoning Adjustment Board all meet at 7 pm.
The City Council November 17 agenda is available for comment and follows the list of meetings.
Sunday, November 8 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, November 9, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656641165
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 856 5664 1165
Agenda:2. Listening Session on Homelessness (15 minutes), 3. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, A Threat and Safety Issue in the City of Berkeley, 4.a&b. A people’s First Sanctuary Encampment, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 5. Service Animals Welcome training, 6. Support Vision 2025 for Sustainable Food Policies,
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – Prevention, Strategies & Outcomes Subcommittee Meeting, 4 – 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81086710470?pwd=QTdkSE5QeGsxYlZnbXowZWZ2SUVDdz09
Teleconference: not given – secretary dtsering@ci.berkeley.ca.usor office 510-981-5300 if no luck contacting secretary try 1-669-900-9128 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 810 8671 0470 Passcode: 176840
Agenda: Discussion revised RFP for FY 2022 and FY 2023 and revised application review scoring sheet.
Youth Commission, 5 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93524535415?pwd=aktYYjg4V2k3bDg5WHNGZWRUejV0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 935 2453 5415 Passcode: 359545
Agenda: 6. Public Comment, 8. Youth Commission Annual Work Plan, 9. Presentation T1, 10. Prop 68 Competitive Grant for Grove Park Play Structure Renovation, 11. 2021 meeting schedule, 12. Approval of work plan
Mayor Arreguin’s Virtual Town Hall, 6 pm
Submit questions by 3 pm to https://www.jessearreguin.comand watch town hall live or recording at the same link
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
EBMUD Long-Term Infrastructure Workshop, 9 am
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/board-directors/board-meetings/
Videoconference: https://ebmud.zoom.us/j/94821849801?pwd=QTQzQ2FBek9TdXhhMmVoVWxIaEwvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 948 2184 9801 Passcode: 698161
Agenda: Integrated Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan. The Virtual tour was Oct 20, this workshop is the plan to deal with all the challenges shown in the virtual tour. From Oct 20 Q&A Pharmaceuticals dumped into wastewater (flushed down the drain) are not/cannot be removed in processing. (presentation packet 129 pages)
Berkeley City Councilhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89262559332
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 892 6255 9332
Agenda: Pending Litigation: a. 1444 Fifth LLC v. City of Berkeley, b. Sandoval v. City of Berkeley, c. Schulz, Christopher v. City of Berkeley WCAB (Worker’s Comp) d. Jackson, Willie v. City of Berkeley WCAB
Regular Meeting 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207824735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 0782 4735
Agenda CONSENT:1. 2ndreading amending BMC 2.MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 3. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 4. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 5. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 6. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 7. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 8. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 9. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 10. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 11. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 12. Authorize Installation of Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets Serving as Entry and Exit Points and Request an Environmental Safety Assessment in High Crime Areas, 13. Budget Referral to Reinstate Partial Funding for Gun Buyback Program, 14. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 15. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, 16. Budget Referral - $20,000 radar speed feedback sign for Wildcat Canyon Road, 17. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, ACTION: 18. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 19. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 20. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 21. Support Community Refrigerators, 22. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Veterans Day – City Holiday – Metered Parking not enforced
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98829495586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 988 2949 5586
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. T1 Project Phase 1 Updates, 9. T1 Phase 2 project list to send to council
Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me, Nov 11, film watch or stream (48 hours to view) https://tickets.ifccenter.com/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=269262~bd725d56-8b11-414c-8cda-9ccb2ad3128d&=&emci=97d809b2-7515-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&emdi=eed96641-8e15-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&ceid=5679656
Thursday, November 12, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88377352400
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 883 7735 2400
Agenda: 2. Dept Budget Presentations: a. Timeline, b. Police Dept overtime expense $7,618,930 OT budget $2,364,641, c. Marina Fund, d. T1, e. Encampment Management, f. Public Works – parking funds (parking fund cannot meet debt service – Center Street Garage), g. Public Works – Building Purchases & Maintenance, 3. a. FY 2020 Year-End Excess Equity, b. FY 2021 Amendment to Annual Appropriations, c. General Fund Revenues Updates, 4. General Fund Revenues Replenishment, 5. Assignment of unassigned General Fund Balance to Reserves,UNSCHEDULED Items: 6. Tax Equity, 7. Step Up Housing Measure P funds 1367 University Transition Housing SRO with services, 8. Housing Trust Fund, 9. Juneteenth as City Holiday, 10. Cash v Accrual Accounting, 11. Review of Fiscal Policies.
Citizens for Cultural Civic Center, 12 – 1 pm
This is an open citizen’s group email johncaner@gmail.comto join/participate
Homeless Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97332805764?pwd=dnovQWhiSThxeHlwdlhoUWptSnFvZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 3280 5764 Passcode: 456485
Agenda:2. Public Comment, 6. Creation and adoption of FY 2021 Work Plan
Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92896210058
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 928 9621 0058
Agenda: 4. Public Comment, Discussion/Possible Action: 6. Revision of Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Guidelines, 7. Commission Work Plan FY 2021 (agenda packet 100 pages)
Public Works Commission – Special meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Agenda and links not posted check after Monday
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97919905914
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 979 1990 5914
Agenda: staff recommend approval of all projects
3. 1200-1214 San Pablo – demolish 3 existing commercial buildings and construct a 6-story, mixed use building with 104 units (including 9 very low income units), a 3119 sq ft restaurant, 4343 sq ft of usable open space, 55 ground level parking spaces,
4. 170 Hillcrest Road – construct 1531 sq ft 2-story addition to 1736 sq ft single family dwelling in R-1H- Hillside Overlay District
5. 2607 Ellsworth – establish new rooftop Wireless (GTE Mobilnet of CA, dba Verizon Wirelesss) on 5-story 46-ft tall, multi-family residential building, includes 12 new roof-mounted antennas and related equipment with up to 8 ft tall screen walls
6. 800 Dwight Way – Bayer Health Care LLC - EIR Scoping - A SEIR is being prepared, the public scoping period ends December 3, 2020.
Friday, November 13, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15,
No City meetings or events found
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City Council Regular Meeting November 17, 6 pm,available for comment
Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda CONSENT: 71. Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency due to COVID-19, 3. Bid solicitations, 4. Apply for funding $100,000 from CA Dept Health Care Services, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 and extend to 6/30/2021 with Telfords for Tyler Munis ERP System (formerly ERMA) for implementation payroll system, 6. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, 7. Contract add $100,000 total $350,000 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Karste Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training, 8. On-Call Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 extend 6/30/22 with Acumen Industrial Hygiene for asbestos, lead, mold and other hazardous material sampling investigations, surveys and program management, 9. Contract add $123,534 total $273,534 and extend 6/30/2021 with Don’s Tire Service for Tire Repair city fleets, 10. Contract add $317,563 total $1,192,563 and extend 6/30/2021 with Bruce’s Tire, Inc for new tires city fleets, 11. Library Gifts Received report $129,079 (sale of donated books, Friends of Library and Library Foundation), 12. Budget Referral $20,000 for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 13. Refer to City Manager Improving Hate Crimes Reporting, 14. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments, ACTION:15. Renew Elmwood BID for 2021, 16, Renew Solano BID for 2021, 17. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,18. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 19. FY 2021 Annual Appropriations, 20. Amend BMC 13.110, Title 13, COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to enhance emergency tenant protections, 21. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, Information Reports: 20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) ZAB - 1/21/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) LPC – 1/21/2021
1850 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch (add bedrooms) ZAB – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period
2430 Bonar 11/23/2020
1335 Delaware 11/23/2020
1333 Grant 11/24/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
2210 Harold Way 11/19/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
1205 Oxford 11/23/2020
2435-2437 11/19/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
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November 1 - November 8, 2020
Worth Noting:
What did and didn’t happen in City meetings October 25 – October 29, 2020:
The Agenda Committee learned that items not addressed in Council meetings do have to be rescheduled within 60 days. That means the Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief will be back on November 10th. At the Police Review Commission, the Police Chief threatened that holding outside agencies to Berkeley restrictions in policing policies, use of controlled equipment, would mean that outside agencies would never come to the assistance of the Berkeley Police and the Police Chief opined it was not possible to supervise outside agencies as mandated by the Council in 1992. The chair of the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission insisted the meeting must end (and it did) at 9 pm with discussion cut short. Didn’t we just spend days in red flag alerts and aren’t we still in the peak of fire season? T1 Spending: Even people who are warm to the new pier and ferry for Berkeley say the plan puts it in the wrong place. We had to wait until Thursday to learn that seven (7) City employees who work in buildings with poor ventilation contracted COVID-19. The pickleball players begging for more courts are better organized than the neighbors who must live with the noise for up to 12 hours/day of balls being swatted across nets with paddles. The Community group on the Civic Center convened by John Caner (email johncaner@gmail.comto join) opposes new council chambers in the park. We need The Rights of Nature Measure. The birds are still waiting for bird safe glass. And, our Councilmembers need to take a hard look at who is appointed to Commissions representing their Districts.
What is ahead – a light week in meetings that still fill Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Monday– City Council Policy Committee meetings at 10:30 am Public Safety, 1 pm Facilities Infrastructure, 2:30 pm Agenda and rules.
Wednesday– T1 meetings at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm with handouts not available until after 6 pm Monday,
Thursday– The Landmarks Preservation Commission 7 pm meeting agenda is so long with 15 items listed that either discussion will suffer or without continuing many items the meeting could run past midnight.
To be added to the Fair and Impartial [Policing] Working Group email list send your request to TTrachtenberg@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday, November 1 2020
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Monday, November 2, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84532435256
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 3243 5256
Agenda: 1. Adopt Ordinance add chapter BMC 2.64.170 Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 3. Introduce Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 4. Safety for All: The George Floyd Community Safety Act- Development of a Progressive Police Force, 5. Improving Hate Crime Reporting, and Response, 6. Providing Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers.
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee– Special Meeting, 1pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87187693289
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 871 8769 3289
Agenda: 2. Path to Permanence for Outdoor Dining and Commerce Permits Granted Under COVID-19, Unscheduled:10 items listed as unscheduled including regulating plastic bags, 4 items on limiting combustion vehicles, street paving, reducing tax for qualifying electrification, just transition to regenerative economy to address climate change, street cleanup and recognizing rights of nature.
