What's Ahead

Activist's Calendar

Weekly Summary of Upcoming Berkeley City Meetings with Agenda Highlights
and Community Civic Events

To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/committee-and-regional-body-appointees
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
Audio Recordings of City Council Committee Meetings are available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zq7y9dh8dnzxmyr/AAB5RiBjmc_ym-8xpv1e10XOa?dl=0
(Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)
Holidays and Reduced Service Days are listed at https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-holidays
To check for Notices of Decision - This website has disappeared with activation of the new City of Berkeley website and no link has been found to update this information. The listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf
On April 29, 2022 the City of Berkeley turned on a new City website https://berkeleyca.gov/. Nearly all of the websites attached to meeting notices prior to April 29, 2022 no longer work and many of the old agendas listed in What's Ahead are no longer accessible without a public records request. Though it can be tedious to scroll through old Weekly Summaries going back to July 17, 2017, the summaries can be word searched for specific agenda items. this may be the only accessible list of key agenda items from City of Berkeley public meetings.

June 15 - June 22, 2025
Worth Noting:
The June 17 City Council meeting agenda includes the EMBER program with zone zero (first 5 feet from structures vegetation restrictions) and the new Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps (VHFHSZ).

The recording of the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) in-person Town Hall on the Middle Housing Ordinance on June 12 can be viewed at: https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

City Council will vote on Middle Housing Zoning at a special meeting on June 26, 2025 at 6 pm (the meeting is announced but not posted).

Use the city website for meetings posted on short notice, recreational activities and full meeting agendas. https://berkeleyca.gov

Sunday, June 15, 2025
- From 11 am – 7 pm is the Juneteenth Festival at Alcatraz and Adeline.

Monday, June 16, 2025
- At 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on the mayor’s budget recommendations.
- Mental Health Services Act update meeting meets on zoom at 5 pm.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with VHFHSZ as last item on the agenda.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person in a room equipped for the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Federal Juneteenth Holiday
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign / Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
Friday, June 20, 2025 – Berkeley Juneteenth Holiday
- From 4-5 pm in El Cerrito (due process) and 5-6 pm in Berkeley (stop the coup).
Saturday, June 21, 2025
- From 12 – 1:30 pm the rally at Tesla on 4th Street continues.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/
There are local rallies every week including, every Saturday rally at the Berkeley Tesla dealership. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Monday, June 16, 2025

Public Safety COMMITTEE Meeting at 10:30 am
Members: Blackaby, Kesarwani, O’Keefe, alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616212111
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 621 2111
AGENDA: 2. Blackaby – Potential funding mechanisms for financing EMBER Program implementation, 2. O’Keefe – Residents Oppose Broadcasting Obnoxious Cacophony Out in Public (ROBOCOP)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86059541676?pwd=6dxz13N2cllTPHbkeC5K85MF71QacI.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 8605954 1676 Passcode: 738992
AGENDA: 8. a. (1) Letter to Council on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amnesty Program, c. FY 2025-2026 Budget, Staffing Model and Expenditure Level, d. Amend contract add $25,000 with Berkeley Community Media through 6/30/2027, e. Special Presentation on Legal Defense Program services by Executive Eviction Defense Center. (1) Amend contract add not to exceed $435,500 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) and extend contract to 6/30/2027, f. Amend contract add $72,000 with Brian Augusta (dba Public Interest Advocates) and extend to 6/30/2027
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

BUDGET & FINANCE at 9:30 am
Members: Ishii, Kesarwani, Blackaby, alternate: Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607202633
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 720 2633
AGENDA: 1. FY 2026 receive Mayor Ishii’s Mid-Biennial Budget proposal, 2. Disaster and Fire safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600617992
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 061 7992
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. Fee increases for FY 2026, EMBER program and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps are on the agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) from 5 – 6:30 pm
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYW11KcDVhdz09&omn=89893159465
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Provide input on written Draft MHSA FY 2026 Annual Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-mhsa-community-input-meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Staff report on Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled (BRSD) FY 2026 Program Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: not posted check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
AGENDA: 6. Review of City of Berkeley funded agency program and financial reports a. Lifelong Medical Care program and financial reports, 7. Possible action to address potential funding gaps for services aimed at low-income residents, 8. Possible action to create a plan to collaborate with other City of Berkeley Commissions on homelessness, 9. Possible action on communicating with council on homeless encampment sweeps.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, June 19, 2025 – FEDERAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 6. A. 2942 College near Ashby – DRCP2022-0015 – Continued to demolish a 1-story (20 ft) 2,273 sq ft mixed-use building at the front of the lot with food service on the ground floor and 2 dwelling units on the upper floor and a 2-story (23 ft 8 in) 2,968 sq ft residential building at the rear of the lot containing 4 dwelling units. B. 2442 Haste near Telegraph – DRCP2024-0008 – Preliminary Design Review to demolish an existing 3-story residential building with 4 units (one ELI unit) and construct an 8-story (85 ft) residential building with 36 new units including 2 very low income units and 1 extremely low income replacement unit using State Density Bonus (20%).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 1161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC 8. Report from Negotiating Subcommittee: Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Public financing matching funds disbursement process, 10. Report and discussion from subcommittee on review and possible revision of Procedures for the Fair Campaign Practices Commission, OGV 14. Referral of non-filing quarterly lobbying reports by Yuri Sadiki-Torres, 15. Lobbyist registration Act processes and administration, 16. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order, 17. Progress in providing remote access to Commission and Board meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission#

Friday, June 20, 2025 – BERKELEY OBSERVATION OF JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY

ONGOING EL CERRITO PLAZA from 4 – 5 PM
Location: at El Cerrito Plaza on San Pablo Avenue
Focus: Every Friday Protect Due Process and Melt ICE
Indivisible Euclid
https://indivisibleeb.org/events/month/

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
Indivisible Elmwood
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, June 21, 2025

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday,
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Sunday, June 22, 2025 – no city meetings found

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 17, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600617992
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 061 7992
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 17, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District (NSBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $100,000 with Chandra Cerrito/Art Advisors LLC for public art curation & project management services 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
Oyekanmi , Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP - $250,000 for Desk Audits, Classification & Compensation Studies, Investigations and Skelly Meetings
Oyekanmi , Finance – Temporary Appropriations $60,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2025 until effective date of FY 2026 AAO
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.8736 per sq ft of improvements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed improvements General Obligation Bonds (2012 Measure M) at 0.0050%
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (consolidation of Measures G,S & I) (elections 1992, 1996, 2002) at $0.0474
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Provision of Emergency Medical Services at $0.0474 per sq ft
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Measure FF 2024 SAFE STREETS at $0.17 per sq ft of dwelling unit improvements and $0.25 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional improves for 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2025
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance of Parks, City Tress and Landscaping at $0.2652 per sq ft of imrpovements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (2012 Meaure O)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (2016 Measure T1)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements (2008 Measure FF)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severly Disabled (Measure E)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: 2024 Fund Library Relief Act at $0.06) per sq foot dweeling units and $0.09 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Library Services at $0.2980 per sq ft for dwelling units and $0.4506 per sq ft for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings
Davis, Public Works – Renew Cooperative Agreement between City and BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center street Garage and provide past due funding of $255,000 for FY 2024 and FY 2025
Davis, Public Works – Approve anticipated projects paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds
Civic Arts Commission – Request $25,000 for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program FY 2026 $20,000 and FY 2027 $5000
Civic Arts Commission – Request additional $41,685 total $200,000 for FY 2026 for Festival Grant Funding
a. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan to direct Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of Cesar Chavez Park ReVision Team, b. Companion Report – to take no action
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – Grant allocation of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 (totals split evenly FY 2026 & FY 2027) 1. $905,292 BUSD, 2. $75,000 Berkeley Food Network, 3. $108,660 Berkeley Youth alternatives, 4. $140,750 Ecology Center, 5. $204,316 Health Black Families, 6. $178,658 LifeLong Medical Care, 7. $90,000 Multicultural Institute, 8. $107,908 YMCA, 9. Recommends that indirect or administrative expenses not exceed 10% of program budget, 10. CM to advance 25% of BUSD and selected community agencies
Ishii, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026
Ishii, co-sponsors Lunaparra, Taplin, Humbert – Reaffirm Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation Related Plans and Practice
Ishii, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Bartlett – Parking Business Improvement District Formation Update, Lorin and Gilman Commercial District Grants $10,000 for years one and two and $5,000 in year three for total not to exceed $25,000
Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Humbert – Refer to CM to assess potential for 2026 revenue bond for Fire Facility Revenue Measures
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for 6th annual Pride on the Plaza Variety Show
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds to Historical Plaque Project of the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Relinquishment of fund for Berkeley’s First Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth

CALENDAR on ACTION:

Sprague – Fee Increase for Ambulance Transport and First Responder

33.Sprague – Increase from $392 to $500 per hour for Fire Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule

Gilman, HHCS – New Fee Schedule Public Health: Berkeley High School Health Center Services
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees Subordination fee $600 per request, Assumption fee $600 per request, Loan modification fee $3000 per request
Gilman, HHCS Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee $130 per hour
Ferris, Parks – New Selected Marina Fee Increases
Ferris, Parks – New Selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Program Fees
Klein, Planning – Changes to Planning & development Fee Schedule
Louis, Police – New Fee Schedule for Carry Concealed weapons Permits
Davis, Public works – changes to Select Public Works Transportation Permit Fees
Davis, Public works – Levy and Collection of FY 2026 Street Lighting Assessments
Sprague, Fire – a. Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments b. Sprague, Fire - Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones, c. Blackaby – EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management working Group and Clarifying Fire code Language – Refer to CM

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning - LPC NOD 2845 Woolsey #MIN2025-0001
Klein, Planning - LPC NOD – 1947 Center #LMSAP2025-0007
Davis, Public Works – goBerkeley Parking Management Program – Recommended Adjustments for 7/20/2025

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred To Budget Committee – Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Recommendations for the Formation of Advanced Fiscal Policies to Institutionalize Strategic Bond Issuance, Optimize Municipal Investment Returns and Leverage Intergovernmental and Philanthropic Capital Funding – Refer to CM to Establish a Structured Bond Issuance Framework
Referred to Public safety Committee - Humbert, co-sponsor O’Keefe – Revised - Rescission of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance – CA AB 481 already provide a comprehensive and sufficient framework for police equipment oversight – public safety committee

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605843840
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 584 3840
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 24, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS (5 in person, 5 on zoom)

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney – Amend Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms BMC 13.63 to suspend effective date until March 2026
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Radu, CM Office – Recommendations for County Measure W Funding priorities for half-cent sales tax passed in November 2020
Hollander, Economic development – Contract $149,980 with Cultural Planning group, LLC for a plan for Resilient Arts & Culture Sector in Berkeley, term 18 monts
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Reaffirm the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Appropriations limit $407,546,513
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) $0.06695 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and settting the rate for all other property at $0.10132 per sq ft of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate, Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) $0.1299 per sq ft
Gilman, HHCS – Funding Reservation for Resources for Community Development’s (RCD) Maudelle Miller Shirek Community Project (1) Reserve additional $500,000 from FY 2025 Small sites Program, (2) Condition funding on RCD providing information to tenants on City rental Assistance programs,
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund RFP – Funding Reservations 1. Reserve $2,990,000 for RCD Adeline Street Apartments at 3224 Adeline, 2. Reserve $2,868,571 for SAHA Ashby Lofts at 2909 Ninth Street, 3. Authorize the CM to refinance existing HTF loans for each project into new loans with terms consistent with HTF Guidelines, (read item for conditions 4-8,
Gilman, HHCS – FY 2025 Accept $8000 donations for Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program
Gilman, HHCS – Receive Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants, a. Alameda County $1,022,704 for rental assistance for chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2025 – 2/28/2026, b. HUD $7,305,893 for 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026
Walker, HR – Amend Contract No. 32100046 total $189,000 with HR Acuity, LLC for Case Management and Employee Relations software and extend to 6/30/2028
Walker, HR – Contract $1,888,570 with Innovative Claim Solutions for Third Party Claims Administration of city’s workers’ Compensation Program, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Walker, HR – Contract $179,136 with Downtown Berkeley YMCA Fitness Center memberships for City Employees 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32500005 add $90,200 total $1,414393 with Accela, Inc for Environmental Health software 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 31900174 add $700,000 total $2,378,953 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Using General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for Website Hosting Software and Related Services 5/15/2019 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32300210 add $300,000 total $900,000 with Pacific Site Management for on-call vegetation and reduction services
Klein, Planning – Accept $400,000 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Planning Grant for Ashby BART Station Access Plan
Civic Arts Commission – Request for additional meeting
Mental Health commission – Re-appointment of Glenn Turner to Mental Health Commission
O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin, Bartlett – Relinquishment of funds for BHS Class Reunion

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander – Re-Establishment of Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
Amenaghawon, CM Office – FY 2026 Proposed Budget Update (amended) public hearing
Buddenhagen, CM – FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $781,761,995 (gross), $670,920,315 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Resolution Borrowing of Funds Not to Exceed (NTE) $61,000,000 and Sale and Issuance of FY 2025-2026 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note

INFORMATION REPORTS:

White, CM Office – Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2026
Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2025 Third Quarter Investment Report: Ended 3/31/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2025 Second Quarter Investment Report: Ended 12/31/2024
Gilman, HHCS – State of Public Health in Berkeley Summary Report

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Public Safety Committee - O’Keefe – Residents Oppose Broadcasting Obnoxious Cacophony Out in Public (ROBOCOP) Refer to CM request that City Attorney draft amendments to BMC 13.40, Community Noise to prohibit in certain circumstances the installation and use of motion-activated surveillance devices that emit artificial or pre-recorded sound – including alarms, sirens, or voice recordings – in response to the presence or motion of persons in the public right-of-way or on private property that is open to the public. This prohibition shall apply to such devices when installed in the public – referred to public safety committee

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
NOD – Notices of Decision with Board/Commission and Appeal Period End Date

1902 University (Stop and Save Market – sale of beer and wine) ZAB. 6/4/2025
2660-2680 Bancroft Way (Multiifamily building with 79 dwellings units) ZAB 6/11/2025
2845 Woolsey (landmark designation) LPC 6/17/2025
1947 Center (structural alteration – window replacement) LPC 6/17/2025

Public Hearings Scheduled

2138 Kittredge (California Theater) (LPC) – TBD - to be rescheduled, previously scheduled for 7/23/2025
2655 Shattuck (ZAB) 7/23/2025
2425 Durant (LPC) – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/23/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

June 26 (6 pm) - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
Changed to TBD previously scheduled for July 8 at 4 pm - COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation and adding Audit Report
July 23, (Wednesday) at 6 pm Land Use Appeal Hearings LPC 2138 Kittredge, LPC 2425 Durant, ZAB 2655 Shattuck
November 4 at 4 pm - San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (Taplin requested a work session)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
July 22 or July 29 ODPA/PAB Annual Report
Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities previous projected date - June 3 at 4:30 pm
Presentation on City’s Deferred Infrastructure Needs

FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

June 8 - June 15, 2025
Worth Noting:
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) is hosting an in-person Town Hall on the Middle Housing Ordinance from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Thursday, June 12 at the Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline. https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
(City Council will vote on Middle Housing Zoning at a special meeting on June 26, 2025 at 6 pm.)
The June 17 City Council meeting with the EMBER program and Very High Fire Severity Hazard maps on the agenda is available for comment.
Use the city website to for meetings posted on short notice, recreational activities and full meeting agendas. https://berkeleyca.gov

Monday, June 9, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format
- AT 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks Commission meets in person.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
- At 9:30 am Budget & Finance meets in the hybrid format.
- From 6:30 – 8:30 pm is the in person Middle Housing Town Hall.
- At 6 pm is the Mental Health Services Act Community Meeting on zoom.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format.
Friday, June 13, 2025
- From 4-5 pm in El Cerrito (due process) and 5-6 pm in Berkeley (stop the coup).
Saturday, June 14, 2025
- There are No Kings rallies across the country with multiple choices for participation in the Bay Area. The Berkeley No Kings Rally is on the I-80 Pedestrian bridge overpass from 1-2 pm.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
- From 11 am – 7 pm is the Juneteenth Festival at Alcatraz and Adeline.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Monday, June 9, 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613733920
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 373 3920
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 6. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve June 17, 2025 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Work Sessions and Special Meetings, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none Unscheduled Items: Discussion of possible formation of a subcommittee on legislative process changes/improvements,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616589877
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 658 9877
AGENDA: conference with labor negotiators
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-closed-meeting-eagenda-june-9-2025

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Center
AGENDA: Section B. Discussion/Action Items: 1. Presentation on the Berkeley Reparations Coalition’s work towards implementing reparations for BUSD students, 2. Draft resolution calling for City to denounce the invocation of the Enemies Alien Act and endorse the Neighbors Not Enemies Act., 3. Alternative recommendation to Address Alien Enemies Act impact on Japanese-American community, 4. Possible establishment of the temporary ad hoc committees Immigration, LGBTQI+, and Racial Justice, 5. Discussion as to how the commission could be part of the public education and advocacy work on Berkeley as an Immigrant welcoming sanctuary city and what may be needed now to renew our commitment to care for immigrants, 6. Meeting start time, 7. Protections for trans and gender expansive individuals on Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 404 3553
AGENDA: 2. Taplin – Berkeley Green New Deal: Workforce Development, 3 a. Commission on the Status of Women – Exploitation of Vulnerable Homeowners refer to CM to direct Department of Health and Human services and other relevant departments to draft materials for vulnerable homeowners, b. Gilman HHCS – Refer to Land Use to study the requirements for producing and distributing educational resources, budget and referral ranking, 4. Taplin, co-sponsor – Ishii, O’Keefe, Tregub – Berkeley Nightlife Council, 5. Tregub – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole which is being used by certain Berkeley properties to circumvent California Code Regulation, Title 25 Paragraph 42 for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same common area
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. PRESENTATION - Telegraph Multimodal Street Redesign: Concepts Under Consideration, Discussion/Action Iems: 8 Minutes recording substantive aspect of agenda items, 9. Recommendations for FF, 10. Accessibility language prior to and needs at City meetings/events.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Francis Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: Director’s Report, 9. New Restrictions at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. Update on status of Cesar Chavez Park ReVision Plan, 11. Update from dog park subcommittee, 12. Proposed FY 2026 Waterfront User Parking Fees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd floor
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 10. Discussion and Action Items a. ODPA Duties, Responsibilities, Workplan and Current Projects, b. ODPA-PAB budget, c. Proposed timeline for the presentation of the ODPA_PAB Annual Report, d. BPD’s Mutual Aid Agreements with other law enforcement agencies, e. Proposed rescission of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 12, 2025

TOWN HALL on MIDDLE HOUSING from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In-Person: at Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline
AGENDA: Panel discussion of zoning changes to increase density across the city in residential neighborhoods. Panel will accept and answer questions from the public on zoning changes. City Council will vote on Middle Housing Zoning on Thursday, June 26, 2025
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/event/town-hall-middle-housing-ordinance

BUDGET & FINANCE at 9:30 am
Members: Ishii, Kesarwani, Blackaby, alternate Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610882361
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 088 2361
AGENDA: 2. FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update, 3. Disaster and Fire safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING at 6 pm
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89893159465
AGENDA: Comment on draft plan for spending now out for a 30-day review. Link to update https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Draft%20MHSA%20FY26%20Annual%20Update.pdf
Link for more information, future meetings and all documents: https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/mental-health/mental-health-services-act

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: B. Discussion/Action to start at approx. 7 pm one item 1. Informational presentation on Telegraph Ave Multimodal Corridor Concept from Berkeley border at Woolsey to Dwight Way.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89942038336
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 899 4203 8336
AGENDA: 6. B. 811 Cedar – Use Permit #ZP2024-0116 – on consent - to demolish a single-family dwelling and construct a 2-story (34 ft maximum height) mixed-use residential building (3,709 sq ft) with an 8-ft fence within the front (south) setback, C. 2100 and 2108 Milvia - #ZP2023-0163 – on consent – to demolish existing 3-story non-residential building and construct 8-story (90 ft tall including parapet_ 196,059 sq ft mixed -use building with 201 dwelling units and 4 live-work units including 11 very low-income density bonus qualifying units, 3,713 sq ft of ground floor commercial space and 8 off-street parking spaces, 7. 1155 Hearst – Use Permit #ZP2024-0157 – Public Hearing – to modify conditions of approval for a residential project originally approved under #ZP2016-0028. The modification revises Conditions of Approval 16 and 58 in ZP2016-0028 to allow a condominium conversion application to convert units from rent-controlled apartments into for-sale condominium units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, June 13, 2025

ONGOING EL CERRITO PLAZA from 4 – 5 PM
Location: at El Cerrito Plaza on San Pablo Avenue
Focus: Every Friday Protect Due Process and Melt ICE
Indivisible Euclid
https://indivisibleeb.org/events/month/

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
Indivisible Elmwood
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, June 14, 2025

NO KINGS RALLIES
Berkeley Pedestrian I-80 Overpass 1 – 2pm
https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=thirdact
Oakland march at 1 pm from Wilma Chan Park at 810 Jackson Street to Frank Ogawa Plaza
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-east-bay/event/788680/
San Francisco March from Delores Park to Civic Center Plaza starts at 11:30 with march taking off at 12 pm
https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=thirdact
For more options go to
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings
https://indivisiblesf.org/no-kings-day

Sunday, June 15, 2025

BERKELEY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL from 11 am – 7 pm
Location: Alcatraz @ Adeline
Go to Website for more information
https://berkeleyjuneteenth.org

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AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, June 9, 2025
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613733920
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 373 3920
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 24, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney – Amend Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Coordinated Pricing Algorithms BMC 13.63 to suspend effective date until March 2026
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Hollander, Economic development – Contract $149,980 with Cultural Planning group, LLC for a plan for Resilient Arts & Culture Sector in Berkeley, term 18 monts
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Reaffirm the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Appropriations limit $407,546,513
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) $0.06695 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and settting the rate for all other property at $0.10132 per sq ft of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate, Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) $0.1299 per sq ft
Gilman, HHCS – Funding Reservation for Resources for Community Development’s (RCD) Maudelle Miller Shirek Community Project (1) Reserve additional $500,000 from FY 2025 Small sites Program, (2) Condition funding on RCD providing information to tenants on City rental Assistance programs,
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund RFP – Funding Reservations 1. Reserve $2,990,000 for RCD Adeline Street Apartments at 3224 adeline, 2. Reserve $2,868,571 for SAHA Ashby Lofts at 2909 Ninth Street, 3. Authorize the CM to refinance existing HTF loans for each project into new loans with terms consistent with HTF Guidelines, (read item for conditions 4-8,
Gilman, HHCS – FY 2025 Accept $8000 donations for Berkeley Meals on Wheels Program
Gilman, HHCS – Receive Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants, a. Alameda County $1,022,704 for rental assistance for chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2025 – 2/28/2026, b. HUD $7,305,893 for 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026
Walker, HR – Amend Contract No. 32100046 total $189,000 with HR Acuity, LLC for Case Management and Employee Relations software and extend to 6/30/2028
Walker, HR – Contract $1,888,570 with Innovative Claim Solutions for Third Party Claims Administration of city’s workers’ Compensation Program, 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028
Walker, HR – Contract $179,136 with downtown Berkeley YMCA Fitness Center memberships for City Employees 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32500005 add $90,200 total $1,414393 with Accela, Inc for Environmental Health software 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 31900174 add $700,000 total $2,378,953 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Using General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule fo Website Hosting Software and Related Services 5/15/2019 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32300210 add $300,000 total $900,000 with Pacific Site Management for on-call vegetation and reduction services
Klein, Planning – Accespt $400,000Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Planning Grant for Ashby BART Station Access Plan
Civic Arts Commission – Request for additional meeting
Mental Health commission – Re-appointment of Glenn Turner to Mental Health Commission
O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin, Bartlett – Relinquishment of funds for BHS Class Reunion

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander – Re-Establishment of Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
Amenaghawon, CM Office – FY 2026 Proposed Budget Update (amended) public hearing
Buddenhagen, CM – FY 2026 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $781,761,995 (gross), $670,920,315 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Resolution Borrowing of Funds Not to Exceed (NTE) $61,000,000 and Sale and Issuance of FY 2025-2026 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
O’Keefe – Residents Oppose Broadcasting Obnoxious Cacophony Out in Public (ROBOCOP) Refer to CM request that City Attorney draft amendments to BMC 13.40, Community Noise to prohibit in certain circumstances the installation and use of motion-activated surveillance devices that emit artificial or pre-recorded sound – including alarms, sirens, or voice recordings – in response to the presence or motion of persons in the public right-of-way or on private property that is open to the public. This prohibition shall apply to such devices when installed in the public

INFORMATION REPORTS:

White, CM Office – Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2026
Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2025 Third Quarter Investment Report: Ended 3/31/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2025 Second Quarter Investment Report: Ended 12/31/2024
Gilman, HHCS – State of Public Health in Berkeley Summary Report

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CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 17, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600617992
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 061 7992
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 17, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District (NSBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $100,000 with Chandra Cerrito/Art Advisors LLC for public art curation & project management services 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
Oyekanmi , Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP - $250,000 for Desk Audits, Classification & Compensation Studies, Investigations and Skelly Meetings
Oyekanmi , Finance – Temporary Appropriations $60,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2025 until effective date of FY 2026 AAO
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.8736 per sq ft of improvements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed improvements General Obligation Bonds (2012 Measure M) at 0.0050%
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (consolidation of Measures G,S & I) (elections 1992, 1996, 2002) at $0.0474
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Provision of Emergency Medical Services at $0.0474 per sq ft
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Measure FF 2024 SAFE STREETS at $0.17 per sq ft of dwelling unit improvements and $0.25 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional improves for 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2025
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance of Parks, City Tress and Landscaping at $0.2652 per sq ft of imrpovements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (2012 Meaure O)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (2016 Measure T1)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements (2008 Measure FF)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severly Disabled (Measure E)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: 2024 Fund Library Relief Act at $0.06) per sq foot dweeling units and $0.09 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Library Services at $0.2980 per sq ft for dwelling units and $0.4506 per sq ft for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings
Davis, Public Works – Renew Cooperative Agreement between City and BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center street Garage and provide past due funding of $255,000 for FY 2024 and FY 2025
Davis, Public Works – Approve anticipated projects paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds
Civic Arts Commission – Request $25,000 for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program FY 2026 $20,000 and FY 2027 $5000
Civic Arts Commission – Request additional $41,685 total $200,000 for FY 2026 for Festival Grant Funding
a. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan to direct Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of Cesar Chavez Park ReVision Team, b. Companion Report – to take no action
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – Grant allocation of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 (totals split evenly FY 2026 & FY 2027) 1. $905,292 BUSD, 2. $75,000 Berkeley Food Network, 3. $108,660 Berkeley Youth alternatives, 4. $140,750 Ecology Center, 5. $204,316 Health Black Families, 6. $178,658 LifeLong Medical Care, 7. $90,000 Multicultural Institute, 8. $107,908 YMCA, 9. Recommends that indirect or administrative expenses not exceed 10% of program budget, 10. CM to advance 25% of BUSD and selected community agencies
Ishii, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026
Ishii, co-sponsors Lunaparra, Taplin, Humbert – Reaffirm Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation Related Plans and Practice
Ishii, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Bartlett – Parking Business Improvement District Formation Update, Lorin and Gilman Commercial District Grants $10,000 for years one and two and $5,000 in year three for total not to exceed $25,000
Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Humbert – Refer to CM to assess potential for 2026 revenue bond for Fire Facility Revenue Measures
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for 6th annual Pride on the Plaza Variety Show
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds to Historical Plaque Project of the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Relinquishment of fund for Berkeley’s First Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth

CALENDAR on ACTION:

Sprague – Fee Increase for Ambulance Transport and First Responder

33.Sprague – Increase from $392 to $500 per hour for Fire Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule

Gilman, HHCS – New Fee Schedule Public Health: Berkeley High School Health Center Services
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees Subordination fee $600 per request, Assumption fee $600 per request, Loan modification fee $3000 per request
Gilman, HHCS Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee $130 per hour
Ferris, Parks – New Selected Marina Fee Increases
Ferris, Parks – New Selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Program Fees
Klein, Planning – Changes to Planning & development Fee Schedule
Louis, Police – New Fee Schedule for Carry Concealed weapons Permits
Davis, Public works – changes to Select Public Works Transportation Permit Fees
Davis, Public works – Levy and Collection of FY 2026 Street Lighting Assessments
Sprague, Fire – a. Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments b. Sprague, Fire - Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones, c. Blackaby – EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management working Group and Clarifying Fire code Language – Refer to CM

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning - LPC NOD 2845 Woolsey #MIN2025-0001
Klein, Planning - LPC NOD – 1947 Center #LMSAP2025-0007
Davis, Public Works – goBerkeley Parking Management Program – Recommended Adjustments for 7/20/2025

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred To Budget Committee – Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Recommendations for the Formation of Advanced Fiscal Policies to Institutionalize Strategic Bond Issuance, Optimize Municipal Investment Returns and Leverage Intergovernmental and Philanthropic Capital Funding – Refer to CM to Establish a Structured Bond Issuance Framework
Referred to Public safety Committee - Humbert, co-sponsor O’Keefe – Revised - Rescission of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance – CA AB 481 already provide a comprehensive and sufficient framework for police equipment oversight – public safety committee

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LAND USE CALENDAR
NOD – Notices of Decision with Board/Commission and Appeal Period End Date

1902 University (Stop and Save Market – sale of beer and wine) ZAB. 6/4/2025
2660-2680 Bancroft Way (Multiifamily building with 79 dwellings units) ZAB 6/11/2025
2845 Woolsey (landmark designation) LPC 6/17/2025
1947 Center (structural alteration – window replacement) LPC 6/17/2025

Public Hearings Scheduled

2138 Kittredge (California Theater) (LPC) – TBD - to be rescheduled, previously scheduled for 7/23/2025
2655 Shattuck (ZAB) 7/23/2025
2425 Durant (LPC) – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/23/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

June 26 (6 pm) - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 8 at 4 pm - COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation
July 23, (Wednesday) at 6 pm Land Use Appeal Hearings LPC 2138 Kittredge, LPC 2425 Durant, ZAB 2655 Shattuck
November 4 at 4 pm - San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (Taplin requested a work session)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
July 22 or July 29 ODPA/PAB Annual Report
Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities previous projected date - June 3 at 4:30 pm
Presentation on City’s Deferred Infrastructure Needs

FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

June 1 - June 8, 2025
Worth Noting:
The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) is hosting an in-person Town Hall on the Middle Housing Ordinance from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Thursday, June 12 at the Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline. https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Use the city website to for meetings posted on short notice, recreational activities and full meeting agendas. https://berkeleyca.gov

Sunday, June 1, 2025
- From 11 am – 5 pm Annual Bay Area Book Festival in Civic Center and downtown.
Monday, June 2, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format with EMBER, High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and maps on the agenda in the draft agenda for June 17.
- At 7 pm the Personnel board meets in person
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- At 6 pm the City council meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the BUSD Workforce Housing meeting is on zoom.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with a public hearing on Middle Housing zoning as agenda item 10.A.
- At 6:30 pm the board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Human welfare and Community Action Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing advisory Commission meets in person.
Friday, June 6, 2025
- A 10 am a joint subcommittee meeting of HAC and Civic Arts Commission meeting is announced with no agenda posted.
- At 2 pm a Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee is announced with no agenda posted.
- From 4-5 pm in El Cerrito (due process) and 5-6 pm in Berkeley (stop the coup).
Saturday, June 7, 2025
- From 12 pm – 4 pm East Bay Green Home Tour
- From 12 – 1:30 pm Stop DOGE damage rally.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 1, 2025

BERKELEY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL from 11 am – 5 pm
Locations: Civic Center Park and surrounding streets
Use link for speaker event schedules and information
https://www.baybookfest.org/2025-festival/

Monday, June 2, 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve June 17, 2025 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Work Sessions and Special Meetings, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 7. Discussion of possible formation of a subcommittee on legislative process changes/improvements, Unscheduled Items: none
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
AGENDA: III. Recommendations to Revise Job Class Specification – Public Safety Dispatcher I and II, IV. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Assistant City Attorney, V. At-Will Designation – Assistant City Attorney, VI. Informational Report by the director of Police Accountability Regarding Job Class Specifications and Pay Scales for Chief Investigator and Deputy Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607877512
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 787 7512
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

BUSD WORKFORCE HOUSING at 6 pm
Zoom: https://sahahomes.zoom.us/j/83946031011?pwd=CDbFcSL66XD433ZnVDVdJxN46V1yau.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 839 4603 1011 Passcode: 108186
AGENDA: Preconstruction information webinar, Project developers Abode Communities and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA)
https://1701sanpablo.org/

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2940 Claremont Branch
AGENDA: II.B. On consent - Revise Photography and Filming in Library Policy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 7 pm
AGENDA: 6. Measure P Allocations, Recommendation on prioritization of Housing RetentionP, U-1, 8. Prioritization for Horizon-type model for an alternative housing site.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4863098496?omn=87471666583
AGENDA: Listed as special meeting public hearing on Community Needs with no agenda, however, the attachments for the meeting are: Draft Community Action Plan, Draft Community Needs Assessment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearings: A.  Amendments to Zoning Map to Redesignate Parcels Zoned R-1A (Limited two-family residential) to R-2 (Restricted two-family residential) Middle Housing Zoning https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3e2e167 B. Amendments to title 23 (Zoning) to ensure compliance with State ADU laws, C. Amendments to Title 23 (Zoning) to require undergrounding transformers on private property. 11. Information Report: General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, June 5, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Check later for location and agenda
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Draft Social Housing study
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: A. 2033-2035 Francisco – Landmark or structure of Merit – #LMIN2024-0003 – Bryon E. Underwood House, B. 2328 Channing – Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSAP2025-0004 – Lutrell House, C. 2009 Tenth – structural Alteration Permit - #LMSAP2025-0003 – West Berkeley YMCA, D. 1929 MLK Jr Way – Landmark or Structure of Merit - #LMIN2025-0002 – KPFA Radio Building, E. 2000 Blake – Landmark or Structure of Merit – Haven Apartments, F. Annual Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, June 6, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Joint Subcommittee with HAC on affordable housing at 10am
Check later for location and agenda
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 2 pm
Check later for location and agenda
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ONGOING EL CERRITO PLAZA from 4 – 5 PM
            Location: at El Cerrito Plaza on San Pablo Avenue
Focus: Every Friday Protect Due Process and Melt ICE
Indivisible Euclid
https://indivisibleeb.org/events/month/

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
Indivisible Elmwood
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, June 7 2025

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction, Resist authoritarian takeover.
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

GREEN HOME TOUR from 12 – 4 pm
Use link to register and receive tour addresses and information
https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com

Sunday, June 8, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

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++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, June 2, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, June 2, 2025
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602079343
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 207 9343
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 17, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Downtown Berkeley Property Based Business Improvement District (DPBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt North Shattuck Property Based Business Improvement District (NSBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Adopt Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)– annual assessment and budget
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $100,000 with Chandra Cerrito/Art Advisors LLC for public art curation & project management services 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
Oyekanmi , Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP - $250,000
Oyekanmi , Finance – Temporary Appropriations $60,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2025 until effective date of FY 2026 AAO
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.8736 per sq ft of improvements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed improvements General Obligation Bonds (2012 Measure M) at 0.0050%
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (consolidation of Measures G,S & I) (elections 1992, 1996, 2002) at $0.0474
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Provision of Emergency Medical Services at $0.0474 per sq ft
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Measure FF 2024 SAFE STREETS at $0.17 per sq ft of dwelling unit improvements and $0.25 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional improves for 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2025
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance of Parks, City Tress and Landscaping at $0.2652 per sq ft of imrpovements
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (2012 Meaure O)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Debt Service on Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (2016 Measure T1)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements (2008 Measure FF)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severly Disabled (Measure E)
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Special Tax Rate: 2024 Fund Library Relief Act at $0.06) per sq foot dweeling units and $0.09 per sq ft for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Oyekanmi , Finance – FY 2026 Tax Rate: Fund Library Services at $0.2980 per sq ft for dwelling units and $0.4506 per sq ft for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings
Davis, Public Works – Renew Cooperative Agreement between City and BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center street Garage and provide past due funding of $255,000 for FY 2024 and FY 2025
Davis, Public Works – Approve anticipated projects paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds
Civic Arts Commission – Request $25,000 for Continuation of Poet Laureate Program FY 2026 $20,000 and FY 2027 $5000
Civic Arts Commission – Request additional $41,685 total $200,000 for FY 2026 for Festival Grant Funding
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – Grant allocation of $1,810,584 for FY 2026 and FY 2027 (totals split evenly FY 2026 & FY 2027) 1. $905,292 BUSD, 2. $75,000 Berkeley Food Network, 3. $108,660 Berkeley Youth alternatives, 4. $140,750 Ecology Center, 5. $204,316 Health Black Families, 6. $178,658 LifeLong Medical Care, 7. $90,000 Multicultural Institute, 8. $107,908 YMCA, 9. Recommends that indirect or administrative expenses not exceed 10% of program budget, 10. CM to advance 25% of BUSD and selected community agencies
Ishii, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Lunaparra, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Poet Laureate Program for FY 2026
Taplin – Refer to CM to assess potential for 2026 revenue bond for Fire Facility Revenue Measures
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for 6th annual Pride on the Plaza Variety Show
Tregub – Relinquishment of funds to Historical Plaque Project of the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Relinquishment of fund for Berkeley’s First Pride Fair hosted by Pacific Center for Human Growth

CALENDAR on ACTION:
29.   Sprague – Fee Increase for Ambulance Transport and First Responder
30. Sprague – Increase from $392 to $500 per hour for Fire Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule
31. Gilman, HHCS – New Fee Schedule Public Health: Berkeley High School Health Center Services
32. Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Program Fees Subordination fee $600 per request, Assumption fee $600 per request, Loan modification fee $3000 per request
33. Gilman, HHCS Affordable Housing Compliance Review Fee $130 per hour
34. Ferris, Parks – New Selected Marina Fee Increases
35. Ferris, Parks – New Selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Program Fees
36. Klein, Planning – Changes to Planning & development Fee Schedule
37. Louis, Police – New Fee Schedule for Carry Concealed weapons Permits
38. Davis, Public works – changes to Select Public Works Transportation Permit Fees
39. Davis, Public works – Levy and Collection of FY 2026 Street Lighting Assissments
40. Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments
41. Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
42. a. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Cesar Chavez Park Nature and Recreation-Based Conceptual Plan to direct Kesarwani and Taplin to appoint members of cesar Chavez Park ReVision Team, b. Companion Report – to take no action
43. Ishii – Reaffirm Commitment to Vision Zero and Transportation Related Plans and Practice
44. Ishii, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Bartlett – Parking Business Improvement District Formation Update, Lorin and Gilman Commercial District Grants $10,000 for years one and two and $5,000 in year three for total not to exceed $25,000
45. Taplin – Recommendations for the Formation of Advanced Fiscal Policies to Institutionalize Strategic Bond Issuance, Optimize Municipal Investment Returns and Leverage Intergovernmental and Philanthropic Capital Funding – Refer to CM to Establish a Structured Bond Issuance Framework
46. Blackaby – EMBER Implementation Plan, Vegetation Management working Group and Clarifying Fire code Language – Refer to CM
47. Humbert, co-sponsor O’Keefe - Rescission of the Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance – CA AB 481 already provide a comprehensive and sufficient framework for police equipment oversight
INFORMATION REPORTS:
48. Klein, Planning - LPC NOD 2845 Woolsey #MIN2025-0001
49. Klein, Planning - LPC NOD – 1947 Center #LMSAP2025-0007
50. Davis, Public Works – goBerkeley Parking Management Program – Recommended Adjustments for 7/20/2025
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++++++   CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, June 3, 2025  +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607877512
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 787 7512
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
            Adjournment in Memory Robert Sheppard, Berkeley Resident
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,961-N.S. adjustments $85,720,135 (gross) and $58,279,646 (net)
Numainville, City Clerk – Appoint new member to Police Accountability Board
Hollander, Economic Development – Grant Application $30,000 California Arts Council for the Civic Arts Grant Program
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $222,400, $155,000 Alameda County Coordinator, $67,400 80-84 Bolivar Drive Fence and Gate Replacement
Oyekanmi, Finance – Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2026
Gilman, HHCS – Appointment of Noemi C. Doohan, M.D. PhD, as Public Health Officer
Gilman, HHCS – Contract $325,000 with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud 6/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $120,000 Funding Support from Essential Access Health to conduct public health services
Fong, IT Amend Contract add $971,784 total $1,945,589 with AHEAD, Inc Using California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program for period 1/31/2023 – 6/30.2028
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $600,000 total $1,149,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000281 add $920,000 total $2,638,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400095 add $309,000 total $592,500 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Contract $1,051,000 with CompuCom Systems for professional service through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $28,000 total $181,756 with CivicPlus for online recreation registration and reservation system 11/30/25 – 11/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $195,898 with BayGreen, Inc for mobile Pumpout and Related Services for 3years with option to renew for additional 2 years not to exceed $150,725 total $345,623
Ferris, Parks – Contract $200,000 with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for erosion control improvements
Ferris, Parks – Contract $10,781,000 with 10% contingency $1,078,100 with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. for seismic retrofit and renovation project at 1730 Oregon and reject bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co. 2nd lowest bidder
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No 32500009 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dixon Resources Unlimited
Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints and Paws Fundraiser
Tregub, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Taplin, Ishi – Relinquishment of funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event
Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra – Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 Net energy metering
Tregub, co-sponsor – Lunaparra – Resolution opposing the removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office
Tregub, so-sponsor – Resolution is Support of Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislation AB 1243 and SB 684
Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra - Oxford for all quick-build class IV bicycle facility (protected bike lane) on the east side of Oxford and Fulton between Hearst and Bancroft Way
Blackaby, so-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Baby Book Project

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
Walker, HR – Conduct a Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts
Klein, Planning – ZAB appeal 1950-1998 Shattuck at University Use Permit #ZP2023-0040

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Oyekanmi, Finance - Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2024

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

CM bring back on July 8 for companion report - Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney the requirement to include a clause in all relevant City of Berkeley Contracts that obligates vendors to supply digital content, intended for or likely to be posted to the City website to be compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Removed by CM - Klein, Planning – LPC appeal of 2138 Kittredge, Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0006
Referred to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability Committee (FITES) - Submission from Commission on Disability with companion report from Public Works requesting sent to FITES a. Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney to include in City of Berkeley Contracts that impact public right of way a clause that obligates City Contractors to comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), b. Davis, Public Works - Companion report – send to FITES Committee
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee - a. Commission on the Status of Women – Refer to CM to direct Department of Health and Human Services to draft materials to provide homeowners vulnerable to exploitation, b. Companion Report Gilman, HHCS – Refer to Land Use Committee to study requirements for producing and distributing educational resources and assign budget and referral ranking

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LAND USE CALENDAR

1950-1998 Shattuck at University (ZAB) – (McDonald’s corner) 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge (California Theater) (LPC) – TBD - to be rescheduled, previously scheduled for 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck (ZAB) 7/22/2025
2425 Durant (LPC) – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/29/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

June 26 (6 pm) - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 8 - COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation
November 4 at 4 pm - San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
July 22 or July 29 ODPA/PAB Annual Report
Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities previous projected date - June 3 at 4:30 pm

FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++

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May 25 - June 1, 2025
Worth Noting:
To direct the calendar to a quick summary of city council, commission, board and community meeting key agenda items, city sponsored recreation activities will no longer be listed. Use the city website to for meetings posted on short notice, recreational activities and full meeting agendas. https://berkeleyca.gov

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- At 4 pm City Council meets in closed session
- At 7 pm Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is holding a town hall in Berkeley at the Ed Roberts Campus
- At 7 pm is the in-person meeting on the EMBER Program on proposal on new fire safety standards for the very high fire hazard severity zones.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- At 6 pm Congresswoman Lateefah Simon is holding a town hall in Emeryville
Friday, May 30, 2025
- From 4-5 pm is the El Cerrito Plaza weekly protect due process rally.
- From 5 – 6 pm is the Ashby and College weekly stop the coup rally
Saturday, May 31, 2025
- From 12 – 1:30 pm is the weekly rally at Tesla on 4th Street in Berkeley.