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda Planning for November 17, 6 pm Regular City Council meeting: (Only KEY ITEMS Listed)CONSENT:7. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, ACTION:15. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,16. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 17. Amend BMC Title 14 and Title 23 Reform Residential Off-Street Parking, 1. Modify Minimum Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements, 2. Impose Residential Parking Maximums, 3. Amend Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Permit Program, 4. Institute Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Requirements, 18. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, 19. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments,Information Reports:20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Meetings of Legislative Bodies, Unscheduled Items:9. Commission Reorganization (Due 11/30/2020), 12. Implement protocols for City Council meetings on Zoom, (packet 158 pages)
Berkeley City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83603197143
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 0319 7143
Agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1761 University owner Rajputana Hospitality Investments, LLC
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Election Day - Berkeley City reduced service day
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Parks and Waterfront Commission special meeting on T1 Phase 2, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98115617123
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 981 1561 7123
Agenda: 3. Public Comment on agenda items only, 4. Discussion and potential action: T1 Phase 2 of potential projects
Parks and Waterfront Commission concurrent special meeting with Public Works on T1 Phase 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95118954827
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 951 1895 4827
Agenda: 2. Comments from the Public on agenda items only (30 seconds each speaker), 3. Discussion a. goals of concurrent meeting process to make recommendations of T1 Phase 2 Project List projects and phasing to Council, b. Phase 2 Public Process Review – Handouts to be available after 6 pm Monday November 2 on T1 website https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Updates.aspx
Handouts: Neighborhood group meeting notes, participating commission meeting notes, T1 P2 Large area meeting notes, T1 emails, City staff $53 million project list with phasing recommendations, 4. Next meetings, Nov 11, 12, 19
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Civic Center Cultural Community Group, 11:30 am – 1 pm, email the convener johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the list.
Landmarks Preservation Commission,7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91680075456
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 916 8007 5456
5.Measure T1 Infrastructure Program Phase 2 Information Report
6.1 Orchard Lane – Steilberg House – Landmark or Structure of Merit
7.1 Orchard Lane –Mills Act Contract application
8.2740 Telegraph – Rose Garden Inn – Structural Alteration Permit,
9.3031 Telegraph –Demolition Referral
10.2317 Channing –Demolition Referral
11.2601 Derby – The McGrew House – Landmarks or Structure of Merit
12.UC Long Range Development Plan Presentation
13.Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) letter re: UC LRDP
14.Berkeley’s Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan
15. AD HOC Subcommittees and Liaison Comments
Friday, November 6, Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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November 10 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment,
emailcouncil@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207824735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 0782 4735
CONSENT:1. 2ndreading amending BMC 2.MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 3. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 4. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 5. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 6. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 7. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 8. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 9. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 10. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 11. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 12. Authorize Installation of Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets Serving as Entry and Exit Points and Request an Environmental Safety Assessment in High Crime Areas, 13. Budget Referral to Reinstate Partial Funding for Gun Buyback Program, 14. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 15. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, 16. Budget Referral - $20,000 radar speed feedback sign for Wildcat Canyon Road, 17. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, ACTION:18. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 19. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 20. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 21. Support Community Refrigerators, 22. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) – 1/19/2021
1850 Arch TBD – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch TBD – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
2724 Mabel 11/3/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
2795 San Pablo 11/3/2020
1790 Shattuck 11/4/2020
1240 Sixth 11/3/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
1510 Walnut 11/3/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found on Friday of the preceding week and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Possible Interest Film Event:
Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me, Nov 11, film watch or stream (48 hours to view) https://tickets.ifccenter.com/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=269262~bd725d56-8b11-414c-8cda-9ccb2ad3128d&=&emci=97d809b2-7515-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&emdi=eed96641-8e15-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&ceid=5679656
Worth Noting:
What did and didn’t happen in City meetings October 25 – October 29, 2020:
The Agenda Committee learned that items not addressed in Council meetings do have to be rescheduled within 60 days. That means the Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief will be back on November 10th. At the Police Review Commission, the Police Chief threatened that holding outside agencies to Berkeley restrictions in policing policies, use of controlled equipment, would mean that outside agencies would never come to the assistance of the Berkeley Police and the Police Chief opined it was not possible to supervise outside agencies as mandated by the Council in 1992. The chair of the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission insisted the meeting must end (and it did) at 9 pm with discussion cut short. Didn’t we just spend days in red flag alerts and aren’t we still in the peak of fire season? T1 Spending: Even people who are warm to the new pier and ferry for Berkeley say the plan puts it in the wrong place. We had to wait until Thursday to learn that seven (7) City employees who work in buildings with poor ventilation contracted COVID-19. The pickleball players begging for more courts are better organized than the neighbors who must live with the noise for up to 12 hours/day of balls being swatted across nets with paddles. The Community group on the Civic Center convened by John Caner (email johncaner@gmail.comto join) opposes new council chambers in the park. We need The Rights of Nature Measure. The birds are still waiting for bird safe glass. And, our Councilmembers need to take a hard look at who is appointed to Commissions representing their Districts.
What is ahead – a light week in meetings that still fill Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Monday– City Council Policy Committee meetings at 10:30 am Public Safety, 1 pm Facilities Infrastructure, 2:30 pm Agenda and rules.
Wednesday– T1 meetings at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm with handouts not available until after 6 pm Monday,
Thursday– The Landmarks Preservation Commission 7 pm meeting agenda is so long with 15 items listed that either discussion will suffer or without continuing many items the meeting could run past midnight.
To be added to the Fair and Impartial [Policing] Working Group email list send your request to TTrachtenberg@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday, November 1 2020
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Monday, November 2, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84532435256
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 3243 5256
Agenda: 1. Adopt Ordinance add chapter BMC 2.64.170 Regulating Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment, 3. Introduce Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 4. Safety for All: The George Floyd Community Safety Act- Development of a Progressive Police Force, 5. Improving Hate Crime Reporting, and Response, 6. Providing Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers.
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee– Special Meeting, 1pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87187693289
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 871 8769 3289
Agenda: 2. Path to Permanence for Outdoor Dining and Commerce Permits Granted Under COVID-19, Unscheduled:10 items listed as unscheduled including regulating plastic bags, 4 items on limiting combustion vehicles, street paving, reducing tax for qualifying electrification, just transition to regenerative economy to address climate change, street cleanup and recognizing rights of nature.
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898323220
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 9832 3220
Agenda Planning for November 17, 6 pm Regular City Council meeting: (Only KEY ITEMS Listed)CONSENT:7. Refer to Planning to rezone parcels to be reclassified to new Adeline Corridor Mixed-Use General Plan rezoned to new Commercial, 1709 Alcatraz, 3404 King, 3244 Ellis, 1717 Alcatraz, 2024 Ashby, ACTION:15. Closure of the crossing at Camelia/Union Pacific to all traffic,16. Update General Plan under CEQA to CA SB 743 Transportation Impact analysis replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 17. Amend BMC Title 14 and Title 23 Reform Residential Off-Street Parking, 1. Modify Minimum Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements, 2. Impose Residential Parking Maximums, 3. Amend Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Permit Program, 4. Institute Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Requirements, 18. Contract $50,000 (10/15/2020- 6/15/2021) with Youth Listen Campaign with Voices Against Violence, 19. Refer to City Manager to incorporate relevant elements of Navigable Cities Framework for Ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities into Master Plan, Refer to Public Works and Parks and Waterfront Commission on ways to incorporate Navigable Cities Framework into the work, projects, contracts and policies of Public Works and Parks Recreation & Waterfront Departments,Information Reports:20. FY 2020 Year End/FY 2021 1stQuarter, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion Regarding Impact of COVID-19 on Meetings of Legislative Bodies, Unscheduled Items:9. Commission Reorganization (Due 11/30/2020), 12. Implement protocols for City Council meetings on Zoom, (packet 158 pages)
Berkeley City Council Closed Session, 4 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83603197143
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 0319 7143
Agenda: Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1761 University owner Rajputana Hospitality Investments, LLC
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Election Day - Berkeley City reduced service day
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Parks and Waterfront Commission special meeting on T1 Phase 2, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/98115617123
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 981 1561 7123
Agenda: 3. Public Comment on agenda items only, 4. Discussion and potential action: T1 Phase 2 of potential projects
Parks and Waterfront Commission concurrent special meeting with Public Works on T1 Phase 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/95118954827
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 951 1895 4827
Agenda: 2. Comments from the Public on agenda items only (30 seconds each speaker), 3. Discussion a. goals of concurrent meeting process to make recommendations of T1 Phase 2 Project List projects and phasing to Council, b. Phase 2 Public Process Review – Handouts to be available after 6 pm Monday November 2 on T1 website https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Updates.aspx
Handouts: Neighborhood group meeting notes, participating commission meeting notes, T1 P2 Large area meeting notes, T1 emails, City staff $53 million project list with phasing recommendations, 4. Next meetings, Nov 11, 12, 19
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Civic Center Cultural Community Group, 11:30 am – 1 pm, email the convener johncaner@gmail.comto be added to the list.