June 3, 2025 City Council agenda is available for comment.
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/
There are local rallies every week. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 25, 2025 – long Memorial Day Holiday weekend
Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

EMBER COMMUNITY WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: at 941 The Alameda, Northbrae Community Church
Use link for information on EMBER program, resources and to RSVP
https://www.berkeleyfiresafe.org

CONGRESSWOMAN LATEEFAH SIMON TOWN HALL at 7 pm
Location: Ed Roberts Campus
Use link to RSVP and receive details for attending
Early Arrival is HIGHLY Recommended
https://simon.house.gov/RSVP

CITY COUNCIL meets in Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/161734609
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 734 6096
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. SEIU 10121 v CoB, PERB Case No. SF-CE-1965-M, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations a. City Manager (CM), City Attorney, c. Director of Police Accountability, 4. Pending Litigation Real Page, Inc v. CoB, et al. No. 3:25-CV-)3004-JSC (N.D. Cal.)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 7. a) Presentation Artist Showcase, b) Cube Space exhibit, c) FY 2026 work plan, d) FY 2026 Public Art Budget, f) Cultural Districts.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: 4. Measure GG/FF Budget Presentation, 5. Measure GG/FF 2026 PIG Tax Rate Adjustments (increase), 6. EMBER Ordinance & Building Codes, 9. Letter to Wicks on section 14033.5 Government Code to update Highway Design Manual to direct local governments to consult with local fire departments to ensure the improvements do not negatively impact emergency response times.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA:  7. Presentation on Making Solar Accessible to Everyone, 8. CA Assembly Bill 306 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB306 impacts on local building decarbonization (this bill adds-in Wildland-Urban Interface code and locks in building standards at the time of project application submittal until 10 years have passed from submittal).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Thursday, May 29, 2025

CONGRESSWOMAN LATEEFAH SIMON TOWN HALL at 6 pm
Location: Emeryville Senior Center
Use link to RSVP and receive details for attending
Early Arrival is HIGHLY Recommended
https://simon.house.gov/RSVP

Friday, May 30, 2025

ONGOING EL CERRITO PLAZA from 4 – 5 PM
            Location: at El Cerrito Plaza on San Pablo Avenue
Focus: Every Friday Protect Due Process and Melt ICE
Indivisible Euclid
https://indivisibleeb.org/events/month/

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
Indivisible Elmwood
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, May 31, 2025

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction, Resist authoritarian takeover.
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – no city meetings found

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++++++   CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, June 3, 2025  +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607877512
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 787 7512
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
            Adjournment in Memory Robert Sheppard, Berkeley Resident
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,961-N.S. adjustments $85,720,135 (gross) and $58,279,646 (net)
Numainville, City Clerk – Appoint new member to Police Accountability Board
Hollander, Economic Development – Grant Application $30,000 California Arts Council for the Civic Arts Grant Program
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $222,400, $155,000 Alameda County Coordinator, $67,400 80-84 Bolivar Drive Fence and Gate Replacement
Oyekanmi, Finance – Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2026
Gilman, HHCS – Appointment of Noemi C. Doohan, M.D. PhD, as Public Health Officer
Gilman, HHCS – Contract $325,000 with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud 6/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $120,000 Funding Support from Essential Access Health to conduct public health services
Fong, IT Amend Contract add $971,784 total $1,945,589 with AHEAD, Inc Using California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program for period 1/31/2023 – 6/30.2028
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $600,000 total $1,149,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000281 add $920,000 total $2,638,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400095 add $309,000 total $592,500 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Contract $1,051,000 with CompuCom Systems for professional service through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $28,000 total $181,756 with CivicPlus for online recreation registration and reservation system 11/30/25 – 11/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $195,898 with BayGreen, Inc for mobile Pumpout and Related Services for 3years with option to renew for additional 2 years not to exceed $150,725 total $345,623
Ferris, Parks – Contract $200,000 with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for erosion control improvements
Ferris, Parks – Contract $10,781,000 with 10% contingency $1,078,100 with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. for seismic retrofit and renovation project at 1730 Oregon and reject bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co. 2nd lowest bidder
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No 32500009 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dixon Resources Unlimited
Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Tregub – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints and Paws Fundraiser
Tregub, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Taplin, Ishi – Relinquishment of funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event
Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra – Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 Net energy metering
Tregub, co-sponsor – Lunaparra – Resolution opposing the removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office
Tregub, so-sponsor – Resolution is Support of Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislation AB 1243 and SB 684
Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra - Oxford for all quick-build class IV bicycle facility (protected bike lane) on the east side of Oxford and Fulton between Hearst and Bancroft Way
Blackaby, so-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Baby Book Project

AGENDA on ACTION:
26. Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
27. Walker, HR – Conduct a Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts
28. Klein, Planning – ZAB appeal 1950-1998 Shattuck at University Use Permit #ZP2023-0040
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29. Oyekanmi, Finance - Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2024 DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

CM bring back on July 8 for companion report - Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney the requirement to include a clause in all relevant City of Berkeley Contracts that obligates vendors to supply digital content, intended for or likely to be posted to the City website to be compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Removed by CM - Klein, Planning – LPC appeal of 2138 Kittredge, Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0006
Referred to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation Environment and Sustainability Committee (FITES) - Submission from Commission on Disability with companion report from Public Works requesting sent to FITES a. Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney to include in City of Berkeley Contracts that impact public right of way a clause that obligates City Contractors to comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), b. Davis, Public Works - Companion report – send to FITES Committee
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee - a. Commission on the Status of Women – Refer to CM to direct Department of Health and Human Services to draft materials to provide homeowners vulnerable to exploitation, b. Companion Report Gilman, HHCS – Refer to Land Use Committee to study requirements for producing and distributing educational resources and assign budget and referral ranking

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LAND USE CALENDAR

1950-1998 Shattuck at University– (McDonald’s corner) 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge (California Theater) – to be rescheduled, previously scheduled for 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck 7/22/2025
2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/29/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

New date coming - June 3 (new date and time) (4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
June 26 (6 pm) Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 8 COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

May 18 - May 25, 2025
Worth Noting:
To direct the calendar to a quick summary of city council, commission, board and community meeting key agenda items, city sponsored recreation activities will no longer be listed. Use the city website to for recreational activities and meetings posted on short notice. https://berkeleyca.gov

Monday, May 19, 2025 – Malcolm x’s Birthday – City Holiday
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 City Council meets in the hybrid format for a special meeting.
- At 6 pm is the City Council regular meeting in the hybrid format with budget hearing #1.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person only in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid meetings.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- From 5:30 – 7:30 pm is an in person meeting on the encampments at Ohlone Park.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the ZAP meets on one project on consent, the conversion of Bancroft Hotel to offices and 8-Story housing project on the parking lot..
Friday, May 23, 2025
- At 9 am is a joint Civic Arts Commission and the HAC with no agenda posted
- At 11 am the Civic Arts Commission Grant Subcommittee meets in person.
- At 3:45 pm the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
Taking action, rallies, phone calls, emails are making a difference. There are local rallies every week including, the every Friday Stop the Coup from 5-6 pm at College and Ashby and the every Saturday rally at the Berkeley Tesla dealership on 4th Street from 12 pm-1:30 pm. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025 – City of Berkeley Holiday Malcolm X’s Birthday

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

SOLANO AVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Solano BID) at 11 am
In-Person: at 1849 Solano, Solano Oriental Rug Gallery
AGENDA: 4. Chair’s Report on corridor zoning meeting, 5. Financial Update, 6. Web Development and Postcard for Branding.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605852519
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 585 2519
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -6/3/2025 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Work Sessions and Special Meetings, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, 7. Referred Items for Review: none 98 Unscheduled Items: none
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615868875
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 586 8875
AGENDA: 1. Authorizing the Execution Sale and Delivery of Lease Revenue Notes $11,000,000 for the Fire Administration and Training Project, 2. Issuance of $35,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Measure O – Affordable Housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615868875
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 586 8875
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. City support for worker cooperatives, 3. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation by Babalwa Kwanele on African American Holistic Resource Center, 9. Commissioner Scott’s Recommendation to Council regarding encampments near school properties.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
AGENDA: 5. Review of City of Berkeley Funded program and financial reports of Through The Looking Glass.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd floor
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 9. Discussion and Action Items a. ODPA Duties, Responsibilities, Workplan and Current Projects, b. Recommendation to City Council to submit an amicus brief in the case of Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review & Outreach v. Sonoma County Sheriff’s office, c. Recap BPD’s 2024 Controlled Equipment Report, d. Continued discussion City of Berkeley’s Records Retention Schedule, e. Discussion resubmitting PAB’s recommendation to adopt a stand-alone arrest quota ban, as outlined in the 2024 report Berkeley Police Department Texting Offenses: An Independent Investigation by PAB, f. BPD’s Mutual Aid Agreements with federal immigration officials, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 22, 2025

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Members: Ishii, Kesarwani, Blackaby, Alternate: Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600670494
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 067 0494
AGENDA: 1. Ferris, Parks Marina Fund FY 2026 Updated Budget and 5-year forecast 2. Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update, 3. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Election of officers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center Poppy Room
AGENDA: 3. Request City Council recommend local participations in local based innovative behavioral innovations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84570185029
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 845 7018 5029
AGENDA: one project 6. B. 2660-2680 Bancroft Way – on consent - #ZP2024-0029 – to demolish the parking lot ancillary to the Bancroft Hotel at 2680 Bancroft Way to construct a 32,241 sq ft 8-story (88 ft) multi-family building with 79 dwelling units including 9 very lo-income units and convert the City Landmark Bancroft Hotel (16,216 sq ft) on the abutting lot at 2680 Bancroft Way to commercial offices (total sq ft 48,457 for hotel conversion and housing).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

OHLONE PARK COMMUNITY MEETING from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Update and discussion on community concerns while supporting those in need at Ohlone Park (homeless encampment)
Meeting hosted by Councilmember Kesarwani District 1.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Joint Meeting CIVIC ART COMMISSION Subcommittee on Affordable Housing and HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) on Affordable Housing for Artists at 9 am
In-Person: not posted check later
AGENDA: not posted check after Tuesday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 11 am
In-Person: not posted check after Tuesday
AGENDA: not posted check after Tuesday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 3:45 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603442303
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 344 2303
AGENDA: 2. Blackaby – Discussion Potential funding mechanisms for financing EMBER program implementation, 2. Tregub – Update on the 5-year Infrastructure Plan and how it factors in with reduction of traffic violence.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Memorial Day Weekend

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Sunday, May 25, 2025 – Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day Holiday

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++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605852519
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 585 2519
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 3, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Appoint new member to Police Accountability Board
Hollander, Economic Development – Grant Application $30,000 California Arts Council for the Civic Arts Grant Program
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Oyekanmi, Finance – Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2026
Gilman, HHCS – Appointment of Noemi . Doohan, M.D. PhD, as Public Health Officer
Gilman, HHCS – Contract $325,000 with SEP Technology Consulting, LLC for Environmental Health Database Migration to Accela Cloud 6/1/2025 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $120,000 Funding Support from Essential Access Health to conduct public health services
Fong, IT Amend Contract add $971,784 total $1,945,589 with AHEAD, Inc Using California Department of General Services Software Licensing Program for period 1/31/2023 – 6/30.2028
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $600,000 total $1,149,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Professional Services from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000281 add $920,000 total $2,638,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Administration, Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400095 add $309,000 total $592,500 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Contract $1,051,000 with CompuCom Systems for professional service through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $28,000 total $181,756 with CivicPlus for online recreation registration and reservation system 11/30/25 – 11/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $195,898 with BayGreen, Inc for mobile Pumpout and Related Services for 3years with option to renew for additional 2 years not to exceed $150,725 total $345,623
Ferris, Parks – Contract $200,000 with Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for erosion control improvements
Ferris, Parks – Contract $10,781,000 with 10% contingency $1,078,100 with E.F. Brett & Company, Inc for MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. for seismic retrofit and renovation project at 1730 Oregon and reject bid protest of W.E. Lyons Construction Co. 2nd lowest bidder
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No 32500009 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dixon Resources Unlimited
Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Humane 11th Annual Pints and Paws Fundraiser
Tregub, co-sponsors O’Keefe, Taplin, Ishi – Relinquishment of funds to Taste of Downtown Berkeley 2025 Event
Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra – Resolution in Opposition to California Assembly Bill 942 Net energy metering
Tregub, so-sponsor – Resolution is Support of Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act Legislation AB 1243 and SB 684
Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra - Oxford for all quick-build class IV bicycle facility (protected bike lane) on the east side of Oxford and Fulton between Hearst and Bancroft Way
Blackaby, so-sponsors Ishii, Humbert, Taplin – Relinquishment of funds for Berkeley Baby Book Project

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District
Walker, HR – Conduct a Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts
Pulled by CM - Klein, Planning – LPC appeal of 2138 Kittredge, Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0006
Klein, Planning – ZAB appeal 1950-1998 Use Permit #ZP2023-0040
CM bring back on July 8 for companion reportCommission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney the requirement to include a clause in all relevant City of Berkeley Contracts that obligates vendors to supply digital content, intended for or likely to be posted to the City website to be compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
a. Commission on Disability – Refer to City Attorney to include in City of Berkeley Contracts that impact public right of way a clause that obligates City Contractors to comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), b. Davis, Public Works - Companion report – send to FITES Committee
a. Commission on the Status of Women – Refer to CM to direct Department of Health and Human Services to draft materials to provide homeowners vulnerable to exploitation, b. Companion Report Gilman, HHCS – Refer to Land Use Committee to study requirements for producing and distributing educational resources and assign budget and referral ranking
to consent Tregub, co-sponsor – Lunaparra – Resolution opposing the removal of USPS Mailboxes at the Berkeley Main Post Office

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Oyekanmi, Finance - Section 115 Trust Investment Report from Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2024

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, May 20, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 20
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615868875
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 586 8875
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 20. 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Blackaby – 2nd reading – Adding qualifying skillset for appointment, a. background in ADA compliance and the accessible infrastructure challenges that seniors and disabled face.
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance adjustments $78,091,135 (gross) and $58,150,646 (net)
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes 4/14/2025, 4/15/2025, 4/22/2025, 4/25/2025, 4/28/2025, 4/29/2025
White, CM Office - Contract $108,000 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc for Legislative and Funding Advocacy Strategy from 7/1/2025 – 6/30, 2027
White, CM Office – Appointment of Director of Human Resources Janelle Rodrigues effective 6/9/2025 annual salary of $240,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations total $7,436,690.18, Installation of manual generator transfer switch $75,000, South Cove ADA Gangway Float $121,690.18, Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Community Facility, Pickleball Courts and U8 Soccer Field $6,075,000, Installation of Above Ground Storage Tank and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks $865,000, and Public Art Coordination services $300,000
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300104 – add $250,000 total $1,000,000 with The Village of Love for Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-In-Center and extend to 5/31/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Grant Application for award up to $5,400,000 California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities in connection with proposed North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing project
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements for FY 2026 from State of California and Alameda County $33,688 TB prevention and control, $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure
Walker, HR – Adopt Resolution establishing the Unrepresented Job Class Specification and Pay Scale of Fire Mechanic Lead hourly pay $51.0771 - $54.1740
Walker, HR – Revise the Personnel Rules and Regulations to Add Section 9.02.1 Promotion – Salary Step Placement
Walker, HR – Revise SEIU-MC MOU Section 17.13 Special Class Commercial Driver’s License Premium to Add 5% for Out-of-Class Lists
Walker, HR - Revise Unrepresented Manual Section 13.19 to Add 5% Differential to Program Manager 1 Assigned to City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 10789 add $300,000 total $1,270,778.14 for network support of hardware, installation and professional services term 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 084534-1 add $191,136 total $1,010,472.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2026
Fong, It – Purchase Order $900,000with Protiviti Government Services Inc (Protiviti) Using General Services Administration to purchase vehicle GS-35F-0280X thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks - Purchase Order $150,000 for Operation Pride for tennis programs and tournaments thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Purchase Order $270,000 for Samuel Kidane dba Life Long Tennis Academy to provide youth and adult tennis services
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract add $60,000 total $616,953 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32400003 add $280,000 total $580,000 with Cooke & Associates Background Investigations for background investigation for public safety personnel for Police and Fire Departments
Louis, Police – 2024 Police Equipment and Community Safety Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Contract $147,096 includes $13,372 contingency with Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions inc, for Civic Center Building 2nd floor carpet replacement
Davis, Public works – Amend Contract No. 831C add $25,000 total $235,743 with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. Software Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – FY 2026 Street Lighting assessment
Environment and Climate Commission – Recommendation to Authorize the CM to evaluate and develop amendments to the 2025 Energy and CALGreen Codes and/or other ordinances to accelerate Building decarbonization
Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Humbert, Blackaby – Letter in Support of CA SB 692 Relating to Vehicles and Homelessness. Bill allows city, county to adopt an ordinance for removal of vehicles formerly used as shelter and modifies current 10-day notice of intent, read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB692/id/3207717
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Bartlett – Resolution recognizing the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community CA AB 91 mandates creation of MENA groups in official demographic data starting 1/1/2027 read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB91/id/3040032
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Kesarwani, Lunaparra – Relinquishment of Funds for 2025 Asian Cultural Festival
O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – Alternative Housing Options for People Experiencing Homelessness

AGENDA on ACTION:
30.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Hearing #1 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2026 Proposed Budget Update

Klein, Planning – Appeal 2500-2512 San Pablo Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0004
Numainville, City Clerk – Appointment of Four Berkeley Residents to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Budget and Finance Committee - Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening BMC 7.52.060
Referred to Land Use Committee - Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee and Rent Board Removing On-Site Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or share the same common area.
Referred to Land Use Committee - Taplin – Resolution to form Berkeley Nightlife Council as an ad hoc committee convened by District 2 to support nighttime economic activity.

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LAND USE CALENDAR

2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck at University– (McDonald’s corner) 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/3/2025 – to be rescheduled
2655 Shattuck 7/22/2025
2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/29/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 20 (4:30 pm) City Council – 1. Lease Revenue Notes for Fire Dept. Facilities and 2. Joint Powers Financing Authority Meeting
New date coming - June 3 (new date and time) (4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
June 26 (6 pm) Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 8 COMPREHENSIVE Homeless Response Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

May 11 - May 18, 2025
Worth Noting:
The most important meeting of the week is the EMBER Community Workshop on ZOOM on Thursday from 6 – 7:30 pm. For program information and to RSVP to receive the ZOOM link or to RSVP for the in person Tuesday, May 27 from 6 – 7:30 pm go to Berkeley Fire Safe website
https://www.berkeleyfiresafe.org
And, go to the Fire Safe website for details on the EMBER program and resources.

The May 20 City Council agenda is available for comment and posted at the bottom of the calendar.

Monday, May 12, 2025
- At 2 pm the 3 x 3 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the Mental Health Services Act Community Meeting in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- At 4 pm City Council meets in closed session. The previously scheduled presentation on the Fire Department Evacuation Study is cancelled with no new date announced yet.
- From 5 – 7:30 pm is the in person Mental Health Awareness Month Event.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- At 1 pm is the Mental Health Services Act community meeting on zoom.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person with street design on the agenda.
- At 5 pm is the in person Bike Share Expansion Community Meeting.
- At 5:30 pm is the Free Gardening and Cooking Class.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 1 pm the 4 x 6 Committee, City/UC/Student Relations meets in the hybrid format.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Zoom Workshop on EMBER Community Program.
- At 6 pm is the CERT Unit 2 training.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee (DRC) meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Friday, May 16, 2025
- At 12 pm in the Waterfront Walk and Talk.
- At 2:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee meets on Zoom.
- From 5 – 6 pm is the Stop the Coup Rally.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
- From 9 – 11 am is the 3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.
- At 9 am is CERT training Unit 2.
- From 12 – 1:30 pm is Stop the DOGE Destruction Rally.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
May 6, 2025 City Council agenda is available for comment.
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. Use the websites to look for more rallies and actions.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events
Check 5Calls.org for pending legislation and government appointments https://5calls.org
Check https://www.activateamerica.vote for outreach to voters, phone banking, postcards,

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day no meetings

Monday, May 12, 2025

3 x 3 Committee at 2 pm
Members: Kesarwani, Bartlett, Humbert and 3 members from Berkeley Housing Authority
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609107322?pwd=BammWgiAYyjkrzpmObLcwyUvQzbQ4g.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 160 910 7322
AGENDA: 6. North Berkeley BART Update, 7. Discussion: Timeline and Next Steps for Establishing PBV Framework for Future Projects, 8. Discussion: Federal Funding Update a. Supporting residents in response to federal funding and regulation changes, b. other changes.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center
AGENDA: 8. Guest Speaker Nina Goldman presentation on Youth Voter Registration, 9. Discussion Youth Voter Registration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: Share information and elicit input on proposed MHSA FY 2026 annual update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley. Use link for more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-mhsa-community-input-meetings-north-berkeley

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614066505
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 406 6505
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 200 Marina Blvd, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 235 University, 4. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 199 Seawall, 5. Conference with Legal Counsel pending litigations a. Welch v. City Case No. 23CV048497, b. Leon v. City Case No. 24CV069677.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-13-2025

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH EVENT from 5 – 7:30 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-awareness-month-event

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING from 1 – 2:30 pm
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYW11KcDVhdz09&omn=88557423950
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Share information and elicit input on proposed MHSA FY 2026 annual update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley. Use link for more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-mhsa-community-input-meetings-north-berkeley

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 7. Presentation Traffic and Parking Design by Larry Yee, Discussion/Action Items: 8. Edited Active Icon recommendation to Council, 9. Accessibility language prior to and needs at City meetings/events, 10. Recommendation for FF, 11. Work Plan Development.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: no posted as of 5/9/2025 at 9:17 pm check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

BIKE SHARE EXPANSION COMMUNITY MEETING from 5 – 7 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/bike-share-expansion-community-meeting

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-6

Thursday, May 15, 2025

EMBER COMMUNITY WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
ZOOM: to register for zoom link go to website at the bottom of the EMBER page.
https://www.berkeleyfiresafe.org

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Members: Ishii, Kesarwani, Blackaby, Alternate: Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606748374
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 674 8374
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsors Blackaby, Humbert, Ishii – Fire Facility Revenue Measures, refer to CM the assessment of potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvments to fire department facilities, 3. Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update, 3. Ferris, Parks – Presentation Marina Fund FY 2026 Updated Budget and 5-year forecast.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CITY/UC/STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE at 1 pm
Members: Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert, Alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2465 Bancroft, 5th Floor, Bayview Room
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84408246418?pwd=LD8VjksrPfoDziKvOdgq9yilNB1tg0.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 844 0824 6418 Passcode: 040597
AGENDA: 4. North Building at the Berkeley Innovation Zone – Presentation from Campus Capital Strategies, 5. Campus and City coordinated response to federal Immigrants and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 7. Discussion and possible recommendation on Complete Street treatments around campus, 8. Use of LRDP Settlement Funds.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/cityucstudent-relations-committee

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 2: CERT Organization at 6 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link to register and for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-unit-2-cert-organization-May-15-2025

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: A. 2109 Virginia at Shattuck – DRCP2024-007 – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish a 2-story commercial building and construct an approximately 89-foot, 8-story, mixed-use building (113,000 sq ft) with 110 units including 9 very low income units and 9 moderate-income Density-Bonus qualifying units, 690 sq ft of commercial space, and 103 parking spots on a split-zoned lot.
B. UC Berkeley Innovation Zone North Building – Informational Item – Proposed project would include labs, offices, and other collaboration spaces and be a hub for research and start-ups in the areas of life and climate sciences and their related fields
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Report from Negotiating Subcommittee: Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Public financing matching funds disbursement process, 10. Report and discussion from subcommittee on review and possible revision of Procedures for the FCPC, OGC: 12. Publicizing commission work and vacancies, 13. Referral of non-filing quarterly lobbying reports: Yuri Sadiki-Torres, 14. Lobbyist Registration Act processes and administration, 15. Council Rules of Procedure and Order, 16. Progress in providing remote access to Commission and Board meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: B. Discussion/Action Items: 1. 6:45 pm - Mechanical Street Sweeping Opt-in Request 2900 block of Regent Street – Action requested (between Webster and Russell – will require alternate side of the street parking regulations, 2. 7:45 pm - Informational Presentation on UC Berkeley’s Innovation Zone.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items: 6:15 pm 1. Presentation by Californians Against Waste (CAW), Legislative Associate Krystal Raynes, 6:45 pm 2. Presentation on Plastics by Commissioner Curtis, 7:00 pm 3. 2026 Work Plan, 7:15 4. Report outs from the Special events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82673809589?pwd=AghQhOkOTSC3kI2hDsqIxgiso6kYXh.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 826 7380 9589 Passcode: 244637
AGENDA: 6. Consent items Ministerial Waivers, 7. Action Items: a. (1) Measure BB Fee structure on non-profit affordable housing, (2) New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)-Condo Conversion rules chapter in Title 21, b. Special Presentation legislative Update.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, May 16, 2025

WATERFRONT WALK and TALK at 12 pm
Location: at 124 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-walk-and-talk

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2:30 pm
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601342343
            Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
            Meeting ID: 160 134 2343
AGENDA: 5. a) FY 2026 Grants Subcommittee Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, May 17, 2025

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-may

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 2: CERT Organization at 9 am
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link to register and for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-unit-2-cert-organization-05-17-2025

PUBLIC WORKS WEEK CELEBRATION from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: at 1260 Allston, Strawberry Creek Park
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/public-works-week-celebration

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Sunday, May 18, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

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++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, May 20, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on ???
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615868875
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 586 8875
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 20. 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Blackaby – 2nd reading – Adding qualifying skillset for appointment, a. background in ADA compliance and the accessible infrastructure challenges that seniors and disabled face.
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance adjustments $78,091,135 (gross) and $58,150,646 (net)
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes 4/14/2025, 4/15/2025, 4/22/2025, 4/25/2025, 4/28/2025, 4/29/2025
White, CM Office - Contract $108,000 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc for Legislative and Funding Advocacy Strategy from 7/1/2025 – 6/30, 2027
White, CM Office – Appointment of Director of Human Resources Janelle Rodrigues effective 6/9/2025 annual salary of $240,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations total $7,436,690.18, Installation of manual generator transfer switch $75,000, South Cove ADA Gangway Float $121,690.18, Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Community Facility, Pickleball Courts and U8 Soccer Field $6,075,000, Installation of Above Ground Storage Tank and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks $865,000, and Public Art Coordination services $300,000
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300104 – add $250,000 total $1,000,000 with The Village of Love for Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-In-Center and extend to 5/31/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Grant Application for award up to $5,400,000 California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities in connection with proposed North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing project
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements for FY 2026 from State of California and Alameda County $33,688 TB prevention and control, $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure
Walker, HR – Adopt Resolution establishing the Unrepresented Job Class Specification and Pay Scale of Fire Mechanic Lead hourly pay $51.0771 - $54.1740
Walker, HR – Revise the Personnel Rules and Regulations to Add Section 9.02.1 Promotion – Salary Step Placement
Walker, HR – Revise SEIU-MC MOU Section 17.13 Special Class Commercial Driver’s License Premium to Add 5% for Out-of-Class Lists
Walker, HR - Revise Unrepresented Manual Section 13.19 to Add 5% Differential to Program Manager 1 Assigned to City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 10789 add $300,000 total $1,270,778.14 for network support of hardware, installation and professional services term 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 084534-1 add $191,136 total $1,010,472.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2026
Fong, It – Purchase Order $900,000with Protiviti Government Services Inc (Protiviti) Using General Services Administration to purchase vehicle GS-35F-0280X thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks - Purchase Order $150,000 for Operation Pride for tennis programs and tournaments thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Purchase Order $270,000 for Samuel Kidane dba Life Long Tennis Academy to provide youth and adult tennis services
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract add $60,000 total $616,953 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32400003 add $280,000 total $580,000 with Cooke & Associates Background Investigations for background investigation for public safety personnel for Police and Fire Departments
Louis, Police – 2024 Police Equipment and Community Safety Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Contract $147,096 includes $13,372 contingency with Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions inc, for Civic Center Building 2nd floor carpet replacement
Davis, Public works – Amend Contract No. 831C add $25,000 total $235,743 with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. Software Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – FY 2026 Street Lighting assessment
Environment and Climate Commission – Recommendation to Authorize the CM to evaluate and develop amendments to the 2025 Energy and CALGreen Codes and/or other ordinances to accelerate Building decarbonization
Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Humbert, Blackaby – Letter in Support of CA SB 692 Relating to Vehicles and Homelessness. Bill allows city, county to adopt an ordinance for removal of vehicles formerly used as shelter and modifies current 10-day notice of intent, read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB692/id/3207717
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Bartlett – Resolution recognizing the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community CA AB 91 mandates creation of MENA groups in official demographic data starting 1/1/2027 read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB91/id/3040032
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Kesarwani, Lunaparra – Relinquishment of Funds for 2025 Asian Cultural Festival
O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – Alternative Housing Options for People Experiencing Homelessness

AGENDA on ACTION:
30.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Hearing #1 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2026 Proposed Budget Update

Klein, Planning – Appeal 2500-2512 San Pablo Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0004
Numainville, City Clerk – Appointment of Four Berkeley Residents to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Budget and Finance Committee - Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening BMC 7.52.060
Referred to Land Use Committee - Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee and Rent Board Removing On-Site Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or share the same common area.
Referred to Land Use Committee - Taplin – Resolution to form Berkeley Nightlife Council as an ad hoc committee convened by District 2 to support nighttime economic activity.

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LAND USE CALENDAR

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

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The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html

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May 4 - May 11, 2025
Worth Noting:
Very full week

Sunday, May 4, 2025
From 10 am – 5 pm is the free (donations welcome) Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour featuring inland cities. Register in advance for addresses. Photos and descriptions available online.
Monday, May 5, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm the Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the Berkeley Pier-Ferry EIR Scoping Meeting on zoom.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- At 4:30 pm the Council meets in the hybrid format on Brown Act Training.
- At 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format with EMBERS Fire Code on the agenda.
- At 6 pm is the in-person Mental Health Services Act community meeting.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- At 2 pm is FITES on Oxford -Fulton protected bike lane in hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person on ADUs into condos.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- At 12:30 pm the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 3:30 pm is the Mental Health Services Act community meeting on zoom.
- From 4 pm – 5:30 pm is the free gardening and cooking class.
- At 6 pm is the in-person Six Critical Steps in disaster preparedness.
- At 6 pm is CERT unit 5.
- At 7 pm is ZAB in the hybrid format.
Friday, May 9, 2025
- From 5 – 6 pm is the weekly Elmwood rally Stop the Coup.
Saturday,
- At 9 am is CERT unit 5.
- At 10 am Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets on zoom on EMBERS on new fire code for very high fire severity hazard zones.
- At 10 am is the Shorebird Park Bioblitz.
- From 12 – 1 pm is the Tesla stop DOGE rally.
- At 2 pm is Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 4, 2025

BRINGING BACK the NATIVES GARDEN TOUR from 10 am – 5 pm
Locations: Use link to preview gardens and to select gardens to tour
Register to receive addresses of gardens on tour – tour free, donations welcome: https://bringingbackthenatives.net/garden-tour-registration
Gardens with California Native Plants support birds, butterflies, bees, pollinators:
Sunday Tour Features Inland Cities: Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek
https://bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens

Monday, May 5, 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617936788
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 793 6788
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 6. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -5/20/2025-- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Worksessions, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none,Unscheduled Items: none, Next meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613384277
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 338 4277
AGENDA: 1. Appointment of Director of Human Resources, 2. Existing Litigation, a. Prado et al v. CoB USDC Case No. 3:23-cv-04537-EMD, b. Berkeley Homeless Union, et.al. v. CoB USDC (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California) Case No. 4:25-cv-01414-HSG, c. Dennison, et. Al. CoB, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 24CV091288, 3. Anticipated Litigation City and County of San Francisco, et. Al. v. Donald J. Trump, et.al. UCDC Case No. 25-cv-01350.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-5-2025

BERKELEY PIER-FERRY PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) SCOPING MEETING at 6 pm
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83463444678?pwd=GrxgstlUpc4CX4FaRRbwQ5LgGJQ7lC.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 834 6344 4678 Passcode: 903142
AGENDA: Notice of Preparation of the EIR, community members can share their input on what should be studied as part of the environmental review.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-pier-ferry-project-environmental-impact-report-scoping-meeting

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Section B: Discussion/Action Items 1. Proposed draft resolution calling for the city to denounce the invocation of the Enimies Alien Act and endorse the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, 2. Update on federal cuts to City of Berkeley based on DEI, budget deficit and hiring freeze, 3. May 6 Council meeting on SB 1343 (Sexual Harrassment) recommendation, 4. Advocacy and education on Berkeley as an Immigrant welcoming sanctuary city.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: IV. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Fire Apparatus Operator, v. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Audit Manager, VI. Recommendation by the Director of Police Accountability to Establish Job Class Specification and Pay Scales – Deputy Director and Chief Investigator, VII. Report by Interim Director of HR.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612529488
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 252 9488
AGENDA: one agenda item, 1.Brown Act Training.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612529488
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 252 9488
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, multipurpose room
AGENDA: Share information and elicit input on proposed MHSA FY 2026 annual update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley. Use link for more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20FY26%20Annual%20Update%20Community%20Meetings%20Flier.pdf

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT, and SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
Members: Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, Alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615343034
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 534 3034
AGENDA: 2. Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Oxford for All – 1. Refer to CM to design and construct a quickbuild class IV bicycle facility on the east side of Oxford and Fulton  between Bancroft and Hearst and implement pedestrian safety improvements, 2. Refer $400,000 to the Budget Committee, 3. Refer to CM and 4 x 6 Committee. (class IV bicycle tracks area are a physically separated bikeway by barriers like curbs, posts or planters).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Heart, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 6. HSPE Bylaws, 7. Alleged Safety Hazards at Insight Housing shelter temporarily located at 4300 San Pablo, Emeryville, 8. Measure P Funding for Upcoming Budget Process, 9. Council item on Alternative Sites for Homeless, 10. Housing Retention Monies and Funding Sources including Emergency Housing Vouchers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Heart, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Receive Public Comment on Amendments to Title 21 (Subdivisions) to allow separate sale of ADUs as Condominiums to implement AB 1033, establishing local regulations. Proposed ordinance does not include Condominium conversion fee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd floor
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 9. Discussion and Action Items a. City of Berkeley’s Records Retention Schedule I BPD, iiPAB-ODPA, b. Follow-up ODPA’s presentation of Policy Complaint #19 concerning the detention and release of inebriated individuals, c. PAB_ODPA Annual Report, e. Recap BPD’s 2024 Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance Report, f. BPD’s Mutual Aid Agreements with federal immigration officials, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 8, 2025

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AT 12:30 pm
Members: Blackaby, Kesarwani, O’Keefe, Alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Zoom: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612176798
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 217 6798
AGENDA: 2. 1. Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation related to Low-Level Traffic Infraction and Collisions, 2. Evidence-based definition for stops of criminal suspects, 3. Enhanced implicit bias training.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING from 3:30 – 5 pm
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=83317709163
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Share information and elicit input on proposed MHSA FY 2026 annual update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley. Use link for more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20FY26%20Annual%20Update%20Community%20Meetings%20Flier.pdf

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 5: Disaster Mental Health at 6  pm
In-Person: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link to register and detail
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-unit-5-disaster-mental-health-05-08-2025

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87564522733
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 875 6452 2733
AGENDA: 6. B. 1902 University – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2025-0013 – to allow sale of beer and wine. 7. 160 Fairlawn (single family residence) - Public Hearing Appeal of Administrative Use Permit #ZP2025-0041 – to construct an addition over 20 feet in maximum height within a non-conforming front setback within the Hillside Overlay (parcel is in the very high fire severity hazard zone and on a mapped Department of Conservation California Geological Survey landside area. https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/eqzapp/
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

SIX CRITICAL STEPS to DISASTER PREPAREDNESS from 6 – 7 pm
Location: 1125 University, West Branch Library
Use link to register and for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-preparedness-class-six-critical-steps-disaster-preparedness-04-03-2025

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-5

Friday, May 9, 2025

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Saturday, May 10, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 5: Disaster Mental Health at 9 am
In-Person: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link to register and for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-unit-5-disaster-mental-health-05-10-2025

SHOREBIRD PARK BioBlitz from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details, ages 5 and older
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-11

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Meeting will include in depth talk on EMBER program, new ordinance and zone zero in very high fire severity hazard zone. check for full agenda later
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

MOTHER’S DAY HATS and HIGH TEA at 2 pm
Location 1201 Euclid, Berkeley Rose Garden
Use link for details including free shuttle to event for seniors
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mothers-day-hats-and-high-tea

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

Sunday, May 11, 2025 – Mothers’ Day

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++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, April 21, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617936788
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 793 6788
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 20, 2025, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Blackaby – 2nd reading – Adding qualifying skillset for appointment, a. background in ADA compliance and the accessible infrastructure challenges that seniors and disabled face.
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance adjustments $78,091,135 (gross) and $58,150,646 (net)
Minutes
White, CM Office - Contract $108,000 with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc for Legislative and Funding Advocacy Strategy from 7/1/2025 – 6/30, 2027
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300104 – add $250,000 total $1,000,000 with The Village of Love for Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-In-Center and extend to 5/31/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Grant Application for award up to $5,400,000 California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities in connection with proposed North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing project
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements for FY 2026 from State of California and Alameda County $33,688 TB prevention and control, $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure
Walker, HR – Adopt Resolution establishing the Unrepresented Job Class Specification and Pay Scale of Fire Mechanic Lead hourly pay $51.0771 - $54.1740
Walker, HR – Revise the Personnel Rules and Regulations to Add Section 9.02.1 Promotion – Salary Step Placement
Walker, HR – Revise SEIU-MC MOU Section 17.13 Special Class Commercial Driver’s License Premium to Add 5% for Out-of-Class Lists
Walker, HR - Revise Unrepresented Manual Section 13.19 to Add 5% Differential to Program Manager 1 Assigned to City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 10789 add $300,000 total $1,270,778.14 for network support of hardware, installation and professional servicesterm 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 084534-1 add $191,136 total $1,010,472.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2026
Fong, It – Purchase Order $900,000with Protiviti Government Services Inc (Protiviti) Using General Services Administration to purchase vehicle GS-35F-0280X thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks - Purchase Order $150,000 for Operation Pride for tennis programs and tournaments thru 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Purchase Order $270,000 for Samuel Kidane dba Life Long Tennis Academy to provideyouth and adult tennis services
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract add $60,000 total $616,953 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32400003 add $280,000 total $580,000 with Cooke & Associates Background Investigations for background investigation for public safety personnel for Police and Fire Departments
Louis, Police – 2024 Police Equipment and Community safety Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Contract $147,096 includes $13,372 contingency with Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions inc, for Civic Center Building 2nd floor carpet replacement
Davis, Public works – Amend Contract No. 831C add $25,000 total $235,743 with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. Software Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – FY 2026 Street Lighting assessment
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Remove pre-transfer eligibility restriction of the transfer tax rebate for wildfire hardening BMC 7.52.060
Environment and Climate Commission – Recommendation to Authorize the CM to evaluate and develop amendments to the 2025 Energy and CALGreen Codes and/or other ordinances to accelerate Building decarbonization
Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Humbert, Blackaby – Letter in Support of CA SB 692 Relating to Vehicles and Homelessness. Bill allows city, county to adopt an ordinance for removal of vehicles formerly used as shelter and modifies current 10-day notice of intent, read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB692/id/3207717
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Bartlett – Resolution recognizing the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community CA AB 91 mandates creation of MENA groups in official demographic data starting 1/1/2027 read bill at https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB91/id/3040032
Tregub, co-sponsors Ishii, Kesarwani, Lunaparra – Relinquishment of Funds for 2025 Asian Cultural Festival
O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – Alternative Housing Options for People Experiencing Homelessness

AGENDA on ACTION:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Hearing #1 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2026 Proposed Budget Update
Klein, Planning – Appeal 2500-2512 San Pablo Landmark Application #LMIN2024-0004
Numainville, City Clerk – Appointment of Four Berkeley Residents to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee
Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee and Rent Board Removing On-Site Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or share the same common area.
Taplin – Resolution to form Berkeley Nightlife Council as an adhoc committee convened by District 2 to support nighttime economic activity.