Landmarks Preservation Commission,7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91680075456
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 916 8007 5456
5.Measure T1 Infrastructure Program Phase 2 Information Report
6.1 Orchard Lane – Steilberg House – Landmark or Structure of Merit
7.1 Orchard Lane –Mills Act Contract application
8.2740 Telegraph – Rose Garden Inn – Structural Alteration Permit,
9.3031 Telegraph –Demolition Referral
10.2317 Channing –Demolition Referral
11.2601 Derby – The McGrew House – Landmarks or Structure of Merit
12.UC Long Range Development Plan Presentation
13.Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) letter re: UC LRDP
14.Berkeley’s Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan
15. AD HOC Subcommittees and Liaison Comments
Friday, November 6, Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2020
No City meetings or events found
_____________________________
November 10 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment,
emailcouncil@cityofberkeley.info
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207824735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 0782 4735
CONSENT:1. 2ndreading amending BMC 2.MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 3. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 4. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 5. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 6. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 7. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 8. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 9. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 10. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 11. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 12. Authorize Installation of Security Cameras at Major Berkeley Arterial Streets Serving as Entry and Exit Points and Request an Environmental Safety Assessment in High Crime Areas, 13. Budget Referral to Reinstate Partial Funding for Gun Buyback Program, 14. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 15. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, 16. Budget Referral - $20,000 radar speed feedback sign for Wildcat Canyon Road, 17. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, ACTION:18. Presentation: Report on Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 19. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 20. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 21. Support Community Refrigerators, 22. Vote of No Confidence in the Police Chief.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) – 1/19/2021
1850 Arch TBD – 1/26/2021
1862 Arch TBD – 1/26/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
901 Grayson 11/17/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
2724 Mabel 11/3/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
2795 San Pablo 11/3/2020
1790 Shattuck 11/4/2020
1240 Sixth 11/3/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
1510 Walnut 11/3/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found on Friday of the preceding week and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Possible Interest Film Event:
Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me, Nov 11, film watch or stream (48 hours to view) https://tickets.ifccenter.com/websales/pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtinfo=269262~bd725d56-8b11-414c-8cda-9ccb2ad3128d&=&emci=97d809b2-7515-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&emdi=eed96641-8e15-eb11-96f5-00155d03bda0&ceid=5679656
October 25 - November 1, 2020
Worth Noting:
What did and did NOT happen the week in City meetings October 20 – October 23, 2020.After nearly one year of waiting the Disability Commission was able to present to City Council the Framework for Navigable Cities including the difficulty of navigating in a wheelchair on Berkeley’s failing streets and sidewalks. Migrating and local birds are still waiting for Berkeley to catch up with other Bay Area cities to require bird safe glass - the ordinance was passed by City Council November 12, 2019 and is stalled at the Planning Commission. The 11 home owners with improperly assessed property taxes by Berkeley by being overcharged while larger properties are being undercharged are still waiting for just resolve. The youtube video explains the problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh-sEdAn8p4&feature=youtu.be
What is ahead:
Daylight Savings Time ends November 1.
The Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group has “office hours” 5:30 – 6:30 pm Monday and Wednesday.
Tuesday – City Council is at 6 pm nearly everything is on consent. Item 24. is a presentation on the City response to COVID-19.
Wednesday– Police Review Commission 7 pm will finalize the proposed Ordinance on the Use and Acquisition of Controlled Equipment and the Chair will report on the Mayor’s Working Group on Fair and Impartial Policing.
Thursday – Various discussions are percolating in Berkeley in response to the Civic Center Plan with concerns and alternatives that came to light at the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee meeting Friday, October 23.There is a follow-up discussion at 11 am on the Civic Center plan. John Caner johncaner@gmail.comis the contact. The Civic Center Plan will be on the LPC agenda November 5. The last published T1 Phase 2 is at 6:30 pm with a focus on the waterfront. There is a Bayer sponsored community meeting on plans for expansion at 6 pm. Preregistration is required.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 26, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86979230307
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 869 7923 0307
Agenda: 2. Listening Session Homeless (15 minutes) 3. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park, 4. Report Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 5. Declare Racism as Public Health Crisis,Unscheduled Items:6. Service Animals Welcome Training, 7. a.&b. Peoples First Sanctuary Encampment
Agenda and Rules Committee,2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83948920765
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 839 4892 0765
Agenda Planning for November 10 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT:1. MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 2. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 3. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 4. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 5. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 6. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 7. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 8. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 9. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 10. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, ACTION: 11. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 12. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 13. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 14. Implement Protocols for managing City Council Meetings on Zoom, 15. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, Referred Items: 8. COVID-19 on Legislative Bodies,Unscheduled Items: 9. Commission Reorganization for Post COVID Recovery, 10. Officeholder Accounts, 11. Councilmember Office budget relinquishments and grants, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation, 3. No Confidence Vote in the Police Chief. (packet 198 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91921854794
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 919 2185 4794
Agenda: Office Hours – Affordable Housing and Building Form
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Berkeley City Council, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81772761502
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 7276 1502
Agenda: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Local 1227 I>A>F>F>, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Associations, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Public Employees Union Local 1, 2. Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth Street, LLC v. City of Berkeley, Case #19032434
Regular City Council meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86157441939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 5744 1939
CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading 225 University, 2. Minutes, 3. Annual Commission Report, 4. Addendum the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 5. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 6. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 7. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 8. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 9. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 10. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024 with SKIDATA, Inc for Parking Access and Revenue Control systems, 11. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 12. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 13. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions Area K, 14. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 15. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 16. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 17. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 18. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 19. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 20. Refer to Budget process Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 21. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 22. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, 23. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month,ACTION:24. COVID-19 Response Lessons Learned 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 25. Resolution to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable (Electricity service with EBCE), 26. Police Review Commission Work Plan.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council,3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97613667021?pwd=Y2k4d3liOHNUczNTV2plWmdlYVlmdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 1366 7021 Passcode: 608028
Agenda: 3. Non-agenda public comment, 5. Update Relocation Ordinance, 6. Update COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, 7. Habitability Plans modeled after Los Angeles
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99889323260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 8932 3260
Agenda: Office Hours - Public and Civic Space
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93433492022
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 934 3349 2022
Agenda: 3. Update Local ADU Urgency Ordinance, 4. Ballot Measure FF, 5. Time Limits on Discussion of Agenda Items, 6. Update Grizzly Peak Corridor Turnouts, 7. Future Item Fire Dept Budget.
Police Review Commission (PRC),7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
PRC Closed Session, 6:30, Agenda: Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, Case No. 2002 057569
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
PRC Regular Meeting, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 3. Public comment on agenda items, 5. Chair Report on Mayor’s Working Group on Fair & Impartial Policing, 9. a. Policy Complaint #2478 Regarding fees for towing and storage, b. BPD policy on question the supervised release status of detainees, c. Proposed Ordinance on the Use and Acquisition of Controlled Equipment, (finalize)
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Civic Center Plan community discussion email johncaner@gmail.comfor zoom link
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District Waterfront,6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97699637212
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9963 7212
Bayer Virtual Community Meeting, 6 – 7:30 pm
You must pre-register to attend https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayer-virtual-community-meeting-tickets-123847817155
More information is available at www.bayer.com/berkeley
Friday, October 30, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) TBD
1850 Arch TBD
1862 Arch TBD
January 21, 2021 special meeting land use appeals
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
2221 Carleton 10/30/2020
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
2724 Mabel 11/3/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
2795 San Pablo 11/3/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
1920 Vine 10/30/2020
1510 Walnut 10/30/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Worth Noting:
What did and did NOT happen the week in City meetings October 20 – October 23, 2020.After nearly one year of waiting the Disability Commission was able to present to City Council the Framework for Navigable Cities including the difficulty of navigating in a wheelchair on Berkeley’s failing streets and sidewalks. Migrating and local birds are still waiting for Berkeley to catch up with other Bay Area cities to require bird safe glass - the ordinance was passed by City Council November 12, 2019 and is stalled at the Planning Commission. The 11 home owners with improperly assessed property taxes by Berkeley by being overcharged while larger properties are being undercharged are still waiting for just resolve. The youtube video explains the problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh-sEdAn8p4&feature=youtu.be
What is ahead:
Daylight Savings Time ends November 1.
The Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group has “office hours” 5:30 – 6:30 pm Monday and Wednesday.
Tuesday – City Council is at 6 pm nearly everything is on consent. Item 24. is a presentation on the City response to COVID-19.
Wednesday– Police Review Commission 7 pm will finalize the proposed Ordinance on the Use and Acquisition of Controlled Equipment and the Chair will report on the Mayor’s Working Group on Fair and Impartial Policing.
Thursday – Various discussions are percolating in Berkeley in response to the Civic Center Plan with concerns and alternatives that came to light at the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee meeting Friday, October 23.There is a follow-up discussion at 11 am on the Civic Center plan. John Caner johncaner@gmail.comis the contact. The Civic Center Plan will be on the LPC agenda November 5. The last published T1 Phase 2 is at 6:30 pm with a focus on the waterfront. There is a Bayer sponsored community meeting on plans for expansion at 6 pm. Preregistration is required.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 26, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86979230307
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 869 7923 0307
Agenda: 2. Listening Session Homeless (15 minutes) 3. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park, 4. Report Homeless Outreach during COVID-19 Pandemic, 5. Declare Racism as Public Health Crisis,Unscheduled Items:6. Service Animals Welcome Training, 7. a.&b. Peoples First Sanctuary Encampment
Agenda and Rules Committee,2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83948920765
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 839 4892 0765
Agenda Planning for November 10 Regular City Council meeting: CONSENT:1. MOU for Winter Relief Program for Homeless $25,000 from Alameda County, 2. MOU with Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 – 1 yr extension with no changes in compensation, 3. 25 year Lease for 5385 Cazadero Hwy, Cazadero – Performing Arts Camp with 10 yr renew option, 4. Referral Response from City Manager to Include Climate Impacts in City Council Reports, 5. Acceptance of $20,000 grant for utility bill management software analysis, 6. Purchase Order $150,000 for (1) 310SL Backhoe Loader, 7. Purchase Order $200,000 for (1) aerial bucket truck, 8. Councilmembers relinquishment of up to $500 to Berkeley Holiday Fund, 9. Laundry and shower program (already in operation), 10. Refer to CM Resilient Homes Equity Program to provide retrofit improvements to low-income residents, ACTION: 11. Resumption of Fees at Oregon Park Senior Apartments, 12. Resolution accepting Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body-Worn Cameras and Street-Level Imagery Project, 13. 4-stops signs at Eighth at Carleton and Pardee, 14. Implement Protocols for managing City Council Meetings on Zoom, 15. Consider Fire Safety Options for Fire Pit at Codornices Park, Referred Items: 8. COVID-19 on Legislative Bodies,Unscheduled Items: 9. Commission Reorganization for Post COVID Recovery, 10. Officeholder Accounts, 11. Councilmember Office budget relinquishments and grants, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation, 3. No Confidence Vote in the Police Chief. (packet 198 pages)
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91921854794
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 919 2185 4794
Agenda: Office Hours – Affordable Housing and Building Form
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Berkeley City Council, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session, 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81772761502
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 7276 1502
Agenda: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Local 1227 I>A>F>F>, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Associations, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Public Employees Union Local 1, 2. Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth Street, LLC v. City of Berkeley, Case #19032434
Regular City Council meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86157441939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 5744 1939
CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading 225 University, 2. Minutes, 3. Annual Commission Report, 4. Addendum the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 5. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 6. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 7. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 8. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 9. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 10. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024 with SKIDATA, Inc for Parking Access and Revenue Control systems, 11. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 12. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 13. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions Area K, 14. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 15. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 16. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 17. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 18. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 19. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 20. Refer to Budget process Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 21. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 22. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, 23. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month,ACTION:24. COVID-19 Response Lessons Learned 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 25. Resolution to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable (Electricity service with EBCE), 26. Police Review Commission Work Plan.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council,3 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97613667021?pwd=Y2k4d3liOHNUczNTV2plWmdlYVlmdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 1366 7021 Passcode: 608028
Agenda: 3. Non-agenda public comment, 5. Update Relocation Ordinance, 6. Update COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, 7. Habitability Plans modeled after Los Angeles
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99889323260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 8932 3260
Agenda: Office Hours - Public and Civic Space
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93433492022
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 934 3349 2022
Agenda: 3. Update Local ADU Urgency Ordinance, 4. Ballot Measure FF, 5. Time Limits on Discussion of Agenda Items, 6. Update Grizzly Peak Corridor Turnouts, 7. Future Item Fire Dept Budget.
Police Review Commission (PRC),7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
PRC Closed Session, 6:30, Agenda: Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, Case No. 2002 057569
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
PRC Regular Meeting, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 3. Public comment on agenda items, 5. Chair Report on Mayor’s Working Group on Fair & Impartial Policing, 9. a. Policy Complaint #2478 Regarding fees for towing and storage, b. BPD policy on question the supervised release status of detainees, c. Proposed Ordinance on the Use and Acquisition of Controlled Equipment, (finalize)
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Civic Center Plan community discussion email johncaner@gmail.comfor zoom link
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District Waterfront,6:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97699637212
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9963 7212
Bayer Virtual Community Meeting, 6 – 7:30 pm
You must pre-register to attend https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayer-virtual-community-meeting-tickets-123847817155
More information is available at www.bayer.com/berkeley
Friday, October 30, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Daylight Savings Time Ends
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
1915 Berryman (Payson House) TBD
1850 Arch TBD
1862 Arch TBD
January 21, 2021 special meeting land use appeals
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
2221 Carleton 10/30/2020
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
1009 Heinz 11/9/2020
2724 Mabel 11/3/2020
1511 MLK Jr. 11/10/2020
2795 San Pablo 11/3/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
1920 Vine 10/30/2020
1510 Walnut 10/30/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
October 18 - October 25, 2020
Worth Noting and Quick Summary:
Tuesday - City Council 6 pm meeting includes the UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/
Wednesday – Council FITES Committee 2:30 pm is taking up several climate measures and the Bi-Weekly cleaning of encampments sites.
Thursday – Measure T1 at 6:30 pm will focus on Districts 1 and 4. If you missed your District meeting you can still attend this one. The last T1 meeting is Oct 29 for the marina. These meetings are NOT recorded. To comment email: T1@cityofberkeley.infoThis is the “public’s” opportunity for input. City Staff have already made their list of preferred projects for the rest of available bond money.
Council Budget Committee 10 amis reviewing the Police Department Budget,
Mental Health Commission 7 pmagenda is entirely about crisis/emergency Mental Health Response.
Friday 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future, Break-out sessions look very interesting especially the one on Watershed-Wetlands Restoration.
The October 27 Regular City Council meeting agenda is available for comment and follows this week’s list of meetings.
Sunday, October 18, 2020,
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 19, 2020
Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 with Mayor Arreguin, 6 pm, watch live at https://www.jessearreguin.com, submit questions by 3 pm on 10/19/20, (website contains question form) if you miss the town hall, it is recorded.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Berkeley City Council,
4:30 pm Closed Session – Price and terms for use of BUSD properties:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83546478052
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 4647 8052
Agenda:Conference Real Property Negotiators, Properties: MLK JR Services Center 1730 Oregon, Willard Pool 2701 Telegraph, West Campus Pool 2100 Browning, King Pool 1700 Hopkins, Measure Y Parks – King Park 1700 Hopkins, Thousand Oaks Park 1780 Tacoma, Play/open space in back of schools at Leconte School 2241 Russell, Malcolm X School 1731 Prince, Rosa Parks School 920 Allston, John Muir School 2995 Claremont, Washington School 2300 MLK Jr Way.
6:00 pm City Council Special Session – Navigable Cities, UCB Long Range Development Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-20-2020_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87451472006
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 874 5147 2006Agenda: 1. Proposed navigable cities framework for ensuring and Freedom-of-Movement for People with Disabilities in Berkeley,2. UCB Long range development plan update with Housing Project #1 at corner of Oxford and University with 850 student beds and ground floor retail/event/student-serving space, Housing Project #2 Haste and Bowditch – Peoples Park, 1200 student beds, 125 apartments for low-income (non-university individuals), permanent supportive housing, non-profit on-site managed services. Additional information at https://Irdp.berkeley.edu/
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Rental Housing and Covid-19 Webinar, 10:30 am, pre-register for videoconference linkshttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84769442070
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 847 6944 2070
Agenda: 2. Initiate a Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency, 3. Introduce Ordinance terminating the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout the City of Berkeley by 2025, 4. Prohibition on the sale of gasoline, diesel, and other carbon based transportation fuels by 2025, 5. Path to Permanence for Outdoor Dining and Commerce Permits Granted Under COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, 6. Recognize the Rights of Nature, 7. Enforce Bi-Weekly (once every 2 weeks) Residential CleaningMeasures to Address Encampments and Promote Clean Streets, Unscheduled Items:8. Ordinance adding BMC11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags, 9. Prohibition on resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 10. Prohibition on Use of City Streets for operating, parking, or idling combustion vehicles by 2045, 11. Potential Bonding and Funding opportunities for improving the PCI of residential streets and creating a master paving plan, 12. Ordinance amending BMC7.52 Reducing tax imposed for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits.
Planning Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91642148739
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 916 4214 8749
Agenda: 3. Public comment on non-agenda items, 9. Update on Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements,10. Identify Commission to Speak on Parking Reform package on November 17.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 1/4,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97699637212
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9963 7212
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84358243790
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:843 5824 3790
Agenda:2. Presentation of Police Department Budget, 3. Annual Appropriation Ordinance Discussion, 4. General Fund Reserve Replenishment Discussion, 5. General Fund Revenues Update, FY 2020 Year End Excess Equity Discussion, 7. Amend Berkeley’s Property Measures and Restore Tax Equity by changing square footage thru comprehensive verification process. 8. Step Up Housing to lease and operated a new permanent supportive housing project at 1367 University. Unscheduled Items:9. Housing Trust Fund Reserves, 10. Juneteenth as a City Holiday, 11. Cash v. Accrual Basis Accounting, 12. Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
Loan Administration Board, 5pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86236687725
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862 3668 7725
Agenda: B) State of Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), C) Action Items RLF request $150,000 by Hey Skin!, Adopt Changes to RLF Administrative Plan for COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program and establish process for administrative review, accept $814,000 of available EDA funds, Set maximum loan amount from COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program seed funds at 25% of RLF capital base, City Manager and/or designee is empowered to administratively approve loans of $25,000 and below, the Requirement for loan applicants to leverage additional capital is removed for loans funded with COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program dollars, Extend loan payment forbearance for existing loan recipients from October 1, 2020 until 90 days after Berkeley’s Shelter in Place Order is lifted.
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97802689308
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 978 0268 9308
Agenda: 3. Discussion of emergency mental health crisis response services, including models and funding of mental health crisis services a. Update on Special Care Unit and role of MHC, b. Update RFP process, c. Status of Subcommittee on Emergency Mental Health Response, d. Report and data on Emergency Mental Health Response HOTT, MCT, TOT from March to most recent, 4. Current efforts to meet Emergency Mental Health needs.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91452147364
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 914 5214 7364
Agenda:
2435-2437 Virginia (2) – construct 3-story, 32’ ave ht, 1,150 sq ft addition with 2 dwelling units, 3 new parking spaces to existing 2-story tripex, relocate 2 uncovered parking spaces, 6-ft tall trash enclosure, on consent
2210 Harold Way (3) –demolish existing commercial building, construct 7-story mixed-use on ground floor, 38 dwellings, 135 bedrooms, secure storage 48 bicycles, no parking, pay fee instead of open space, student housing with bedrooms, galley kitchen and no living room staff recommend approve
4. Presentation from UC Berkeley Capital Strategies Staff on Long Range Development Plan
DRC Subcommittee Report
Memorandum from Shannon Allen to ZAB on CA Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Virtual State Conference(go to meeting agenda for link)
Video on redlining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETR9qrVS17g
Friday, October 23, 2020,
October 23, 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future
https://cemtf.org, register for the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-task-force-virtual-summit-series-4-tickets-122654347455
Agenda: Break-out sessions: 1. Consumption-based GHG Accounting, 2. Zero Waste – Plastic Pollution and Wasted Food Reduction, 3. Carbon Sequestration – Carbon Farming, 4. Watershed – Wetlands Restoration, 5. Climate Literacy in School
Saturday, October 24, 2020 and Sunday, October 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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October 27 Regular City Council meeting, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86157441939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 5744 1939
CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading 225 University, 2. Minutes, 3. Annual Commission Report, 4. Addendum the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 5. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 6. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 7. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 8. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 9. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 10. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024 with SKIDATA, Inc for Parking Access and Revenue Control systems, 11. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 12. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 13. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions Area K, 14. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 15. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 17. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 20. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 18. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 19. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 20. Refer to Budget process Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 21. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 22. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, 23. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month,ACTION:24. COVID-19 Response Lessons Learned 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 25. Resolution to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable (Electricity service with EBCE), 26. Police Review Commission Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
January 21, 2021 special meeting land use appeals
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
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This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
Worth Noting and Quick Summary:
Tuesday - City Council 6 pm meeting includes the UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan https://lrdp.berkeley.edu/
Wednesday – Council FITES Committee 2:30 pm is taking up several climate measures and the Bi-Weekly cleaning of encampments sites.