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++++++++++++++++++++++ Council May 6, 2025 AGENDA +++++++++++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 6, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612529488
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 252 9488
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 6, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment of the Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
Sprague, Fire – Contract: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Diablo Fire Safe Council (DFSC) to serve as the fiscal sponsor for donations that support home hardening work in Berkeley, particularly in its Fire Hazard Severity Zones for a term of five years.
Walker, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400192 add $108,884.79 with GovernmentJobs.com (dba NEOGOV) for online data management services and extend from 5/16/2025 to May 15, 2028
Ferris, Parks – Reject all bids and re-scope and re-bid the work associated with South Cove West Lot Repaving Project
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200042 with WCG for updates to the BESO Programs’s Salesforce Software System
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 117441-1 add $375,574.42 total $1,625,574.42 with Chrisp Company for Painting Red Curbs to Enhance Compliance with California’s Daylighting Law (AB 413)
a. Commission on the Status of Women – Notice, tracking and enforcement of CA SB 1343 sexual harassment prevention training for Berkeley private, public and non-profit employers and employee with more than 5 employees, b. White, CM office – Companion Report – take no action on Commission Recommendation – City is already implementing and meeting the commission recommendations for City Employees, enforcement of non-City businesses is covered by the State of California’s Civil Rights Department and not within the City’s jurisdiction to enforce.

AGENDA on ACTION:
9.Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments

Klein, Planning - ZAB Appeal: 1048 Keith Avenue, Use Permit ZP2024-0014 – to demolish 2,760 sq ft single-family dwelling and construct a 2-story (25 ft tall, 3,600 sq ft single family dwelling including building setback from 20 ft to 15 feet, 2 unenclosed off-street parking spaces within the front setback, the construction of a trellis within the front setback, and the installation of a fence and retaining wall along the lot line.

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck 7/22/2025
2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) 7/29/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 5 (4:30 pm) Brown Act Training
May 20 (4:30 pm) City Council – 1. Lease Revenue Notes for Fire Dept. Facilities and 2. Joint Powers Financing Authority Meeting
June 3 (new date and time) (4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
June 26 (6 pm) Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

Formerly scheduled for May 13 (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

April 27 - May 4, 2025
Worth Noting:
April 28, 2025 at 5 pm City Council will hold a special meeting (in person and on zoom) to consider the Ceasefire Resolution passed by the Peace and Justice Commission last September 30, 2024.
To comment email [email protected]
Link to Activist’s Diary comment on the Ceasefire Resolution, Israel and Palestine. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2025-04-01/article/51051?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Ceasefire-Resolution-to-be-heard-by-council-on-Monday-April-28-at-5-pm---Kelly-Hammargren

The City of Berkeley notice sent on April 24 2025 states, “…” and there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 on the rezoning of R-1A to R2.
Link to notice: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3dd8065

MIDDLE HOUSING REMAINS as item 30 on the AGENDA DESPITE CITY NOTICE THAT IT HAS BEEN CANCELED. It will supposedly be pulled at the meeting.

WARNING: The notice implies all Middle Housing consideration is cancelled, however, the public hearing relates only to R-1A to R-2, the Middle Housing agenda item states that the General Plan Amendments on Middle Housing relate to areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R2, R-2A and MU-R (low-density residential districts) with effective date of September 1, 2025. We need to watch there is no sleight of hand with the Planning Department and Council proceeding for a vote on zones R-1, R-2A and MU-R when the public is not in attendance to comment believing it is canceled.

Quick Look:

Monday, April 28, 2025
- At 5 pm the Berkeley City Council meets in the hybrid format to consider the Ceasefire Resolution.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format as above Middle Housing remains on the agenda.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- International Workers’ Day National Day of Action – many rallies listed below in the calendar.
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets on zoom.
- From 4 – 5:30 pm is the free gardening and cooking class series.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Commission meets in person.
- From 6:30 – 8:30 pm is the Corridors Update Community Workshop affecting North Shattuck, College and Solano.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
Friday, May 2, 2025
- At 10 am the Civic Arts subcommittee on affordable Housing for Artists meets in person.
- At 2 pm the 2 x 2 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- From 5 – 6 pm is the every Friday Stop the Coup Protest at College and Ashby.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- At 9 am is CERT unit 1.
- At 9:15 am is Tree Planting in Willard Park
- At 10 am is free Kidney Screening
- From 10 am – 5 pm is the free (donations welcome) Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour with 9 of the 32 gardens open for viewing in Berkeley. Register in advance for addresses. Photos and descriptions available online.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
May 6, 2025 City Council agenda is available for comment.
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. We have work to do. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/
There are local rallies every week including, the every Saturday rally at the Berkeley Tesla dealership. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 27, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting on the CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION at 5 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602247476
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 224 7476
AGENDA: one agenda item 1. Resolution for an Immediate and Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza, and an End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel and Support for Palestinian Self-Determination.
Use the link to read the full resolution
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-april-28-2025
To submit a written comment email [email protected]

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613068832
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 306 8832
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – no city meetings or events posted

Thursday, May 1, 2025 – International Workers’ Day National Day of Action

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
ZOOM: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 612 5937
AGENDA: 5.a. Proposal for Cube Space Exhibition, b. Public Art Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. A. 2328 Channing Way – Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSAP2025-0004 – for the Lutrell House – install a new above ground transformer
b. 1947 Center - Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSAP2025-0007  - for State Farm Insurance Company Building – replace windows
8. Section 106 Consultation of the National Historic Preservation Act for Proposed North Berkeley BART A. Permanent Supportive Housing Project at 1750 Sacramento, B. Affordable Housing Project at 1429 Delaware (East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

CORRIDORS ZONING UPDATE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86199877324?pwd=XF5Tp1HQ21I30ciIo9a4ThGQs5SnBq.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 861 9987 7324 Passcode: 939786
AGENDA: Future development on North Shattuck, College and Solano to increase housing capacity, address development challenges and promote equity while preserving the unique character of each corridor.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/corridors-zoning-update-community-workshop

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on City of Berkeley’s Unpermitted Dwelling Units Amnesty Program, 7. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend funding to the 2024 Housing Trust Fund Request for Proposals, 8. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend Housing Trust Fund Program funding for Community Development’s Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

MAY DAY NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: at Telegraph and Bancroft in Berkeley
Focus: Frontline UC Workers

MAY DAY STRONG: WE ARE MANY from 11 am – 12 pm
Location; at Broadway and Coronado in Oakland
Focus: Organizing for working families, union protection and safety
https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/780688/

MAY DAY NATIONAL DAY of ACTION from 3 – 7 pm
Location: meet at Fruitvale Station and march to San Antonio Park
Focus: All Power to the Workers, IEB (Indivisible East Bay) Contingent at Oakland Sin Frontera May Day Event, Rally, march and resource event
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

MAY DAY STRONG NATIONAL VIGIL from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: at 3200 Grand and Lake Park near Grand Lake Theater
FOCUS: Long Term space for peaceful dissent
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-4

Friday, May 2, 2025

ONGOING STOP the COUP PROTEST from 5 – 6 pm
Location: at College and Ashby, Berkeley
Focus: Rally every Friday Stop the Coup Protest, Music
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Subcommittee on Affordable Housing for Artists at 10 am
In-Person: check later
AGENDA: Check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

2 x 2 COMMITTEE at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: use webpage link for update – zoom link in posting comes up as expired.
AGENDA: Discussion items 7.1 Safe Routes to School, 7.2 Update on BUSD and City of Berkeley Collaboration of After School Programs and program funding.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

Saturday, May 3, 2025

STOP the DOGE DESTRUCTION from 12 – 1 pm
Location: at 1731 Fourth Street, between Virginia and Delaware, outside Tesla Showroom
Focus: Every Saturday, Stop Doge Destruction
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness at 9 am
In-Person: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link to register and detail
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-unit-1-disaster-preparedness-May-3-2025

COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING at WILLARD PARK at 9:15 am
Location: at 2730 Hillegass
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-tree-planting-willard-park

FREE KIDNEY SCREENING at 10 am
Location: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Use Link for Details, free consults with UCSF and Stanford Kidney Doctors
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-kidney-screening

BRINGING BACK the NATIVES GARDEN TOUR from 10 am – 5 pm
Locations: Use link to preview gardens and to select gardens to tour
Register to receive addresses of gardens on tour – tour free, donations welcome: https://bringingbackthenatives.net/garden-tour-registration
Gardens with California Native Plants support birds, butterflies, bees, pollinators:
Saturday Tour Features 32 gardens in Bayside Cities: Berkeley – 9 gardens on tour. Gardens are also in Alameda Albany, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, Hayward, Kensington, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pinole, Richmond, San Leandro, San Pablo.
https://bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens

Sunday, May 4, 2025

BRINGING BACK the NATIVES GARDEN TOUR from 10 am – 5 pm
Locations: Use link to preview gardens and to select gardens to tour
Register to receive addresses of gardens on tour – tour free, donations welcome: https://bringingbackthenatives.net/garden-tour-registration
Gardens with California Native Plants support birds, butterflies, bees, pollinators:
Sunday Tour Features Inland Cities: Clayton, concord, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek
https://bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens

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++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, April 29, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 29, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613068832
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 306 8832
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 29, 2025
MIDDLE HOUSING REMAINS as item 30 on the AGENDA DESPITE CITY NOTICE THAT IT HAS BEEN PULLED and sent to the Planning Commission to be heard on June 4, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $1,850,000, Zero Waste $850,000, Mar-Coastal Conservancy Marina Operations/Maint Capital Improvements $1,000,000
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 with Public Consulting Group (PCG)for Professional Services related to Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), Public Provider Ground Emergency Transport (PP-GEMT) using General Services Agency’s (GSA) contract No. 47QTCA20D004Y 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2027 with two 2 year extensions to 3/31/2032 not to exceed $300,000 in total
Walker, HR – Amend Berkeley Police Association (BPA) MOU Section 19.5 Administrative leave for Captains increase from 50 hours to 60 hours
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 31900270 add $2,786,057 total $8,197,733 with Dell Computers for hardware, software and related services utilizing County of Riverside Agreement 808445 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2027
Fong, IT – New Contract $171,323 with Tyler Technologies Inc. for Open Data Portal’s (ODP) Hosting Services, thru 6/30/2027
Aguilar, Office of Director PAB – Process for Adjusting PAB Stipend following AAO#1 Carryover Approval $12,000 in FY 2024 carryover funds for PAB Committee + Training Stipends Adjustments
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200208 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with West Coast Code Consultants
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200207 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with Telesis for Plan Checking Services
Davis, Public Works – Amend PO add $75,000 total $505,000 with Braun Northwest Inc. for two 2025 F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chassis
Davis, Public Works – Final Map of Tract 8717: 805 Jones Street
Davis Public Works – Contract $12,323,848 with Bay cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for 2025 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,208,200 includes 10% contingency for South Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Projects
Davis, Public Works – 2 Contracts $150,000 each with M&A Towing and City Towing for towing services
Taplin – Budget Referral $300,000 for Afterschool Program Expansion to FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update
Taplin – Budget Referral $250,000 for F and G Dock Deck Replacement
Bartlett – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Bay Area Robotics Education Sustainability Alliance: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2025 Berkeley High Robotics Team’s East Bay Regional Robotics Competition

19.Harrison – Policy Committee recommendation, negative – Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors

O’Keefe – Letter in support of SB 456 Muralist Exemption from having to obtain a contractor’s license
Blackaby – Budget Referral $200,000 for Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds
Blackaby, co-sponsor – Add ADA expertise to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee Lunnaparra - $25,000 to June 2025 Mid-Biennial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
Blackaby, co-sponsors Taplin, O’Keefe, Humbert – Resolution to request amend AB-645 (2023-2024) to add Berkeley to California Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Berkeley
Lunaparra – Refer $25,000 to the June 2025 Mid-Year Bienial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
Lunaparra – Resolution supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit
Lunaparra – Resolution Supporting a State Budget Request for CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program and Endorsing AB 936 supplemental benefits program
Humbert – Defer $150,000 for Round Park from Nov 2024 FY 2025 AAO#1

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Submission of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan – allocation of federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant (measure includes defining percentage to administration
Davis, Public Works – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on 1500 block of Virginia

30.Klein, Planning – General Plan Amendments relating Middle Housing – in areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R2, R-2A and MU-R (low-density residential districts) with effective date of September 1, 2025, The notice from the City of a public hearing relates to rezoning of R-1A to R-2https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3dd8065 ,
This sleight of hand should be an alert to the public that despite notices from councilmembers that Middle Housing will not be heard, the Planning Department may be proceeding for a vote on zones R-1, R-2A and MU-R
INFORMATION REPORTS:

2025 Police Accountability Board Work Plan
Wong, Auditor – Restaurant Inspections Audit Report Wins National Recognition

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Land Use, Housing & Economic Development - Taplin – Referral to CM feasibility analysis and request for recommendation for Berkeley Green New Deal Workforce Development to create pathways to green jobs and accelerate the transition to a fossil-free local economy
Referred to Budget and Finance Committee - Taplin – Refer to City Manager to assess potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvements to fire department facilities
Referred to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Committee (FITES) - Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Budget Referral $400,000 - Oxford for All IV bicycle facility on the east side of Oxford Street and Fulton Street between Bancroft and Hearst,

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CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 6, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612529488
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 252 9488
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 6, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment of the Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
Sprague, Fire – Contract: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Diablo Fire Safe Council (DFSC) to serve as the fiscal sponsor for donations that support home hardening work in Berkeley, particularly in its Fire Hazard Severity Zones for a term of five years.
Walker, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400192 add $108,884.79 with GovernmentJobs.com (dba NEOGOV) for online data management services and extend from 5/16/2025 to May 15, 2028
Ferris, Parks – Reject all bids and re-scope and re-bid the work associated with South Cove West Lot Repaving Project
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200042 with WCG for updates to the BESO Programs’s Salesforce Software System
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 117441-1 add $375,574.42 total $1,625,574.42 with Chrisp Company for Painting Red Curbs to Enhance Compliance with California’s Daylighting Law (AB 413)
a. Commission on the Status of Women – Notice, tacking and enforcement of CA SB 1343 sexual harassment prevention training for Berkeley private, public and non-profit employers and employee with more than 5 employees, b. White, CM office – Companion Report – take no action on Commission Recommendation – City is already implementing and meeting the commission recommendations for City Employees, enforcement of non-City businesses is covered by the State of California’s Civil Rights Department and not within the City’s jurisdiction to enforce.

AGENDA on ACTION:
9.Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments

Klein, Planning - ZAB Appeal: 1048 Keith Avenue, Use Permit ZP2024-0014 – to demolish 2,760 sq ft single-family dwelling and construct a 2-story (25 ft tall, 3,600 sq ft single family dwelling including building setback from 20 ft to 15 feet, 2 unenclosed off-street parking spaces within the front setback, the construction of a trellis within the front setback, and the installation of a fence and retaining wall along the lot line.

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LAND USE CALENDAR

1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
2500-12 San Pablo / 1094-96 Dwight Way 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge TBD 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck TBD 7/22/2025
2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

April 28 (5 pm) Peace and Justice Ceasefire Resolution
May 5 (4 pm) Brown Act Training
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
May 20 (new date and time) (4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

April 20 - April 27, 2025
Worth Noting:
April 28, 2025 at 5 pm City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the Ceasefire Resolution passed by the Peace and Justice Commission last September 30, 2024. The April 28 meeting on the Ceasefire Resolution is scheduled, but not yet posted under City Council April meetings. You can still comment.
April 29, 2025 the last item on the City Council agenda is the General Plan Amendments for Middle Housing.
To comment email [email protected]

There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. We have work to do. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/
There are local rallies every week including, the every Saturday rally at the Berkeley Tesla dealership. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

Monday, April 21, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- At 6 pm is the special City Council meeting on the appeal of Appeal 2274 Shattuck Avenue – (the United Artists movie theater site)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- At 3:45 pm Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- At 10 am the Budget & Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format and begins the mid-cycle budget for FY 2026.
- From 4 – 5:30 pm is class #3 in the free gardening and cooking series.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format
- Health Commission meeting is cancelled.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- The Berkeley Bay Festival starts at 11 am.
- From 11 am – 12 pm is disaster preparedness class.
- At 11 am is the Go Green Mobility Fair in El Cerrito.
- From 12 – 1:30 pm is the weekly Berkeley Tesla Takedown Rally.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
- From 1 – 2:30 pm is the Indivisible East Bay all member meeting on zoom.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday, Passover ends at sundown

Monday, April 21, 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612873811
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 287 3811
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5-6-2025 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Worksessions, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 7. City Council Legislative Redesign, Unscheduled Items: none
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604791189
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 479 1189
AGENDA: one agenda item 1. ZAB Appeal 2274 Shattuck Avenue – (the United Artists movie theater site) Use Permit #ZP2023-0079 - Appeal of the approval of a 17-story (183 ft plus 5-foot parapet), 214,032 sq ft, mixed-use residential building with 227 dwelling units including 23 very low-income density bonus qualifying units and one ADA parking space. This is a SB 330 project (which limits council actions). Staff recommends dismiss appeal and approve the project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 3:45 pm
Members: Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, alternate: Taplin
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 920 2556
AGENDA: 2. O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – Alternative Housing Options for People Experiencing Homelessness to identify a list of potential locations of City properties for the purpose of establishing alternative housing options,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) add $41,685 to Festival Grants to bring total to $200,000 in FY 2026, b) Work Plan, c) Civic Arts Grants-funded Community Festivals Quarterly Report, d) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: 4. Fire Weather Outreach, 5. Work Plan Groups, 6. Review of Work Group Plans, 7. Letter Regarding AB 612 – directs local governments to consult with local fire depaartments when making road improvements to ensure improvements do not negatively impact emergency response times.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Elect Commissioner to serve on Measure FF Safe Streets Oversight Committee. 8. 2025 Climate Action and Resilience Update, 9. Work Plan subcommittee updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 10. Discussion and Action Items a. BPD’s Mutual Aid Agreements with other law enforcement agencies, b. ODPA’s presentation of Policy Complaint #19 concerning the detention and release of inebriated individuals, c. Pending PAB request to City stakeholders, d. Recap, discussion and action on next steps i. Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences, ii. Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation Report, e. BPD’s 2024 Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance Report, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, April 24, 2025

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618234365
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 823 4365
AGENDA: 2. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager– FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Ishii, Humbert – Referral to City Manager Potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvements to fire department facilities and return recommendations to council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 3. Request Council recommend local participants in local based innovative behavioral health innovations, 4. Review, discuss and actions regarding updated By-Laws for Berkeley Behavioral Health Commission, 5. Review, discuss and action application for appointment to Berkeley Behavioral health commission, 7. Interview and vote for new applicant Ian Hunt, 8. Interview and vote for new applicant – Patrician Fontana-Narell.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm - cancelled

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83646064175
Teleconference: 1-669-2900-6833
Meeting ID: 836 4606 4175
AGENDA: one project 2. 1627 Jaynes street – new public hearing – Use Permit #ZP2024-0129 – to demolish 1,476 sq ft, 2-story 3-bedroom, single family dwelling and construct 2,234 sq ft 2-story (27 ft 6 in, 5-bedroom, single family dwelling on a 4,684 sq ft lot, proposed project improves rea and side (west) non-conforming setbacks by moving new dwelling in a more centralized location on the lot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-3

Friday, April 25, 2025 - no city meetings, events found

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Berkeley TESLA TAKEDOWN RALLY 12 – 1:30 PM
Every Saturday at 4th street midway between Delaware and Virginia

BERKELEY BAY FESTIVAL AT 11 AM
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bay-festival

SIX CRITICAL STEPS TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS from 11 am – 12 pm
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-preparedness-class-six-critical-steps-disaster-preparedness-04-26-2025

GO GREEN! Mobility Fair at 11 am
Location: at 515 Richmond St, El Cerrito
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/go-green-mobility-fair

Sunday, April 27, 2025

INDIVISIBLE EAST BAY ALL MEMBERS MEETING from 1 – 2:30 pm
Use link to sign up for ZOOM meeting (even months on ZOOM)
https://mobilize.us/s/ACcqEW
https://indivisibleeb.org/event/ieb-all-members-meeting-zoom-2/

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++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, April 21, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612873811
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 287 3811
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 6, 2025, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Hollander, Economic Development – Re-Establishment of the Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
Sprague, Fire – Contract: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Diablo Fire Safe Council (DFSC) to serve as the fiscal sponsore for donations that support home hardening work in Berkeley, particularly in its Fire Hazard Severity Zones for a term of five years.
Walker, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400192 add $108,884.79 with GovernmentJobs.com (dba NEOGOV) for online dta management services and extend from 5/16/2025 to May 15, 2028
Ferris, Parks – Reject all bids and re-scope and re-bid the work associated with South Cove West Lot Repaving Project
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200042 with WCG for updates to the BESO Programs’s Salesforce Software System
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 117441-1 add $375,574.42 total $1,625,574.42 with Chrisp Company for Painting Red Curbs to Enhance Compliance with California’s Daylighting Law (AB 413)

AGENDA on ACTION:
8.Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments

Klein, Planning - ZAB Appeal: 1048 Keith Avenue, Use Permit ZP2024-0014 – to demolish 2,760 sq ft single-family dwelling and construct a 2-story (25 ft tall, 3,600 sq ft single family dwelling including building setback from 20 ft to 15 feet, 2 unenclosed off-street parking spaces within the front setback, the construction of a trellis within the front setback, and the installation of a fence and retaining wall along the lot line.
a. Commission on the Status of Women – Notice, tacking and enforcement of CA SB 1343 sexual harassment prevention training for Berkeley private, public and non-profit employers and employee with more than 5 employees, b. White, CM office – Companion Report – take no action on Commission Recommendation – City is already implementing and meeting the commission recommendations for City Employees, enforcement of non-City businesses is covered by the State of California’s Civil Rights Department and not within the City’s jurisdiction to enforce.

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, April 29, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 29, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613068832
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 306 8832
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 29, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $1,850,000, Zero Waste $850,000, Mar-Coastal Conservancy Marina Operations/Maint Capital Improvements $1,000,000
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 with Public Consulting Group (PCG)for Professional Services related to Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), Public Provider Ground Emergency Transport (PP-GEMT) using General Services Agency’s (GSA) contract No. 47QTCA20D004Y 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2027 with two 2 year extensions to 3/31/2032 not to exceed $300,000 in total
Walker, HR – Amend Berkeley Police Association (BPA) MOU Section 19.5 Administrative leave for Captains increase from 50 hours to 60 hours
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 31900270 add $2,786,057 total $8,197,733 with Dell Computers for hardware, software and related services utilizing County of Riverside Agreement 808445 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2027
Fong, IT – New Contract $171,323 with Tyler Technologies Inc. for Open Data Portal’s (ODP) Hosting Services, thru 6/30/2027
Aguilar, Office of Director PAB – Process for Adjusting PAB Stipend following AAO#1 Carryover Approval $12,000 in FY 2024 carryover funds for PAB Committee + Training Stipends Adjustments
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200208 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with West Coast Code Consultants
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200207 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with Telesis for Plan Checking Services
Davis, Public Works – Amend PO add $75,000 total $505,000 with Braun Northwest Inc. for two 2025 F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chassis
Davis, Public Works – Final Map of Tract 8717: 805 Jones Street
Davis Public Works – Contract $12,323,848 with Bay cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for 2025 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,208,200 includes 10% contingency for South Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Projects
Davis, Public Works – 2 Contracts $150,000 each with M&A Towing and City Towing for towing services
Taplin – Budget Referral $300,000 for Afterschool Program Expansion to FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update
Taplin – Budget Referral $250,000 for F and G Dock Deck Replacement
Bartlett – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Bay Area Robotics Education Sustainability Alliance: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2025 Berkeley High Robotics Team’s East Bay Regional Robotics Competition
Harrison – Policy Committee recommendation, negative – Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors
O’Keefe – Letter in support of SB 456 Muralist Exemption from having to obtain a contractor’s license
Blackaby – Budget Referral $200,000 for Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds
Blackaby, co-sponsor – Add ADA expertise to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee Lunnaparra - $25,000 to June 2025 Mid-Biennial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
Blackaby, co-sponsors Taplin, O’Keefe, Humbert – Resolution to request amend AB-645 (2023-2024) to add Berkeley to California Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Berkeley
Lunaparra – Refer $25,000 to the June 2025 Mid-Year Bienial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
Lunaparra – Resolution supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit
Lunaparra – Resolution Supporting a State Budget Request for CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program and Endorsing AB 936 supplemental benefits program
Humbert – Defer $150,000 for Round Park from Nov 2024 FY 2025 AAO#1

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Submission of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan – allocation of federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant (measure includes defining percentage to administration
Davis, Public Works – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on 1500 block of Virginia

30.Klein, Planning – General Plan Amendments relating Middle Housing
INFORMATION REPORTS:

2025 Police Accountability Board Work Plan
Wong, Auditor – Restaurant Inspections Audit Report Wins National Recognition

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Land Use, Housing & Economic Development - Taplin – Referral to CM feasibility analysis and request for recommendation for Berkeley Green New Deal Workforce Development to create pathways to green jobs and accelerate the transition to a fossil-free local economy
Referred to Budget and Finance Committee - Taplin – Refer to City Manager to assess potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvements to fire department facilities
Referred to Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Committee (FITES) - Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Budget Referral $400,000 - Oxford for All IV bicycle facility on the east side of Oxford Street and Fulton Street between Bancroft and Hearst,

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LAND USE CALENDAR

2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
2500-12 San Pablo / 1094-96 Dwight Way 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge TBD 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck TBD 7/22/2025
2425 Durant – Laura Tull Property (landmark designation) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 28 (5 pm) Peace and Justice Ceasefire Resolution
May 5 (4 pm) Brown Act Training
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
May 20 (new date and time)(4:30 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

April 13 - April 20, 2025
Worth Noting:
There is no guarantee that if we attend rallies, stand up to be counted, resist the authoritarian takeover of this country in every nonviolent way we can, we will win, but if we stay home and don't resist we are guaranteed to lose. We have work to do. Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy is an excellent guide. https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/resource/from-dictatorship-to-democracy-a-conceptual-framework-for-liberation/
There are two local rallies this week, Thursday - Hands off Social Security in Oakland, Saturday - Tesla in Berkeley. Use the websites to look for more.

Check Indivisible East Bay for events and rallies - https://indivisibleeb.org/
Check 50501 Fifty Protests Fifty States One Movement - https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

Council returns from recess Tuesday with Special Council meeting at 4 pm on Adoption of Cal Fire Map, Adoption of Fire code Amendments followed with regular meeting scheduled to start at 6 pm.
The Ceasefire Resolution is scheduled for April 28 at 5 pm.
Middle Housing is in the draft agenda for April 29.

Sunday, April 13, 2025
- At 9 am the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Application Review meets in person
Monday, April 14, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm the City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission in person
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- At 4 pm City Council meets on Fire Code and Fire Map in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the regular City Council meeting with all items listed on consent.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person only in a conference room fully equipped for hybrid meetings (Cypress Room at 2180 Milvia)
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, April17, 2025
- From 11 am – 12:30 pm is the rally for Hands off Social Security in Oakland.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm Fair Campaign Practices Commission-Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- From 9:30 am – 12 pm is Together Wee Play with the Story-Time Band for ages 4 and under.
- From 4 pm – 5:30 pm is the free Garden and Cooking Class Series
Friday, April 18, 2025
- At 11 am the Civic Arts Commission Policy Subcommittee in person.
- From 7 – 9 pm is a Flashlight Egg Hunt for 5th to 8th graders.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
- At 9 am is CERT Class Unit 7.
- At 9:30 am is Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza with prizes (fee $12 per participant) for ages 1 – 12
- From 12 – 1:30 pm is Tesla Takedown at 4th Street in Berkeley.
- From 1 – 4 pm is Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Passover, Jewish Holiday

SUGAR – SWEETENED BEVERAGE PRODUCT PANEL of EXPERTS Ad-Hoc Application Review Subcommittee at 9 am
In-Person: at 1724 San Pablo
AGENDA: 1. Review Healthy Berkeley applications received for the FY 2026/2027 Grant Cycle.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

Monday, April 14 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614796877
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 479 6877
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -4/29/2025 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Adjournment in Memory, 4. Council Worksessions, 5. Referrals for scheduling, 6. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: noneUnscheduled 7. City Council Legislative Redesign.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

City Council Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610965055
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 096 5055
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire EMS Professionals Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance anc Clerical, IBEW Local 1245, Public Employee Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation a. RealPage, Inc v. City of Berkeley Et al, No. 3:25-CV-034004-JSC.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 8. Guest Speaker Liza McNulty presentation on the Pier-Ferry project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, April 15, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617330038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 733 0038
AGENDA: adopt first readings 1. Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Area Zones, 2. Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617330038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 733 0038
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, April 16, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Letter regarding the Implementation Measure FF funds and sidewalk funding
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation by Jasmina Viteskic, District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer, with discussion and possible action on Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment: Title IX and Student Safety in BUSD, 8. Presentation by Carol Marasovic on Sexual HarassmentPrevention Training recommendation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
AGENDA: 5. Community Services Block Grant Community Action Plan and Community Needs Assessment memo, 6. Review City of Berkeley funded agency program and financial reports a. Family Violence Law Center program and financial reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. B State Law and Technical Edits and proposed amendments to Title 23. Recommendations listed cover BMC 23.106.030 - Floor Area, Gross, 23.202.0030 - Additional Permit Requirements Residential, 23.2004.0030 -  Additional Permit Requirements Commercial Districts 23.206.030 – Additional Permit Requirements Manufacturing Districts, 23.302.020 – General Use Regulations, 23.304.0700 – Unenclosed Accessory structures in Residential Districts, 23.326.030 Demolition Residential, 23.326.050 Demolition Accessory Buildings, 23.326.070 Demolition of Non-Residential Buildings
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, April 17, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 2942 College (near Ashby) - DRC222-0015 - Preliminary Design Review to demolish a 1-story (20 feet), 2,273 sq ft commercial building and construct 2-story (28 feet) 1,839 sq ft mixed used building at front of the lot with food service on the ground floor and two dwelling units on the upper floor and 2-story (28 feet) 2,968 sq ft residential building at the rear of the lot with 4 dwelling units.
2680 Bancroft (near college) – DRC2024-0014 – Preliminary Design Review – todemolish the existing parking lot and construct a multi-family residential 8-story, 79 unit building including 8 very low income units at 2660 Bancroft (APN 55-1871-20 and convert an existing City Landmark hotel into offices at 2680 Bancroft.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306 900
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 161 405 536
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Report from Negotiating Subcommittee: Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Public financing matching funds disbursement process, 10. Disbursements to Mark Humbert for Council 2022, 11. Review and possible revision of Procedures for the FCPC.
OGC: 13. Publicizing commission work and vacancies, 14. Referral of non-filing quarterly lobbying reports: Yuri Sadiki-Torres, 15. Lobbyist Registration Act processes and administration, 16. Progress in providing remote access to Commission and Board meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 1. Daniel Ellsberg street naming recommendation renaming Kittredge between Milvia and Fulton (this street includes the Berkeley Central Library).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:15 pm 1. Presentation on Bottle Bills by Susan Collins, President of the Container Recycling Institute, 6:45 pm Presentation by the Ecology Center about their work.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

TOGETHER WEE PLAY with the STORY-TIME BAND from 9:30 am – 12 pm
Location: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Use link for event details, for ages 4 and under.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-9

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-2

INDIVISIBLE HANDS OFF OUR SOCIAL SECURITY FROM 11 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: at 360 22nd Street at Webster on the sidewalks around the Social Security Office
Noticed by Indivisible East Bay
https://indivisibleeb.org/

Friday,  April 18, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 11 am
Check later for location and agenda
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT from 7 – 9 pm
Location 1730 Oregon
Use link for details, prizes and to pre-register for grades 5 through 8.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/flashlight-egg-hunt-0

Saturday, April 19, 2024

INDIVISIBLE EAST BAY TESLA TAKEDOWN from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: on sidewalk in front of Tesla dealership at 1731 Fourth Street between Virginia and Delaware.
https://indivisibleeb.org/event/tesla-takedown-berkeley-april-19th-event/

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue at 9 am
Location: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Center
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-7-april-19-2025

SPRING EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA at 9:30 am
Location: 11 Spinnaker Way
Use link for details and to pre-register, activities for ages 1 – 12, fee $12/participant
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/spring-egg-hunt-extravaganza

3rd SATURDAY EARTH DAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 1 – 4 pm
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/earth-day-shoreline-cleanup-0

Sunday, April 20, 2024 – Easter Sunday, Christian Holiday, Passover, Jewish Holiday ends

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++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, April 14, 2024 +++++++++++

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm,
Members: Ishii, Humbert, Taplin alternate: Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614796877
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 479 6877
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 29, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 with Public Consulting Group (PCG)for Professional Services related to Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), Public Provider Ground Emergency Transport (PP-GEMT) using General Services Agency’s (GSA) contract No. 47QTCA20D004Y 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2027 with two 2 year extensions to 3/31/2032 not to exceed $300,000 in total
Walker, HR – Amend Berkeley Police Association (BPA) MOU Section 19.5 Administrative leave for Captains increase from 50 hours to 60 hours
Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 31900270 add $2,786,057 total $8,197,733 with Dell Computers for hardware, software and related services utilizing County of Riverside Agreement 808445 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2027
Fong, IT – New Contract $171,323 with Tyler Technologies Inc. for Open Data Portal’s (ODP) Hosting Services, thru 6/30/2027
Aguilar, Office of Director PAB – Process for Adjusting PAB Stipend following AAO#1 Carryover Approval $12,000 in FY 2024 carryover funds for PAB Committee + Training Stipends Adjustments
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200208 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with West Coast Code Consultants
Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32200207 add $100,000 total $1,600,000 with Telesis for Plan Checking Services
Davis, Public Works – Amend PO add $75,000 total $505,000 with Braun Northwest Inc. for two 2025 F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chassis
Davis, Public Works – Final Map of Tract 8717: 805 Jones Street
Davis Public Works – Contract $12,323,848 with Bay cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for 2025 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,208,200 includes 10% contingency for South Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Projects
Davis, Public Works – 2 Contracts $150,000 each with M&A Towing and City Towing for towing services
Taplin – Budget Referral $300,000 for Afterschool Program Expansion to FY 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget Update
Taplin – Budget Referral $250,000 for F and G Dock Deck Replacement
Bartlett – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, Humbert, cosponsor Ishii – Budget Referral $7,000/year total $14,000 for Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day for FY 2026/2027
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Taplin – Bay Area Robotics Education Sustainability Alliance: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2025 Berkeley High Robotics Team’s East Bay Regional Robotics Competition
O’Keefe – Letter in support of SB 456 Muralist Exemption from having to obtain a contractor’s license
Blackaby – Budget Referral $200,000 for Deportation Defense Legal and Education Funds
Lunnaparra - $25,000 to June 2025 Mid-Biennial Budget Process to Partially Cover Street Spirit’s Operational and Programming Costs
Lunaparra – Resolution supporting State and Regional Funding for Bay Area Public Transit
Lunaparra – Resolution Supporting a State Budget Request for CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Program and Endorsing AB 936 supplemental benefits program
Humbert – Defer $150,000 for Round Park from Nov 2024 FY 2025 AAO#1