Thursday – Measure T1 at 6:30 pm will focus on Districts 1 and 4. If you missed your District meeting you can still attend this one. The last T1 meeting is Oct 29 for the marina. These meetings are NOT recorded. To comment email: T1@cityofberkeley.infoThis is the “public’s” opportunity for input. City Staff have already made their list of preferred projects for the rest of available bond money.
Council Budget Committee 10 amis reviewing the Police Department Budget,
Mental Health Commission 7 pmagenda is entirely about crisis/emergency Mental Health Response.
Friday 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future, Break-out sessions look very interesting especially the one on Watershed-Wetlands Restoration.
The October 27 Regular City Council meeting agenda is available for comment and follows this week’s list of meetings.
Sunday, October 18, 2020,
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 19, 2020
Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 with Mayor Arreguin, 6 pm, watch live at https://www.jessearreguin.com, submit questions by 3 pm on 10/19/20, (website contains question form) if you miss the town hall, it is recorded.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Berkeley City Council,
4:30 pm Closed Session – Price and terms for use of BUSD properties:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83546478052
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 4647 8052
Agenda:Conference Real Property Negotiators, Properties: MLK JR Services Center 1730 Oregon, Willard Pool 2701 Telegraph, West Campus Pool 2100 Browning, King Pool 1700 Hopkins, Measure Y Parks – King Park 1700 Hopkins, Thousand Oaks Park 1780 Tacoma, Play/open space in back of schools at Leconte School 2241 Russell, Malcolm X School 1731 Prince, Rosa Parks School 920 Allston, John Muir School 2995 Claremont, Washington School 2300 MLK Jr Way.
6:00 pm City Council Special Session – Navigable Cities, UCB Long Range Development Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-20-2020_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87451472006
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 874 5147 2006Agenda: 1. Proposed navigable cities framework for ensuring and Freedom-of-Movement for People with Disabilities in Berkeley,2. UCB Long range development plan update with Housing Project #1 at corner of Oxford and University with 850 student beds and ground floor retail/event/student-serving space, Housing Project #2 Haste and Bowditch – Peoples Park, 1200 student beds, 125 apartments for low-income (non-university individuals), permanent supportive housing, non-profit on-site managed services. Additional information at https://Irdp.berkeley.edu/
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Rental Housing and Covid-19 Webinar, 10:30 am, pre-register for videoconference linkshttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84769442070
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 847 6944 2070
Agenda: 2. Initiate a Citywide, Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address Climate Emergency, 3. Introduce Ordinance terminating the sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout the City of Berkeley by 2025, 4. Prohibition on the sale of gasoline, diesel, and other carbon based transportation fuels by 2025, 5. Path to Permanence for Outdoor Dining and Commerce Permits Granted Under COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, 6. Recognize the Rights of Nature, 7. Enforce Bi-Weekly (once every 2 weeks) Residential CleaningMeasures to Address Encampments and Promote Clean Streets, Unscheduled Items:8. Ordinance adding BMC11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags, 9. Prohibition on resale of Used Combustion Vehicles in 2040, 10. Prohibition on Use of City Streets for operating, parking, or idling combustion vehicles by 2045, 11. Potential Bonding and Funding opportunities for improving the PCI of residential streets and creating a master paving plan, 12. Ordinance amending BMC7.52 Reducing tax imposed for qualifying electrification, energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits.
Planning Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91642148739
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 916 4214 8749
Agenda: 3. Public comment on non-agenda items, 9. Update on Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements,10. Identify Commission to Speak on Parking Reform package on November 17.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 1/4,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97699637212
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 976 9963 7212
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84358243790
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:843 5824 3790
Agenda:2. Presentation of Police Department Budget, 3. Annual Appropriation Ordinance Discussion, 4. General Fund Reserve Replenishment Discussion, 5. General Fund Revenues Update, FY 2020 Year End Excess Equity Discussion, 7. Amend Berkeley’s Property Measures and Restore Tax Equity by changing square footage thru comprehensive verification process. 8. Step Up Housing to lease and operated a new permanent supportive housing project at 1367 University. Unscheduled Items:9. Housing Trust Fund Reserves, 10. Juneteenth as a City Holiday, 11. Cash v. Accrual Basis Accounting, 12. Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
Loan Administration Board, 5pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86236687725
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862 3668 7725
Agenda: B) State of Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), C) Action Items RLF request $150,000 by Hey Skin!, Adopt Changes to RLF Administrative Plan for COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program and establish process for administrative review, accept $814,000 of available EDA funds, Set maximum loan amount from COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program seed funds at 25% of RLF capital base, City Manager and/or designee is empowered to administratively approve loans of $25,000 and below, the Requirement for loan applicants to leverage additional capital is removed for loans funded with COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program dollars, Extend loan payment forbearance for existing loan recipients from October 1, 2020 until 90 days after Berkeley’s Shelter in Place Order is lifted.
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97802689308
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 978 0268 9308
Agenda: 3. Discussion of emergency mental health crisis response services, including models and funding of mental health crisis services a. Update on Special Care Unit and role of MHC, b. Update RFP process, c. Status of Subcommittee on Emergency Mental Health Response, d. Report and data on Emergency Mental Health Response HOTT, MCT, TOT from March to most recent, 4. Current efforts to meet Emergency Mental Health needs.
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/91452147364
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 914 5214 7364
Agenda:
2435-2437 Virginia (2) – construct 3-story, 32’ ave ht, 1,150 sq ft addition with 2 dwelling units, 3 new parking spaces to existing 2-story tripex, relocate 2 uncovered parking spaces, 6-ft tall trash enclosure, on consent
2210 Harold Way (3) –demolish existing commercial building, construct 7-story mixed-use on ground floor, 38 dwellings, 135 bedrooms, secure storage 48 bicycles, no parking, pay fee instead of open space, student housing with bedrooms, galley kitchen and no living room staff recommend approve
4. Presentation from UC Berkeley Capital Strategies Staff on Long Range Development Plan
DRC Subcommittee Report
Memorandum from Shannon Allen to ZAB on CA Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Virtual State Conference(go to meeting agenda for link)
Video on redlining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETR9qrVS17g
Friday, October 23, 2020,
October 23, 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future
https://cemtf.org, register for the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-task-force-virtual-summit-series-4-tickets-122654347455
Agenda: Break-out sessions: 1. Consumption-based GHG Accounting, 2. Zero Waste – Plastic Pollution and Wasted Food Reduction, 3. Carbon Sequestration – Carbon Farming, 4. Watershed – Wetlands Restoration, 5. Climate Literacy in School
Saturday, October 24, 2020 and Sunday, October 25, 2020
No City meetings or events found
_______________________________
October 27 Regular City Council meeting, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86157441939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 5744 1939
CONSENT: 1. 2ndreading 225 University, 2. Minutes, 3. Annual Commission Report, 4. Addendum the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 5. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 6. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 7. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 8. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 9. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 10. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024 with SKIDATA, Inc for Parking Access and Revenue Control systems, 11. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 12. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 13. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions Area K, 14. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 15. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 17. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 20. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 18. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 19. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 20. Refer to Budget process Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 21. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 22. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, 23. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month,ACTION:24. COVID-19 Response Lessons Learned 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 25. Resolution to Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable (Electricity service with EBCE), 26. Police Review Commission Work Plan.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
January 21, 2021 special meeting land use appeals
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1031 Cedar 11/04/2020
89 Southampton 11/04/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
_____________________
This Summary of City of Berkeley meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available).If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.combefore Friday noon of the preceding week.
October 11 - October 18, 2020
Worth Noting:
The week ahead is exceptionally full with meetings
Tuesday – City Council Agenda committee is at 2:30 pm and the Full Council starts at 5 pm with a presentation on Ohlone History and Culture. Regular agenda item 16. On consent Is to approve Ballot Measure P funds for transitional group living at 1367 University with 178 sq ft rooms with bed, toilet, shower, sink and group dining room, item 19. Police Chief Crime and Use of Force Report, 22. Support for Community Refrigerators for the food insecure (Oakland is doing this).
Wednesday – BART Community Advisory Group is at 6 pm and Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm.The Police Review Commission at 7 pm may create a subcommittee on “no-knock” warrants.
Thursday – Measure T1 at 6:30 pm will focus on Districts 2 and 3. If you missed or can’t attend the next two T1 meetings go to this one. Design Review at 7 pm 2210 Harold Way is student housing. Guidelines for the Downtown and Open Space will be discussed after the projects.
This Summary of City meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available). If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com before Friday noon of the preceding week.
October 23, 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future
https://cemtf.org, register for the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-task-force-virtual-summit-series-4-tickets-122654347455
Sunday, October 11, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 12, 2020
Indigenous People’s Day – City Holiday
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA/Registration Subcommittee, 5:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99566042178?pwd=Ri9mMWZ3SWVFUmxOekpPaUdNYUVrdz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 995 6604 2178 Passcode: 687949
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84345655218
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 of 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 4565 5218
Agenda planning for October 27 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 3. Augment the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 4. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 5. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 6. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 7. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 8. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 9. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024, 10. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 11. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 12. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions, 13. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 14. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 15. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 16. Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 17. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, ACTION:18. COVID-19 Response 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 19. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 20. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 21. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 22. Recognize the Rights of Nature, 23. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 24. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 25. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month, Referred Items: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings of legislative bodies,Unscheduled/Unfinished Business Items: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Opt Up, 3. Surveillance Technology, 4. No Confidence Vote in the Police Chief, (packet 246 pages)
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88371105282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128
toll free 1-877-853-5257, 1-888-475-4499, 1-833-548-0276, 1-833-548-0282
Meeting ID: 883 7110 5282
5 pm, Presentation: Ohlone History and Culture
6 pm,Regular City Council meeting,CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. a.&b. Compiling Homeless Commission Recommendations in a Reference Manual, 12. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 13. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 14. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda to allow the whole Council to review and take action on the submitted item to ensure equity in the process, 15. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, 16. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University,17. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 18. Enforce Bi-weekly (once every 2 weeks) residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, Presentation:19. 2019 Crime Report and 5 Year Use of Force Report,Public Hearing:20. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 21. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, ACTION:22. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 23. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 24. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilities in Berkeley (expect to be rescheduled to October 20), INFORMATION: LPC Annual Report to Council
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Security Deposit: Rights and Responsibilities webinar designed for tenants and landlords, go to website to register for conference links/logins
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92385957075
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 923 8595 7075
Agenda Action: 7. Recommendation to Council based on findings of newly formed Berkeley-Oakland-Regional Parks-UC Working Group regarding Grizzly Peak Blvd. Discussion: 8. Measure T1, 9. ADU Urgency Ordinance, 10. Fire Tax Ballot Measure FF,
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93075568475
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 930 7556 8475
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. T1 Phase 1 Update, b. Council adding T1 Projects, 9. T1 Phase 2 Project Recommendation Process, PRW unfunded lists, 10. Subcommittee to process community feedback, 11. Potential criteria for T1 Phase 2 project selection,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group, 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99872028689?pwd=bUZhUnBGTnZtdGRpc25McTlEc2Fpdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 7202 8689
Agenda Financial Feasibility:What makes a development project work, Building Height and Affordable Housing (higher levels of affordable housing), Open Space, Infrastructure and Parking
Police Review Commission,7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 4. Public Comment, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Lexipol Policies Subcommittee, 9. a. Whether BPD has written policy on no-knock warrants and whether to establish a subcommittee policy, b. Policy complaint for towing and storage, 11. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Case No. 2002 057569
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Annual Shakeout 10:15 am Earthquake preparedness drill
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-10-08_Drop,_cover,_and_hold_on_at_10_15am_October_15.aspx
Design Review Committee
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92600940639
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 0094 0639
2352 Shattuck (1.)– Final Design – split lot in two, construct two 8-story mixed-use 204 units (14 very low income) 90 ground-level parking spaces
2210 Harold Way (2.) – Continued Preliminary Design – 7-story, 38 dwellings with total of 135 bedrooms, storage for 48 bicycles (designed for students, 3 and 4 bedroom with galley kitchens, and no living room, no affordable units)
1200 San Pablo (3.)– Preliminary Design – demolish three existing commercial buildings, construct 6-story mixed use with 104 units (including 9 very low income), 55 ground level parking spaces
DISCUSSION: Guidelines for Downtown Street and Open Space Improvements (SOSIP) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Downtown_Area_Plan/Streets_and_Open_Space_Improvement_Plan.aspx
Fair Campaign Practices (FCPC) – Open Government Commissions (OGC),7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82025317005?pwd=b1U3d3FYTDZFVm0vejRPTmFJdEVQd%20z09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 820 2531 7005
Agenda FCPC: 6. Complaint alleging violation of BERA (Failure to identify funding source) by Bahman Ahmandi, Soulmaz Panahi, Dan McDunn, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield and Home Owners for Berkeley Rent Board, 7. Enforcement referrals from the office of the City Clerk, a. Berkeley Community for Police Oversight Committee supporting Police Commission Oversight Charter Amendment, b. Maria Poblet for Rent Board, OGC:9. Complaintfiled by Martin and Olga Schwartz relating to ZAB, 10. Brown Act Presentation, 11. Conflict of Interest Presentation, FCPC/OGC 12. Officeholder Accounts.
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 2/3,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97372069574
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 7206 9574
Transportation Commission, 7 pm, listed as meeting, no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, October 16 2020 -- Saturday, October 17, 2020 -- Sunday, October 18, 2020
No City meetings or events found
____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1850 Arch 10/13/2020
1862 Arch 10/13/2020
6029 Chabolyn 10/20/2020
1217 Hopkins 10/12/2020
1526 Sixth 10/12/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Navigable Cities, UC Long Range Development Plan
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
Worth Noting:
The week ahead is exceptionally full with meetings
Tuesday – City Council Agenda committee is at 2:30 pm and the Full Council starts at 5 pm with a presentation on Ohlone History and Culture. Regular agenda item 16. On consent Is to approve Ballot Measure P funds for transitional group living at 1367 University with 178 sq ft rooms with bed, toilet, shower, sink and group dining room, item 19. Police Chief Crime and Use of Force Report, 22. Support for Community Refrigerators for the food insecure (Oakland is doing this).
Wednesday – BART Community Advisory Group is at 6 pm and Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm.The Police Review Commission at 7 pm may create a subcommittee on “no-knock” warrants.
Thursday – Measure T1 at 6:30 pm will focus on Districts 2 and 3. If you missed or can’t attend the next two T1 meetings go to this one. Design Review at 7 pm 2210 Harold Way is student housing. Guidelines for the Downtown and Open Space will be discussed after the projects.
This Summary of City meetings is the available published public meetings that could be found and they are important. This does not include the task forces established by the Mayor (those schedules are not available). If anyone would like to share meeting schedules including community meetings to be included in the weekly summary so we can be better-informed citizenry, please forward the notices to sustainableberkeleycoalition@gmail.com before Friday noon of the preceding week.
October 23, 9 am – 12 pm Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) Fourth Virtual Summit Series for an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future
https://cemtf.org, register for the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-task-force-virtual-summit-series-4-tickets-122654347455
Sunday, October 11, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 12, 2020
Indigenous People’s Day – City Holiday
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA/Registration Subcommittee, 5:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99566042178?pwd=Ri9mMWZ3SWVFUmxOekpPaUdNYUVrdz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 995 6604 2178 Passcode: 687949
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84345655218
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 of 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 843 4565 5218
Agenda planning for October 27 Regular City Council meeting CONSENT: 3. Augment the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) with COVID_19 Resiliency Loan Program (CARES Act Recovery), 4. Accept Economic Dashboardupdate report(pre-covid data), 5. $1,067,302 Formal Bid solicitations, 6. Align BMC definition of smoking with State of CA code to include medical cannabis, 7. Contract $175,000 with Allana Buick & Bers, Inc and Wiss, Janney, Elstner for On-call Citywide Roof Assessment Services. 8. Contract $293,000 with DMR Builders for 125/127 University Tenant Improvement Project, 9. Contract add $660,283 total $1,995,540 and extend to 6/30/2024, 10. Contract add $100,000 total $250,000 and extend to 6/30/2022 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc. for Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 11. Contract add $150,000 total $432,750 and extend to 12/31/2022 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services, 12. Re-establish Game Day parking restrictions, 13. Renewal of Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2021, 14. Renewal Solano BID for 2021, 15. Allocate $50,000 to UC Theatre Concert Career Pathways Education Program, 16. Allocate $500,000 to require biweekly (once every 2 weeks) cleaning of populated encampment sites and City should partner with appropriate non-profit organizations to create work opportunities for homeless residents who can help City staff clean streets on an ongoing basis, 17. Adopt 2020 Traffic Circle Vegetation Policy and Maintenance Plan, ACTION:18. COVID-19 Response 2020 Summary Report (work performed by City staff in relation to the pandemic), 19. a.&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Ordinance Policy and Enforcement Modifications, 20. a.&b. Recommendation to Modify Policies Related to the Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 21. Letter to CA Horse Racing Board to investigate treatment and welfare of horses at Golden Gate Fields, 22. Recognize the Rights of Nature, 23. Providing our Unhoused Community with Fire Extinguishers, 24. Convert 62ndStreet between King and Adeline into one-way toward Adeline, 25. Support for Berkeley Mutual Aid (BMA) services addressing needs of residents during COVID-19 until 3 months after COVID-19 emergency order is lifted $3000/month, Referred Items: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings of legislative bodies,Unscheduled/Unfinished Business Items: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, 2. Opt Up, 3. Surveillance Technology, 4. No Confidence Vote in the Police Chief, (packet 246 pages)
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88371105282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128
toll free 1-877-853-5257, 1-888-475-4499, 1-833-548-0276, 1-833-548-0282
Meeting ID: 883 7110 5282
5 pm, Presentation: Ohlone History and Culture
6 pm,Regular City Council meeting,CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. a.&b. Compiling Homeless Commission Recommendations in a Reference Manual, 12. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 13. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 14. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda to allow the whole Council to review and take action on the submitted item to ensure equity in the process, 15. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, 16. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University,17. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 18. Enforce Bi-weekly (once every 2 weeks) residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, Presentation:19. 2019 Crime Report and 5 Year Use of Force Report,Public Hearing:20. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 21. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, ACTION:22. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 23. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 24. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilities in Berkeley (expect to be rescheduled to October 20), INFORMATION: LPC Annual Report to Council
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Security Deposit: Rights and Responsibilities webinar designed for tenants and landlords, go to website to register for conference links/logins
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission,7 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92385957075
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 923 8595 7075
Agenda Action: 7. Recommendation to Council based on findings of newly formed Berkeley-Oakland-Regional Parks-UC Working Group regarding Grizzly Peak Blvd. Discussion: 8. Measure T1, 9. ADU Urgency Ordinance, 10. Fire Tax Ballot Measure FF,
Parks and Waterfront Commission,7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93075568475
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 930 7556 8475
Agenda: 5. Public Comment, 8. T1 Phase 1 Update, b. Council adding T1 Projects, 9. T1 Phase 2 Project Recommendation Process, PRW unfunded lists, 10. Subcommittee to process community feedback, 11. Potential criteria for T1 Phase 2 project selection,
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group, 6 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99872028689?pwd=bUZhUnBGTnZtdGRpc25McTlEc2Fpdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 998 7202 8689
Agenda Financial Feasibility:What makes a development project work, Building Height and Affordable Housing (higher levels of affordable housing), Open Space, Infrastructure and Parking
Police Review Commission,7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070468124
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 7046 8124
Agenda: 4. Public Comment, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Lexipol Policies Subcommittee, 9. a. Whether BPD has written policy on no-knock warrants and whether to establish a subcommittee policy, b. Policy complaint for towing and storage, 11. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Case No. 2002 057569
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Annual Shakeout 10:15 am Earthquake preparedness drill
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-10-08_Drop,_cover,_and_hold_on_at_10_15am_October_15.aspx
Design Review Committee
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92600940639
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 0094 0639
2352 Shattuck (1.)– Final Design – split lot in two, construct two 8-story mixed-use 204 units (14 very low income) 90 ground-level parking spaces
2210 Harold Way (2.) – Continued Preliminary Design – 7-story, 38 dwellings with total of 135 bedrooms, storage for 48 bicycles (designed for students, 3 and 4 bedroom with galley kitchens, and no living room, no affordable units)
1200 San Pablo (3.)– Preliminary Design – demolish three existing commercial buildings, construct 6-story mixed use with 104 units (including 9 very low income), 55 ground level parking spaces
DISCUSSION: Guidelines for Downtown Street and Open Space Improvements (SOSIP) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Downtown_Area_Plan/Streets_and_Open_Space_Improvement_Plan.aspx
Fair Campaign Practices (FCPC) – Open Government Commissions (OGC),7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82025317005?pwd=b1U3d3FYTDZFVm0vejRPTmFJdEVQd%20z09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 820 2531 7005
Agenda FCPC: 6. Complaint alleging violation of BERA (Failure to identify funding source) by Bahman Ahmandi, Soulmaz Panahi, Dan McDunn, Wendy Saenz Hood Neufield and Home Owners for Berkeley Rent Board, 7. Enforcement referrals from the office of the City Clerk, a. Berkeley Community for Police Oversight Committee supporting Police Commission Oversight Charter Amendment, b. Maria Poblet for Rent Board, OGC:9. Complaintfiled by Martin and Olga Schwartz relating to ZAB, 10. Brown Act Presentation, 11. Conflict of Interest Presentation, FCPC/OGC 12. Officeholder Accounts.