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Submission of the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan – allocation of federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant (measure includes defining percentage to administration
Davis, Public Works – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program on 1500 block of Virginia

28.Klein, Planning – General Plan Amendments relating Middle Housing

Harrison – Policy Committee recommendation, negative – Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors
Taplin – Referral to CM feasibility analysis and request for recommendation for Berkeley Green New Deal Workforce Development to create pathways to green jobs and accelerate the transition to a fossil-free local economy
Taplin – Refer to City Manager to assess potential 2026 revenue ballot measures to support capital improvements to fire department facilities
Tregub, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Budget Referral $400,000 - Oxford for All IV bicycle facility on the east side of Oxford Street and Fulton Street between Bancroft and Hearst,
Blackaby, co-sponsor – Add ADA expertise to the Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee
Blackaby, co-sponsors Taplin, O’Keefe, Humbert – Resolution to request amend AB-645 (2023-2024) to add Berkeley to California Automated Speed Enforcement PilotBerkeley

INFORMATION REPORTS:

2025 Police Accountability Board Work Plan
Wong, Auditor – Restaurant Inspections Audit Report Wins National Recognition

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++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, April 15, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 15, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617330038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 733 0038
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 15, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Building Emission Saving Ordinance (BESO)
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – Establishment of M-RD Zoning District
Numainville, City Clerk, Police Accountability Board appointment of new member
Radu, City Manager’s Office - Contract $200,000 with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Francisco Campus to evaluate the success of its Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 encampment resolution strategy, 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations total $15,794,774 includes FY 26 and FY 27 Healthy Berkeley community Funding $2,294,774, On-Call Electrical City Facilities $700,000, On-Call Structural Services City Facilities $500,000, Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Rehabilitation Union Pacific Railroad Corridor $8,800,000, Elevator Maintenance $350,000, On-Call HVAC $300,000, Indoor/Outdoor painting $100,000, Public Works Supervisor Training $150,000, Fire/Life Safety Equipment Monitoring $350,000, On-Call Electrical Street Lighting $1,100,000, On-Call Equitable Community Engagement Services $1,000,000, Public art for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion $150,000
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32200086 add $50,001 total $100,000 through 6/30/2028 with Crisis Services of Alameda County for Mental Health Crisis Line
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200191 add $500,000 total $1,000,000 (add 2 years) through 6/30/2025 with Options Recovery for substance Use Disorder services
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000177 add $61,098 total $194,475 with NextRequest PRA Software for software hosting, implementation, maintenance and related services for a Public Records Act Response Software System 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Purchase Order $116,495 with Multiquip Inc. for a Portable Emergency Power Generator for Berkeley Tuolumne Family Group amended $116766
Aguilar, PAB – Proclamation of the City of Berkeley Designating April 17 as Police Accountability Day
a. Aguilar, PAB – Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by Police Accountability Board (PAB) Recommendations 1. Council affirm PAB access to records, 2. Full and meaningful sworn officer accountability, 3. Direct City Manager with BPD and Director of Police Accountability to fulfill vision of CA Penal Code Section 832.7 (b)(1) allowing transparency in sustained cases of officer racism or other discriminatory conduct or expression, 4. Call on CA State legislators to extend prohibition on arrest quotas. (Policy Committee negative recommendation)

b. Blackaby – Resolution Affirming support for BPD, PAB and Director Police Accountability in response to Downtown Task Force Texting Offenses Investigation

Ishii, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Sanctuary City Ordinance
Kesarwani – Budget Referral $150,000 for Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project Unfunded Balance
Kesarwani, co-sponsor Ishii – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds
Bartlett – Resolution approving expenditure of funds to Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez (Spring Cultural Celebration)
Tregub – Resolution Commemorating April 24, 2025 as Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, Humbert, co-sponsor Ishii – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025
Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Support CA SB 42 Political Reform Act public campaign financing, remove prohibition of public financing of campaigns
O’Keefe, co-sponsor Humbert – Budget referral $80,000 for Thousand Oaks Park Playground Update
Hahn – Policy Committee negative recommendation for Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees,
Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Music in Elmwood Festival

AGENDA on ACTION: none
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Gilman, HHCS – Age-Friendly Berkeley Update
Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan
Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 21 Mosswood Road
Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2138 Cedar
Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2231 McKinley
Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2425 Durant
Environment and Climate Commission Workplan
PAB – Former PAB member recognition
Wong, Auditor – City Auditor’s Office 2024 Peer Review Results

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee - O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – alternate Housing Options for People experiencing homelessness, staff to identify a list of potential locations of City properties for the purpose of establishing alternative housing options
Gilman, HHCS – Response to Referral “Care first, Jails Last” pulled

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge 6/3/2025
2655 Shattuck 7/22/2025

NOD – NOTICES OF DECISION

0/1117 Virginia (construct residential building) expires 4/15/2025
2700 Ninth Street – Berkeley Humane expires 4/15/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

April 15 (4 pm) Adoption of Cal Fire Map, Adoption of Fire code Amendments
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 28 (5 pm) Peace and Justice Ceasefire Resolution
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 6 (4 pm) Brown Act Training
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
Comprehensive Summary of Homeless Response
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda) Feasibility Study Follow Up Session
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

April 6 - April 13, 2025
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is March 26 – April 14, 2025
Note on April 15 at 4 pm will be the special council meeting for the Adoption of Cal Fire Map, Adoption of Fire Code Amendments. The Regular 6 pm April 15 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Monday, April 7, 2025
- At 1 pm the 4 x 4 Joint Task Force on Housing meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the in person Poetry Readings by Berkeley Poet Laureates.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel board meets in Person.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- From 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm is the Adolescent immunization clinic. (lunch break 12 – 1 pm)
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- From 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm is the Adolescent immunization clinic.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets with Commissioners able to attend on ZOOM, however, ZOOM link is not available for public to use to attend.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks Commission meets in person.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- From 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm is the Adolescent immunization clinic.
- At 9:30 am is the Wee Play with Story Time Band
- From 1:30 – 3 pm is new EV demonstration and WiFi celebration at the Marina
- From 4 – 5:30 pm is a free cooking and gardening class.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
- From 9:15 am – 1 pm is Tree Planting at Ohlone Park
- At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets on ZOOM with Mayor Ishii attending.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 6, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

Monday, April 7, 2025

4 x 4 JOINT TASK FORCE on HOUSING at 1 pm
Committee members: Bartlett, Tregub, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Alpert, Johnson, Marrero, Twu
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619782996?pwd=98vRvUGNzqJEFAE0CJN0FwiRzPZFBg.1
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 978 2996 Passcode: 859072
AGENDA: Discussion and possible recommendations on: 7. Rental Assistance Funding, 8. Eviction Emergency Legislation Related to Federal Actions and Natural Disasters, 9. The impact of Permit Amnesty Program on Rental Units, 10. Informing Berkeley Tenants about Protections for Noncitizen Renters.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
AGENDA: Recommendations to: IV. Establish Job Class Specification and Pay Scale – Fire Mechanic Lead, V. Revise Job Class Specification – Engineer Inspector, VI. Add 5% Differential to Program Manager Assigned to CMO (City Manager’s Office), VII. Add Section 9.02.1 Promotion-Salary Step Placement to Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: A. Preliminary matters, 7. Protocol for media inquiries, B. Discussion/Action items: 1. Presentation by Oasis Legal Services on providing services to the immigrant LGBTQ community, 2. Examing material changes that can support Trans safety in Berkeley including at BUSD, 3. Discussion whether resolutions must have declared author, 4. Proposed draft resolution calling for city to denounce the invocation of the Enimies Alien Act and endorse the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, 5. Re-affirming the People of Berkeley’s Commitment to fee speech and opposition to political persecution., 6. Sanctuary City, renew commitment to care for immigrants
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

POETRY READING & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION with BERKELEY’S POET LAUREATES
Location: 2090 Kittredge, 5th floor, Berkeley Central Library
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/poetry-reading-community-conversation-berkeleys-poet-laureates

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION ACTION WEEK from 9 am – 3 pm (closed for lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm)
Location: at 1947 Center 2nd floor
Free vaccines for uninsured children or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines ages 11 - 18
(this vaccine clinic is not for children who are insured and whose insurance covers vaccines.)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adolescent-immunization-action-week

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION ACTION WEEK from 9 am – 3 pm (closed for lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm)
Location: at 1947 Center 2nd floor
Free vaccines for uninsured children or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines ages 11 - 18
(this vaccine clinic is not for children who are insured and whose insurance covers vaccines.)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adolescent-immunization-action-week

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA:  Discussion/Action Items: 7. Contract clause recommendations to council that all vendor contracts to supply digital content intended for or likely to be posted on City website comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and all City contracts that impact public right-of-way comply with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), 8. Accessibility language prior to and needs at City meetings/events, 9. Recommendations for FF, 10. Documenting dangerous and non-compliant PROWAG conditions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report, 9. Presentation: Youth Sports Fields Programs, 10. PRW Commission tour of City Parks, 11. Councilmember O’Keefe’s Alternative Housing Options for People Experiencing Homelessness (Removed from Council agenda and referred to Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee), 12. Update on Doubletree Hotel, 13. Outline for Cesar Chavez Park Conceptual Plan process, 14. Parks impact fee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 9. Discussion and Action Items a. new Policy Complaint 2025-PR-0002 of PAB’s Standing Rules , b. PAB review of BPD (Berkeley Police Department) Mutual Aid Agreements with other law enforcement agencies, c. PAB proposed response to the BPD 2024 Annual Report, 10. Public Comments, 11. Closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, April 10, 2025

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84073244827
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 840 7324 4827
AGENDA: on consent 2367 Shattuck (Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music) – Use Permit Modification #ZP2024-0154 to modify previously approved Use Permit Modification #ZP2015-0109 which permitted the conversion of a billiard room into a full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor seating area and live entertainment.  The proposed modification would converts approximately 1,086 sq ft of mezzanine space for storage into circulation and customer dining area adding seating and tables for 20 patrons.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION ACTION WEEK from 9 am – 3 pm (closed for lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm)
Location: at 1947 Center 2nd floor
Free vaccines for uninsured children or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines ages 11 - 18
(this vaccine clinic is not for children who are insured and whose insurance covers vaccines.)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adolescent-immunization-action-week

TOGETHER WEE PLAY with the STORY-TIME BAND at 9:30 am
Location: 1301 Shattuck
Use link for event details, for ages 4 and under.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-8

NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV) and EXPANDED WiFi CELEBRATION from 1:30 - 3 pm
Location: at 201 University, in front of the Marina Office
Use link for event details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/new-electric-vehicles-and-expanded-wi-fi-celebration

FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES from 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: at 1640 Stuart
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series-1

Friday, April 11, 2025 – no meetings or events found

Saturday, April 12, 2025

COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING at OHLONE PARK from 9:15 am – 1 pm
Location: at 1502 Delaware
Use link for details and to register, lunch provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-tree-planting-ohlone-park

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Mayor Ishii on agenda, check later for full agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, April 13, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

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++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Tuesday, April 15, 2025+++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 15, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617330038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 733 0038
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on April 15, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Building Emission Saving Ordinance (BESO)
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – Establishment of M-RD Zoning District
Numainville, City Clerk, Police Accountability Board appointment of new member
Radu, City Manager’s Office - Contract $200,000 with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Francisco Campus to evaluate the success of its Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 encampment resolution strategy, 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations total $15,794,774 includes FY 26 and FY 27 Healthy Berkeley community Funding $2,294,774, On-Call Electrical City Facilities $700,000, On-Call Structural Services City Facilities $500,000, Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drain Rehabilitation Union Pacific Railroad Corridor $8,800,000, Elevator Maintenance $350,000, On-Call HVAC $300,000, Indoor/Outdoor painting $100,000, Public Works Supervisor Training $150,000, Fire/Life Safety Equipment Monitoring $350,000, On-Call Electrical Street Lighting $1,100,000, On-Call Equitable Community Engagement Services $1,000,000, Public art for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion $150,000
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32200086 add $50,001 total $100,000 through 6/30/2028 with Crisis Services of Alameda County for Mental Health Crisis Line
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200191 add $500,000 total $1,000,000 (add 2 years) through 6/30/2025 with Options Recovery for substance Use Disorder services
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000177 add $61,098 total $194,475 with NextRequest PRA Software for software hosting, implementation, maintenance and related services for a Public Records Act Response Software System 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Purchase Order $116,495 with Multiquip Inc. for a Portable Emergency Power Generator for Berkeley Tuolumne Family Group amended $116766
Aguilar, PAB – Proclamation of the City of Berkeley Designating April 17 as Police Accountability Day

11.a. Aguilar, PAB – Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by Police Accountability Board (PAB) Recommendations 1. Council affirm PAB access to records, 2. Full and meaningful sworn officer accountability, 3. Direct City Manager with BPD and Director of Police Accountability to fulfill vision of CA Penal Code Section 832.7 (b)(1) allowing transparency in sustained cases of officer racism or other discriminatory conduct or expression, 4. Call on CA State legislators to extend prohibition on arrest quotas. (Policy Committee negative recommendation)
11. b. Blackaby – Resolution Affirming support for BPD, PAB and Director Police Accountability in response to Downtown Task Force Texting Offenses Investigation
12. Ishii, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Sanctuary City Ordinance
13. Kesarwani – Budget Referral $150,000 for Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project Unfunded Balance
14. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Ishii – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds
15. Bartlett – Resolution approving expenditure of funds to Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez (Spring Cultural Celebration)
16. Tregub – Resolution Commemorating April 24, 2025 as Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day
17. Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, Humbert, co-sponsor Ishii – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025
18. Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Support CA SB 42 Political Reform Act public campaign financing, remove prohibition of public financing of campaigns
19. O’Keefe, co-sponsor Humbert – Budget referral $80,000 for Thousand Oaks Park Playground Update
20 Hahn – Policy Committee negative recommendation for Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees,
21. Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Music in Elmwood FestivalAGENDA on ACTION: none
INFORMATION REPORTS:
22. Gilman, HHCS – Age-Friendly Berkeley Update
23.. Gilman, HHCS – Response to Referral “Care first, Jails Last” pulled
24. Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan
25. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 21 Mosswood Road
26. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2138 Cedar
27. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2231 McKinley
28. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2425 Durant
29. Environment and Climate Commission Workplan
30. PAB – Former PAB member recognition
31. Wong, Auditor – City Auditor’s Office 2024 Peer Review Results
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee - O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – alternate Housing Options for People experiencing homelessness, staff to identify a list of potential locations of City properties for the purpose of establishing alternative housing options

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
2500-12 San Pablo / 1094-96 Dwight Way 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge TBD
2655 Shattuck TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

April 15 (4 pm) Adoption of Cal Fire Map, Adoption of Fire code Amendments
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 28 (5 pm) Peace and Justice Ceasefire Resolution
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 5 (4 pm) Brown Act Training
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

March 30 - April 6, 2025
Worth Noting:
City Council is on spring recess through April 14, 2025
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Monday, March 31, 2025
- At 7:30 pm in person film Democracy Noir at the Grand Lake Theater on how Viktor Orban transformed Hungary from an open democracy to a largely authoritarian system.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Art Commission on Public Art Subcommittee meets.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing advisory Commission meets in person.
Friday, April 4, 2025
- At 10 am the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee on Housing for Artists meets.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
- National Day of Action, Berkeley local rally at North Berkeley BART at 1 pm.
- At 9 am is CERT training in person.
- At 9:15 am is Native Tree planting at the waterfront.
- At 9:30 am is canoeing at the waterfront.
- From 10:30 am – 12:30 pm is the Fatherhood Initiative.

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Building Emission Saving Ordinance (BESO)
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – Establishment of M-RD Zoning District
Numainville, City Clerk, Police Accountability Board appointment of new member
Radu, City Manager’s Office - Contract $200,000 with The Regents of the University of California on behalf of its San Francisco Campus to evaluate the success of its Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 encampment resolution strategy, 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32200086 add $50,001 total $100,000 through 6/30/2028 with Crisis Services of Alameda County for Mental Health Crisis Line
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200191 add $500,000 total $1,000,000 (add 2 years) through 6/30/2025 with Options Recovery for substance Use Disorder services
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000177 add $61,098 total $194,475 with NextRequest PRA Software for software hosting, implementation, maintenance and related services for a Public Records Act Respons Software System 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Purchase Order $116,495 with Multiquip Inc. for a Portable Emergency Power Generator for Berkeley Tuolumne Family Group
Aguilar, PAB – Proclamation of the City of Berkeley Designating April 17 as Police Accountability Day
Kesarwani – Budget Referral $150,000 for Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project Unfunded Balance
Kesarwani – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds
Bartlett – Resolution approving expenditure of funds to Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez (Spring Cultural Celebration)
Tregub – Resolution Commemorating April 24, 2025 as Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day
Authors Tregub, O’Keefe, Humbert, co-sponsor Ishii – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025
Tregub, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Support CA SB 42 Political Reform Act public campaign financing, remove prohibition of public financing of campaigns
O’Keefe – Budget referral $80,000 for Thousand Oaks Park Playground Update
Hahn – Policy Committee negative recommendation for Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees
Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Music in Elmwood Festival

AGENDA on ACTION:
20. Aguilar, PAB – Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by Police Accountability Board (PAB) Recommendations 1. Council affirm PAB access to records, 2. Full and meaningful sworn officer accountability, 3. Direct City Manager with BPD and Director of Police Accountability to fulfill vision of CA Penal Code Section 832.7 (b)(1) allowing transparency in sustained cases of officer racism or other discriminatory conduct or expression, 4. Call on CA State legislators to extend prohibition on arrest quotas
21. Ishii, co-sponsors Blackaby, Lunaparra, Taplin – Sanctuary City Ordinance
22. O’Keefe, co-sponsors Ishii, Blackaby, Lunaparra – alternate Housing Options for People experiencing homelessness, staff to identify a list of potential locations of City properties for the purpose of establishing alternative housing options
23. Blackaby – Resolution Affirming support for BPD, PAB and Director Police Accountability in response to Downtown Task Force Texting Offenses Investigation
INFORMATION REPORTS:
24.Gilman, HHCS – Age-Friendly Berkeley Update
25. Gilman, HHCS – Response to Referral “Care first, Jails Last”
26. Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan
27. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 21 Mosswood Road
28. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2138 Cedar
29. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2231 McKinley
30. Klein, Planning Notice of Decision: 2425 Durant
31. Environment and Climate Commission Workplan
32. PAB – Former PAB member recognition
33. Wong, Auditor – City Auditor’s Office 2024 Peer Review Results
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025
2500-12 San Pablo / 1094-96 Dwight Way 5/20/2025
1950-1998 Shattuck 6/3/2025
2138 Kittredge TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

April 15 (4 pm) Adoption of Cal Fire Map, Adoption of Fire code Amendments
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 5 (4 pm) Brown Act Training
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Social Housing previously listed as Mixed-Income Housing (June or July)
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

March 23 - March 30, 2025
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is March 26 – April 14, 2025
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Monday, March 26, 2025
- At 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format on Fire Zone map and resolutions on PBD texts and PAB
- At 4 pm the council meets in closed session
Tuesday, March 27, 2025
- At 4 pm the council holds a special meeting
- At 6 pm is the council regular meeting with west Berkeley zoning as item 8 on the agenda.
Wednesday,
- At 6 pm the Civic art Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday,
- At 6m is CERT unit 5 on Disaster Mental Health.
- At 6 pm is virtual Indian Rock Community meeting.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
- Check after Monday for the Mental Health Commission meeting notice.
Saturday,
- At 9 am is CERT Unit 5 Training.
- From 10:30 am – 12:30 pm is Fatherhood Initiative Spring Cohort.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Members: Kesarwani, O’Keefe, Blackaby, alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604810930
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 481 0930
AGENDA: 2. Sprague, Fire Chief - Adoption of CALFIRE Map and Additional Areas Designated as the City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones, 3. Sprague, Fire Chief - Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments, 4. Blackaby - Resolution: Affirming Support for Berkeley Police Department, Police Accountability Board and Office of the Director of Police Accountability in Response to Downtown Task Force Texting Offenses Investigation, 5. Harrison - Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602606051
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 260 6051
AGENDA: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation, a. Claim of Rohan Agarwal, b. DS PROPERTIES 17.LP v CoB, Case No. 23CV038353, c. Gloria Riley v. CoB Case No. 23CV048965
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 139 7649
AGENDA Consent: 1. Walker, HR - Amend MOU for Represented Employee Groups to include Cesar Chavez Day as a paid holiday.
AGENDA Action: 1. Davis, Public Works - Pavement Management & Infrastructure Planning Presentation, 3. Numainville, City Clerk – 2025 Council Referral Prioritization Results Using Re-Weighted Range Voting RRV.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 139 7649
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

CIVIC ART COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a. Budget Referral Request for Poet Laureate Program FY 2026 and FY 2027, b. Annual approval of Subcommittees, c. Extension of Joint Subcommittee on Affordable Housing for Artists through 6/30/2025, d. Commissioner mentorship and Council visits.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 4. Election of Officers 5. Planning Department Safety Element Update of General Plan, 6. Measure FF Budget, 7. Recommendation to City Council to Remove Pre-Transfer Eligibility Restriction of the Transfer Tax Rebate for Wildfire Hardening.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Davis, Public Works – Measure FF Safe Street, 8. Kurt Hurley - Presentation: Hear a presentation on the 2025 Energy and Green Code Updates and Reach Code Options and consider action.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Thursday, March 27, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 5: Disaster Mental Health at 6 pm
Location: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-5-March-27-2025

INDIAN ROCK PARK COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84168000473
AGENDA: to discuss potential removal of the Indian Rock Park Air Raid Siren
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/indian-rock-park-community-meeting

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr., South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: election of officers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Normally meets the 4th Thursday of the month, no meeting notice or agenda posted. Check after Monday.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. 7 pm – Measure FF presentation, 4. 7:45 pm - Measure FF Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee, 5. Measure FF Safe Street Citizen Oversight Committee member elections.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84150520697
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 841 5052 0697
AGENDA: 2700 Ninth Street – on consent – Use permit modification #ZP2024-0161- originally approved under #UP2013-0055 – to demolish the existing 16,538 sq ft 2-story animal shelter building and construct 2-story, 13,211 sq ft replacement building modified project proposes to construct a 6,026 sq ft 1-story building, 2,845 sq ft outdoor courtyard and 3,262 sq ft 1-story dog pavilion,
0/1117 Virginia – on action – Variance ZP2024-0015 to construct 2-story 28 ft residential building including 2-story 1900 sq ft single-family dwelling and an attached 800 sq ft accessory dwelling (ADU) on the first floor on 2,694 sq ft lot, proposed building has front setback of 0 feet and rear setback 8 ft where 20 ft is required, 63% lot coverage where 40% is maximum allowed. Staff recommends approve.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, March 28, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

Saturday, March 29, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 5: Disaster Mental Health at 9 am
Location: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-5-March-29-2025

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SPRING COHORT from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room
Use link for details and to register, event is free, child friendly, lunch provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-spring-cohort-2

Sunday, March 30, 2025 – no city meetings, events found

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+++++ FINAL AGENDA for March 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm +++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 139 7649
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

New first reading - Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO), adopt new first reading

2nd reading Ordinance No. 7,956-N.S. - Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units – Policy Committee qualified positive recommendation
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations and RFP total $6,575,000, Construction of Class 3 bikeway on Fulton, Prince, Wheeler, and Woolsey connecting the Southside neighborhood to the Ashby BART - $3,740,000, Converting traffic bollards to green infrastructure, repair of University bridge deck
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,123,457 total $2,830,366 with NEXGEN Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
Ferris, Parks – Five Contracts at $450,000 each total $2,250,000 for on-call Landscape Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2028 with 1 – Carducci & Associates, Inc, 2 – Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIG, Inc), 3 – PGAdesign, Inc, 4 – Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (RHAA), 5 – RRM Design Group
Ferris, Parks – Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Restroom and Community Space Project

Referred to Public Safety Committee - Sprague, Fire – Adoption of CAL FIRE Map Designating City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Referred to Public Safety Committee - Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire code Local Amendments first reading, second reading scheduled for April 15, 2025.

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LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Mixed-Income Housing
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

March 16 - March 23, 2025
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is March 26 – April 14, 2025
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Tuesday, March 18, 2025:
- At 11 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets in person.
- At 4 pm is the annual Police Department Report to Council
- At 6 pm is the regular Council meeting with local hazard mitigation plan, a task force to address sex trafficking and fixed surveillance cameras on the action agenda
Wednesday, March 19, 2025:
- At 2 pm Cesar Chavez Park is on the FITES Committee agenda.
- At 3:45 pm small business support and impact bond are on the Health, Life Enrichments, Equity & Community Agenda.
- At 1:30 pm at the Commission on Aging in person meeting is a presentation on street safety and emergency response in the Berkeley Hills overly (fire zone) from UCB city planning graduate studies
- At 6 pm is a virtual community meeting on Adeline Corridor landscaping planning.
- At 6:30 pm the DRC meets in person on an 8-story project on Milvia at Addison
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person only format on Block Grants in a room fully equipped for hybrid meetings.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women is scheduled to meet, but no agenda posted.
Thursday, March 20, 2025:
- At 9:30 am is recreation Wee Play for under age 4.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm is CERT Unit 6 Training.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets on ongoing campaign enforcement referrals.
Friday, March 21, 2025:
- At 1:45 pm the 2 x 2 Committee meets on safe routes to school
Saturday, March 21, 2025:
- At 9 am is CERT Unit 6 Training.
- At 10 am is Nature Journaling for age 7 and up.
- From 10:30 am – 12:30 pm is Fatherhood Initiative Spring Cohort.
- At 3 pm is Building your Fire weather Plan.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 16, 2025: no city meetings, events found
Monday, March 17, 2025: no city meetings, events found

Tuesday, March 18, 2025:

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609781710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 978 1710
AGENDA: 1. Louis, Police Chief – 2024 Berkeley Police Department Annual Report
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609781710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 978 1710
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 11 am
In-Person: 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 4. Chair’s Report Introduction of Solano Berkeley Police Department Officer, 5. Financials, 6. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Wednesday, March 19, 2025:

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
Members: Taplin, Lunapara, Humbert, alternate Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608672417
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 867 2417
AGENDA: All items for discussion 2. Taplin – Waterfront Specific Plan Update: Cesar Chavez Park Next Steps, 3. Lunaparra – Southside Complete Streets Plan, 4. Humbert – Status of Zachary’s Corner
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENTS, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 3:45 pm
Members: Bartlett, Tregub, O’Keefe, alternate Taplin
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618229815
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 822 9815
AGENDA: 2. Bartlett – Small Business Support Act, 3. Bartlett – discussion - Impact Bond
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: Presentation: Aligning Street Safety and Emergency Response in the Berkeley Hills-This work reveals that the current status quo may be dangerous for people living in the Berkeley Hills, especially for those over the age of 60 who make up a high proportion of the area’s residents. Presenter Morgan Elizabeth Cunneen-Franco, Lisa Schroer, Esteban Villasenor Masters of City Planning Student at UC Berkeley, Discussion/Action: 2.  Measure FF
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Officer election, 3. Debrief Worker Cooperative Panel of Experts and consider recommendations to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
(note meeting on Wednesday not usual Thursday)
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 6. 2100 Milvia at Addison – DRCP2023-0018 - Preliminary Design Review – to demolish an existing 3-story non-residential building and construct an 8-story 97 ft 6 in, 208,740 sq ft mixed-use building containing 201 dwelling units, 4 liv/work ununits including 11 very low income units and 3,713 sq ft ground floor commercial space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room (2180 Milvia has at least 3 meeting rooms equipped for hybrid meetings yet this meeting is not posted as a hybrid meeting)
AGENDA: 5. Community Services Block Grant Community Action Plan and Community Needs Assessment update, 8. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial reports, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) program and financial reports, 9. Discussion and possible action on review of 2024 outcomes and goal setting for 2025, 11. ADA audits of City programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: try 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 4. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 8. Police Chief report, 10. A. Restructuring existing subcommittees, b. PAB review of Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Mutual Aid Agreements, c. BPD revised external fixed camera locations, d. BPD 2024 annual report, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

SOUTH ADELINE LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS COMMUNITY MEETING #3 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88519743757?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 885 1974 3757 Passcode: 233546
AGENDA: Proposed landscaping improvements from south end of Ashby BART in area of Alcatraz to southern city limit.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-adeline-landscaping-improvements-community-meeting-3

Thursday, March 20, 2025:

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: try 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Enforcement referral regarding Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Rent Stabilization Board Commission, 10. Public financing matching funds disbursement to Mark Humbert for Council 2022, 11. Referral Failure to repay unspent public financing matching funds a. Jenny Guarino for City Council 2024, b. Re-Elect Laura Babitt 4 Berkeley School Board 2024, 12. Mandate cost of living adjustments, 13. Review and possible revision of Procedures for FCPC, OGC: 15. Referral of non-filing quarterly lobbying reports: Yuri Sadiki-Torres, 16. Lobbyist Registration Form Revisions, 17. Publicizing commission work and vacancies, 18. Council rules of Procedure, 19. Progress in proving remote access to Commission and Board meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 6:15 pm 1. Update by Abbe & Associates about CoB Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 6:40 pm 2. Update by the Ecology Center about their Operations, 7 pm 3. Report outs from the special events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls at 6 pm
Location: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-6-March-20-2025

TOGETHER WEE PLAY WITH THE STORY-TIME BAND at 9:30 am
Location 2800 Park, Rances Albrier Community Center
For age 4 years and under
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-7

Friday, March 21, 2025:

2 x 2 COMMITTEE at 1:45 pm
Members: Council - Taplin, Blackaby and BUSD - Brown, Shanoski
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/88225033466?pwd=QJXaDTjNl69fWtaxwaS8BMGM6hGmtV.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 882 2503 3466 Password: 796338
AGENDA: 6.1 Safe Routes to School 6.1.1 Cragmont Elementary, 6.1.2 Longfellow Middle School, 6.1.3 Student Safety Around Homeless Encampments Near School Sites.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

Saturday March 22, 2025:

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls at 9 am
Location: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Facility
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-6-March-22-2025

NATURE JOURNALING CLUB at 10 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details and to register, for ages 7 and older, cost $10 per person
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-march

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SPRING COHORT from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room
Use link for details and to register, event is free, child friendly, lunch provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-spring-cohort-0

BUILDING YOUR FIRE WEATHER PLAN at 3 pm
Location: at 2940 Benvenue, Clarmont Branch Library
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-preparedness-class-create-your-household-fire-weather-plan-03-22-2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025: no city meetings, events found

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+++++  FINAL AGENDA for March 18, 2025  CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm +++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609781710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 978 1710
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Fong, It – Amend Contract No. 31900122-1 add $120,000 total $794,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Davis, Public Works – Contract $5,500,000 with Pride Industries for Citywide Custodial Services at 21 locations in total for 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2028 with an option for two 1-year extensions for maximum 5 years
Davis, Public works – Contract $8,962,808 which includes 10% contingency of $814,800 with SubTerra Constructions, Inc. for sewer rehabilitation project and reimbursement contracts with UC $210,000, Addison Labs Foundation $120,000 and Core Services $120,000.
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32400141 add $100,000 total $225,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc. for fleet consulting services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026
Davis, Public Works Contract $470,910 which includes a 10% contingency of $42,810 for urgent sewer repair FY 2025 Project
Davis, Public Works – Initiate FY 2026 Street Lighting Assessments
Davis, Public Works – Establish Measure FF Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee
Lunaparra – Relinquishments of Office Budget funds for California Triathlon club

AGENDA on ACTION:
10. Sprague, Fire – 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
11. Commission on the status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking
12. Louis, Police – Revised External Fixed Surveillance Camera Locations away from areas covered by ALPR to high pedestrian traffic and Vendor Transition from Edgeworth Integration, LLC to Flock Safety Center/MLK, College Ashby, Milvia/Allston, 9th/Gilman, Center/Shattuck, Adeline/Fairview, Durant/Telegraph, Shattuck/Ashby, 4th/Virginia, 62nd/King, University/MLK
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+++++ FINAL AGENDA for March 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm +++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611397649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 139 7649
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

New first reading - Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO), adopt new first reading

2nd reading Ordinance No. 7,956-N.S. - Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units – Policy Committee qualified positive recommendation
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations and RFP total $6,575,000, Construction of Class 3 bikeway on Fulton, Prince, Wheeler, and Woolsey connecting the Southside neighborhood to the Ashby BART - $3,740,000, Converting traffic bollards to green infrastructure, repair of University bridge deck
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,123,457 total $2,830,366 with NEXGEN Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
Ferris, Parks – Five Contracts at $450,000 each total $2,250,000 for on-call Landscape Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2028 with 1 – Carducci & Associates, Inc, 2 – Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIG, Inc), 3 – PGAdesign, Inc, 4 – Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (RHAA), 5 – RRM Design Group
Ferris, Parks – Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Restroom and Community Space Project

Referred to Public Safety Committee - Sprague, Fire – Adoption of CAL FIRE Map Designating City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Referred to Public Safety Committee - Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire code Local Amendments first reading, second reading scheduled for April 15, 2025.

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Mixed-Income Housing
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

March 9 - March 16, 2025
Worth Noting:
Thursday March 13, 2025 is Earth Overshoot Day for the United States. Earth Overshoot Day is the day when humanity consumes more resources than the Earth can regenerate in a year. If the entire planet used resources like the United States, that day would be March 13 for the year 2025. Earth Overshoot Day for the planet for 2025 is July 24. In 2024 that date was August 1. https://overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/

City Council meets at 5 pm on Tuesday to finalize the priority of referrals and which referrals should be eliminated. The agendas for the Tuesday, March 11 regular meeting and the March 18 regular meeting are available for comment.

Sunday, March 9, 2025 – Daylight Savings – SPRING FORWARD
Monday, March 10, 2025
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm the City Council meets in closed session
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- At 5 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format to prioritize referrals to the City Manager.
- At 6 pm City Council conducts the regular meeting in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets with zoom login available to commissioners, but not to the public unless requested related to disability accommodations.
- At 7 pm the Parks Commission meets in person.
- From 7 – 8 pm is the community meeting Six Critical Steps to Disaster Preparedness on zoom.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- From 9 am – 12 pm is a flu vaccine pop-up clinic
- At 9:30 am is Together Wee Play for age 4 years and under
- At 10 am the Council Budget & Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format.
Friday, March 14, 2025
- At 11 am the Civic Arts Policy Subcommittee meets on zoom.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
- From 9 – 11 am is the 3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.
- At 10:30 am is Fatherhood Initiative Spring Cohort.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 9, 2025 – Daylight Savings Time Begins, Spring Forward

Monday, March 10, 2025

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Humbert alternate Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611694310
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 169 4310
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve - 3/25/2025 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none Unscheduled Items: 8. City Council Legislative Redesign
Old Items Determined by Committee to Remove:

Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal,
Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments
Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures,
Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals
Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Next Agenda Committee meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2025
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Sessions at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613989284
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 398 9284
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Workers’ Comp Litigation, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Chiefs, Berkeley Police Association, Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders SEIU 1021, Maintenance and Clerical SEIU 1021, Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 3. Existing Litigation Selamawit Tezare v. CoB Alameda Superior Court Case No. 23CV030502
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-march-10-2025

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: No agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618265658
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 826 5658
AGENDA: 1. 2025 City Council Referral Prioritization.
Use this link for the table of which referrals are being eliminated and which receive priority. 5 is a high priority. https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-03-11%20Special%20Item%2001%202025%20City%20Council%20Referral%20Prioritization.pdf
Link to all council meeting agendas:
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618265658
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 826 5658
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

SIX CRITICAL STEPS to DISASTER PREPAREDNESS from 7 – 8 pm
Virtual - Use link for details and to register for ZOOM
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-preparedness-class-six-critical-steps-disaster-preparedness-03-12-2025

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5pm
In-person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center (Aspen Room)
AGENDA: 7. Form 700 filing due April 1, 2025, 9. Recommendations for & notifications of accommodations at City/meetings/events, 10. Process for Commission recommendations on Measure FF.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: check later not posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, March 13, 2025

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Members: Ishii, Kesarwani, Blackaby, alternate Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602864762
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 286 4762
AGENDA: 2. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY2025 Mid-Year Budget Update, 3. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – “Risk-Based Analysis and Stress Test of General Fund Reserve Requirements, 4. Davis, Public Works – Audit status Reports Fleet Replacement and Berkeley Streets.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85893871616
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 858 9387 1616
AGENDA: 2. 1520 Grant – Use Permit - #ZP2024-0055 – on consent - major residential addition including conversion of two garage spaces on ground floor of a rear dwelling into habitable space and construction of an interior stair within the nonconforming side and rear setback on a lot that is nonconforming for lot coverage and density,
4. 2655 Shattuck – Use Permit - #ZP2024-0057 – on action – to demolish a 1-stroy, 8,185 sq ft nonresidential building and construct 8-story (85 ft) 84,399 sq ft mixed use building with 97 dwelling units including 10 very low-income density bonus qualifying units, 2,117 sq ft commercial space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

FREE FLU VACCINE POP-UP from 9 am – 12 pm
Location: at 1947 Center, 1st floor (Vital Statistics Department) (walk in)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-flu-vaccine-pop-march-13

TOGETHER WEE PLAY with THE STORY-TIME BAND at 9:30 am
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
For age 4 years and under
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-6

Friday, March 14, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 11 am
AGENDA: Agenda not posted check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Saturday, March 15, 2025

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-march

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SPRING COHORT at 10:30 am
Location: at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room
Use link for details and to register, event is free, child friendly, lunch provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-spring-cohort-0

Sunday, March 16, 2025– no city meetings, events found

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++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, March 10, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on March 10, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Humbert
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611694310
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 169 4310
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on March 25, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO), adopt new first reading
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations and RFP $6,575,000
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,123,457 total $2,830,366 with NEXGEN Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
Ferris, Parks – Five Contracts at $450,000 each total $2,250,000 for on-call Landscape Architectural Services for Capital Improvement Projects 5/1/2025 – 4/30/2028 with 1 – Carducci & Associates, Inc, 2 – Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIG, Inc), 3 – PGAdesign, Inc, 4 – Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey (RHAA), 5 – RRM Design Group
Ferris, Parks – Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Restroom and Community Space Project

AGENDA ON ACTION:
7. Klein, Planning – Establishment of M-RD Zoning District, Associated General Plan and West Berkeley Plan Amendments, and EIR
8. ZAB Appeal: 3000 Shattuck Use Permit #ZP2022-0046 – Project to demolish gas station and construct 10-story (114) mixed-use with 166 dwellings including 17 very low-income density bonus qualifying units and 1000 sq ft of commercial space, staff recommends dismiss appeal
9. Sprague, Fire – Adoption of CAL FIRE Map Designating City of Berkeley Fire Hazard Severity Zones
10. Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire code Local Amendments first reading, second reading scheduled for April 15, 2025.
11. a. Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product of Experts – Allocations of $2,294,774 over 2 years FY 2026 and FY 2027 to Reduce Consumption and Health Impacts of Sugar Sweetened Beverages with 42.5% ($975,278.95) to BUSD, 42.5% ($975,278.95) to grants community-based organizations, c. up to 15% ($344,216.10) to support overall program evaluation, 11. b. Companion Oyekanmi, Finance – Distribution (39.45%) $905,292 to BUSD, (39.45%) $905,292 to grants, 16% total for $128,990 to Finance Dept for staffing and Muni-Services, $242,095 to staffing and monitoring and carry over any excess
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2025 Mid-Year Budget Update
13. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD 2138 Kittredge #LMIN 2024-0006
14. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD 3332 Adeline #LMSAP 2025-0001
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+++ FINAL AGENDA for March 11, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting at 6 pm +++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618265658
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 826 5658
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in Memory of Polly Armstrong former District 8 City Councilmember and Marty Shiffenbauer, Community Activist
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Gilman, HHCS – 2nd reading – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu fee
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to State Law related to EV Charging and Technical edits
Numainville, City Clerk –Police Accountability Board – Appointment by Humbert of New Member
Numainville, City Clerk – 2025 Updated Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manuel
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $57,908.08 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations, total $4,775,000, Plan Checking Services and City of Berkeley Billboard Relocation Agreement $4,500,000, Generator Maintenance Services Building M $275,000
Sprague, Fire – Annual Purchase Orders for L.N. Curtis and Sons, PO for FY 2026 shall not exceed $330,000 with an annual increase no more than 5% each year through 3/27/2028. A 20% contingency is added, total amount $1,040,324
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $60,000 total $180,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Gilman, HHCS – Joint Homekey Application for MLK House at 2942-44 MLK Jr Way
Gilman, HHCS – Authorize Integration of BUSD Preferences with the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy for BUSD Workforce Housing Project (1701 San Pablo
Walker, HR – Salary Adjustments – Deputy Director of Public Works increase to $110.9807 per hour (annual $230,839.86) and Deputy Director of HHCS increase to $107.0460 per hour (annual $222,65568)
Walker, HR – Berkeley Fire Fighter Association – Side Letters Pertaining to Probationary Periods, Pre-Promotional Academies and Vacation Slots
Walker, HR – Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Associations Side Letter – Battalion Coverage
Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O’Keefe – Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
Tregub, co-sponsor Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area
Hahn – First Year Free – Fill Empty Storefronts – reviewed by Land Use Committee and forwarded to council with a negative recommendation to take no action

AGENDA on ACTION:
17.Klein, Planning – Public Hearing - Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut – Staff recommend to reject the appeal
18.Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units – Policy Committee qualified positive recommendation
INFORMATION REPORTS:
19. Oyekanmi, Finance –FY 2025 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended 9/30/2024
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+++++ FINAL AGENDA for March 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm +++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609781710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 978 1710
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Fong, It – Amend Contract No. 31900122-1 add $120,000 total $794,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Davis, Public Works – Contract $5,500,000 with Pride Industries for Citywide Custodial Services at 21 locations in total for 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2028 with an option for two 1-year extensions for maximum 5 years
Davis, Public works – Contract $8,962,808 which includes 10% contingency of $814,800 with SubTerra Constructions, Inc. for sewer rehabilitation project and reimbursement contracts with UC $210,000, Addison Labs Foundation $120,000 and Core Services $120,000.
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32400141 add $100,000 total $225,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc. for fleet consulting services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026
Davis, Public Works Contract $470,910 which includes a 10% contingency of $42,810 for urgent sewer repair FY 2025 Project
Davis, Public Works – Initiate FY 2026 Street Lighting Assessments
Davis, Public Works – Establish Measure FF Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee
Lunaparra – Relinquishments of Office Budget funds for California Triathlon club

AGENDA on ACTION:
9. Sprague, Fire – 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
10. Louis, Police – Revised External Fixed Surveillance Camera Locations away from areas covered by ALPR to high pedestrian traffic and Vendor Transition from Edgeworth Integration, LLC to Flock Safety Center/MLK, College Ashby, Milvia/Allston, 9th/Gilman, Center/Shattuck, Adeline/Fairview, Durant/Telegraph, Shattuck/Ashby, 4th/Virginia, 62nd/King, University/MLK
11. Commission on the status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking
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LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 11 (start at 5 pm) City Council Referral Prioritization
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Mixed-Income Housing
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

March 2 - March 9, 2025
Worth Noting:
Another busy week. What looks like the most important meetings highlighted covering things like DEI, Gaza, racist text scandal, block grants, and when building projects require a public hearing or counter approval by staff and what projects can be appealed.
On Tuesday at 6 pm as if we haven’t already had enough in this city that votes about 97% for Democrats is the Trump address to congress. No matter what our tolerance, we should be watching it.

Monday, March 3, 2025:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person with opposition to American occupation of Gaza on the Agenda.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025: There is no council meeting.
- At 6 pm Trump will address the Joint Session of Congress. The speech will be carried by PBS, major stations and online.
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Public Art subcommittee meets on Zoom.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025:
- At 2 pm the council FITES Committee meets in the hybrid format with Measure FF and Telegraph on the agenda.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with a public hearing on Standard Conditions of Approval which means when does a building project require a public hearing/review and when is it an approval by staff with no public hearing.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in person with police texts and council Public Safety Committee response on the agenda.
- At 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person at 7 pm with access to vaccines on the agenda.
Thursday, March 6, 2025:
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person with DEI and block grants on the agenda.
Saturday, March 8, 2025:
- At 10 am is a bicycle tour of the marina cost $10/person.
- At 10 am BNC meets on zoom
- At 10:30 am is Fatherhood Initiative Spring Cohort.

Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal,
Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments
Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures,
Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals
Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
AGENDA: IV. Recommendation to extend temporary position Manager of Aging Services, V. Recommendation to extend project based appointment Landscape Gardener, VI. Request from the Office of Director of Police Accountability, VII. Report by Interim Director of HR, VIII. Copy of Berkeley Matters.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 1. Presentation on ensuring and Protecting Trans Sex Equality, 2. Progress Flag at 1231 Addison, 3. Resolution Opposing an American Occupation of Gaza, 4. Preliminary Discussion on Elements for a Recommendation to Council on Protecting Transgender Rights in Berkeley, 5. Training on Proper Procedure to Submit a Commission Recommendation to Council, 6. Sanctuary City for LGBTQIA2S+ People, 7. Federal Actions Targeting the LBGTQ Community.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
AGENDA: Check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607619923
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 761 9923
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Measure FF Next Steps, 3. Humbert - Restarting the Complete Streets Process on Telegraph.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
AGENDA: II. B. On Consent Amend Contract No, 32000087 add $51,733.57 total $169,217.57 with Comprise Technologies, Inc for the provision of a PC Time and Print Management System, III. Action A. Unclaimed Property and Lost & Found Policy Update, B. Serving with a Purpose Conference.

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Development of HSPE bylaws, 7. Identifying sites and planning for site visits in 2025, 8. Discussion on health care and vaccine access for unsheltered, uninsured or underinsured residents since sunset of the Bridge Access Program, 9. Discussion on the existing barriers to expand operational hours for health and social services.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 11. A. Public Hearing: Standard Conditions of Approval which means when does a building project require a public hearing/review and when is it an approval by staff with no public hearing, B. Accessory dwelling Unit (ADU) Discussion, (packet 157 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report a. ODPA Recap “Honoring Black Voices, Advancing Justice” Community visioning session, b. Police Accountability Newsletter 6. Board member reports, 7. Chief Report, 9. Discussion/Action Items a. Review BPD Mutual Aid Agreements, b. Restructuring subcommittees, c. Recognizing former PAB members, d. April 17 Police Accountability Day, e. Police Equipment and Community Safety Report, f. Recap, discussion and action on next steps after PAB’s presentation to the council Public Safety Committee on texting offenses and fair and impartial policing, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, March 6, 2025

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Overview of Berkeley’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Discussion and Action on Options Recovery Services Application for the City of Berkeley’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Policy.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2033-2035 Francisco Street – #LMIN2024-0003 - Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation
7. 2231 McKinley – #LMIN2024-0005 - Landmark or Structure of Merit – Residential property
8. 2138 Cedar – #LMSAP2024-0008 - Structural Alteration Permit (#LMSAP2024-0008) for Grace North Church – request to install new landscape features
9. 21 Mosswood Road - #LMIN2024-0007 - Landmark or Structure of Merit – residential property listed on the National Register of Historic Places
10. 2425 Durant - #LIMSAP2025-0002 - Structural Alteration Permit
11. 2113-2115 Kittredge - #LMSAP2024-0002 - Structural Alteration Permit
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, March 7, 2025 - no meetings found

Saturday, March 8, 2025

BICYCLE TOUR of the MARINA at 10 am
Location Start Point: at 160 University
Use link for details and to register: registration required, cost $10 per person.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/bicycle-tour-berkeley-marina

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SPRING COHORT at 10:30 am
Location: at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room
Use link for details and to register, event is free, child friendly, lunch provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-spring-cohort

Sunday, March 9, 2025 – no meetings found

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++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, March 3, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on March 3, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Humbert
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608705681
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 870 5681
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on March 18, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Fong, It – Amend Contract No. 31900122-1 add $120,000 total $794,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2027
Davis, Public Works – Contract $5,500,000 with Pride Industries for Citywide Custodial Services at 21 locations in total for 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2028 with an option for two 1-year extensions for maximum 5 years
Davis, Public works – Contract $8,962,808 which includes 10% contingency of $814,800 with SubTerra Constructions, Inc. for sewer rehabilitation project and reimbursement contracts with UC $210,000, Addison Labs Foundation $120,000 and Core Services $120,000.
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32400141 add $100,000 total $225,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc. for fleet consulting services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026
Davis, Public Works Contract $470,910 which includes a 10% contingency of $42,810 for urgent sewer repair FY 2025 Project
Davis, Public Works – Initiate FY 2026 Street Lighting Assessments
Davis, Public Works – Establish Measure FF Safe Streets Citizen Oversight Committee
Lunaparra – Relinquishments of Office Budget funds for California Triathion club

AGENDA on ACTION:
9. Sprague, Fire – 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
10. Louis, Police – Revised External Fixed Surveillance Camera Locations away from areas covered by ALPR to high pedestrian traffic and Vendor Transition from Edgeworth Integration, LLC to Flock Safety Center/MLK, College Ashby, Milvia/Allston, 9th/Gilman, Center/Shattuck, Adeline/Fairview, Durant/Telegraph, Shattuck/Ashby, 4th/Virginia, 62nd/King, University/MLK
11.Commission on the status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking
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+++ FINAL AGENDA for March 11, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting at 6 pm +++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618265658
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 826 5658
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in Memory of Polly Armstrong former District 8 City Councilmember and Marty Shiffenbauer, Community Activist
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Budenhagen, City Manager – 2nd reading – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu fee
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to State Law related to EV Charging and Technical edits
Numainville, City Clerk –Police Accountability Board – Appointment by Humbert of New Member
Numainville, City Clerk – 2025 Updated Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manuel
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $57,908.08 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations, total $4,775,000, Plan Checking Services and City of Berkeley Billboard Relocation Agreement $4,500,000, Generator Maintenance Services Building M $275,000
Sprague, Fire – Annual Purchase Orders for L.N. Curtis and Sons, PO for FY 2026 shall not exceed $330,000 with an annual increase no more than 5% each year through 3/27/2028. A 20% contingency is added, total amount $1,040,324
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $60,000 total $180,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Gilman, HHCS – Joint Homekey Application for MLK House at 2942-44 MLK Jr Way
Gilman, HHCS – Authorize Integration of BUSD Preferences with the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy for BUSD Workforce Housing Project (1701 San Pablo
Walker, HR – Salary Adjustments – Deputy Director of Public Works increase to $110.9807 per hour (annual $230,839.86) and Deputy Director of HHCS increase to $107.0460 per hour (annual $222,65568)
Walker, HR – Berkeley Fire Fighter Association – Side Letters Pertaining to Probationary Periods, Pre-Promotional Academies and Vacation Slots
Walker, HR – Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Associations Side Letter – Battalion Coverage
Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O’Keefe – Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
Tregub, co-sponsor Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area
Hahn – First Year Free – Fill Empty Storefronts – reviewed by Land Use Committee and forwarded to council with a negative recommendation to take no action

AGENDA on ACTION:
17. Klein, Planning – Public Hearing - Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut – Staff recommend to reject the appeal
18. Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units – Policy Committee qualified positive recommendationI
NFORMATION REPORTS:
19. Oyekanmi, Finance –FY 2025 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended 9/30/2024
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LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 11 (start at 5 pm) City Council Referral Prioritization
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Mixed-Income Housing
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

February 23 - March 2, 2025
Worth Noting:
The 4 pm City Council Special meeting on the economic Dashboard is a summary of 2024. With the chainsaw approach to Federal funding cuts seeing the types of businesses that make up our local Berkeley economy is good to know. Use the meeting link to see the charts and graphs.
Even if you think you can’t attend in person, note that like all council meetings you can watch and participate on zoom and by Thursday evening the video recording will be posted on the council agenda webpage (council committee meetings which are subcommittees of the full council are audio recordings only).
Note Black History events and celebrations on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sunday, February 23, 2025: Online CA Democratic Party delegate voting ends at 6 pm, In person voting from 10 am – 2 pm at 1630 Bancroft Way.
Monday, February 24, 2025:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025:
- At 10 am the council Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format with BPD texting offenses on the agenda.
- The 4 pm council meeting is on the City economic dashboard for 2024.
- At 6 pm is the regular council meeting.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- From 5:30 – 7:30 pm is the Community Meeting On Public Safety in and around BHS and the Civic Center.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person
- At 6 pm is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 4 training
- At 6 pm is the in person vision session Honoring Black Voices, Advancing Justice.
- At 7 pm is the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- At 8 am is South Adeline beautification volunteer day.
- At 10 am is the Budget and Finance Committee.
- At 6 pm is Black History Celebration at Frances Albrier Community Center.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format on an approved 8-story project modification and to remove civic art in lieu fee and 28-story project.
- At 7 pm is building your fire weather plan on zoom.
Friday, February 28, 2025
- At 9 am Elmwood BID meets in person.
- At 12 pm is a Waterfront Walk and Talk.
- At 3 pm is Waterfront Storytime for children.
- At 6 pm is Community Bingo Night.
- At 6 pm is Youth Services Black History Celebration.

Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal,
Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments
Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures,
Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals
Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10 am
Committee Members: Kesarwani, O’Keefe, Blackaby, alternate: Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610923585
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 092 3585
AGENDA: 2. Harrison – Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protesters, 3. Police Accountability Board – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offenses: An Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board, 4. Police Accountability Board – Fair and Impartial Implementation, 5. Tregub – Discussion Item: Update on the Fiver Year Infrastructure Plan and how it factors in with reduction of traffic violence, 6. Taplin – Discussion Item: Domestic Violence Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

CITY COUNCIL
Location and ZOOM for the Special Meeting at 4 pm and Regular Meeting at 6 pm is the same for both meetings
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608430091
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 843 0091
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
AGENDA: one item 1. Hollander, Economic Development – Economic Dashboards Update
Direct Link to HTMLAgenda: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-february-25-2025

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
Direct Link to HTMLAgenda: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-february-25-2025

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

COMMUNITY MEETING on PUBLIC SAFETY in and around BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL (BHS) AND CIVIC CENTER from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 1. Opening Remarks Mayor Ishii and Councilmember Tregub, 2. Current situation City Manage Buddenhagen & Police Chief Louis, 3. Public Safety and Security Measures, 4. Community discussion, 5. Next steps.

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman, South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Next Cube Space Curator, b) Public Art Project Plan for the Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion, c) Poet Laureate Program Update, d) Officer election, e) Nexus Study, f) Update on Proposed Affordable Housing for Artists Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 6. Tsunami After-Action-Report Presentation, 7. Measure FF Budget Allocation Presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 4: CERT Disaster Medical Operations II at 6 pm (in-person)
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-4-february-26-2025

HONORING BLACK VOICES, ADVANCING JUSTICE: COMMUNITY VISIONING SESSION at 6 pm (in-person)
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/honoring-black-voices-advancing-justice-community-visioning-session

Thursday, February 27, 2025

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603979524
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting 160 397 9524
AGENDA: Davis, Public Works – Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement and Berkeley Streets, 3. Hahn – Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. MHSA FYFY 2026 annual update and BHSA, Update about RDA and Bonita House SCU, 7. Letter to HHSC Director Scott Gilman, 8. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 9. By-Laws for Berkeley Behavioral Health Commission, 11. Role of MHC in advising scope of Behavioral Health, 12. Berkeley Behavioral Health services for children,13. San Mateo County co-response pilot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89238556563
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 892 3855 6563
AGENDA: 2. 2587 Telegraph – on consent – Use Permit Modification #ZP2024-0170 – original Use Permit #ZP2023-0068 – to request a concession to allow an exemption from the Percentage for Public Art in-lieu fee and following changes for 8-story project, height 89 ft 1 in instead of 90 ft 3 in, 112,242 sq ft instead of 112,562 sq ft 53 dwelling units including 8 very low-income units instead of 52 dwelling units including 6 very low-income units,
3. 1950-98 Shattuck – on action – Use Permit #ZP2023-0040 – to demolish 5 commercial buildings, merge 4 lots, construct 28-story 312 ft plus 5 ft parapet, 411,610 sq ft mixed-use building with 599 dwelling units including 58 very low-income density bonus  qualifying units, 16,142 sq ft of commercial area, 154 parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

SOUTH ADELINE BEAUTIFICATION VOLUNTEER DAY at 8 am
Location: at 3195 Adeline
Use link for detail: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-adeline-beautification-volunteer-day

FRANCES ALBRIER BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION at 6 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Center
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/frances-albrier-black-history-celebration

BUILDING YOUR FIRE WEATHER PLAN at 7 pm (virtual)
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/create-your-household-fire-weather-plan-02-27-2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

ELMWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRIC ADVISORY BOARD (Elmwood BID) at 9 am
In-Person: 2947 College, Rear Parking Lot
AGENDA: III. B. Budget update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

WATERFRONT WALK and TALK at 12 pm
Location: at 124 University
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-walk-and-talk

WATERFRONT STORYTIME at 3 pm
Location: 201 University, on lawn in front of Marina office
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-storytime-0

COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT at 6 pm
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events

MLK Jr YOUTH SERVICES BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION at 6 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mlk-jr-youth-services-center-black-history-celebration

Saturday, March 1, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 1: CERT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS at 9 am
Location: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-1-march-1-2025

BUILDING YOUR FIRE WEATHER PLAN at 11 am
Location: at 1170 The Alameda, North Branch Library
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-preparedness-class-create-your-household-fire-weather-plan-03-01-2025

Sunday, March 2, 2025 – no meetings found

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++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, March 11, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15,  2024
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Humbert
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614776340
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 477 6340
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on March 11, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk –Police Accountability Board – Appointment of New Member
Numainville, City Clerk – 2025 Updated Commissioners’ and Board Members’ Manuel
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Sprague, Fire – Annual Purchase Orders for L.N. Curtis and Sons, PO for FY 2026 shall not exceed $330,000 with an annual increase no more than 5% each year through 3/27/2028. A 20% contingency is added, total amount $1,040,324
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $60,000 total $180,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Gilman, HHCS – Joint Homekey Application for MLK House at 2942-44 MLK Jr Way
Walker, HR – Salary Adjustments – Deputy Director of Public Works increase to $110.9807 per hour (annual $230,839.86) and Deputy Director of HHCS increase to $107.0460 per hour (annual $222,65568)
Walker, HR – Berkeley Fire Fighter Association – Side Letters Pertaining to Probationary Periods, Pre-Promotional Academies and Vacation Slots
Walker, HR – Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Associations Side Letter – Battalion Coverage
Tregub – Referral to the City Manager to make a recommendation for further Council action: Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
11. Hahn – First Year Free – Fill Empty Storefronts – reviewed by Land Use Committee and forwarded to council with a negative recommendation to take no action
Klein, Planning – Public Hearing - Appeal of Special Assessment Tax Lien – 1806 Walnut – Staff recommend to reject the appeal
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $57,908.08 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services
Gilman, HHCS – Authorize Integration of BUSD Preferences with the City of Berkeley’s Housing Preference Policy for BUSD Workforce Housing Project at 1701 San Pablo
Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units – Policy Committee qualified positive recommendation
Tregub, co-sponsor Taplin – Referral to 4 x 4 Committee: Removing On-Site Manager Exemption Loophole for Certain Multi-Family Properties that are Adjacent and/or Share the Same Common Area

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Oyekanmi, Finance –FY 2025 First Quarter Investment Report: Ended 9/20/2024

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+++ FINAL AGENDA for February 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting at 6 pm +++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608430091
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 843 0091
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Hollander, Economic Development – Grant application $150,000 National Endowment for the Arts
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000 Underground and Aboveground Tank Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance
Sprague, Fire – Contract $1,400,000 with Forester & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for Chipping Services from 3/1/2025 – 2/29/2028
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No, 32300185 add $25,000 total $274,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation and Improvement Plan Consultant to 11/1/2025
Walker, HR – Berkeley Police Association – Amendments to Retiree Medical Benefits
REMOVED by CITY MANAGER - Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,023,457 total $2,730,366 with Nexgen Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 105921-1 add $180,000 total $1,477,200 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for Professional Services
Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,544,232 with Ashlar Structural LLC for Strawberry Creek Culvert Maintenance (Specification No. 25-11689-C)
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,104,000 includes $184,000 contingency with Mark Lee and Yong Kay, Inc. DBA Bay Construction Co. for Fire Station #2 Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract no, 32500082 add $150,000 with Telegraph Property and Business Management Corporation for janitorial maintenance of new 24/7 public restroom
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No, 32500098 at $150,000 total $300,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping Services for Public Works through 6/30/2027
Lunaparra, co-sponsor O’Keefe – Supporting the Free and Safe Passages of Whales, Sea Turtles and other Marine Animals in SF Bay Coastal Waters, targeting zero mortality

AGENDA on ACTION:
14.Gilman, HHCS – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee $56.25 per sq ft of residential unit floor area subtract 5,000 sq ft

Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to BMC Title 23 related to consistency with State Law for EV Charging and technical edits read document for details. https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-02-25%20Item%2015%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20Amendments.pdf

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Gilman, HHCS – Community Health Assessment

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight 5/20/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Feb 25 (4 pm) Economic Dashboards Update
March 11 (TBD) City Council Referral Prioritization
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
May 13 (new date) (6 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
Council Referral: Mixed -Income Housing
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

February 16 - February 23, 2025
Worth Noting:
Note the opportunity to see the Bike Plan and the plan for three new Public Restrooms.

City Council Agenda for February 25, 2025 is available for comment. Use link to see agenda or go to the bottom of the Calendar.
If you did not attend the February 11, Tuesday 4 pm Special City Council meeting on wildfire watching the video is highly recommended. The vote will be in March to add a 4th very high fire hazard severity zone. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Tuesday, February 18, 2025: At 3 pm is the 3x3 Committee meeting in the highbred format on housing. From 4 – 5:30 pm is the Alcatraz/Adeline Restroom meeting on zoom.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025:
- From 12 pm to 2:30 pm is the in-person Berkeley Bike Plan Workshop which overlaps with the 1:30 pm Commission on Aging all at the North Berkeley Senior Center.
- At 2:30 pm is the 2x2 meeting in the hybrid format.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person. To receive the meeting zoom link used by commissioners you must follow the disability accommodation request.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets as in person only in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid meeting.
- At 7 pm the commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, February 20, 2025:
- At 9:30 am is toddler activity Together Wee Play.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person with a presentation on public new restrooms.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday, February 22, 2025:
- At 9 am is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 4.
- At 10 am is Nature Journaling for youth.

An overview of the updated Bicycle Plan is available online at: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
To give input email: [email protected].

To view the BART West Lot Preliminary Objective Design Standards (ODS) and to give input go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3d22a6a

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING,including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 16, 2025 – no meetings or events found
Monday, February 17, 2025 – Presidents’ Day Holiday

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

3 x 3 COMMITTEE at 3 pm
(members: Kesarwani, Bartlett, Humbert, plus 3 members from Berkeley Housing Authority)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841208233
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 818 4120 8233
AGENDA: 4. Update and Discussion on Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) and Affordable Housing Berkeley (AHB), Inc.’s Structure and Process for Allocating Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) 5. BART Station Developments a. North Berkeley BART, b. Ashby BART – West Lot and East Lot, 6. City-BHA MOU Status and Discussion, a. changes, b. BHA reserve found.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee

ADELINE/ALCATRAZ RESTROOM in the RIGHT of WAY COMMUNITY MEETING #2 from 4 – 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83962566334?pwd=6LavQCqNHbjxJSPHILwWe3c3AhBWhl.1
Use Link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adelinealcatraz-restroom-right-way-community-meeting-2

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN WORKSHOP at 12 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-workshop-north-berkeley-senior-center

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation Jessica Rothhaar, Senior Public Policy Manager of Northern California and Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association, Staff Report Budget update, 1. Election, 2. 2024 Measure FF, 3. Berkeleyans for Accessible Rights-of-Way letter regarding Measure FF funds.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

2 x 2 COMMITTEE at 3:30 pm
(members: Taplin, O’Keefe and Brown, Shanoski BUSD Board members)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1005 Parker Street
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/86163164909?pwd=Im9yIbhpsMUUneegMlD7LPWiJoQAm7.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 861 6316 4909 Password: 126949
AGENDA: 6.1.1 Cragmont Elementary School Traffic Safety Update, 6.1.2 Longfellow Middle School Traffic Study, 6.1.3 Student Safety Around Homeless Encampments Near School Sites.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentations: 7. Updates to the City Bike Plan with Christopher Kidd (Alta Planning & Design) and Dani Dynes (CoB Public Works) Discussion/Action: 11. Election, 12. Accommodation at City Meetings and Events, 13. Community-Initiated Letter to Council on Measure FF.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report a. ODPA Policy Review Focus Groups, b. Upcoming Community Visioning Session, c. ODPA Request for Chief Investigator and Deputy Director Classifications, 6. Board member reports, 7. Chief Report, 9. Discussion/Action Items a. Policy subcommittee recommendations regarding BPD Policy 307 Vehicle pursuits, b. New Policy Complaint, c. Recognizing former PAB members, d. Review PAB training materials, e. Review BPD Mutual Aid Agreements, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia,
AGENDA: 5. Election, 6. Bylaws, 7. Strategic Plan, 8. Review City of Berkeley Funded Agency program and financials – Through The Looking Glass, 9. Discussion and possible action regarding CoB Single Audit for year ended 6/30/2023, 10. Discussion and possible action on ADA audits of City programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Election, 8. Workplan, 10. Mayor’s Agenda, 10. Cease and Desist Orders that have come down from the federal Government that directly impact women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Together Wee Play with the Story Time Band at 9:30 am
Location: at 2800 Park Street,
No pre-registration required, Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/together-wee-play-story-time-band-5

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items 1. Election, 3. Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2700 Ninth Street at Carlton – Preliminary Design Review Modification – 6,026 sq ft animal shelter with exterior dog kennel pavilion and outdoor greeting courtyard, eliminate on-site parking
2. 2147 San Pablo at Cowper - Preliminary Design Review Modification –increase Group Living Accommodation (GLA) units from 128 – 141, increase height from 70 feet to 75 feet, remove 14 parking spaces and increase number of very low income units from 12 to 15 utilizing state density bonus
3. 2655 Shattuck at Derby – DRCP2024-0005- Preliminary Design – Demolish existing 1-story 8,185 sq ft non-residential building and construct 8-story 85 feet, 84,399 sq ft mixed-use residential building containing 97 dwelling units including 10 very low income density bonus qualifying units, 2,117 sq ft of Commercial space on 23,527 sq ft lot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87123301507?pwd=UDg5s5XuNL5F06UWa919MazzVPBa5V.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 871 2330 1507 Passcode: 495852
AGENDA: 3. Closed session, 4. Public Comment, 8. Appeal (not heard before 7:30 pm) Case No. T-6020/T-6086 2410 Stuart Unit D, 9. Appeal (not heard before 8 pm) T-6079 2810 Derby, Unit A, 10. Action Items: b. Affirming Support for and Compliance with City of Berkeley Sanctuary Policies, c. Recommendation to amend contract with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP add $275,000.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: posted link broken – notice sent – https://cityofberkeleyinfor.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Report from Negotiating Committee on Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Enforcement Andy Kelley for Rent Board 2020, 10. Enforcement referral regarding Campaign for Police Accountability Campaign, 11. Enforcement regarding Vanessa Danielle Marrero Rent Stabilization Board, 12. Review of FCPC procedures, OGC: 14 vacancies, 15. Commissioners Manual, 16. City Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, 17. Regulations for OGC, 18. Progress in providing remote access to Commission and Board meetings, Joint FCPC/OGC: 19. Training Presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items 1. Election, 2. Presentation on Restrooms in the Public Right-of-Way at 1. Telegraph-Channing, Alcatraz-Adeline 3. San Pablo-University.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Friday, February 21, 2025 – no city meetings or events found

Saturday, February 22, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 4: CERT Organization at 9 am
Use link for details and to register:  https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-4-february-22-2025

NATURE JOURNALING CLUB at 10 am
Location: 160 University
Cost: $10 per person
Use Link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-february

Sunday, February 23, 2025 – no city meetings or events found

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++++++  CITY COUNCIL, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 AGENDA for 6 pm meeting ++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608430091
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 843 0091
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular at 6 pm Meeting on February 25, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in memory of the Stabbing Victim at San Pablo Park and Elise Lusk, Traffic Violence Victim at Ada and California
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Hollander, Economic Development – Grant application $150,000 National Endowment for the Arts
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000 Underground and Aboveground Tank Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance
Sprague, Fire – Contract $1,400,000 with Forester & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for Chipping Services from 3/1/2025 – 2/29/2028
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No, 32300185 add $25,000 total $274,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation and Improvement Plan Consultant to 11/1/2025
Walker, HR – Berkeley Police Association – Amendments to Retiree Medical Benefits
REMOVED by CITY MANAGER - Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 32000118 add $1,023,457 total $2,730,366 with Nexgen Asset Management for software maintenance and professional services through 6/30/2029
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 105921-1 add $180,000 total $1,477,200 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for Professional Services
Davis, Public Works – Contract $4,544,232 with Ashlar Structural LLC for Strawberry Creek Culvert Maintenance (Specification No. 25-11689-C)
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,104,000 includes $184,000 contingency with Mark Lee and Yong Kay, Inc. DBA Bay Construction Co. for Fire Station #2 Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract no, 32500082 add $150,000 with Telegraph Property and Business Management Corporation for janitorial maintenance of new 24/7 public restroom
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No, 32500098 at $150,000 total $300,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping Services for Public Works through 6/30/2027
Lunaparra, co-sponsor O’Keefe – Supporting the Free and Safe Passages of Whales, Sea Turtles and other Marine Animals in SF Bay Coastal Waters, targeting zero mortality

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee $56.25 per sq ft of residential unit floor area subtract 5,000 sq ft
Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to BMC Title 23 related to consistency with State Law for EV Charging and technical edits read document for details. https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-02-25%20Item%2015%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20Amendments.pdf

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Gilman, HHCS – Community Health Assessment

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck (UA theater Project) 4/22/2025
1048 Keith (single family house) 5/6/2025
2500-2512 San Pablo / 1094-1098 Dwight TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Feb 25 (4 pm) Economic Dashboards Update
March 11 (TBD) City Council Referral Prioritization
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
March 25 (4 pm) Pavement Management Program Development
April 22 (4 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
None
FUTURE INFORMATION REPORTS

Reimagining Public Safety Update
Affordable Housing Fee Feasibility Study
Berkeley Fire Department Annual Report
Greenhouse Gas Inventory / Climate Action Plan Update

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

February 9 - February 16, 2025
Worth Noting:
The planned Sunday pop up at the Ashby Farmer’s Market is canceled and rescheduled for Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 2 pm. An overview of the updated Bicycle Plan is available online at: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
To give input email: [email protected].
The February 11 regular Council meeting at 6 pm agenda is posted and available for comment.

Sunday, February 2, 2025:
- From 10 am – 12 pm are open “office hours” with Councilmember Tregub, District 4.

Monday, February 3, 2025
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4 pm Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm is the in person District 2 community meeting with Councilmember Taplin.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Public Art Subcommittee meets on zoom.
- At 4 pm is the public restroom meeting at San Pablo and University on zoom.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- At 5 pm is a Bike Plan workshop with Associated Students of UCB with location TBA.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- At 8:30 am the Parks Commission begins in person site visits to 10 city parks, looking at the aggressive timing of the site visit schedule expect this to last longer than planned.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.

Friday, February 7, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- At 9 am is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 3.
- From 10 am – 2 pm is the Berkeley Bike Plan Pop-up at Ashby Flea Market
- From 10 am – 12 pm is the Family Bird Walk
- At 12:30 pm is the Swim Lesson Assessment.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
- At 2 pm the Berkeley Historical Society presents film “One Fighting Irishman” followed with discussion of Japanese Americans in Berkeley resistance to Executive Order 9066 (removal and detention during WWII).

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING,including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 2, 2025

District 4 - OPEN OFFICE HOURS with Igor Tregub from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 2517 Sacramento, Helacio’s Deli and Café (at corner of Sacramento and Blake
To sign up for District 4 newsletter: https://bit.ly/igornews

Monday, February 3, 2025

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Bartlett, Tregub, Lunaparra
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605255295
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 525 5295
AGENDA: 2. Hahn – First Year Free – Fill Empty Storefronts Act due 2/12/2025, 3. Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units, 4. Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O-Keefe – Budget referral Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612104626
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 210 4626
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated litigation a. WCAB Matter #ADJ16295740;Claim #BER2200103, b. WCAB Matter #ADJ3710721; Claim #BER0100193, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, DEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-closed-meeting-eagenda-february-3-2025

District 2 – PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY MEETING from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Questions: [email protected]

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: B. 1. Officer Election, 2. Resolution to Mount Progress Flag in school Board Meeting Room, 3. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
AGENDA: Public Art – no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

SAN PABLO/UNIVERSITY RESTROOM in the RIGHT of WAY COMMUNITY MEETING #2 at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84061034453?pwd=dpXhAowqV66GPiM5ViBY9WztwFbys6.1
FLYER: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/San%20Pablo-University%20Restroom%20Community%20Mtg.%232%20flyer.pdf
Meeting Link: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/san-pablouniversity-restroom-right-way-community-meeting-2

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN workshop with the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF UCB at 5 pm
Location: TBA
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-workshop-associated-students-university-california

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), 11. Officer Nomination – election March.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University
AGENDA: II. Consent: B. Accept Grant Funds $20,918, C. Design Draw Build Contract construction services $650,000 February 2025 – August 2025, III. Action A. Meeting Schedule.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 6. Filming at meetings, 8. Restroom Study, 9. Staff to report on encampment clearings at Second Street and Harrison; admissions to the Howard Johnson and Capri; RV buy-back program; additional placement of campers from Harrison., 10. Sit visits, 11. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, February 6, 2025

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 8:30 am
Location: Start at 2180 Milvia, Civic Center Park
AGENDA: Park site visits 8:30 am Civic Center Park, 9 am Santa Fe Park between 1414 & 1416 Derby, 9:20 am Grove Park, 1730 Oregon, 9:50 am Willard Park 2720 Hillegas, 10:20 am Round Park, near 141 Parkside Drive, 10:40 am Adeline / Alcatraz Corridor near 3269 Adeline 11:10 am Dreamland Playground @ Aquatic Park, 11:40 am Solano Peralta Park, 1559 Solano (lunch break), 12:30 pm Thousand Oaks Park, near 840 Colusa, 1 pm Remillard Park, 80 Poppy Lane.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2201-2205 Blake and 2517 Fulton – Structural alteration Permit - #LMSAP2024-0004, Bartlett House – relocate the historic stable structure and convert it to residential use, 7. 2138 Kittredge – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation - #LMIN2024-0006, 8. 3332 Adeline – Structural alteration Permit – LMSAP2025-0001, 2655 Shattuck – Demolition referral, 10. Certified Local government (CLG) Annual report for the State Office of Historic Preservation, 11. 1095 University – currently vacant West Berkeley bank building originally completed in 1906
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Public Hearing on Appeal of Administrative Citation: 65 Arden Road, 7. Public Hearing on the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including the first year Annual Action Plan and Draft Regional Analysis of Impediments, 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance Amending the BMC to Implement AB 812 (Chapter 747) Authorizing a Certain Percentage of Affordable Units be Reserved for Artists, 9. Officer elections.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Friday, February 7, 2025 – no city meetings or events found

Saturday, February 8, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 3: CERT Organization at 9 am
Use link for details and to register:  https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-3-february-8-2025

FAMILY BIRD WALK from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center
Use link for details: Binoculars and bird guides will be provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/family-bird-walk

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN Update POP-UP from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: at Ashby Flea Market
(Rescheduled from February 2)
View Bike Plan Focused Update online: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
View new bike network recommendations at pop-up
Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Bike%20Plan-Social%20Ads.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-pop-ashby-flea-market

SWIM LESSON ASSESSMENT DAY at 12:30 pm
Location: at 2100 Browning
Free swim assessment held on drop-in basis, pre-registration preferred. Use link for details and to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/swim-lesson-assessment-day-1

Sunday, February 9, 2025 – (Football Super Bowl Sunday)

BERKELEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FILM and DISCUSSION at 2 pm
(doors open to exhibit Roots, Removal and Resistance: Japanese Americans in Berkeley at 1 pm)
For more information and to register go to: https://berkhistory.org/2024/12/26/sunday-february-9-200-pm-one-fighting-irishman-film-and-discussion/

++++++  CITY COUNCIL, Monday, February 11, 2025++++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618982548
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 898 2548
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular at 6 pm Meeting on February 11, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in memory of the Stabbing Victim at San Pablo Park and Elise Lusk, Traffic Violence Victim at Ada and California
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation $848,000 (Marina Mobile Pump Out Services $198,000, PCI Compliance Review $250,000, Financial Services and Staff Augemtation $400,000)
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300108 Third Amendment: add $180,000 total $379,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC. for consulting services end date of 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Program Manager II Classification: 5% Differential for Assignment in City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No 32000223 add $120,000 total $419,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for professional services through 1/31/2026
Tregub & Lunaparra – Resolution in Support of the Commissioning of a California Feasibility Study to Implement “Golden State Energy,” a Not-for-Profit Public Utility Model study compares various not-for-profit utility models to replace investor-owned utilities such as PG&E
Humbert – Refer to City Manager study of intersections with traffic diverters

AGENDA on ACTION:

Wong, Auditor – 2009 Leases Audit Follow-Up: Berkeley Faces Same Risks 16 Years Later
Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO)

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024, 4th Quarter Investment Report: Ended 30, 2024
Klein, Planning – LPO NOD: 1310 University Ave #LMSA2024-0001
Klein, Planning – LPO NOD 2500-12 San Pablo Ave #LMIN2024-0004

DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Rescheduled for 2/25/2025 - Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC for consistency with State Law Related to EV Charging and Technical edits
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee – Submitted by Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (starts on page 39 in packet)
Referred to Public Safety Committee - Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation (full report available in agenda packet starts on page 55)
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O-Keefe – Budget referral Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
Removed by City Manager - Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck TBD
1048 Keith

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Feb 11 (4 pm) Fire Safety Regulations
Feb 25 (4 pm) Economic Dashboards Update
March 18 (4 pm) Berkeley Police Department Annual Update
April 22 (4 pm) Evacuation Study and Response Times
April 22 (6 pm) City Council ZAB Appeal Hearing for UA Theater Project
April 29 (4 pm) Presentation on City’s Unfunded Liabilities
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS
none
PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

February 2 - February 9, 2025
Worth Noting:
The planned Sunday pop up at the Ashby Farmer’s Market is canceled and rescheduled for Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 2 pm. An overview of the updated Bicycle Plan is available online at: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
To give input email: [email protected].
The February 11 regular Council meeting at 6 pm agenda is posted and available for comment.

Sunday, February 2, 2025:
- From 10 am – 12 pm are open “office hours” with Councilmember Tregub, District 4.

Monday, February 3, 2025
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4 pm Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm is the in person District 2 community meeting with Councilmember Taplin.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Public Art Subcommittee meets on zoom.
- At 4 pm is the public restroom meeting at San Pablo and University on zoom.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- At 5 pm is a Bike Plan workshop with Associated Students of UCB with location TBA.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- At 8:30 am the Parks Commission begins in person site visits to 10 city parks, looking at the aggressive timing of the site visit schedule expect this to last longer than planned.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.

Friday, February 7, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- At 9 am is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 3.
- From 10 am – 2 pm is the Berkeley Bike Plan Pop-up at Ashby Flea Market
- From 10 am – 12 pm is the Family Bird Walk
- At 12:30 pm is the Swim Lesson Assessment.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
- At 2 pm the Berkeley Historical Society presents film “One Fighting Irishman” followed with discussion of Japanese Americans in Berkeley resistance to Executive Order 9066 (removal and detention during WWII).