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 2/3,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97372069574
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 7206 9574
Transportation Commission, 7 pm, listed as meeting, no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, October 16 2020 -- Saturday, October 17, 2020 -- Sunday, October 18, 2020
No City meetings or events found
____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (2435) San Pablo (group living) – 1/19/2021
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1850 Arch 10/13/2020
1862 Arch 10/13/2020
6029 Chabolyn 10/20/2020
1217 Hopkins 10/12/2020
1526 Sixth 10/12/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Navigable Cities, UC Long Range Development Plan
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
October 4 - October 11, 2020
Worth Noting:
The two most important events/meetings this week are the Mayor Forum sponsored by Berkeley Neighborhood Council (BNC) Saturday from 10 am – 12 pm https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97241233902 and T1 which is about what gets fixed. There is also a 3rd meeting to check Thursday morning, Budget and Finance. T1 is important as the Mayor and Council through recent votes on the Civic Center Plan demonstrate greater interest in building themselves new chambers than fixing streets and sidewalks.
Measure T1 Community Meetings are every Thursday in October from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.Note that every Thursday evening except October 29thT1 will conflict with at least one normally scheduled Board/Commission meeting that starts at 7 pm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Tuesday the Mayor will do the self-promoting State of the City – the zoom meeting link is still not posted. And, the Mayor and Council are finally doing the City Manager evaluation behind closed doors which is about 4 years overdue.
The agenda for the October 13 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 5, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89922921893
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 899 2292 1893
Agenda: 2. Improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response, 3. Introduce and Ordinance permanently banning use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians.
Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee, 1 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392008428
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 833 9200 8428
Agenda: 4. Pre-qualified Public Art Consults List and FY 2021 public art budget
IRA/AGA/Registration Committee Meeting, 5 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92752447419?pwd=QVh2dlY0WVJBWUVXQlNmR3pLRkF2UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 5244 7419 Passcode: 376831
Agenda: 5. Discussion regarding Board’s ability align Rent Ordinance BMC13.76 with Tenant Protection Ordinance BMC 13.79.060, 6. Discussion proposed changes to City’s housing code, 7. Golden Duplexes evidentiary standard BMC 13.76.050F and H and auto-renewal lease issues.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
City Council Closed Session, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-06-2020_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726473970
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 2647 3970
Agenda:Performance Evaluation – City Manager
Rent Board Eviction / Section 8 / Foreclosure Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97222335829?pwd=Vk44a041ckdGTmg5dDlWUk9WcTB6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 2233 5829 Passcode: 515557
Agenda: 6. Discussion – possible action distressed properties report, 7. Discussion - possible action Ellis Bill report.
Mayor – The State of the City, 6 pm
https://www.jessearreguin.com/sotc
Videoconference: not available check website for link/update
Teleconference: Meeting ID: not available check website link/update
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88167316263
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 6731 6263
Agenda: 2. Ordinance Amending BMC 7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Updates to BESO (Building Energy Savings Ordinance), 4. Bright Streets Initiative (street markings near schools) 5. Initiate a Citywide Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency. 6. Update from Public Works
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94698299750
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 946 9829 9750
Agenda: 6. Agenda and Work Plan Subcommittee recommendations on schedule, bylaws, reporting, 7. Discussion of approach to more representative membership,
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94801457100
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 9480145 7100
Agenda: 9. Discussion – Business Support Zoning Amendment referrals – amusement device arcades and arts district overlay expansion
Thursday, October 8, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 11am– 1 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85279471667
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 7947 1667
Agenda:2. Open West Campus and MLK Jr Pool to implement the City of Berkeley Shower Program at these locations and provide Community shower during the Pandemic, 3. Housing Trust Fund, 4. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, 5. Amend Berkeley’s Property Tax Measures and Restore Tax Esuity by Changing the Sq Footage Tax Imposition through comprehensive verification process. 6. Update from Public Works regarding the financial status of the on-street and off-street parking funds, 7. Annual Appropriation Discussion, 8. General Fund Reserve Replenishment Discussion.
City Council Closed Session, 4 - 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-08-2020_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84664035815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 6403 5815
Agenda: Performance Evaluation – City Manager
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 5/6,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93056814145
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 930 5681 4145
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97342371230
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 4237 1230
2. on consent - 1920 Vine – increase building height to add 350 sq ft 3rdfloor addition, construct rear decks, modify side windows, remove accessory structure and replace with 3 car garage,
3. on consent – 1510 Walnut Units A-F– establish pet store use including grooming in existing retail space in commercial district,
4. action staff advise dismiss appeal – 2221 Carleton– expand existing 1,128 sq ft 1-story single-family dwelling on 4500 sq ft non-conforming parcel, raise existing building, add new ground floor and extension 849 sq ft ADU, increase height to 28’ 1” add 5thbedroom excluding ADU, move structure 2’ north to conform to required front yard setback of 20’
Quit Smoking Class Session 1 of 8 – 6 – 8 pm (free)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16969
Pre-register: https://www.surveyanalytics.com/t/AI0IRZOlYH
Friday, October 9, 2020
City offices closed
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Berkeley Neighborhood Council Mayor Forum
Videoconference: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97241233902
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 972 4123 3902
Sunday, October 11, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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October 13, 6 pm Regular City Council meeting available for comment.
Email: Council@CityofBerkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Agenda for October 13, 6 pm, CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. a.&b. Compiling Homeless Commission Recommendations in a Reference Manual, 12. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 13. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 14. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda to allow the whole Council to review and take action on the submitted item to ensure equity in the process, 15. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, 16. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University, 17. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 18. Enforce Bi-weekly (once every 2 weeks) residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, Presentation:19. 2019 Crime Report and 5 Year Use of Force Report, Public Hearing:20. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 21. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, ACTION:22. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 23. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 24. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilities in Berkeley (expect to be rescheduled to October 20), INFORMATION: LPC Annual Report to Council
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (245) San Pablo - TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1850 Arch 10/13/2020
1862 Arch 10/13/2020
1528 Berkeley Way 10/6/2020
6029 Chabolyn 10/20/2020
1217 Hopkins 10/12/2020
2800 MLK Jr Way 10/8/2020
2526 Mathews 10/6/2020
1224 Queens 10/6/2020
1526 Sixth 10/12/2020
2412 Woolsey 10/7/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
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WORKSESSIONS
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Navigable Cities, UC Long Range Development Plan
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Worth Noting:
The two most important events/meetings this week are the Mayor Forum sponsored by Berkeley Neighborhood Council (BNC) Saturday from 10 am – 12 pm https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97241233902 and T1 which is about what gets fixed. There is also a 3rd meeting to check Thursday morning, Budget and Finance. T1 is important as the Mayor and Council through recent votes on the Civic Center Plan demonstrate greater interest in building themselves new chambers than fixing streets and sidewalks.
Measure T1 Community Meetings are every Thursday in October from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.Note that every Thursday evening except October 29thT1 will conflict with at least one normally scheduled Board/Commission meeting that starts at 7 pm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Tuesday the Mayor will do the self-promoting State of the City – the zoom meeting link is still not posted. And, the Mayor and Council are finally doing the City Manager evaluation behind closed doors which is about 4 years overdue.
The agenda for the October 13 Regular City Council meeting is available for comment.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday, October 5, 2020
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Videoconference:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89922921893
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 899 2292 1893
Agenda: 2. Improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response, 3. Introduce and Ordinance permanently banning use of less lethal weaponry, chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water cannons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians.
Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee, 1 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83392008428
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 833 9200 8428
Agenda: 4. Pre-qualified Public Art Consults List and FY 2021 public art budget
IRA/AGA/Registration Committee Meeting, 5 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92752447419?pwd=QVh2dlY0WVJBWUVXQlNmR3pLRkF2UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 927 5244 7419 Passcode: 376831
Agenda: 5. Discussion regarding Board’s ability align Rent Ordinance BMC13.76 with Tenant Protection Ordinance BMC 13.79.060, 6. Discussion proposed changes to City’s housing code, 7. Golden Duplexes evidentiary standard BMC 13.76.050F and H and auto-renewal lease issues.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
City Council Closed Session, 2:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-06-2020_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726473970
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 2647 3970
Agenda:Performance Evaluation – City Manager
Rent Board Eviction / Section 8 / Foreclosure Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97222335829?pwd=Vk44a041ckdGTmg5dDlWUk9WcTB6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 2233 5829 Passcode: 515557
Agenda: 6. Discussion – possible action distressed properties report, 7. Discussion - possible action Ellis Bill report.