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING,including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 2, 2025

District 4 - OPEN OFFICE HOURS with Igor Tregub from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 2517 Sacramento, Helacio’s Deli and Café (at corner of Sacramento and Blake
To sign up for District 4 newsletter: https://bit.ly/igornews

Monday, February 3, 2025

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Bartlett, Tregub, Lunaparra
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605255295
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 525 5295
AGENDA: 2. Hahn – First Year Free – Fill Empty Storefronts Act due 2/12/2025, 3. Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units, 4. Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O-Keefe – Budget referral Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612104626
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 210 4626
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated litigation a. WCAB Matter #ADJ16295740;Claim #BER2200103, b. WCAB Matter #ADJ3710721; Claim #BER0100193, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, DEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-closed-meeting-eagenda-february-3-2025

District 2 – PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY MEETING from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Questions: [email protected]

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: B. 1. Officer Election, 2. Resolution to Mount Progress Flag in school Board Meeting Room, 3. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
AGENDA: Public Art – no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

SAN PABLO/UNIVERSITY RESTROOM in the RIGHT of WAY COMMUNITY MEETING #2 at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84061034453?pwd=dpXhAowqV66GPiM5ViBY9WztwFbys6.1
FLYER: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/San%20Pablo-University%20Restroom%20Community%20Mtg.%232%20flyer.pdf
Meeting Link: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/san-pablouniversity-restroom-right-way-community-meeting-2

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN workshop with the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF UCB at 5 pm
Location: TBA
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-workshop-associated-students-university-california

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), 11. Officer Nomination – election March.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University
AGENDA: II. Consent: B. Accept Grant Funds $20,918, C. Design Draw Build Contract construction services $650,000 February 2025 – August 2025, III. Action A. Meeting Schedule.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 891 7458 9069
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 6. Filming at meetings, 8. Restroom Study, 9. Staff to report on encampment clearings at Second Street and Harrison; admissions to the Howard Johnson and Capri; RV buy-back program; additional placement of campers from Harrison., 10. Sit visits, 11. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, February 6, 2025

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 8:30 am
Location: Start at 2180 Milvia, Civic Center Park
AGENDA: Park site visits 8:30 am Civic Center Park, 9 am Santa Fe Park between 1414 & 1416 Derby, 9:20 am Grove Park, 1730 Oregon, 9:50 am Willard Park 2720 Hillegas, 10:20 am Round Park, near 141 Parkside Drive, 10:40 am Adeline / Alcatraz Corridor near 3269 Adeline 11:10 am Dreamland Playground @ Aquatic Park, 11:40 am Solano Peralta Park, 1559 Solano (lunch break), 12:30 pm Thousand Oaks Park, near 840 Colusa, 1 pm Remillard Park, 80 Poppy Lane.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2201-2205 Blake and 2517 Fulton – Structural alteration Permit - #LMSAP2024-0004, Bartlett House – relocate the historic stable structure and convert it to residential use, 7. 2138 Kittredge – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation - #LMIN2024-0006, 8. 3332 Adeline – Structural alteration Permit – LMSAP2025-0001, 2655 Shattuck – Demolition referral, 10. Certified Local government (CLG) Annual report for the State Office of Historic Preservation, 11. 1095 University – currently vacant West Berkeley bank building originally completed in 1906
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Public Hearing on Appeal of Administrative Citation: 65 Arden Road, 7. Public Hearing on the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, including the first year Annual Action Plan and Draft Regional Analysis of Impediments, 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance Amending the BMC to Implement AB 812 (Chapter 747) Authorizing a Certain Percentage of Affordable Units be Reserved for Artists, 9. Officer elections.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Friday, February 7, 2025 – no city meetings or events found

Saturday, February 8, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 3: CERT Organization at 9 am
Use link for details and to register:  https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-3-february-8-2025

FAMILY BIRD WALK from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center
Use link for details: Binoculars and bird guides will be provided
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/family-bird-walk

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN Update POP-UP from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: at Ashby Flea Market
(Rescheduled from February 2)
View Bike Plan Focused Update online: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
View new bike network recommendations at pop-up
Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Bike%20Plan-Social%20Ads.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-pop-ashby-flea-market

SWIM LESSON ASSESSMENT DAY at 12:30 pm
Location: at 2100 Browning
Free swim assessment held on drop-in basis, pre-registration preferred. Use link for details and to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/swim-lesson-assessment-day-1

Sunday, February 9, 2025 – (Football Super Bowl Sunday)

BERKELEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FILM and DISCUSSION at 2 pm
(doors open to exhibit Roots, Removal and Resistance: Japanese Americans in Berkeley at 1 pm)
For more information and to register go to: https://berkhistory.org/2024/12/26/sunday-february-9-200-pm-one-fighting-irishman-film-and-discussion/

++++++  CITY COUNCIL, Monday, February 11, 2025++++++++++
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618982548
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 898 2548
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

To comment: email [email protected]

FINAL AGENDA for City Council Regular at 6 pm Meeting on February 11, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Adjourn in memory of the Stabbing Victim at San Pablo Park and Elise Lusk, Traffic Violence Victim at Ada and California
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation $848,000 (Marina Mobile Pump Out Services $198,000, PCI Compliance Review $250,000, Financial Services and Staff Augemtation $400,000)
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300108 Third Amendment: add $180,000 total $379,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC. for consulting services end date of 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Program Manager II Classification: 5% Differential for Assignment in City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No 32000223 add $120,000 total $419,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for professional services through 1/31/2026
Tregub & Lunaparra – Resolution in Support of the Commissioning of a California Feasibility Study to Implement “Golden State Energy,” a Not-for-Profit Public Utility Model study compares various not-for-profit utility models to replace investor-owned utilities such as PG&E
Humbert – Refer to City Manager study of intersections with traffic diverters

AGENDA on ACTION:

Wong, Auditor – 2009 Leases Audit Follow-Up: Berkeley Faces Same Risks 16 Years Later
Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO)

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024, 4th Quarter Investment Report: Ended 30, 2024
Klein, Planning – LPO NOD: 1310 University Ave #LMSA2024-0001
Klein, Planning – LPO NOD 2500-12 San Pablo Ave #LMIN2024-0004

DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Rescheduled for 2/25/2025 - Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC for consistency with State Law Related to EV Charging and Technical edits
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee – Submitted by Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (starts on page 39 in packet)
Referred to Public Safety Committee - Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation (full report available in agenda packet starts on page 55)
Referred to Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O-Keefe – Budget referral Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
Removed by City Manager - Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck TBD
1048 Keith

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

January 26 - February 2, 2025
Worth Noting:
Only one City meeting, the Agenda Committee on Monday. Note opportunities to give input on Bike Plan, Dreamland and Disaster preparedness.

Monday,
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format on February 11 City Council Agenda
Tuesday,
- From 2 – 6 pm is the Berkeley Bike Plan Update Pop-up at Farmer’s Market.
Thursday,
- From 10 am - 12 pm is the in-person Aquatic Park Dreamland Redesign Pop-up.
- At 11 am is the Marina Lien Sale
- At 6 pm is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 2.

Friday, January 31, 2025
- From 6 – 8 pm Family Game Night.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
- From 10 am – 12:30 pm is the Prepared, Safe, and Healthy Berkeley Workshop on disaster preparedness
- From 10 am - 12 pm is the in-person Aquatic Park Dreamland Redesign Pop-up.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
- From 10 am – 2 pm is the Berkeley Bike Plan Pop-up at Ashby Flea Market.

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN Update POP-UP from 2 – 6 pm
Location: at South Berkeley Farmer’s Market
View Bike Plan Focused Update online: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
View new bike network recommendations at pop-up
Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Bike%20Plan-Social%20Ads.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-pop-south-berkeley-farmers-market

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – no city meetings or events found

Thursday, January 30, 2025

AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND POP-UP WORKSHIP #1 from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 100 Bolivar, Redesign of Dreamland Playground
Flyer with map of project and pictures https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AquaticPark_Concepts_2024-12-05.pdf
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-dreamland-pop-workshop-1

BERKELEY MARINA LIEN SALE at 11 am
Use link for details: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-marina-lien-sale

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) Unit 2: CERT Organization at 6 pm
Use link for details and to register:  https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-2-january-30-2025

Friday, January 31, 2025

FAMILY GAME NIGHT from 6 – 8 pm
Use link for details and to register: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/family-community-game-night

Saturday, February 1, 2025

PREPARED, SAFE, and HEALTHY BERKELEY WORKSHOP #1 from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Description: Multi-year project to update City’s General Plan Disaster Preparedness and Safety Element and develop new General Plan Environmental Justice Element.
Use link for details and to register RSVP not required: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/prepared-safe-and-healthy-berkeley-workshop-1

AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND POP-UP WORKSHIP #2 from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 100 Bolivar, Redesign of Dreamland Playground
Use link for details with lots of pictures and survey: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/aquatic-park-dreamland-playground-area-improvements

Sunday, February 2, 2025

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN Update POP-UP from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: at Ashby Flea Market
View Bike Plan Focused Update online: https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/home
View new bike network recommendations at pop-up
Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Bike%20Plan-Social%20Ads.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bike-plan-pop-ashby-flea-market

++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, January 27, 2025+++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 27, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Humbert
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619023924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 902 3924
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular at 6 pm Meeting on February 11, 2025

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation $848,000
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300108 Third Amendment: add $180,000 total $379,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC. for consulting services end date of 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Program Manager II Classification: 5% Differential for Assignment in City Manager’s Office
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No 32000223 add $120,000 total $419,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for professional services through 1/31/2026
Wong, Auditor – 2009 Leases Audit Follow-Up: Berkeley Faces Same Risks 16 Years Later

AGENDA on ACTION:
7. Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC for consistency with State Law Related to EV Charging and Technical edits
8. Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC to Purchase and Provide Installation of New Security System Server at Berkeley Animal Care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026
9. Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO)
10. Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale or Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage Occupancy Levels for Residential Dwelling Units (starts on page 39 in packet)
11. Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation (full report available in agenda packet starts on page 55)
12. Tregub & Lunaparra – Resolution in Support of the Commissioning of a California Feasibility Study to Implement “Golden State Energy,” a Not-for-Profit Public Utility Model study compares various not-for-profit utility models to replace investor-owned utilities such as PG&E
13. Tregub, co-sponsors Bartlett, O-Keefe – Budget referral Transfer Tax Exemption for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
INFORMATION REPORTS:
14. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024, 4th Quarter Investment Report: Ended 30, 2024
15. Klein, Planning – LPO NOD: 1310 University Ave #LMSA2024-0001
16. Klein, Planning – LPO NOD 2500-12 San Pablo Ave #LMIN2024-0004
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2274 Shattuck TBD

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session

January 19 - January 26, 2025
Worth Noting:
Winter recess ends Monday with the first council meeting of the new year on Tuesday, we can expect Council to pass January 21. The agenda is available for comment at the bottom of this email with middle housing (26), Berkeley as a sanctuary city (27) and upgrades to high risk intersections and AB 413 (28).

Tuesday, January 21, 2025: A
- t 11 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets in person.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm is the Recreation Scholarship Workshop,
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday, January 23, 2025:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday, January 25, 2025:
- At 9 am is the CERT Unit 2 Disaster Preparedness.
- From 10 am – 2 pm is the pop-up on updating the Berkeley Bike Plan at the Downtown Farmer’s Market.
- At 10 am is Nature Journaling for children.
- At 12:30 pm is Swim Lesson Assessment Day

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice, webinars and City of Berkeley Recreation Calendar. https://berkeleyca.gov

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person due to a disability and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 19, 2025 – no meetings found

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr Holiday (all city offices closed)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608180534
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 818 0534
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar for quick look.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 11am
            In-Person: 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 5. Financial Update, 6. Work Plan, Web Development and Postcard for Branding.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman, South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Recommendation of artist Joanna Keane Lopez for Cube Space, b) Recommendation for approval of artwork by Forest Wolf Kell for new 24/7 public restroom outside the Public Parking Garage on Channing Way proposed by the Telegraph Business Improvement District, c) Recommendation for approval of recommendation to the City Council that it refer to the Planning Commission for its consideration and action a draft ordinance amending Municipal Code  AB 812 (Chapter 747) authorizing a certain percentage of affordable units be reserved for lower income artists of those required affordable housing units consistent with the City of Berkeley’s Affordable Housing Preference Policy, d) Quarterly Report Civic Arts Grants-funded Community Festivals, e) Quarterly Report Private Development.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: No Agenda posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Workplan 10. Subcommittee updates a. Electrification Equity and Access, b. Water Conservation and Management.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5-8. Staff, Board, Chief  and Subcommittee reports, 9. Designation of presenter for PAB’s reports to City Council (PAB report referred by Agenda Committee to Council Safety Committee, 10. B. Proposed Amendment to Section K Mutual Aid, c. Review of BPD MOUs/Mutual Aid Agreements per Section K, d. Status update on Policy Reviews, e. Strategic Planning Session, f. PAB Annual Report, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP at 6pm
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/recreation-scholarship-workshop-4

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Staff Update, Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION (MHC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 4. Discussion of meeting with COB (City of Berkeley) finance and Mental Health Dept, 5. Presentation and possible action of self-assessment tool for current commissioners, 5. By-Laws for Berkeley Behavioral Health Commission, 7. Caseload Statistics, 8. Mental Health Commission Annual Report, 9. Subcommittee reports – includes SCU, 10. Role of MHC is advising scope of Behavioral Health services for child, 11. Following five domestic violence homicides, San Mateo County launches co-response pilot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88171623196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 881 7162 3196
AGENDA: 2. 2244 McKinley – Use Permit #ZP2021-0082 – to convert 900 sq ft of an existing single-family dwelling to administrative offices for a private school and establish missed-use building with school and residential uses, Berkwood Hedge School.
3. 654 Woodmont – Use Permit #ZP2023-0109 – this project TO BE CONTINUED to date uncertain.
[654 Woodmont is in the Hillside Overlay and mapped in Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/eqzapp/ as east of the Hayward Fault with just the edge of the lot at Woodmont grabbing the landslide zone] – project to eliminate one of two single-family dwelling units from single family zoned lot through combination, construct a 2-story major residential addition (1,988 sq ft) above 14 ft in average building height (22 ft and above 20 ft maximum building height within the Hillside Overlay (24 ft), vertically extend wall within a nonconforming setback, construct an accessory structure (garage) within the first half of the lot, fence exceeding 6 ft in height along lot line and 9ft, 8 in retaining wall within a minimum required setback on a lot nonconforming for density.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, January 24, 2025 - no meetings found

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) UNIT 2: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS at 9 am
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/cert-classes-unit-2-january-25-2025

NATURE JOURNALING CLUB AT 10 AM
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-january

BERKELEY BIKE PLAN POP-UP from 10 am – 2 pm
            Location: at Downtown Farmer’s Market at Center & MLK
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Bike%20Plan-Social%20Ads.pdf

SWIM LESSON ASSESSMENT DAY at 12:30 pm
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/swim-lesson-assessment-day-0

Sunday, January 26, 2025 – no meetings found

++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608180534
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 818 0534
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Land Acknowledgement
Ceremonial Matters
City Manager Comments
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
Public Comment by Employee Unions

RECESS ITEMS:

Radu, City Manager Office - Amend Contract No. 105938-1 add $42,840 total $274,440 with Koefran Industries to provide weekly removal and disposal of deceased animals from Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) through 2027
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contracts 32000146 add $500,000 total $1,517,000 with Vestis Services, LLC (formerly Aramark Uniform Services) for Uniforms and Laundering and 32300013 add $500,000 total $1,235,000 with Herc Rental Inc. for Rental Equipment and Products
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400177 add $20,000 total $120,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,683,395 (includes 10% contingency) with Rosas Brothers Construction for FY 2025 Curb Ramp Improvement (Specification No. 25-11679-C)

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amend Contract No. 32400129 add $45,203 total $85,203 with IGM Technology Corporation for Digital Budget Book Services and extend to 1/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $330,000 with Records Xpress of California, LLC dbs Access Information Management for Offsite Records Management Services 12/1/2024 -11/30/2029
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $150,000 with Julie W. Change Public Artwork Commission for Willard Clubhouse 18’5” wide 10’ tall
Hollander, Economic Development – Accept National Endowment for the Arts Grant $40,000 to enhance Civic Arts Grant Programming
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $12,169,940 (Environmental database migration- $275,000, Pavement Management Consulting-$900,000, Staff uniforms-$200,000, Recreation Management SaaS Platform-$150,000, Cesar Chavez Perimeter Pathway-$1,500,000, On-Call Stormwater for Transfer Station-$200,000, Integration Platform-$500,000, Waste Disposalplus cylinders-$350,000, Corp Yard Green Room and Building H Improvements-$1,650,000, Environmental Consulting on-call-$500,000, Citation and Permit Management-$5,819,940)
Sprague, Fire – Authorized Agent Update Resolution 69,682-N.S. for FEMA Public Assistance to engage for another 3 years with FEMA and Governor’s Office for Emergency Services
Gilman HHCS – Amend Contract No 32100126 add $30,000 total $205,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for housing Consultant Services end 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for MLK Jr House Predevelopment Funds disperse $320,000 and Haste Street Rehabilitation Funds reserve $500,000
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts No(s) 32400134 Lind Marine, 32400135 Silverado Contractors, 32400145 Power Engineering to remove and dispose derelict and abandoned vessels at Berkeley Marina by increasing contract amount by $55,000 total $217,000 and extend to 9/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Amend Contract No. 32100143 add $86,000 total $806,000 with ACTC/Caltrans for Construction of Gilman Street Sanitary Sewer Line Extension
Ferris, Parks – Accept Donation $16,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Animal Care Shelter for new fencing for animal training area at Aquatic Park
Louis, Police – Contract $200,000 with Benchmark Analytics for Early Intervention System (EIS) Platform 2/3/2025 – 2/3/2027 with option to extend for 2 years total $400,000
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 100692-5 add $2,000,000 total $5,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services and extend from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2027
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 31900143 add $2,000,000 total $7,365,545 with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Managements System and extend 18 months to 8/4/2027
Davis, Public Works – Two Reimbursement Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for construction of safety improvements at Addison and Bancroft Way
Davis, Public Works – Master Contract No. 901979, Purchase Order, California Automotive Retailing Group dba Dublin Chevrolet for two 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicles not to exceed $220,000
Mental Health Commission – Appoint Lisa Teague to the Mental Health Commission 3-year term 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2028
Mayor Ishii – Seating Arrangement, Vice Mayor Term Revision, Committee and Council Appointments

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Public Hearing – California Municipal Finance Authority Bond Financing for 2001 Ashby Avenue
Ferris, Parks – Public Hearing – Changes to Recreation and Camps Program Fees
Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2708 Prince Street, Use Permit ZP2024-0024, demolish single family home and garage and construct 2-story duplex 24 ft height, 3,118 sq-ft
Kesarwani – Expanding Homeownership Opportunities for Middle-Income Earners Refer to City Manager to develop modifications to BMC Title 21 (Subdivisions) and refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to develop modifications to Title 23 (Zoning) to enhance ownership opportunities for middle-housing-in alignment with unanimous Council direction for Middle Housing Ordinance and allowances under Chapter 783, Statutes of 2023
Blackaby, cosponsors Ishii, Lunaparra, Taplin – Reaffirm Berkeley as a Sanctuary City, refer to City Attorney to explore possibility of pledging the City’s legal support to help “sensitive sites” defend themselves against civil litigation, create taskforce of councilmembers and community members/organizations, UC officials to continually assess threats to Berkeley’s immigrant community and participate in the process of codifying Berkeley’s Sanctuary protections through a city ordinance
Lunaparra – Budget Referral – Curb Marking and Preventive Infrastructure Upgrades at High-Risk Intersections in accordance with New California Daylighting Law AB 413

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Wong, Auditor – Audit Follow-up status Update

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from the AGENDA”

Radu, City Manager Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC for purchase and installation of new security camera syster server (cameras in place) at Berkeley Animal care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026 – Rescheduled to 2-11-2025
Police Accountability Board – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: An Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board (see report for details – 271 Pages) – Referred to Public Safety Committee
Kesarwani – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive City Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds – Referred to Budget Committee

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

January 12 - January 19, 2025
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead with City Board and Commission meetings. City Council is on winter recess until January 20, 2025. The first council meeting of the new year is January 21. The agenda is available for comment at the bottom of this email with middle housing (26), Berkeley as a sanctuary city (27) and upgrades to high risk intersections and AB 413 (28).

Monday, January 13, 2025:
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person at 7 pm with Berkeley as a Sanctuary City on the agenda
Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 4 pm the Civic Arts Commission provides a webinar on community festivals.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- The Planning Commission meeting is cancelled.
Thursday, January 16, 2025:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person with Daylighting CA AB 413 on the agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices Commission / Open Government Commission (FCPC/OGC) meets in the Hybrid format with a very full agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Design review Committee meets in person on one 26-story project.
Friday, January 17, 2025:
- At 12 pm the Civic Arts Commission provides a webinar on general operating support.
Saturday, January 18, 2025:
- At 9 am is unit 1 of the Community Response Team Response (CERT).
- From 9 – 11 am is 3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice, webinars and City of Berkeley Recreation Calendar. https://berkeleyca.gov

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person due to a disability and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – no meetings found

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Section B 2. Sanctuary City Discussion and Action
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

YOUTH COMISSION at 6:30 pm
            In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 8. Schedule and plan Event Planning Subcommittee meeting, 9. Schedule and plan Safety and Homelessness Subcommittee meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – no meetings or events found

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Staff reports 1. Center for Elders Independence, a PACE program: https://cei.elders.org 2. Family Bridges / Hong Fook Centers: https://www.familybridges.org/hong-fook-cbas-%20centers/ 3. Guide Services: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide 4. Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org Discussion / Action 1. Senior Resource Fair, 2. Parks and Recreation intergenerational activities, 3. Pre-election discussion, 4. Schedule presentation.2025 Measure FF
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: only action approve minutes from 11/20/2024, no reports, presentation, updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN AT 7 PM
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. In-depth discussion of domestic violence/gender-based violence recommendations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

CIVIC ARTS GRANT WEBINAR: Community Festivals at 4 pm
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-arts-grant-webinar-community-festivals-0

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: one project 1. 1950-1998 Shattuck at University – DRCP2023-0003 – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish 5 existing commercial buildings; merge four lots; construct 28-story 411,610 sq ft, mixed-use building with 599 dwelling units including 58 very low-income units (SB 330 density bonus project), 16,920 sq ft of commercial area (489 studio units, 110 2-bedroom units total 709 bedrooms, rooftop restaurant, 154 vehicle parking spaces, 256 long term and 18 short term resident bicycle spaces, 10 commercial bike spaces,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSIONS (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608180534
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC 8. Report from Negotiating Subcommittee: Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 9. Clerk Referral: Failure to repay unspent public financing funds, 10. Proposed Amendment to Commission Regulation R.2.12.270.1 Administrative Termination of Filing Obligations, 11. Enforcement referral regarding Andy Kelley for Rent Board 2020 campaign, 12. Enforcement referral regarding Campaign for Police Accountability campaign and possible administrative closure of committee pursuant to FCPC Regulation R2.12.270.1, 13. Enforcement referral regarding Vanessa Daniele Marrero, Rent Board, OGC 16. City Clerk referral non-filing of quarterly lobbying activity disclosure: Yuro Sadiki-Torres (Northern CA Land Trust), 17. Commission vacancies, 18. Commissioners Manual – Recommendations for revision (includes action on stipends) 19. Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, Joint FCPC-OGC 20. Brown Act
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 1. 7 pm - MTC grant review: San Pablo /Ashby and 7th Street/Anthony intersections – complete streets intersection projects, 2. 7:20 pm - Daylighting Law (AB 413) implementation, outreach and enforcement – Daylighting law prohibits parking and loading within 20 feet of a crosswalk whether marked or unmarked and within 15 feet when a curb has been extended and relocation of disabled parking in these zones. 3. 7:50 pm – Status, process and schedule to update the citywide bike plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
            In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:25 pm 2. Q & A, and discussion by Green Building Subcommittee and Pross Towards a Green Building Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

CIVIC ARTS GRANT WEBINAR: General Operating Support at 12 pm
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-arts-grant-webinar-general-operating-support

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) UNIT 1: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS at 9 am
Use web link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/cert-classes-unit-1-january-18-2025

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 – 11 am
Use web link for information
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-january

Sunday, January 19, 2025 – no meetings found

++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 +++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608180534
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 818 0534
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Land Acknowledgement
Ceremonial Matters
City Manager Comments
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
Public Comment by Employee Unions

RECESS ITEMS:

Radu, City Manager Office - Amend Contract No. 105938-1 add $42,840 total $274,440 with Koefran Industries to provide weekly removal and disposal of deceased animals from Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) through 2027
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contracts 32000146 add $500,000 total $1,517,000 with Vestis Services, LLC (formerly Aramark Uniform Services) for Uniforms and Laundering and 32300013 add $500,000 total $1,235,000 with Herc Rental Inc. for Rental Equipment and Products
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400177 add $20,000 total $120,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,683,395 (includes 10% contingency) with Rosas Brothers Construction for FY 2025 Curb Ramp Improvement (Specification No. 25-11679-C)

ACGENDA on CONSENT:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amend Contract No. 32400129 add $45,203 total $85,203 with IGM Technology Corporation for Digital Budget Book Services and extend to 1/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $330,000 with Records Xpress of California, LLC dbs Access Information Management for Offsite Records Management Services 12/1/2024 -11/30/2029
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $150,000 with Julie W. Change Public Artwork Commission for Willard Clubhouse 18’5” wide 10’ tall
Hollander, Economic Development – Accept National Endowment for the Arts Grant $40,000 to enhance Civic Arts Grant Programming
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $12,169,940 (Environmental database migration- $275,000, Pavement Management Consulting-$900,000, Staff uniforms-$200,000, Recreation Management SaaS Platform-$150,000, Cesar Chavez Perimeter Pathway-$1,500,000, On-Call Stormwater for Transfer Station-$200,000, Integration Platform-$500,000, Waste Disposalplus cylinders-$350,000, Corp Yard Green Room and Building H Improvements-$1,650,000, Environmental Consulting on-call-$500,000, Citation and Permit Management-$5,819,940)
Sprague, Fire – Authorized Agent Update Resolution 69,682-N.S. for FEMA Public Assistance to engage for another 3 years with FEMA and Governor’s Office for Emergency Services
Gilman HHCS – Amend Contract No 32100126 add $30,000 total $205,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for housing Consultant Services end 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for MLK Jr House Predevelopment Funds disperse $320,000 and Haste Street Rehabilitation Funds reserve $500,000
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts No(s) 32400134 Lind Marine, 32400135 Silverado Contractors, 32400145 Power Engineering to remove and dispose derelict and abandoned vessels at Berkeley Marina by increasing contract amount by $55,000 total $217,000 and extend to 9/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Amend Contract No. 32100143 add $86,000 total $806,000 with ACTC/Caltrans for Construction of Gilman Street Sanitary Sewer Line Extension
Ferris, Parks – Accept Donation $16,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Animal Care Shelter for new fencing for animal training area at Aquatic Park
Louis, Police – Contract $200,000 with Benchmark Analytics for Early Intervention System (EIS) Platform 2/3/2025 – 2/3/2027 with option to extend for 2 years total $400,000
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 100692-5 add $2,000,000 total $5,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services and extend from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2027
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 31900143 add $2,000,000 total $7,365,545 with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Managements System and extend 18 months to 8/4/2027
Davis, Public Works – Two Reimbursement Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for construction of safety improvements at Addison and Bancroft Way
Davis, Public Works – Master Contract No. 901979, Purchase Order, California Automotive Retailing Group dba Dublin Chevrolet for two 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicles not to exceed $220,000
Mental Health Commission – Appoint Lisa Teague to the Mental Health Commission 3-year term 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2028
Mayor Ishii – Seating Arrangement, Vice Mayor Term Revision, Committee and Council Appointments

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Public Hearing – California Municipal Finance Authority Bond Financing for 2001 Ashby Avenue
Ferris, Parks – Public Hearing – Changes to Recreation and Camps Program Fees
Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2708 Prince Street, Use Permit ZP2024-0024, demolish single family home and garage and construct 2-story duplex 24 ft height, 3,118 sq-ft
Kesarwani – Expanding Homeownership Opportunities for Middle-Income Earners Refer to City Manager to develop modifications to BMC Title 21 (Subdivisions) and refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to develop modifications to Title 23 (Zoning) to enhance ownership opportunities for middle-housing-in alignment with unanimous Council direction for Middle Housing Ordinance and allowances under Chapter 783, Statutes of 2023
Blackaby, cosponsors Ishii, Lunaparra, Taplin – Reaffirm Berkeley as a Sanctuary City, refer to City Attorney to explore possibility of pledging the City’s legal support to help “sensitive sites” defend themselves against civil litigation, create taskforce of councilmembers and community members/organizations, UC officials to continually assess threats to Berkeley’s immigrant community and participate in the process of codifying Berkeley’s Sanctuary protections through a city ordinance
Lunaparra – Budget Referral – Curb Marking and Preventive Infrastructure Upgrades at High-Risk Intersections in accordance with New California Daylighting Law AB 413

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Wong, Auditor – Audit Follow-up status Update

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from the AGENDA”

Radu, City Manager Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC for purchase and installation of new security camera syster server (cameras in place) at Berkeley Animal care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026 – Rescheduled to 2-11-2025
Police Accountability Board – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: An Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board (see report for details – 271 Pages) – Referred to Public Safety Committee
Kesarwani – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive City Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds – Referred to Budget Committee

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

January 5 - January 12, 2025
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead with City Board and Commission meetings. City Council is on winter recess until January 20, 2025. The first council meeting of the new year is January 21, but you can check the draft agenda in this posting.

Monday, January 6, 2025:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets on zoom.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025:
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets in person. Commissioners are able to attend on zoom, but the zoom link is not published for the public.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, January 9, 2025:
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with one project 1048 Keith Avenue in the Berkeley Hazard Trifecta Zone. (my Activist’s Diary on the Project is attached).
Saturday, January 11, 2025: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets on Zoom.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice, webinars and City of Berkeley Recreation Calendar. https://berkeleyca.gov

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person due to a disability and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
I have a busy week ahead. The summary of the meetings for the week of January 12 – 18 will arrive late so don’t expect it until the 12th or 13th.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 5, 2025 – no meetings found

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615494884
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 549 4884
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -01/21/2025 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar,Referred Items for Review: none, Unscheduled Items: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council  Legislative Redesign, Strengthening Committee Systems, Vetting Major Items, 10. Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2033-2035 Francisco Street – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation, 7. 1900-Block Shattuck Avenue/2074-2079 University – Demolition referral, 9. 2012-2024 Ashby – Section 106 Review of St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project, 10. 1708 Harmon/3240 Ellis - Section 106 Review of St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: IV. Recommendation to Revise Job Classification – Mid-Level Practitioner, V. Recommendation to revise Unrepresented Employee Manual to add 5% Differential to Program II Classifications Assigned to City Manager’s Office, VII. Discussion copy of Berkeley Matters.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
AGENDA: Proposal for Cube Space April 2025 – June 2025
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: B. Update 2025 Library schedule. C Fiscal Year 2025 purchase authorization revised vendor list.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 7. Log of complaints, 10. Prepare for February officer elections, 11. Work Plan development.
NOTE: this meeting is conducted in the hybrid format for commissioners, but the ZOOM link is not published for the general public. Disabled community members must request accommodation to join remotely.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 6. Presentation from Options Encampment Mobile Wellness Team with Q and A, 8. Possible letter to Council supporting citywide restroom project, 9. Staff presentation on navigating the path from homelessness to permanent housing discussion and possible action, 10. Brief introduction from staff to grievance polocies at community-based organizations, 11. Upcoming Measure P allocation process and projected revenue.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center, San Pablo Park
AGENDA: 10. Director’s report, 11. Workplan, 12. Discussion possible dates for PRW Commission Tours of City Parks and dates for visits to Resident Camps.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89174589069
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5-8. Staff, Board and Police Chief reports, 9. New Business: a. Discussion and action on new complaint policy, b. Discussion and action on Enforcement of Restraining Orders, c. i. Designation of presenter for PAB’s report to City Council on Texting Offenses and Independent Investigation (Police Texting offenses and arrest quotas listed in draft agenda for the Council meeting on January 21, 2024 with a 271 page report from the PAB in the Council meeting agenda packet), ii 2024 PAB Report on Fair and Impartial Policing, d. Annual report, e. Calendar, f. Discussion and action on establishing Mutual Aid Agreement subcommittee, g. nomination for officers for 2025, 10. Public comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Appeal Hearing of Administration Citation: 65 Arden Road, 7. Discussion and possible action Single Family Home Rehabilitation (SFR) Loan Program for FY 2026-2028, 8. Public Hearing on the City of Berkely’s Draft Program Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Plan, Discussion and possible action : 2024 Statewide Housing Legislation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83052071398
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 830 5207 1398
AGENDA: one project continued from September 26, 2024 and October 10, 2024
2. 1048 Keith – Use Permit #ZP2024-0014 – to demolish 2,760 sq ft single family dwelling and construct 2-story 3,600 sq ft single family dwelling within the rear setback and parking pad in the front setback ( 1048 Keith Avenue sits in the Berkeley Hazard Trifecta, on top of the Hayward fault, in an active landslide zone, and in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) – you can read my comments in the attached Activist’s Diary The Berkeley Hazard Trifecta).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, January 10, 2025 – no meetings found

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – no meetings found

++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, January 6, 2025 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025
Members: Ishii, Taplin, Bartlett
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615494884
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 549 4884
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Land Acknowledgement
Ceremonial Matters
City Manager Comments
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
Public Comment by Employee Unions

RECESS ITEMS:

Radu, City Manager Office - Amend Contract No. 105938-1 add $42,840 total $274,440 with Koefran Industries to provide weekly removal and disposal of deceased animals from Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS) through 2027
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contracts 32000146 add $500,000 with Vestis Services, LLC (formerly Aramark Uniform Services) for Uniforms and Laundering and 32300013 add $500,000 with Herc Rental Inc. for Rental Equipment and Products
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400177 add $20,000 total $120,000 with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez for Health Officer Coverage
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,683,395 (includes 10% contingency) with Rosas Brothers Construction for FY 2025 Curb Ramp Improvement (Specification No. 25-11679-C)

ACGENDA on CONSENT:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amend Contract No. 32400129 add $45,203 total $85,203 with IGM Technology Corporation for Digital Budget Book Services and extend to 1/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $330,000 with Records Xpress of California, LLC dbs Access Information Management for Offsite Records Management Services 12/1/2024-11/30/2029
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $150,000 with Julie W. Change Public Artwork Commission for Willard Clubhouse
Hollander, Economic Development – Accept National Endowment for the Arts Grant $40,000 to enhance Civic Arts Grant Programming
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations (no amount included)
Sprague, Fire – Authorized Agent Update Resolution 69,682-N.S. for FEMA Public Assistance to engage for another 3 years with FEMA and Governor’s Office for Emergency Services
Gilman HHCS – Amend Contract No 32100126 add $30,000 total $205,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for housing Consultant Services end 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for MLK Jr House Predevelopment Funds disperse $320,000 and Haste Street Rehabilitation Funds reserve $500,000
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts No(s) 32400134 Lind Marine, 32400135 Silverado Contractors, 32400145 Power Engineering to remove and dispose derelict and abandoned vessels at Berkeley Marina by increasing contract amount by $55,000 total $217,000 and extend to 9/30/2026
Ferris, Parks Amend Contract No. 32100143 add $86,000 total $806,000 with ACTC/Caltrans for Contruction of Gilman Street Sanitary Sewer Line Extension
Ferris, Parks – Accept Donation $16,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Animal Care Shelter for new fencing for animal training area at Aquatic Park
Louis, Police – Contract $200,000 with Benchmark Analytics for Early Intervention System (EIS) Platform 2/3/2025 – 2/3/2027 with option to extend for 2 years total $400,000
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 100692-5 add $2,000,000 total $5,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services and extend from 6/30/2025 to 6/30/2027
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 31900143 add $2,000,000 total $7,365,545 with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Managements System and extend 18 months to 8/4/2027
Davis, Public Works – Two Reimbursement Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad fo construction of safety improvements at Addison and Bancroft Way
Davis, Public Works – Master Contract No. 901979, Purchase Order, California Automotive Retailing Group dba Dublin Chevrolet for two 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicles not to exceed $220,000
Mental Health Commission – Appoint Lisa Teague to the Mental Health Commission 3-year term 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2028
Mayor Ishii – Seating Arrangement, Vice Mayor Term Revision, Committee and Council Appointments

AGENDA on ACTION:

Gilman, HHCS – Public Hearing – California Municipal Finance Authority Bond Financing for 2001 Ashby Avenue
Ferris, Parks – Public Hearing – Changes to Recreation and Camps Program Fees
Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2708 Prince Street, Use Permit ZP2024-0024, demolish single family home and garage and construct 2-story duplex 24 ft height, 3,118 sq-ft
Radu, City Manager Office – Contract $60,323.58 with Edgeworth Integration LLC for purchase and installation of new security camera syster server (cameras in place) at Berkeley Animal care Services 1/22/2025 – 1/21/2026
Police Accountability Board – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: An Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board (see report for details – 271 Pages)
Kesarwani – Expanding Homeownership Opportunities for Middle-Income Earners Refer to City Manager to develop modifications to BMC Title 21 (Subdivisions) and refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to develop modifications to Title 23 (Zoning) to enhance ownership opportunities for middlehousing-in alignment with unanimous Council direction for Middle Housing Ordinance and allowances under Chapter 783, Statutes of 2023
Kesarwani – Establish Rules and Limits When Community-Based Organizations Receive City Funding without Procurement to Promote Transparency, Fairness, and Stewardship of Public Funds
Blackaby, cosponsors Ishii, Lunaparra, Taplin – Reaffirm Berkeley as a Sanctuary City
Lunaparra – Budget Referral – Curb Marking and Preventive Infrastructure Upgrades at High-Risk Intersections in accordance with New California Daylighting Law AB 413

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Wong, Auditor – Audit Follow-up status Update

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) 3/25/2025
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

++++ How to get on or off the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary email list ++++++++
Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/

The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html

If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: [email protected].If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to [email protected]. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- [email protected] -with the request to be removed from the email list.

December 15 - December 29, 2024
Worth Noting:
Note this is the last calendar until meetings pick up again in January 2025.
City Council is on winter recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
There are only two city meetings this coming week on Thursday, the Design Review Committee at 6:30 pm in person with one project the 26-story at Oxford at Center and the Rent Stabilization Board meeting with no agenda posted. The rest of the announcements are recreation activities.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024:
- From 12 – 3 pm is the Winter Wellness Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Recreation Scholarship Workshop.
Thursday, December 19, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- The Rent Board is scheduled to meet. The last meeting was at 6:30 pm, the usual time is 7 pm. Check later for agenda.
Saturday, December 21, 2024:
- From 9 – 11 am is the 3rd Saturday Shoreline cleanup.
- At 12 pm is Aqua Zumba.
Saturday, December 28, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12 pm is Nature Journaling for children ages 7 and older. Cost $10/session. (The date is correct as December 28)

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person due to a disability and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
Commissions that do not meet in December: Commission on Aging, Commission on Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission, Zero Waste Commission

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

WINTER WELLNESS HOLIDAY PARTY from 12 – 3 pm
Location: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior center
Activities: Berkeley Mental Health Holiday Party, Music, photo booth, food
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/winter-wellness-holiday-party
Flyer
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Berkeley%20Mental%20Health%20Holiday%20Party_0.pdf

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Go to website for required documentation to register for scholarships and waivers from fees for activities including camps
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/recreation-scholarship-workshop-2
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Scholarship%20Nights%20%2724%20%20%283%29.pdf

Thursday, December 19, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2128 Oxford at Center – Final design Review – DRCF2024-0006 – two buildings (one mixed-use with 16 rent-controlled units, one commercial) and construction a 26-story (285 ft 4 in plus 12 ft parapet), 694,778 sq ft, mixed-use building with 456 dwelling units (including 40 very low-income Density Bonus qualifying units), 14,961 sq ft of commercial space and 36 vehicle parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm (check time)
AGENDA: No agenda posted, check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Saturday, December 21, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-13

AQUA ZUMBA PARTY at 12 pm
Location: at 1700 Hopkins, King Pool
Use link for details and to register, $20 per person
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aqua-zumba-party-3

Saturday, December 28, 2024

NATURE JOURNALING CLUB from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details and to register. Cost of each session is $10.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-2

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin requested at Agenda on September 16, 2024)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

Decmember 8 - December 15, 2024
Worth Noting:
One more City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 10 when our new mayor Adena Ishii picks up the gavel before Council exits for winter council recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

The first meeting with our new mayor and council is Tuesday. There are three community meetings. BNC is meeting on Saturday.