Mayor – The State of the City, 6 pm
https://www.jessearreguin.com/sotc
Videoconference: not available check website for link/update
Teleconference: Meeting ID: not available check website link/update
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88167316263
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 6731 6263
Agenda: 2. Ordinance Amending BMC 7.52 Reducing Tax Imposed for Qualifying Electrification, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Retrofits, 3. Updates to BESO (Building Energy Savings Ordinance), 4. Bright Streets Initiative (street markings near schools) 5. Initiate a Citywide Regional and International Just Transition to a Regenerative Economy to Address the Climate Emergency. 6. Update from Public Works
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94698299750
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 946 9829 9750
Agenda: 6. Agenda and Work Plan Subcommittee recommendations on schedule, bylaws, reporting, 7. Discussion of approach to more representative membership,
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94801457100
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 9480145 7100
Agenda: 9. Discussion – Business Support Zoning Amendment referrals – amusement device arcades and arts district overlay expansion
Thursday, October 8, 2020
City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 11am– 1 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85279471667
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 7947 1667
Agenda:2. Open West Campus and MLK Jr Pool to implement the City of Berkeley Shower Program at these locations and provide Community shower during the Pandemic, 3. Housing Trust Fund, 4. Declare Juneteenth as City Holiday, 5. Amend Berkeley’s Property Tax Measures and Restore Tax Esuity by Changing the Sq Footage Tax Imposition through comprehensive verification process. 6. Update from Public Works regarding the financial status of the on-street and off-street parking funds, 7. Annual Appropriation Discussion, 8. General Fund Reserve Replenishment Discussion.
City Council Closed Session, 4 - 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/10_Oct/City_Council__10-08-2020_-_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84664035815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 846 6403 5815
Agenda: Performance Evaluation – City Manager
Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 5/6,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/93056814145
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 930 5681 4145
Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97342371230
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973 4237 1230
2. on consent - 1920 Vine – increase building height to add 350 sq ft 3rdfloor addition, construct rear decks, modify side windows, remove accessory structure and replace with 3 car garage,
3. on consent – 1510 Walnut Units A-F– establish pet store use including grooming in existing retail space in commercial district,
4. action staff advise dismiss appeal – 2221 Carleton– expand existing 1,128 sq ft 1-story single-family dwelling on 4500 sq ft non-conforming parcel, raise existing building, add new ground floor and extension 849 sq ft ADU, increase height to 28’ 1” add 5thbedroom excluding ADU, move structure 2’ north to conform to required front yard setback of 20’
Quit Smoking Class Session 1 of 8 – 6 – 8 pm (free)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16969
Pre-register: https://www.surveyanalytics.com/t/AI0IRZOlYH
Friday, October 9, 2020
City offices closed
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Berkeley Neighborhood Council Mayor Forum
Videoconference: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97241233902
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 972 4123 3902
Sunday, October 11, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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October 13, 6 pm Regular City Council meeting available for comment.
Email: Council@CityofBerkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
City Council Agenda for October 13, 6 pm, CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. a.&b. Compiling Homeless Commission Recommendations in a Reference Manual, 12. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 13. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 14. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda to allow the whole Council to review and take action on the submitted item to ensure equity in the process, 15. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, 16. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University, 17. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 18. Enforce Bi-weekly (once every 2 weeks) residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, Presentation:19. 2019 Crime Report and 5 Year Use of Force Report, Public Hearing:20. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 21. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, ACTION:22. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 23. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 24. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilities in Berkeley (expect to be rescheduled to October 20), INFORMATION: LPC Annual Report to Council
____________________
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
0 (245) San Pablo - TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1850 Arch 10/13/2020
1862 Arch 10/13/2020
1528 Berkeley Way 10/6/2020
6029 Chabolyn 10/20/2020
1217 Hopkins 10/12/2020
2800 MLK Jr Way 10/8/2020
2526 Mathews 10/6/2020
1224 Queens 10/6/2020
1526 Sixth 10/12/2020
2412 Woolsey 10/7/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx
LPC NOD 2277 Shattuck, 1915 Berryman, 2328 Channing,
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
___________________
WORKSESSIONS
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Navigable Cities, UC Long Range Development Plan
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision
Cannabis Health Considerations
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
_____________________
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
September 27 - October 4, 2020
Worth Noting:
Each day feels like a month so much is happening. It is taking longer and longer to sort through all the emails, websites and read the documents to do my best to not miss anything.
Red Flag warning with the heat wave is now through Monday at 11 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-09-25_Red_Flag_Warning_for_the_Berkeley_hills.aspx
Expect it to be extended– please do not BBQ or use power tools in your yard in the hills (a moment of distraction can spell disaster), be ready to evacuate. Narrow streets in the hills need to be clear for emergency vehicles. Park in your driveway by backing in with your vehicle facing the street ready for a quick evacuation.
Measure T1 Community Meetings are every Thursday in October from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.Note that every Thursday evening except October 29thT1 will conflict with at least one normally scheduled Board/Commission meeting that starts at 7 pm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
The City Council did pass in the dark of the night at 12:10 am to implement the Civic Center Plan. They just couldn’t decide which design they liked best in a presentation that started after 11 pm. This was, of course, after Mayor Arreguin stated to several members of the public prior to the meeting that no action would be taken and I have one of those communications.
How to be ready if Trump tries to pull a coup – 10 things you need to know to stop a coup
https://www.nationofchange.org/2020/09/19/10-things-you-need-to-know-to-stop-a-coup/
The West Berkeley Shellmound site at 1900 Fourth street has been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s 11 most Endangered Places https://shellmound.org
Sunday, September 27, 2020 and Monday, September 28, 2020
Yom Kippur begins at sunset and ends at sunset on Monday
Red Flag Warningfor Berkeley Hills now ends at 11 am Monday expect it to be extended
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84529365947
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 2936 5947
Agenda: 3.a&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 4. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park, 5. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, with action plan
Police Review Commission – Subcommittee on Police Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance, 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87979306346
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 7930 6346
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86427223728
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 2722 3728
Agenda Planning for October 13, 6 pm, CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waster & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. & 12. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 13. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, ACTION:14. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 15. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, 16. 2019 Crime Report and Five Year Use of Force Report, 17. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilitiesin Berkeley, 18. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 19. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 20. UCB Long Range Development Plan Update and Housing Projects #1 and #2,21. a.&b. Compiling reference manual of recommendations from the Homeless Commission, 22. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda rather than referring to policy committee first, 23. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 24. Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry,chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water canons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 25. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University, 26. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 27. Enforce Bi-weekly residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, INFORMATION REPORTS:LPC Annual Report. Unscheduled items: 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. BERA prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 11. Relinquishments a
Worth Noting:
Each day feels like a month so much is happening. It is taking longer and longer to sort through all the emails, websites and read the documents to do my best to not miss anything.
Red Flag warning with the heat wave is now through Monday at 11 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-09-25_Red_Flag_Warning_for_the_Berkeley_hills.aspx
Expect it to be extended– please do not BBQ or use power tools in your yard in the hills (a moment of distraction can spell disaster), be ready to evacuate. Narrow streets in the hills need to be clear for emergency vehicles. Park in your driveway by backing in with your vehicle facing the street ready for a quick evacuation.
Measure T1 Community Meetings are every Thursday in October from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.Note that every Thursday evening except October 29thT1 will conflict with at least one normally scheduled Board/Commission meeting that starts at 7 pm.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
The City Council did pass in the dark of the night at 12:10 am to implement the Civic Center Plan. They just couldn’t decide which design they liked best in a presentation that started after 11 pm. This was, of course, after Mayor Arreguin stated to several members of the public prior to the meeting that no action would be taken and I have one of those communications.
How to be ready if Trump tries to pull a coup – 10 things you need to know to stop a coup
https://www.nationofchange.org/2020/09/19/10-things-you-need-to-know-to-stop-a-coup/
The West Berkeley Shellmound site at 1900 Fourth street has been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s 11 most Endangered Places https://shellmound.org
Sunday, September 27, 2020 and Monday, September 28, 2020
Yom Kippur begins at sunset and ends at sunset on Monday
Red Flag Warningfor Berkeley Hills now ends at 11 am Monday expect it to be extended
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84529365947
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 2936 5947
Agenda: 3.a&b. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 4. Presentation Public Health Implications for unsanitary conditions at Aquatic Park, 5. Declare Racism as a Public Health Crisis, with action plan
Police Review Commission – Subcommittee on Police Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance, 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87979306346
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 7930 6346
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86427223728
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 864 2722 3728
Agenda Planning for October 13, 6 pm, CONSENT: 1. Extend grace period for Fair Chance housing to Jan 1, 2021, 2. Healthy Checkout Ordinance 2ndreading, 3. Bid solicitations $325,000, 4. Revenue Contract »$6 million Dept of Health Care Services, 5. Lease Agreement 225 University – Qasemi Abdul Moqim dba Berkeley Sportsman Center, 6. Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List Additions, 7. Resumption of fees at Oregon Senior Apartments, 8. Revenue Grant FY 2020-2021 $51,000 Alcohol Beverage Control, 9. Amend Contract add $230,000 (T1) total $5,616,293 renovation 2640 MLK Way Adult Mental Health Services, 10. Contract award First Carbon Solutions for CEQA compliance for Solid Waster & Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project, 11. & 12. Oppose Proposition 22 which exempts Lyft, Uber, DoorDash have invested $181 million to be exempt from providing employee benefits, 13. Support Proposition 16 removes ban on affirmative action, ACTION:14. Bond 1717 University rental housing development, 15. ZAB appeal 1346 Ordway, 16. 2019 Crime Report and Five Year Use of Force Report, 17. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework – access for People with Disabilitiesin Berkeley, 18. Support for Community Refrigerators (cost) $8000, 19. Request Congress to introduce “the Breathe Act,” 20. UCB Long Range Development Plan Update and Housing Projects #1 and #2,21. a.&b. Compiling reference manual of recommendations from the Homeless Commission, 22. Amend Council Rules of Procedures so that Council submitted items be placed directly on the agenda rather than referring to policy committee first, 23. Authorize installation of Security Cameras at the Marina, 24. Ordinance permanently banning the use of less lethal weaponry,chemical irritants, smoke projectiles, acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, water canons, disorientation devices and ultrasonic cannons used by police on civilians, 25. Step Up Housing Allocation of Measure P Funds to lease and operate at 1367 University, 26. Removal of Traffic Bollards at intersection of Fairview and California, 27. Enforce Bi-weekly residential cleaning measures to address encampments and promote clean streets, INFORMATION REPORTS:LPC Annual Report. Unscheduled items: 9. Commission Reorganization, 10. BERA prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 11. Relinquishments a