Monday, December 9, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the South Adeline Landscaping community meeting on zoom.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Both in hybrid format
- At 5:30 pm is the certification of the election results.
- At 6 pm is the last council meeting before winter recess. and the new mayor and council are sworn in.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the in-person community meeting for neighbors of the shelter at Howard Johnson’s 1512 University sponsored by District 4 and Dorothy Day.
- From 6 - 7:30 pm is Registration for Recreation Scholarships.
- At 6:30 pm is the Police Accountability Board meeting in the hybrid format.

Thursday, December 12, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the community meeting on Dreamland Park design on zoom.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with the 17-story mixed use project at the United Artists Movie Theater site on Shattuck as item 6 on the agenda.
Friday, December 13, 2024:
- At 6 pm is Gingerbread House Decorating.
- At 7:30 pm is the comedy show.
Saturday, December 14, 2024:
- At 10 am BNC meets on zoom.
- See details below for annual pancake and Santa breakfast.
- At 11 am sports Jamboree

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING,including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
Commissions that do not meet in December: Commission on Aging, Commission on Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Zero Waste Commission

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, December 8, 2024 – No meetings or events found

Monday, December 9, 2024

SOUTH ADELINE LANDSCAPING AREA IMPROVEMENTS Community Meeting #2 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/884009446
Passcode: 233546
Use Link for details: Community input for improvements from Alcatraz to southern city limit
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-adeline-landscaping-area-improvements-community-meeting-2
EVENT Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/South%20Adeline%20Area%20Landscaping%20Improvements%20Community%20Meeting%20%232%20Flyer.pdf

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Chair Announcements, 7. Director’s report, 8. 2025 Meeting dates, 9. Event Planning Subcommittee, 10. Discussion/Action Safety and Homelessness Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
AGENDA: Confirm Results of the November 5, 2024 General Election.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-december-10-2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

COMMUNITY MEETING on UNHOUSED SHELTER at HOWARD JOHNSON MOTEL on UNIVERSITY meeting from 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: meeting at 1125 University, West Branch Public Library
AGENDA: Councilmember Igor Tregub staff, City Manager and representatives from Dorothy Day House will give a short presentation and answer questions. Howard Johnson’s is at 1512 University.

RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Go to website for required documentation to register for scholarships and waivers from fees for activities including camps
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/recreation-scholarship-workshop-1
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Scholarship%20Nights%20%2724%20%20%283%29.pdf

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1900 Addison, 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff reports, 6. Chair and Board reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. A. Discussion and action on the subcommittee proposed PAB Policy Review Process, 10. a. Policy Complaint 2024-PR-0007 of PAB’s Standing Rules, b. ODPA Policy Review 2023-PR-0007, c. Status update on outstanding request to BPD for Vehicle Pursuit Forms, d. PAB Strategic Planning Session for 2025, e. PAB reports to council, f. Budget and Programmatic Updates for 2025, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed session on 37 complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, December 12, 2024

AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND COMMUNITY Meeting #2 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82444255078
Passcode: 277275
Use Link for details: Provide input on Dreamland Playground
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-dreamland-community-meeting-2
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Aqutic%20Park%20Dreamland%20Flyer%20Community%20Meeting%20%232.pdf

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87955934705
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 879 5593 4705
AGENDA: 3. 2550 Shattuck – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0138 – to demolish 2-story non-residential building and construct a 7-story (75 feet) 68,672 sq-ft mixed use residential building with 72 dwellings (8 very low income) and 3247 sq ft of commercial space including 3 live/work units utilizing Tier 3 density bonus
4. 2317 Channing- on consent – Use Permit #ZP2024-0033 -  to modify originally approved project under #ZP2020-0090 to increase project from 4-story to 5-story increasing units from 17 to 22.
5. 933 Gilman – on action – Use permit #ZP2023-0135 – public safety facility for the Berkeley Fire Department and Emergency Operations Center 47,900 sq ft.
6. 2274 Shattuck – on action – Use Permit #ZP2023-0079 – to demolish commercial building with preservation and renovation the front façade and lobby and construct 17-story 183 feet plus 5 ft parapet at United Artists Movie Theater site. 227 dwelling units including 23 very low-income density bonus qualifying units and one parking space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, December 13, 2024

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING PARTY from 6 - 8 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Use Link to REGISTER for waitlist and for details: $10 per family
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/DEI%20Gingerbread%20House%20Decorating%20Party.pdf

LIVE OAK LAUGHS “LOL” COMEDY SHOW at 7:30 pm
Location: at 2100 Browning, Live Oak Community Center
Use Link to REGISTER and for details: Cost $20 per person
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-lol-comedy-show-0
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Stand%20Up%20Comedy%20Instagram%20Post%20%28Real%20Estate%20Flyer%29.pdf

Saturday, December 14, 2024

PANCAKE BREAKFAST with SANTA at 8:30 am
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Use Link to REGISTER and for details: Two Seatings, $10 per person, Seating 1: at 8:30, Seating 2: at 9:45 am
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/pancake-breakfast-santa
Event Flyer:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Breakfast%20With%20Santa%202024%20%281%29.pdf

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

YOUTH SPORTS JAMBOREE at 11 am
Location: at 1720 Eighth St., James Kenny Park
Use Link for details: For Ages 7 – 16, all children must be accompanied by an adult
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/youth-sports-jamboree

Sunday, December 15, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

++++++  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2024 ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected officials
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT Continued Business:

Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Lease Agreement – The Framer’s Workshop, LLC. At 2435 and 2439 Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Lease Amendment Ordinance No. 7,943-N.S. – We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Davis, Public Works – Lease Amendment Ordinance No. 7,944-N.S. – Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet at 2425a Channing in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Keep Innovation in Berkeley Amending BMC Title 23

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for Approval
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $119,300 with CVL Economics for Study of the Economic impact of the Arts in Berkeley for a 2 year term
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $50,000 with Kala Art Institute for framed artwork to be hung in civic buildings
Hollander, Economic Development –Contract $87,000 with Masako Miki Public Artwork Commission for Aquatic Park Pathway Wall
Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid solicitations $13,500.000, Sanitary Sewer $850.000, After Hours Answering Service $350,000, MLK Youth Services Center, YAP Seismic Retrofit and Renovation $10,600,000, On Demand Curbside Chipping Service $1,700,000
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary – Senior Paralegal hourly range $47.4636 to $57.6923
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Class Specifications – Communication Specialist, to allow Charter departments and offices to utilize the classification and provide 5% differential to Communication Specialists assigned to the City Manager’s Office
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Personnel Rule 9.03: Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Process
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32400151 add $150,000 with SDR Consulting for Classification and Compensation Services
Klein, Planning - Accept Grant Funds $5,729,943 from U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Codes Award and contract with City and County of San Francisco to develop and implement and enforce Building Performance Standards from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2033
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract add $100,000 total $700,000 with Siemans Industry, Inc. for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Contract $973,638 which includes 15% contingency with Terocons Inc. for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract 32000078 add $250,000 total $725,000 with DC Electric Group for On-Call Electrical Services
Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr for Hybrid Police Patrol Vehicles Supplies, Equipment and Installation Services term 12/15/2024 – 12/15/2026
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $430,000 Braun Northwest Inc. for Two 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chases
Davis, Public Works – Agreement Regarding Allocation of costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for W-SW WBLS West Owner IX, L.P. a California limited liability company and the City for improvements at Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications to MTC Housing Incentive Pool for projects at San Pablo/Ashby intersection improvements up to $1,900,000, Adeline Quick Build $1,050,000 and 7th Street/Anthony Street $2,000,000
Davis, Public Works – Establish a New Schedule of Fines and Late Payment Penalties for Parking Violations and Rescinding Resolution No. 70,924-N.S.
Arreguin – Temporary City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments to Agenda Committee Mayor Adena Ishii and Councilmembers Taplin and Bartlett.

AGENDA on ACTION:

REMOVED - Ferris, Parks – New fees to selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Programs Fees

Continued Business: Lunaparra, co-sponsors Humbert, Kesarwani – Affirming CoB support for 24/7 E-bicycle and Pedestrian Access on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
INFORMATION ITENS:

Sprague, Fire – Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
Gilman HHCS – Restaurant Inspection Audit Status
Kouyoumdijian, HR – Update HR Response: Audit Directives for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
Davis, Public Works – audit Status Report Fleet Replacement and Rocky Road Berkeley Streets

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LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

December 1 - December 8, 2024
Worth Noting:
The first two weeks in December will be the mad dash of meetings to finish up before the winter council recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
The December 10, 2024 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.

Monday, December 2, 2024: A
- t 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Committee meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024: These the last City Council meeting for the current council. The new mayor and council are sworn in on December 10, 2024
- At 4 pm the City Council meets in closed session.
- At 5:30 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the City Council Regular meeting in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Comate Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with 2 public hearings and presentation on San Pablo Avenue Plan.
- From 6 - 7:30 pm is Registration for Recreation Scholarships. At 6:30 pm the board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday, December 5, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.

Friday, December 6, 2024:
- At 6 pm is a Teen Holiday Dance, pre-registration required.
Saturday, December 6, 2024:
- From 10 am – 1 pm is the Winter-Themed Carnival and Camp for children aged five and under $10 resident/ $12 non-resident per child, registration required.
- From 12 – 4 pm is Winter Carnival at Aquatic Park.

Commissions that do not meet in December: Commission on Aging, Commission on Disability, Commission on the Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission,

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, December 1, 2024 – No meetings or events found

Monday, December 2, 2024

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Humber, Wengraf, Lunaparra, alternate Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, 1st Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612806382
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 280 6382
AGENDA: 2. Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) to establish a flexible resilience for small residential buildings containing up to four units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: All agenda items for discussion and possible action 7. MLK House Insight Predevelopment Funds and Haste Street Rehabilitation Funds, 8. Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Recommendations, 9. 2024 Statewide Housing Legislation Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: IV. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification - Fire Apparatus Operator, V. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Senior Information Systems Specialist, VI. Director HR Report, VII. Copy of Berkeley Matters, VIII. Closed Session: Unrepresented Employee Appeal of Proposed Termination.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608079819
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Litigation Government Claim of Safeco as subrogee of Michael and Susanne Kossa-Rienzi, 2. Anticipate Litigation Public Employees Union Local 1 v. City of Berkeley, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1250-1288 Ninth Street, 1226 9th, 1249 8th, 1223 8ty, 1221 8ty and 930 Harrison.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
AGENDA: one item on consent 1. MOU – New 3-year contract June 27, 2024 – July 26, 2027 with SEIU Local 1021 CSU/PTRLA
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: III. A. Berkeley Public Library Rules of Use Policy Update, b. Recommendation to Adopt Equity and Harm Acknowledgement Statement, C. Personnel Change Update – creation of three new positions, D. Collection Development Policy Update
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell Street, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Aquatic Park Mural Proposal – Temporary display through December 2025, B. Cesar Chavez Dog Park Mosaic Proposal – Temporary Display through June 2026, c) Willard Clubhouse Public art Project: panel artist selection Julie Chang d) Municipal Artist-in-Residence Framed Artwork Purchase, e) FY2026 Individual Artist Project Grant Guidelines, f) FY2026 Arts Program Grants Guidelines, g) FY2026 Festivals Arts Program Grants Guidelines, h) FY2026 General Operating Support Grants Guidelines, i) Grant Review Panelists, j) 2025 meeting schedule, k) Report: Waterfront Specific Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Affordable Housing Fee, 11. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Update, 12. Public Hearing: Tentative Tract Map #8717
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: No Agenda posted as of November 30, 2024, 11:33 am, check later, web page lists meeting as December 3, meeting is on December 4. Commission members have the agenda, but not the public.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP from 6 – 7:30 pm
Location: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Go to website for required documentation to register for scholarships and waivers from fees for activities including camps
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/recreation-scholarship-workshop

Thursday, December 5, 2024

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: No Agenda Posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, December 6, 2024

TEEN NIGHT TURN UP HOLIDAY DANCE at 6 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
Pre-Registration Required: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-turn-holiday-dance
Event Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Teen%20Night%20Turn%20Up%20Dance%20Flyer%20.24.pdf

Saturday, December 7, 2024– no meetings or events found

WINTER=THEMED CARNIVAL and CAMP from 10 am – 1 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
To Register and Activities: Check Website, for Children five and under. $10 / $12 for non-residents per child. Adult must accompany child.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/december-events-camps-berkeley-tots-and-families

WINTER YOUTH FESTIVAL & BIKE PARADE at AQUATIC PARK from 12 – 4 pm
Location: at 80 Bolivar Drive, Aquatic Park
Activities: Check Website for full list, fire truck tours, cookie decorating, roller skating,
Event Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Waterside%20Workshops%27%202024%20Aquatic%20Park%20Youth%20Festival%20%282%29.pdf
(not an event requiring registration)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/december-events-camps-berkeley-tots-and-families

Sunday, December 8, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS FOR DECEMBER 3 and DECEMBER 10, 2024 ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Arreguin, co-sponsors Humbert, Tregub – 2nd reading Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements
Friedrichsen, Budget – 2nd reading Adopt Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures
Hollander, Economic Development - Adopt the updated Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Administrative Plan and transfer RLF program to Working Solutions, a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Public Employees Union-Union One
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3400 Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Lawrence “Lon” Mullen
Ferris, Parks – Donation $86,496 from the Eli Kane Fund to complete phase 3 of the Solano-Peralta Park Improvement Project, including a memorial bench/table in memory of their son Eli Kane
Ferris, Parks – Contract $882,278 plus $69,198 for Add Alternatives No. 2 and 3 and a 15% contingency $115,080 with Azul Works, Inc for Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project.
Klein, Planning Contracts on-call planning and Environmental Services listing 16 consulting groups totaling $10,700,000.
Davis, Public Works – 10-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with The Framer’s Workshop at 2435 and 2439 Channing with option to extend for two additional 5-year terms
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with We Wield The Hammer a 501c3 at 2440 Durant with option to extend for one additional 5-year term.
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet a 501c3 at 2425a Channing with option to extend for one additional 5-year term
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32500091 add $500,000 with Adura Group, Inc for onsite engineering services through 6/30/2026
Parks and Waterfront Commission – Officially Name the Harrison Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – Refer Berkeley Green New Deal: Environmental Justice and Workforce Development to City Manager, Land Use Housing and Economic Development, Planning Commission, Environment and Climate Commission for inclusion in General Plan
Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Affordable Housing for Artists: AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization
Lunaparra, co-sponsors Humbert, Kesarwani – Bicycle and Pedestrian Access on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

AGENDA on ACTION:
19. Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal of the Solano BID (Business Improvement District for Calendar 2025
20. Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Keep Innovation in Berkeley to encourage Research and Development
INFORMATION REPORTS:
21. Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages Status Report
22. Sprague – Measure FF Audit Status Report
23. Louis – Audit Recommendation Status to manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
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+++++++++ City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on DECEMBER 10, 2024 +++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601063395
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 106 3395
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE

Swearing in of newly elected and re-elected officials

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for Approval
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $119,300 with CVL Economics for Study of the Economic impact of the Arts in Berkeley for a 2 year term
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $50,000 with Kala Art Institute for framed artwork to be hung in civic buildings
Hollander, Economic Development –Contract $87,000 with Masako Miki Public Artwork Commission for Aquatic Park Pathway Wall
Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid solicitations $13,500.000, Sanitary Sewer $850.000, After Hours Answering Service $350,000, MLK Youth Services Center, YAP Seismic Retrofit and Renovation $10,600,000, On Demand Curside Chipping Service $1,700,000
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary – Senior Paralegal hourly range $47.4636 to $57.6923
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Class Specifications – Communication Specialist, to allow Charter departments and offices to utilize the classification and provide 5% differential to Communication Specialists assigned to the City Manager’s Office
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Personnel Rule 9.03: Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Process
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32400151 add $150,000 with SDR Consulting for Classification and Compensation Services
Klein, Planning - Accept Grant Funds $5,729,943 from U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Codes Award and contract with City and County of San Francisco to develop and implement and enforce Building Performance Standards fo 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2033
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract add $100,000 total $700,000 with Siemans Industry, Inc. for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Contract $973,638 which includes 15% contingency with Terocons Inc. for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract 32000078 add $250,000 total $725,000 with DC Electric Group for On-Call Electrical Services
Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr for Hybrid Police Patrol Vehicles Supplies, Equipment and Installation Services term 12/15/2024 – 12/15/2026
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $430,000 Braun Northwest Inc. for Two 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chasis
Davis, Public Works – Agreement Regarding Allocation of costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for W-SW WBLS West Owner IX, L.P. a California limited liability company and the City for improvements at Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications to MTC Housing Incentive Pool for projects at San Pablo/Ashby intersection improvements up to $1,900,000, Adeline Quick Build $1,050,000 and 7th Street/Anthony Street $2,000,000
Davis, Public Works – Establish a New Schedule of Fines and Late Payment Penalties for Parking Violations and Rescinding Resolution No. 70,924-N.S.
Arreguin – Temporary City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments to Agenda Committee Mayor Adena Ishii and Councilmembers Taplin and Bartlett.

AGENDA on ACTION:
20. REMOVED - Ferris, Parks – New fees to selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Programs Fees
INFORMATION ITENS:
21. Sprague, Fire – Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
22. Gilman HHCS – Restaurant Inspection Audit Status
23. Kouyoumdijian, HR – Update HR Response: Audit Directives for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
24. Davis, Public Works – audit Status Report Fleet Replacement and Rocky Road Berkeley Streets
+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

November 24 - December 1, 2024
Worth Noting:
The Agenda and Rules Committee is the only meeting scheduled this week.
Both Thursday Thanksgiving and Friday Thanksgiving day after are City of Berkeley holidays.
The first two weeks in December will be the mad dash of meetings to finish up before the winter council recess from December 11 through January 20, 2025.
The December 3, 2024 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment.

Though Ballots are still being counted with the next release date as December 3, 2024 nothing is expected to change.
Councilmembers Taplin District 2 and Bartlett District 3 were reelected. Shoshana O’Keefe was elected in District 5 to replace Hahn who ran for mayor. Brent Blackaby was elected in District 6 replacing Wengraf who retired. Adena Ishii will be the next Berkeley Mayor. For results go to the Alameda County website. The next release date is December 3, 2024. https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovresults/252/

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Monday, November 25, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf, alternate Taplin
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 5th Floor – Pepperwood Room (note room change)
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611730864
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 173 0864
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -12/10/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none, Unscheduled Items: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, 10. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on DECEMBER 10, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for Approval
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $119,300 with CVL Economics for Study of the Economic impact of the Arts in Berkeley for a 2 year term
Hollander, Economic Development – Contract $50,000 with Kala Art Institute for framed artwork to be hung in civic buildings
Hollander, Economic Development –Contract $87,000 with Masako Miki Public Artwork Commission for Aquatic Park
Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid solicitations
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary – Senior Paralegal hourly range $47.4636 to $57.6923
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Class Specifications – Communication Specialist, to allow Charter departments and offices to utilize the classification and provide 5% differential to Communication Specialists assigned to the City Manager’s Office
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Personnel Rule 9.03: Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Process
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32400151 add $150,000 with SDR Consulting for Classification and Compensation Services
Klein, Planning - Accept Grant Funds $5,729,943 from U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Codes Award and contract with City and County of San Francisco to develop and implement and enforce Building Performance Standards fo 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2033
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract add $100,000 total $700,000 with Siemans Industry, Inc. for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance
Davis, Public Works – Contract $973,638 which includes 15% contingency with Terocons Inc. for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract 32000078 add $250,000 total $725,000 with DC Electric Group for On-Call Electrical Services
Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with Stommel Inc., dba Lehr for Hybrid Police Patrol Vehicles Supplies, Equipment and Installation Services term 12/15/2024 – 12/15/2026
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $430,000 Braun Northwest Inc. for Two 2025 Ford F-450 North Star Engine Remount of Ambulance Bodies to New Chasis
Davis, Public Works – Agreement Regarding Allocation of costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for W-SW WBLS West Owner IX, L.P. a California limited liability company and the City for improvements at Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications to MTC Housing Incentive Pool for projects at San Pablo/Ashby intersection improvements up to $1,900,000, Adeline Quick Build $1,050,000 and 7th Street/Anthony Street $2,000,000
Arreguin – Temporary City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments to Agenda Committee Mayor Adena Ishii and Councilmembers Taplin and Bartlett.

AGENDA on ACTION:
19. Ferris, Parks – New fees to selected Recreation Facilities and Camps Programs Fees
INFORMATION ITENS:
20. Sprague, Fire – Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
21. Gilman HHCS – Restaurant Inspection Audit Status
22. Kouyoumdijian, HR – Update HR Response: Audit Directives for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
23. Davis, Public Works – audit Status Report Fleet Replacement and Rocky Road Berkeley Streets
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++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for DECEMBER 3, 2024 +++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600367731
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 036 7731
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Arreguin, co-sponsors Humbert, Tregub – 2nd reading Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements
Friedrichsen, Budget – 2nd reading Adopt Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Klein, Planning – 2nd reading – BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures
Hollander, Economic Development - Adopt the updated Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Adminstrative Plan and transfer RLF program to Working Solutions, a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Public Employees Union-Union One
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3400 Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Lawrence “Lon” Mullen
Ferris, Parks – Donation $86,496 from the Eli Kane Fund to complete phase 3 of the Solano-Peralta Park Improvement Project, including a memorial bench/table in memory of their son Eli Kane
Ferris, Parks – Contract $882,278 plus $69,198 for Add Alternatives No. 2 and 3 and a 15% contingency $115,080 with Azul Works, Inc for Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project.
Klein, Planning Contracts on-call planning and Environmental Services listing 16 consulting groups totaling $10,700,000.
Davis, Public Works – 10-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with The Framer’s Workshop at 2435 and 2439 Channing with option to extend for two additional 5-year terms
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with We Wield The Hammer a 501c3 at 2440 Durant with option to extend for one additional 5-year term.
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet a 501c3 at 2425a Channing with option to extend for one additional 5-year term
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32500091 add $500,000 with Adura Group, Inc for onsite engineering services through 6/30/2026
Parks and Waterfront Commission – Officially Name the Harrison Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – Refer Berkeley Green New Deal: Environmental Justice and Workforce Development to City Manager, Land Use Housing and Economic Development, Planning Commission, Environment and Climate Commission for inclusion in General Plan
Taplin, co-sponsor – Affordable Housing for Artists: AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization
Lunaparra, co-sponsors Humbert, Kesarwani – Bicycle and Pedestrian Access on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal of the Solano BID (Business Improvement District for Calendar 2025
Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Keep Innovation in Berkeley to encourage Research and Development

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages Status Report
Sprague – Measure FF Audit Status Report
Louis – Audit Recommendation Status to manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

None

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

November 17 - November 24, 2024
Worth Noting:
The coming week is very busy as Boards and Commissions reschedule meetings around Thanksgiving week and fit in meetings before the winter recess. The City Council winter recess is from December 11 through January 20, 2025.

Ballots are still being counted. The next release is expected November 20. Over 17,000 ballots in Alameda County are left to count. You can follow election results with this link. https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovresults/252/

Go to meetings are in BOLD.

Sunday, November 17, 2024:
- From 6 am to 2 pm city streets are restricted for the Half Marathon
Monday, November 18, 2024
- At 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the City Council special meeting on the Waterfront Specific Plan is in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person with a round table on Gaza on the agenda.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- At 4 pm the City Council meets in closed session.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format with the mid-year budget (AAO#1) on action and the Equity for Black Berkeley (E4BB) Initiative on consent. The Black Repertory Group Theater is not mentioned in the E4BB.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person
- At 6 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, November 21, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person with the San Pablo Avenue Plan and 2274 Shattuck the 17-story housing project at the UA Cinema site on the agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format with multiple campaign complaints and enforcements on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in person.

Friday, November 21, 2024
- At 2 pm the Civic Arts Commission Grants subcommittee meets on Zoom.
- At 3 pm the 2 x 2 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday, November 22, 2024:
- At 10 am is nature journaling for children aged 7 and up.
- At 12 pm is Aqua Zumba.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in an accessible format, to REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 17, 2024

HALF MARATHON from 6 am – 2 pm
Use link to check route, street closures, intermittent access points.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/berkeley-half-marathon-nov-17-street-closures-bus-route-info

Monday, November 18, 2024

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Members: Taplin, Barlett, Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616399725
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 639 9725
AGENDA: 2. Taplin – City’s Progress on Reimagining Public Safety, 3. Taplin – City’s Approach to Traffic Enforcement, 4. Taplin – City’s Progress on Vision Zero Action Plan, Hahn, co-sponsor Tregub – Community Safety Plans for a Safe and Resilient Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612287632
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 228 7632
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -10/29/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none, Unscheduled Items: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600846103
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 084 6103
AGENDA: one agenda item: Update on the Waterfront Specific Plan for the City of Berkeley Public Tidelands Area – council to provide feedback and direction.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 9. Gaza Roundtable Discussion and Action, 9. Discussion of Possible Actions in Light of Elections, 10. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604706234
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 470 6234
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Litigation WCAB #ADJ16181002 and Claim #BER2200087, 2. Existing Litigation DS Properties 17 LP v. City of Berkeley, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Fighters Associations, Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613688984
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 368 8984
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation on congregate meal services for senior centers & Meals on Wheels, Introduction to interim Aging Services Division Manager, Discussion: 1. Commission handbook, 2. Roster of new city council and commission appointments.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room (THIS MEETING IS IN A ROOM THAT IS FULLY EQUIPPED for ZOOM and ZOOM/VIDEOCONFERENCE IS NOT OFFERRED)
AGENDA: 2. Commission strategic plan technical assistance update, 3. Commission bylaws, 4. Draft revised strategic plan, 5. Financial reports J-Sei program, 6. Audit for year ended June 30, ADA audits of City programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis
AGENDA: No agenda posted, check website before going. Commission has not met 72 hour posting notification.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Empowering East Bay Girls: Trends, Needs, and Opportunities for Partnership, 8. Discussion of Possible Tour of Bridget House, 9. Staff recommendation on Domestic Violence. Gender-Based Violence.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, November 21, 2024

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
            In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. CHA/CHIP and Public Health Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, 2. 2274 Shattuck (between Bancroft and Kittredge) – DRC2023-0008 – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish commercial building preserving and renovating the front façade and lobby and construct a 17-story 183ft plus 5 ft parapet, 214,032 sq ft mixed use building with 227 dwelling unites including 23 very low income density bonus qualifying units. United Artists movie theater site.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC - 8. Report from negotiating subcommittee: Mike Chang for School Board 2022, possible stipulated agreement, 9. Complaint Yes on Measure CC / No on Measure BB, 10. Berkeleyans for Effective Climate Action, No on GG,
11. Enforcement referral regarding Andy Kelley for Rent Board 202, 12. Enforcement referral regarding Campaign for Police Accountability, 13. Enforcement referral regarding Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Rent Stabilization Board Commission, 14, Review and possible revision of Procedures for FCPC,
OGC – 21. Training Presentation Brown Act, Information Item: 2024 campaign contribution report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION (MHC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: Interview and vote on nomination of Lisa Teague to the Mental Health Commission, 5. Commission bylaw review and possible updates, 6. City of Berkeley finance and Mental Health department 7. Caseload statistics, 9. How can MHC be most useful to BH and Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Discussion Items: 1. Informational briefing on UC Berkeley Bancroft Student Housing Project, Informational Briefing on AC Transit’s Transit-Supportive Design Guidelines, Informational briefing on draft daylighting policy.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: No agenda posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: Location not posted
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351823870?pwd=StV8iv1VnftDeahcLsszUQPN5RdeeE.1
AGENDA: not posted check later
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, November 22, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608531790
AGENDA: not posted check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

2 X 2 at 3 pm
Members: Hahn, Taplin and BUSD Vasudeo, Shanoski
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 1005 Parker (new location)
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/86302629263?pwd=avUmiLSvahS1WlDOOXHB4NV8sJfJT0.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 863 0262 9263
AGENDA: 6. Discussion Items 6.1 Traffic Safety at Cragmont Elementary, 6.2 Expanding Afterschool Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

Saturday, November 23, 2024

NATURE JOURNALING CLUB at 10 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details and to register, cost $10 for ages 7 and older
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/nature-journaling-club-1

AQUA ZUMBA PARTY at 12 pm
Location: at 1700 Hopkins
Use link for details and to register, cost $20
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aqua-zumba-party-2

Sunday, November 24, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15,  2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603237401
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 323 7401
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

++++++++++++++  NOVEMBER 18 - AGENDA and RULES at 2:30 pm  ++++++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612287632
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 228 7632
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on , DECEMBER 3, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Arreguin, co-sponsors Humbert, Tregub – 2nd reading Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants
Hollander, Economic Development - Adopt the updated Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Adminstrative Plan and transfer RLF program to Working Solutions, a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3400 Memorial Bench at the Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Lawrence “Lon” Mullen
Ferris, Parks – Donation $86,496 from the Eli Kane Fund to complete phase 3 of the Solano-Peralta Park Improvement Project, including a memorial bench/table in memory of their son Eli Kane
Ferris, Parks – Contract $882,278 plus $69,198 for Add Alternatives No. 2 and 3 and a 15% contingency $115,080 with Azul Works, Inc for Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Project.
Klein, Planning Contracts on-call planning and Environmental Services listing 16 consulting groups totaling $10,700,000.
Davis, Public Works – 10-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with The Framer’s Workshop at 2435 and 2439 Channing with option to extend for two additional 5-year terms
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with We Wield The Hammer a 501c3 at 2440 Durant with option to extend for one additional 5-year term.
Davis, Public Works – 5-year Lease Agreement Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage with Dorothy Day House dba Dorothy’s Closet a 501c3 at 2425a Channing with option to extend for one additional 5-year term
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32500091 add $500,000 with Adura Group, Inc for onsite engineering services through 6/30/2026
Parks and Waterfront Commission – Officially Name the Harrison Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – Refer Berkeley Green New Deal: Environmental Justice and Workforce Development to City Manager, Land Use Housing and Economic Development, Planning Commission, Environment and Climate Commission for inclusion in General Plan
Taplin, co-sponsor – Affordable Housing for Artists: AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization

AGENDA on ACTION:

Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal of the Solano BID (Business Improvement District for Calendar 2025
Klein, Planning – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Keep Innovation in Berkeley to encourage Research and Development

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages Status Report
Sprague – Measure FF Audit Status Report
Louis – Audit Recommendation Status to manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

++++++ NOVEMBER 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm meeting agenda ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613688984
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 368 8984
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk –Approve Minutes for Oct 1, 15, 21, and 29
Numainville, City Clerk – 2024 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $5,313,826.28 with Dorothy Day House to operate interim housing program at the Howard Johnson Motel (1619 University) from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028
Radu, City Manager’s Office – State of CA Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 Grant Award $5,395,637.04
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for Leasing 1512 University for term of 48 months
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $14,963,099 for Roadway/Streets
Sprague, Fire – Contract $6,000,000 with Royal Ambulance for Mental Health Transport Services from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300144 add $40,000 total $290,000 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit
Gilman, HHCS – Request For Proposals (RFP) for Housing Trust Fund Rehabilitation Projects releasing approximately $6,000,000 for rehabilitiation of existing affordable rental housing developments.
Gilman, HHCS – Accept 2025 Community Services Block Grant for 1/1/2025 – 4/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $50,000 total $549,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System (GIS) Strategic Work[lan from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with TSA Holdings, LLC for 199 Seawall Drive (HS Lordships Restaurant)
Klein, Planning – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements with BART
Davis, Public Works – Contract $424,465 with Nema Construction for FY 2023 Street Lighting Project
Davis Public Works – Contract $2,390,000 with Sposeto Engineering, Inc for Southwest Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Project, Specification Nos. 24-11640-C & 24-11666-C
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,413,689 (includes $314,829 contingency) with W.E. Lyons Construction, Co. for Telegraph-Channing Parking Garage Restroom Renovation & Elevator Improvements
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900036 add $6,073,974 total $22,326,349 with LAZ Parking LLC for Managing City-Owned Off-Street Parking Facilities and extend to 12/31/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900026 add $750,000 total $1,750,000 with Bellecci & Associates, Inc for On-Call Civil Engineering Services and extend to 6/30/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900162 add $1,100,000 total $6,225,735 with Pride Industries, Inc for Custodial Services coverage of the Living Wage Ordinance
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000179 add $900.000 total $4,450,000 with Allied Universal Security Service for Citywide Unarmed Security Services and extend 2/28/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300177 add $100,000 total $125,000 with Baker Tilly for On-Call Professional Development Services and extend 12/31/2027
Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Maria Sol and Ashley (Jiahao) Go to the Mental Health Commission
Arreguin & Hahn – Exploring the Formation of Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or other entity to Publicly Finance the Development of a Hospital to Meet Regional Healthcare Needs
Arreguin – Referral to City Manager Equity for Black Berkeley (E4BB) Initiative includes Berkeley Flea Market, African Holistic Center, Black Arts and Cultural District, Black Health Equity Zone and pursue creating a non-governmental organization to manage community investment beyond 2026.

AGENDA on ACTION:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment: FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO#1) Adopt first reading of adjustments to budget
Klein, Planning – Amendments to BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince (construct duplex)1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Affordable Housing Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025) (Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

November 10 - November 17, 2024
Worth Noting:
Monday, November 11, 2024 is the Veteran’s Day Holiday.
The agenda for the November 19, 2024 City Council meeting is available for comment.
Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov

Go to meetings are: City Council on Tuesday, the Parks Commission on Wednesday, EBWC on Thursday and the San Pablo Specific Plan (walking) tour on Saturday November 16.

Tuesday,
- At 11 am the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District meets in person.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format with action agenda items: 16. Tax Exemption for Research & Development, 17. Annual Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and 18. Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Wednesday,
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person with a presentation on the Draft Waterfront Specific Plan as agenda item 11.
Thursday,
- At 11 am in the Berkeley Marina Lien sale.
- At 12 pm the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 1 pm the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) meets in the hybrid format with Vegetation Management and Insurance Status on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Aboard meets in person in the hybrid format.
Saturday,
- From 9 – 11 am is the 3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.
- From 10:30 am – 12 pm is the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Site (walking tour 1.2 miles) Tour.

If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better).  Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - no city meetings, events found
Monday, November 11, 2024 – Veteran’s Day Holiday

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT at 11 am
In-Person: at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 3. Report from Secretary, 4. Financial update, 5. 2025 Work Plan, Web Development and Postcard for Branding, Peralta Services Corp Revised Contract for 2025, 6. Public Comment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612850642
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 285 0642
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 9. Guest Speaker about communications, 10. Event Planning Subcommittee, 11. Mental Health Subcommittee, 12. Safety and Homelessness at Berkeley High.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. 2025 Calendar, 8. Accessible Parking and Street Redesign/Bancroft, 9. Work Plan Items a. Active Accessibility Icon, b. contract clause WCAG compliance, c. contract clause WCAG compliance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 9. Director’s Report, 10. Public hearing on City’s Notice of intent for Council to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex Restrooms and Community Space Project, 11. Presentation Draft Waterfront Specific Plan, 12. Appoint commissioner to speak at Council meeting Nov 18, 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. a. Presentation by BPD of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), 6. OPDA Staff report, 7. Chair report, 8. Chief report,  9. Subcommittee, 10. New Policy Complaint 2024-PR-0006, b. Operation & Processes Subcommittee’s proposed PAB Policy Review Process, c. PAB work plan, d. Location of meetings 1900 Addison, 3rd flow alternative North Berkeley Center, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, November 14, 2024

BERKELEY MARINA LIEN SALE at 11 am
Location: at 201 University
AGENDA: use link for viewing dates and time
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-marina-lien-sale

BUDGET and FINANCE at 12 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611365976
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 136 5976
AGENDA: 1. FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO#1), 2. Legislative Systems Redesign, 3. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long Term Debt (bonding capacity).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

EAST BAY WILDFIRE COALITION of GOVERNMENTS (EBWC)  from 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 10890 San Pablo, El Cerrito, El Cerrito City Hall ,Council Chambers
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86497018058?pwd=gjwRO5rbbk9qa8qRDTpZe2rIDrYvnJ.1
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 864 9701 8058 Passcode: 667500
AGENDA: 4. Proposal & Discussion of Vegetation Management/CEQA Study from San Francisco Estuary Institute, Tukman Geospatial and Ascent, recommended by Fire Safe Council Alliance, 8. Presentation by Amy Bach of United Policyholders on Insurance Status.
https://eastbaywildfire.org/

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 PM
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82494161372
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-699-900-6833
Meeting ID: 824 9416 1372
AGENDA: 2. 0 Parker (APN 55-1829-11, 215 Parker) – on consent - USE PERMIT #ZP2024-0100 – construct 1-story, 1624 single family residence with average height of 14 ft, 11 in on vacant lot with 8 ft 4 in fence along the front and west-side property lines,
3. 2530 Bancroft Way – on consent - Use Permit #ZP2023-0126 – demolition of 1-story, 15,665 sq ft commercial structure and construction of 12-story (134.5 feet), 139,833 sq ft mixed use residential development with 110 dwelling units, including 11 very low -income units, and 2,195 sq ft of ground floor commercial space. The project seeks 50% density bonus (37 units) by providing 15% of the base project as affordable to very low-income households (11 VLI units)
4. 59 Arden Road – on action – Use Permit #ZP2022-0127 to widen an existing curb cut and establish a parking pad, a 2 ft 6 in retaining wall, a 6-ft fence, and gate within a required setback on a lot with a single-family dwelling in the ES-R (Environmental Safety Residential – Very High Fire Severity Hazard Zone 3 – highest risk fire zone in Berkeley) Zoning District in Panoramic Hill, Fire Zone 3 in CA National Register of Historic Places
5. 2820 San Pablo and 2817-2821 Tenth Street – on action – Use Permit #ZP2022-0038 – 1) to construct a 4-story (50 ft) 15,195 sq ft mixed-use building with one single-family dwelling on top floor, offices and research and development uses at 2820 San Pablo, 2) demolish a 1-story 12,193 sq ft non-residential building at 2821 Tenth St and construct a 2-story (34 ft 8 in 14,362 sq ft building with office, research and development and light manufacturing uses and a garage with 23 off-street parking spaces and one loading space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, November 15, 2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-11

SAN PABLO AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN SITE TOUR from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Location Start: at 2435 San Pablo, Meet at the northeast corner of San Pablo and Dwight,
AGENDA: Tour covers approximately 1.2 miles. This is a chance for insight on specific plan. Tour is for informational purposes only and is focused on the specific plan. It is not a forum for feedback or opinions on entitled or ongoing projects
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/san-pablo-avenue-specific-plan-site-tour

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

++++++  NOVEMBER 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm meeting agenda  ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612850642
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 285 0642
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

URGENCY ITEM: Arreguin – Excused Absence for Councilmember Hahn
AGENDA on CONSENT:

Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations and educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Amend Contract No. 108410-1 add $10,000 total $144,466 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 10/31/2026
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $10,200,000, South Cove West Parking Lot $1,200,000, Sanitary Sewer Adeline-Shattuck Rehab $9,000,000
Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $250,000 South Cove Seawall Design Project
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 – $500,000 F and G Deck Replacement
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $300,000 Afterschool Program Expansion
Tregub, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $50,000 Fund Traffic Study and Pedestrian Safety Operations at the Pedestrian Crossing on Shattuck and Delaware after study direct remainder of funds to implementing safety measures at crosswalk
Tregub - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $30,000 Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) at intersection of Sacramento and Allston
Hahn - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $100,000 for Berkeley Art Center
Wengraf – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $150,000 multi-year Sustainable and Comprehensive Recovery Plan for the Arts and Culture Sector in Berkeley
Wengraf - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $250,000 for design and planning for replacement of play structures and ADA access improvements at Glendale La Loma Park
Humbert – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $150,000 for consultants, conceptual design, and public engagement to create a City Park at Parkside Drive terminus median for converting the median informally known as round park to an official city park.
Humbert, Tregub – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $70,000 to bridge funding to the Bread Project

AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – Contract Ava Community Energy for Energy Resilient Critical Municipal Facilities “Solar + Storage to install solar and battery back-up storage systems at critical municipal facilities

16.Arreguin – Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt gross receipts (income relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest)
17.Louis, Police – Annual Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) [unmanned aerial systems are the components used for communicating with and controlling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – a technical way of describing police use of drones].
18.a. Peace and Justice Commission - Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness – refrain from any criminalization or effective prohibition of sleeping while unhoused, including citation or arrest simply for sleeping outside if no adequate shelter is available, without precluding enforcement of laws banning actions that threaten the health and safety of the whole community. b. Companion report – Radu, Assistant to City Manager – take no action, City adopted amended Encampment Policy 9/102024
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Civic Arts Commission Work Plan
Civic Arts Commission FY 2025 Public Art Budget

Numainville, City Clerk –Approve Minutes for Oct 1, 15, 21, and 29
Numainville, City Clerk – 2024 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $5,313,826.28 with Dorothy Day House to operate interim housing program at the Howard Johnson Motel (1619 University) from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028
Radu, City Manager’s Office – State of CA Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 Grant Award $5,395,637.04
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for Leasing 1512 University for term of 48 months
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $14,963,099 for Roadway/Streets
Sprague, Fire – Contract $6,000,000 with Royal Ambulance for Mental Health Transport Services from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300144 add $40,000 total $290,000 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit
Gilman, HHCS – Request For Proposals (RFP) for Housing Trust Fund Rehabilitation Projects releasing approximately $6,000,000 for rehabilitiation of existing affordable rental housing developments.
Gilman, HHCS – Accept 2025 Community Services Block Grant for 1/1/2025 – 4/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $50,000 total $549,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System (GIS) Strategic Work[lan from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with TSA Holdings, LLC for 199 Seawall Drive (HS Lordships Restaurant)
Klein, Planning – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements with BART
Davis, Public Works – Contract $424,465 with Nema Construction for FY 2023 Street Lighting Project
Davis Public Works – Contract $2,390,000 with Sposeto Engineering, Inc for Southwest Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Project, Specification Nos. 24-11640-C & 24-11666-C
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,413,689 (includes $314,829 contingency) with W.E. Lyons Construction, Co. for Telegraph-Channing Parking Garage Restroom Renovation & Elevator Improvements
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900036 add $6,073,974 total $22,326,349 with LAZ Parking LLC for Managing City-Owned Off-Street Parking Facilities and extend to 12/31/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900026 add $750,000 total $1,750,000 with Bellecci & Associates, Inc for On-Call Civil Engineering Services and extend to 6/30/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900162 add $1,100,000 total $6,225,735 with Pride Industries, Inc for Custodial Services coverage of the Living Wage Ordinance
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000179 add $900.000 total $4,450,000 with Allied Universal Security Service for Citywide Unarmed Security Services and extend 2/28/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300177 add $100,000 total $125,000 with Baker Tilly for On-Call Professional Development Services and extend 12/31/2027
Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Maria Sol and Ashley (Jiahao) Go to the Mental Health Commission
Arreguin & Hahn – Exploring the Formation of Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or other entity to Publicly Finance the Development of a Hospital to Meet Regional Healthcare Needs
Arreguin – Referral to City Manager Equity for Black Berkeley (E4BB) Initiative initiative includes Berkeley Flea Market, African Holistic Center, Black Arts and Cultural District, Black Health Equity Zone and pursue creating a non-governmental organization to manage community investment beyond 2026.

AGENDA on ACTION:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment: FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO#1) Adopt first reading of adjustments to budget
Klein, Planning – Amendments to BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince 1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

November 3 - November 10, 2024
Worth Noting:
The agenda for the November 12 City Council meeting is available for comment with item 16. Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt gross receipts, item 17. Annual Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and 18. Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness – refrain from any criminalization or effective prohibition of sleeping while unhoused on the Agenda.
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday November 3.

Monday, November 4, 2024:
- At 10 am the Civic Arts Grants Subcommittee meets on Zoom.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024: no meetings on election day
Wednesday, November 6, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm South Cove Sailing Basin Dredging and Seawall Repair Study Community meeting is on Zoom.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday, November 7, 2024:
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on the AAO1 budget adjustment.
- At 6 pm is the Cedar Rose Park Playground Renovation Community Meeting on Zoom.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.

Saturday, November 9, 2024
- At 10 am Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets on Zoom.

Check City website for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Daylight Savings Ends, Clocks Fall Back

Monday, November 4, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600080486
AGENDA: Grants, no agenda posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610456803
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 045 6803
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -11/19/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, 10. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, Unscheduled Items: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals).

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise Personnel Rules and Regulations Section 9.03, Promotion Through a Non-Competitive Personnel Action, VI. Recommendation to Establish Job Class specification and Pay Scale – Senior Paralegal, VII. Recommendation to Establish Job Class specification and Pay Scale – Firefighter, VIII. Recommendation to Establish Job Class specification and Pay Scale – Police Officer Recruit.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – ELECTION DAY – NO MEETINGS – REDUCED SERVICE DAY

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Gilman Gateway Rezone Project, 11. Planning Commission 2024-2025 Work Plan and 2025 Planning Commission Calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

SOUTH COVE SAILING BASIN DREDGING and SEAWALL REPAIR STUDY COMMUNITY MEETING #2 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88386237517
AGENDA: 2nd meeting updated volumes and costs based on desired dredge depths and areas
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-cove-sailing-basin-dredging-and-seawall-repair-study-community

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: II. B Holiday and Early Closing Schedule, C. 22nd Annual Authors Dinner, III. A. Election of President, B. Election of Vice President
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS MEETING at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation with Q&A from Homeless Full Service Partnership Team from Berkeley Mental Health, 9. Recommendation to Council to allocate additional funding for a location based on the former Horizon model, at 742 Grayson, to address community concerns, 10. Discussion of an urgent increase in number of sanitation facilities to serve basic health needs of Berkeley’s unsheltered and partly sheltered citizens, 11 Discussion of an urgent need for a 24/7 services capability due to the increased unsheltered or partly shelter citizens in Berkeley struggling with addition, mental health challenges and physical insecurity.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, November 7, 2024

BUDGET & FINANCE at 10 am
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Kesarwani
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607554622
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 755 4622
AGENDA: 2. FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance Amendment (AAO#1) (mid-year budget adjustment).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CEDAR ROSE PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84840433881
Meeting ID: 8484043 3881 Passcode: 233277
AGENDA: Presentation of preferred conceptual design for improvements to the Age 2-5 playground and the Age 5-12 playground at Cedar Rose Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Cedar%20Rose%20Playground%20Community%20Meeting%20Flyer.pdf

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 640 Gilman, Gilman Gateway – Notice of Draft EIR (Environmental Impact Report)
7. 2201-2207 Blake and 2517 Fulton – structural Alteration Permit (#LMSAP2024-0004) for the Bartlett Houses
8. 3192 Adeline – Street-level Design Review Referral (DRSL2024-0006)
9. 2035 Francisco – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation (#LMIN2024-0003)
10. 2231 McKinley - Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation (#LMIN2024-0004)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, November 8, 2024 – no city meetings found

Saturday, November 9, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later in the week for the agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, November 10, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, November 4, 2024 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610456803
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 045 6803
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on November 19, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT BY EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment: FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO#1) Adopt first reading of adjustments to budget
Numainville, City Clerk – Approve Minutes for Oct 1, 15, 21, and 29
Numainville, City Clerk – 2024 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $5,313,826.28 with Dorothy Day House to operate interim housing program at the Howard Johnson Motel (1619 University) from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028
Radu, City Manager’s Office – State of CA Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3 Grant Award $5,395,637.04
Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for Leasing 1512 University for term of 48 months
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Sprague, Fire – Contract $6,000,000 with Royal Ambulance for Mental Health Transport Services from 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300144 add $40,000 total $290,000 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit
Gilman, HHCS – Request For Proposals (RFP) for Housing Trust Fund Rehabilitation Projects releasing approximately $6,000,000 for rehabilitiation of existing affordable rental housing developments.
Gilman, HHCS – Accept 2025 Community Services Block Grant for 1/1/2025 – 4/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 112798-1 add $50,000 total $549,411 with Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System (GIS) Strategic Work[lan from 9/14/2016 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with TSA Holdings, LLC for 199 Seawall Drive (HS Lordships Restaurant)
Klein, Planning – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Legal Agreements with BART
Davis, Public Works – Contract $424,465 with Nema Construction for FY 2023 Street Lighting Project
Davis Public Works – Contract $2,390,000 with Sposeto Engineering, Inc for Southwest Berkeley Bikeway and Bus Stop Improvements Project, Specification Nos. 24-11640-C & 24-11666-C
Davis, Public Works – Contract $2,413,689 (includes $314,829 contingency) with W.E. Lyons Construction, Co. for Telegraph-Channing Parking Garage Restroom Renovation & Elevator Improvements
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900036 add $6,073,974 total $22,326,349 with LAZ Parking LLC for Managing City-Owned Off-Street Parking Facilities and extend to 12/31/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900026 add $750,000 total $1,750,000 with Bellecci & Associates, Inc for On-Call Civil Engineering Services and extend to 6/30/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900162 add $1,100,000 total $6,225,735 with Pride Industries, Inc for Custodial Services coverage of the Living Wage Ordinance
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000179 add $900.000 total $4,450,000 with Allied Universal Security Service for Citywide Unarmed Security Services and extend 2/28/2026
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300177 add $100,000 total $125,000 with Baker Tiller for On-Call Professional Development Services and extend 12/31/2027
Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Maria Sol and Ashley (Jiahao) Go to the Mental Health Commission

AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – Amendments to BMC Chapter 22.16, Development Agreement Procedures
Arreguin – Exploring the Formation of Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or other entity to Publicly Finance the Development of a Hospital to Meet Regional Healthcare Needs
Arreguin – Referral to City Manager Equity for Black Berkeley (E4BB) Initiative initiative includes Berkeley Flea Market, African Holistic Center, Black Arts and Cultural District, Black Health Equity Zone and pursue creating a non-governmental organization to manage community investment beyond 2026.

++++ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 ++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612850642
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 285 0642
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations and educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Amend Contract No. 108410-1 add $10,000 total $144,466 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 10/31/2026
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $10,200,000, South Cove West Parking Lot $1,200,000, Sanitary Sewer Adeline-Shattuck Rehab $9,000,000
Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $250,000 South Cove Seawall Design Project
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 – $500,000 F and G Deck Replacement
Taplin – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $300,000 Afterschool Program Expansion
Tregub, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $50,000 Fund Traffic Study and Pedestrian Safety Operations at the Pedestrian Crossing on Shattuck and Delaware after study direct remainder of funds to implementing safety measures at crosswalk
Tregub - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $30,000 Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) at intersection of Sacramento and Allston
Hahn - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $100,000 for Berkeley Art Center
Wengraf – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $150,000 multi-year Sustainable and Comprehensive Recovery Plan for the Arts and Culture Sector in Berkeley
Wengraf - Budget Referral AAO#1 - $250,000 for design and planning for replacement of play structures and ADA access improvements at Glendale La Loma Park
Humbert – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $150,000 for consultants, conceptual design, and public engagement to create a City Park at Parkside Drive terminus median for converting the median informally known as round park to an official city park.
Humbert, Tregub – Budget Referral AAO#1 - $70,000 to bridge funding to the Bread Project

AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – Contract Ava Community Energy for Energy Resilient Critical Municipal Facilities “Solar + Storage to install solar and battery back-up storage systems at critical municipal facilities

Civic Arts Commission Work Plan
Civic Arts Commission FY 2025 Public Art Budget

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince 1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 12 (4 pm tentative) – California Theater Project
November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action

(Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024)
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to Winter 2025)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (February 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities (April/May 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

Presentation

October 27 - November 3, 2024
Worth Noting:
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and/or it is not offered in the hybrid or an accessible format, TO REQUEST A DISABILITY RELATED ACCOMMODATION(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347 at least 3 days before the meeting (the sooner the better). Thomas Gregory is the ADA Program Coordinator.
You can attend the GoTo meetings are on zoom.
City council meets Tuesday starts at 3:30 pm council on Reimaging Public Safety. Also recommended is the Wednesday community meeting on Cesar Chavez Park.

Monday, October 28, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the meeting on solar +storage (battery) on zoom.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024:
- At 3:30 pm the City Council meet in the hybrid format on Reimaging Public Safety.
- At 6 pm is the Regular City Council meeting in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets in the hybrid format.
- From 6-8 pm is the community meeting on zoom on plans for the Cesar Chavez perimeter path and the public restroom.
Thursday, October 31, 2024: check https://berkeleyca.gov for Halloween activities. No city meetings.
Saturday, November 1, 2024: At 9:30 am is the tree planting at Aquatic Park followed by ribbon cutting at 12:30 pm.

Check the City website for Halloween activities and meetings posted on short notice. https://berkeleyca.gov

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - no city meetings, events found

Monday, October 28, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600614641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 061 4641
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -11/12/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, 10. Berkeley Considers, Unscheduled Items: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
Arreguin’s proposed Tax Exemption for companies engaged in research is in the draft agenda for November 12, 2024 (continued from October 15 council meeting).
Link to the Activist’s Diary on the October 15 council meeting. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2024-10-01/article/50872?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Council-Meeting-October-15--Kelly-Hammargren

LIVE OAK SOLAR + STORAGE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85610208730
AGENDA: Project to install rooftop solar and battery energy storage unit outside the Live Oak Community Center.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-solar-storage-virtual-community-meeting

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604285038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 5038
AGENDA: 1. City Manager - Reimagining Public Safety Status Report, 1. Review and discuss status report, 2. Provide comments on the “City of Berkeley Workload and Organizational Study of the Police Department” citygate report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604285038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 5038
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a. Presentation: Homelessness Socially Engaged Projects Update, b. Proposal for Cube Space Exhibition, c. Framed Artwork Purchases from Kala for public spaces, d. MLK Jr. Y.A.P Public Art Project, e. Quarterly report, f. Public art on private development report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Discussion: Bay Area Residential Building Decarbonization High Road Training Partnership
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. OPDA staff report a. Introduction to Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager, b. Introduction to Syed Irtaza Mehdi, ODPA Data Analyst, c. BART Civilian oversight, Marin County Oversight Ordinance, 7. BPD Chief Report, 10. a. Complaint Policy, c. BPD Policy 307 Vehicle Pursuits, Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMUNITY MEETING #2 CESAR CHAVEZ PARK PATH & RESTROOM from 6 - 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/w/85418493382?_x_zm_rtaid=qflyvIH1Rj-Sf63oJ7RwwQ.1729912752899.a8254611265e9a314a93689e6d2e2e84&_x_zm_rhtaid=604
Meeting ID: 854 1849 3382
AGENDA: Perimeter pathway and new permanent bathroom
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-meeting-2-cesar-chavez-park-path-restroom-project

Thursday, October 31, 2024

HALLOWEEN PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST at 4 pm
Location: at 2800 Park
AGENDA: use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/halloween-parade-costume-contest

HAUNTED HOUSE of SCREAMS at 6 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/haunted-house-screams

Friday, November 1, 2024 – no public meetings or city sponsored events found

Saturday, November 2, 2024

AQUATIC PARK RIBBON CUTTING & TREE PLANTING at 9:30 am
Location: at near to 84 Bolivar Drive
AGENDA: use link for details, 9:30 am welcome, 10 am – 12 pm tree planting, 12 pm break for lunch, 12:30 ribbon cutting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-ribbon-cutting-tree-planting

Sunday, November 3, 2024 – time is running out if you haven’t turned in your ballot

++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE, Monday, October 28, 2024 +++++++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600614641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 061 4641
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on November 12, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT BY EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations and educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
Radu, Assistant to City Manager – Amend Contract No. 108410-1 add $10,000 total $144,466 with Paw Fund for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 10/31/2026
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $10,200,000
Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund
Wengraf – Refer $150,000 to November FY 2025 AAO1 Budget to create a 5-year Sustainable and Comprehensive Recovery Plan for the Arts and Culture Sector in Berkeley
Humbert – Budget Referral $150,000 to November AAO1 Budget for consultants, conceptual design, and public engagement to create a City Park at Parkside Drive terminus median for converting the median informally known as round park to an official city park.
Humbert, Tregub – Budget Referral one-time $70,000 to November AAO1 Budget to bridge funding to the Bread Project

AGENDA on ACTION:
8. Klein, Planning – Contract Ava Community Energy for Energy Resilient Critical Municipal Facilities “Solar + Storage to install solar and battery back-up storage systems at critical municipal facilities
9.Arreguin – Amending BMC Section 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt gross receipts (income relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest
10.Louis, Police – Annual Surveillance Technology Report for Body Worn Cameras, GPS Trackers, Fixed Surveillance Video Cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers, the Street Level Imagery Project, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) [unmanned aerial systems are the components used for communicating with and controlling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – a technical way of describing police use of drones].
11.a. Peace and Justice Commission - Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty and Homelessness – refrain from any criminalization or effective prohibition of sleeping while unhoused, including citation or arrest simply for sleeping outside if no adequate shelter is available, whithout precluding enforcement of laws banning actions that threaten the health and safety of the whole community. b. Companion report – Radu, Assistant to City Manager – take no action, City adopted amended Encampment Policy 9/102024
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12. Civic Arts Commission Work Plan
13. Civic Arts Commission FY 2025 Public Art Budget

++++++ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604285038
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 5038
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $3,680,284, MLK Jr. Youth Public Art Project $396,000, Strawberry Creek Culvert Repairs $3,284,284
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order: Zoll Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defillators equipment and maintenance $2,832,950
Gillman, HHCS – Contract $400,000 with Berkeley Food Network for Berkeley-Based Food Assistance to low-income households, 12/2/2024 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400176 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer Coverage
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $50,000 total $100,000 Health Officer Coverage with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for BUSD Workforce Housing Project – reserve additional $2,000,000 and St. Paul Terrace Project – reserve additional $3,504,319, funds shall be reserved for 18 months (see item for details)
Gilman, HHCS – Accept Donations for FY 2025 Meals on Wheels of Alameda County
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400104 add $250,000 total $620,000 with SmartWave for City Facility Managed Wi-Fi 6/25/2023 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $350,000 for period of 2 years with American Debris Box Service Inc. for Portable Toilet Service
Ferris, Parks - Contract $1,042,139 includes 20% contingency $173,690 with Redwood Engineering Construction for MLK Jr Civic Center Park – Upper Plaza Improvements Project
Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation $25,000 from Berkeley Echo Lake Camp Association for Echo Lake Camp youth scholarships and programming
Ferris, Parks – Council referral and contract $142,775 for Miyawaki Forest Design and Installation

15. Davis, Public Works - Agreement Regarding Allocation of Costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for Berkeley Commons Between Berkeley Commons Owner, LLC (Developer_ and City of Berkeley, the documents show Berkeley Commons is responsible for the cost of the improvements, the area affected, but not what is Berkeley Commons Plan to improve the safety of the crossings at Bancroft and Addison
16. Davis, Public Works – Contract Amendment with B-Bros Construction Inc for Temporary Stabilization of stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia
17. Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board – Renewal of Solano avenue BID for Calendar Year 2025
18. Bartlett – 2024-2025 Budget Request $7,000 for speed bump on Russell at King St.
19. Bartlett – FY 2025 Budget Request $50,000for Replacement of Six Existing Wrought Iron Barriers for South Adeline Circular Planters
20. Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget funds for “Your Rose Garden”
AGENDA ON ACTION:
21. Policy Committee Recommendation qualified positive recommendation to refer a.&b. to the City Manager for evaluation a. Commission on Aging – achieving goals of 2018 Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan Companion Report b. Gilman – HHCS – Refer to City Manager to review and prioritize recommendations
22. a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts (HSPE) recommendation, b. Policy Committee Recommendation – negative recommendation - no further action required as Council already allocated funding in 2025-2026 Bi-annual Budget with HSPE recommendations, but will continue to partially fund 5150 transports until alternative sources identified
23. Policy Committee Recommendation – qualified positive recommendation – Harrison – budget Referral Allocate Existing $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) to Calm Traffic in vicinity of Derby, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC
INFORMATION REPORTS:
24. Commission on Labor FY 2025 Work Plan
DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Hahn – Fill Empty Storefronts Act referred to the Land Use Committee

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince 1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) – Information
November 7 – Anticipated Council meeting on Ceasefire Resolution, not posted

November 12 – Council Meeting on Arreguin’s proposal to Amend BMC 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt the taxation of business gross receipts relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest
November 12 - (4 pm tentative) California Theater Project
November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action

(Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024)
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Winter 2025)
April/May 2025 - Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

October 20 - October 27, 2024

October 13 - October 20, 2024
Worth Noting:
If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and it is not offered in the hybrid format, to request a disability related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at 510-981-6418 (V) or 510-981-6347.
Berkeley will celebrate the federal holiday Columbus Day, the 2nd Monday in October, October 14 in 2024 as Indigenous Peoples Day. Berkeley was the first city in the U.S. to recognize the holiday as Indigenous Peoples Day in 1992. There are now over 200 cities, 17 states and Washington D.C. following Berkeley’s lead. President Biden is the first President to commemorate indigenous people on the federal holiday. You will find this and more in the Activist’s Diary on the Peace and Justice Commission vote on the Ceasefire Resolution. https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2024-10-01/article/50851?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Peace-and-Justice--Kelly-Hammargren

Tuesday, October 15, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format. At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Subcommittee meets on zoom.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with 20. Cal Sailing Club and J-Dock and 21. Biotech tax exemption on the consent agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024:
- At 1:30 the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of women meets in person.
Thursday, October 17, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meet in the hybrid format.
Saturday, October 19, 2024:
- At 9 am is the monthly 3rd Saturday Shoreline cleanup.
- At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets on zoom.
- From 11 am to 4 pm is the Harvest festival with electric ride promotion of electric bikes and scooters.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - no city meetings, events found
Monday, October 14, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples Day

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603237401
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 323 7401
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -10/29/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 612 5937
AGENDA: Public Art
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH COMMISSION Meeting at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center, Art & Craft Room
AGENDA: 9. Work Plan, 10. Approve Work Plan, 11. Petition for new Janitor at BHS.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Staff Report 2. Hybrid Options, 3. NBSC kitchen completion status and how meals are prepared, 4. Advertising inside senior center and other public buildings, Discussion/Action Items: 1. City Budget, Presentation to Berkeley aged population, Presentation Housing needs of seniors, 4. Presentations Funds to help seniors fix their houses and Center for Independent Living.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
This meeting is in a room fully equipped for a hybrid meeting and it is not posted as hybrid
AGENDA: 2. Community Services Block Grant Training, Revised strategic plan, 4. Council item regarding City of Berkeley Single Audit for year ended June 30, 2023, 5. Review Through the Looking Glass program and financial reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 9. Rose Garden Plaque approval, 10. Councilmember Kesarwani referral naming Harrison St Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary, 11. Waterfront Parking and Transportation Demand Management Study, 12. Aquatic Park Dreamland Area Project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation with possible letter to council on 16 days of activism, 7. Possible Tour of Bridget House, 9. Implementation of commission recommendation Public Safety for Women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, October 17, 2024

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Not posted as of 10 pm Friday, October 11.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Public Health Officer’s Report, 4. Revised Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) AT 6:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614055306
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 405 5306
AGENDA: FCPC 8. Report from negotiating committee: Mike Chang for School Board, 9. Research into status of Re-Elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2024 Committee and transfer of funds from Jesse Arreguin for State Senate, 10. Complaint: Yes on Measure CC, No on Measure BB, 11. City Clerk enforcement referral regarding Andy Kelley for Trent Board 2020 campaign, Campaign for Police Accountability and Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, OGC 14. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE is meeting October 21 at 6:30 pm instead of 3rd Thursday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Friday, October 18, 2024 - no city meetings found

Saturday, October 19, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 - 11 am
Location: at 160 University
Use link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-11

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later for agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

HARVEST FESTIVAL from 11 am – 4 pm
Location: at 1300 Rose, Cedar Rose Park
Use Link for details: activities for kids, register for food contest
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/harvest-festival-0

7th ANNUAL RIDE ELECTRIC at HARVEST FESTIVAL from 11 am – 4 pm
Location: 20 Virginia Gardens, Cedar Rose Park
Use Link for details: test ride and learn about credits, rebates, grants and loans
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/7th-annual-ride-electric-harvest-festival

Sunday, October 20, 2024 – no city meetings, events found

+++++++++++++++++++ AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE +++++++++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603237401
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 323 7401
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 29, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order: Zoll Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defillators equipment and maintenance $2,832,950
Gillman, HHCS – Contract $400,000 with Berkeley Food Network for Berkeley-Based Food Assistance to low-income households, 12/2/2024 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400176 add $50,000 total $100,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer Coverage
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400177 add $50,000 total $100,000 Health Officer Coverage with Dr. Lisa B. Hernandez
Gilman, HHCS – Housing Trust Fund Recommendations for BUSD Workforce Housing Project – reserve additional $2,000,000 and St. Paul Terrace Project – reserve additional $3,504,319, funds shall be reserved for 18 months (see item for details)
Gilman, HHCS – Accept Donations for FY 2025 Meals on Wheels of Alameda County
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32400104 add $250,000 total $620,000 with SmartWave for City Facility Managed Wi-Fi 6/25/2023 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $350,000 for period of 2 years with American Debris Box Service Inc. for Portable Toilet Service
Ferris, Parks - Contract $1,042,139 includes 20% contingency $173,690 with Redwood Engineering Construction for MLK Jr Civic Center Park – Upper Plaza Improvements Project
Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation $25,000 from Berkeley Echo Lake Camp Association for Echo Lake Camp youth scholarships and programming
Ferris, Parks – Council referral and contract $142,775 for Miyawaki Forest Design and Installation
Davis, Public worksAgreement Regarding Allocation of Costs for Railroad Crossing Improvements for Berkeley Commons Between Berkeley Commons Owner, LLC (Developer_ and City of Berkeley
Davis, Public Works – Contract Amendment with B-Bros Construction Inc for Temporary Stabilization of stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia
Bartlett – 2024-2025 Budget Request $7,000 for speed bump on Russell at King St.
Bartlett – FY 2025 Budget Request $50,000for Replacement of Six Existing Wrought Iron Barriers for South Adeline Circular Planters
Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget funds for “Your Rose Garden”

AGENDA ON ACTION:
21. Policy Committee Recommendation qualified positive recommendation to refer a.&b. to the City Manager for evaluation a. Commission on Aging – achieving goals of 2018 Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan Companion Report b. Gilman – HHCS – Refer to City Manager to review and prioritize recommendations
22, Policy Committee Recommendation – negative recommendation - no further action required as Council already allocated funding in 2025-2026 Bi-annual Budget
23. Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board – Renewal of Solano avenue BID for Calendar Year 2025
24, Policy Committee Recommendation – qualified positive recommendation – Harrison – budget Referral Allocate Existing $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) to Calm Traffic in vicinity of Derby, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC
25.Hahn – Fill Empty Storefronts Act
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26. Commission on Labor FY 2025 Work Plan
++++++ OCTOBER 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm meeting agenda ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613604094
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 360 4094
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

City Manager – 2nd reading – amending Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code
Numainville, City Clerk – Amend Contract #102814-1 add $381,949 total $922,953 with Konica Minolta Business Services, Inc for Electronic Content Management System and Agenda Management and Workflow System and extend to 9/18/2029
REMOVED - Radu, CM Office – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District from 10/15/2024 – 10/14/2029 to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations in East Bay Parks, to educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations – total $61,896,178, Upholstry repairs and cleaning - $200,000. Vehicle Lubricants - $420,000, Tire Replacement & Repair - $800,000, Control Systems Upgrades, Jail - $600,000, organics / compost recycling, hauling - $59,876,178
Sprague, Fire – Resolution for piggyback contract $300,000 with Mission Critical Partners for Emergency Communications Consulting services 11/1/2023 – 5/30/2026 with two two year options to extend
Gilman, HHCS – PATH CITED Round 3 Revenue Grant Agreement requiring $96,901.88 matching fund for HHCS Enhanced Care Program Management
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200162-1 add NTE $36,020 which will increase NTE amount from $275,000 to $311,020 with Thirdwave Corporation for Professional Services through 6/30/2025
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II
Davis, Public Works – PO $600,000 with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C. for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works - PO $300,000 with Pape Kenworth for Zero Waste Tractor Trailer Parts
Davis, Public Works – PO $400,000 with Western Truck Center for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs
Davis, Public Works – Contract $107,460 including $10,367 contingency for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000067 add $350,000 total $1,290,000 with GHD, Inc. for preparation of a sanitary sewer master plan
Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $350,000 with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and services 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: $4,000,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission, $2,000,000 for Adeline and $2,000,000 for Telegraph complete streets
Davis, Public Works – PO $1,300,000 with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $165,500 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for two 2024 Ford T350 E Transit Vans
Davis, Public Works –PO $1,000,000 with Pape Machinery, Inc. for Heavy Equipment Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027

20.Parks and Waterfront Commission Councilmember Taplin’s Referral regarding Cal Sailing Club’s six historic J-Dock Berths recommending adoption of resolution designating Cal Sailing Club’s six historic J-Dock berths for safety training and to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction programs and to be reviewed every four years
21.Arreguin – Amend BMC 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt the taxation of business gross receipts relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest
22. Kesarwani – Naming the Harrison Street Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
23. Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Russell Street Halloween Festivities
AGENDA on ACTION:
24. Klein, Planning – Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code to require all newly constructed buildings to be Zero NOx Emission Buildings with two exceptions 1) industrial or manufacturing processes and 2) for cooking equipment serving nonresidential occupancies in buildings
25. Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors, policy committee recommends no action
26. Hahn – Refer to City Manager to create Safety Plans for a Safe and Resilient Berkeley on reducing gun violence, sexual assault, retail theft and traffic violence
INFORMATION REPORTS:
27. Hollander, Economic Development - Civic Arts Grant Awards for FY 2025
28. Klein, Planning - LOP NOD: 2436-2442 Haste Street #LMIN2024-0002
29. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 1614 Sixth Street #LMSAP2024-0003
DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Scheduled for 10/29/2024 - Davis, Public Works – Resolution – Agreements regarding allocation of costs for railroad crossing improvements for Berkeley Commons between Berkeley Commons owner, LLC and City of Berkeley at Addison Street and Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing (this is the project at Aquatic Park)
Item withdrawn by Police Accountability Board - Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation
Referred to Budget Committee - Hahn – Refer to City Manager to Study Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2708 Prince 1/21/2025

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) – Information
November 18 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action

(Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024)
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

October 6 - October 13, 2024
Worth Noting:
Yom Kippur Jewish Holiday begins at sundown Friday, October 11 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, October 12.
The next City Council meeting is October 15 at 6 pm. The agenda is available for review and comment and follows the list of city meetings.
BNC – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council is rescheduled to October 19 at 10 am

Monday, October 7, 2024:
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 3 pm the 4 x 4 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets in person.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm the Community Meeting on Dreamland at Aquatic Park capital improvement plan meets on ZOOM.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024:
- at 2:30 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission holds a hearing on Middle Housing General Plan Amendments.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, October 10, 2024:
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- From 6 – 7 pm the James Kenney Community Center holds an open house.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Committee meets in person.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
Friday, October 11, 2024:
- From 5 – 9 pm is Teen Night After Spot.
- At 7:30 pm the doors open for Live Oaks Laughs LOL Comedy Show.
Saturday, October 12, 2024: At 9 am is volunteer day at the Ohlone Dog Park.

Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 6, 2024 – no city meetings/events found

Monday, October 7, 2024

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Members: Humbert, Wengraf, Lunaparra, alternate - Tregub
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeleyinfo.zoomgov.com/j/1616847764
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 684 7764
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – referred 5/21/2024 due 10/26/2024 - Housing for Artists, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – referred 10/23/2023 due 10/31/2024 - Berkeley Green New Deal, 4. City Manager – referred 2/13/2024 due 10/9/2024 - Proposed Amendments to Building Emissions Ordinance (BESO)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

4x4 TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING at 3 pm
Members: Arreguin, Tregub, Hahn, Lunaparra, Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Marrero, Walker
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609606639?pwd=EA9xn9xtIYdmnxMCXCPbtnFIXCVy9m.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 160 960 6639 Passcode: 919006
AGENDA: 6. Update Inflation Reduction Act Implementation, 7. Update Demolition Report, Update Status on Tenant Habitability Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2100-2108 Milvia – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2023-0163, 7. 1663-1687 Shattuck/2109 Virginia – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2024-0066, 8. 2500-2512 San Pablo/1094-1098 Dwight Way – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation #LMIN2024-0004
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD - cancelled

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 11 am
In-Person; at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 3. Bank Membership Payments, 4. Finacial Update 2025 workplan, current Telegraph BID financial status update, 4-year report, 5. Web Development and postcard for branding, tree replacement & hanging planters, Peralta Services Corp Satisfaction Survey.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

AQUATIC PARK DREAMLAND COMMUNITY MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86947823370
Meeting ID: 869 4782 3370 Passcode 277526
AGENDA: Provide input on capital improvements
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-dreamland-community-meeting

Wednesday October 9, 2024

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Members: Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, alternate - Kesarwani
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610284313
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 028 4313
AGENDA: (no referral and due date listed for agenda items) 2. Taplin - Telegraph Complete streets, 3. Taplin - Waterfront Specific Plan, 4. Taplin - Traffic Calming in the Poet’s Corner Neighborhood.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 3. Presentation from the LifeLong Street Medicine Team on medical and support services offered to encampment residents, 5. Discussions on encampment policies and plans to clear camps, 6. Presentation from Commissioner Segal on Involuntary Hospitalization: Addressing Health and Safety Risks of the Homeless Mentally Ill.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: II.B. FY 2024 Annual Gift Report to City Council, E. Amend Contrat No. 31900159 add $550,000 total $2,550,000 with Pride One Industries, III.A.&B. Board Elections.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: not posted as of 9:33 pm 10/4/2024
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Middle Housing General Plan Amendments
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB)at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Chair and Board reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 9. a. Discussion/Action Citygate Associates, LLC Workload Organizational Study of BPD, b. BPD 1010 and 1034 policies, 10. A. ODPA Police Reviews, Chair Moore’s proposal to the PAB to initiate a policy review on social media usage by law enforcement, c. draft the annual report, d. meeting calendar, e. Policy Reviews, closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMISSION on DISABILITY - cancelled

Thursday, October 10, 2024

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Members: Arreguin, Kesarwani, Hahn, alternate - Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610348696
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 034 8696
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda items, 2. City Manager – referred 6/25/2024 due 1/21/2025 - Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity), 3. Hahn – referred 9/30/2024 due 3/4/2025Study: Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action reappoint the Arts and Housing SubCommittee, 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Ordinance Amending the BMC to Prohibit the Sale and Use of Algorithmic Devices to Set Rents or Manage occupancy Levels for Residential dwelling Units
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. 7 pm - Public Works Director Terrance Davis Introduction, 2. 7:20 pm - Vision 2050, 3. 7:50 pm - BerkDOT presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St.
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89511296134
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 895 1129 6134
AGENDA on Consent: 1637 Woolsey - #ZP2024-0003 to demolish a single-car garage and construct a 499 sq ft major residential addition on the second floor, over 14 ft in average building height 19ft 9 in on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and establish one off-street parking space within front setback,
1048 Keith – continuation to date uncertain - Use Permit #ZP2024-0014 to demolish an existing 2,760 sq ft single-family dwelling with rear setback, construct parking deck in front setback and retaining walls in the side setback, parcel sits in Hillside overlay, very high fire hazard severity zone, active landslide zone and earthquake fault zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

JAMES KENNEY COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE from 6 – 7 pm
Location: at 1720 eighth Street
AGENDA: Learn about community center programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/james-kenney-community-center-open-house

Friday, October 11, 2024 – Reduced Services Day

TEEN NIGHT “THE AFTER SPOT” from 5 - 9 pm
            Location: at Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center
Use link for information and to register, Activities for teens
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-after-spot-2

LIVE OAK LAUGHS “LOL” COMEDY SHOW at 7:30 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck
Comedy Show $20 per person
Use link for details and to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-lol-comedy-show

Saturday, October 12, 2024

DOG PARK ALL CREW / VOLUNTEER DAY at 9 am
Location: at 1800 Hearst
AGENDA: winterize Ohlone Dog Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/dog-park-all-crewvolunteer-day

BNC – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council – rescheduled to October 19 at 10 am

Sunday, October 13, 2024 – no city meetings/events found

++++++  OCTOBER 15, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm meeting agenda  ++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 15,  2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613604094
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 360 4094
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

City Manager – 2nd reading – amending Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code
Numainville, City Clerk – Amend Contract #102814-1 add $381,949 total $922,953 with Konica Minolta Business Services, Inc for Electronic Content Management System and Agenda Management and Workflow System and extend to 9/18/2029
REMOVED - Radu, CM Office – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District from 10/15/2024 – 10/14/2029 to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations in East Bay Parks, to educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations – total $61,896,178, Upholstry repairs and cleaning - $200,000. Vehicle Lubricants - $420,000, Tire Replacement & Repair - $800,000, Control Systems Upgrades, Jail - $600,000, organics / compost recycling, hauling - $59,876,178
Sprague, Fire – Resolution for piggyback contract $300,000 with Mission Critical Partners for Emergency Communications Consulting services 11/1/2023 – 5/30/2026 with two two year options to extend
Gilman, HHCS – PATH CITED Round 3 Revenue Grant Agreement requiring $96,901.88 matching fund for HHCS Enhanced Care Program Management
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200162-1 add NTE $36,020 which will increase NTE amount from $275,000 to $311,020 with Thirdwave Corporation for Professional Services through 6/30/2025
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II
Davis, Public Works – PO $600,000 with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C. for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works - PO $300,000 with Pape Kenworth for Zero Waste Tractor Trailer Parts
Davis, Public Works – PO $400,000 with Western Truck Center for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs
Davis, Public Works – Contract $107,460 including $10,367 contingency for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000067 add $350,000 total $1,290,000 with GHD, Inc. for preparation of a sanitary sewer master plan
Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $350,000 with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and services 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: $4,000,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission, $2,000,000 for Adeline and $2,000,000 for Telegraph complete streets
Davis, Public Works – PO $1,300,000 with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $165,500 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for two 2024 Ford T350 E Transit Vans
Davis, Public Works –PO $1,000,000 with Pape Machinery, Inc. for Heavy Equipment Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027

Kesarwani – Naming the Harrison Street Skate Park in Honor of Terrance McCrary
Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Russell Street Halloween Festivities

AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code to require all newly constructed buildings to be Zero NOx Emission Buildings with two exceptions 1) industrial or manufacturing processes and 2) for cooking equipment serving nonresidential occupancies in buildings
Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors, policy committee recommends no action
Hahn – Refer to City Manager to create Safety Plans for a Safe and Resilient Berkeley on reducing gun violence, sexual assault, retail theft and traffic violence

27.City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Hollander, Economic Development - Civic Arts Grant Awards for FY 2025
Klein, Planning - LOP NOD: 2436-2442 Haste Street #LMIN2024-0002
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 1614 Sixth Street #LMSAP2024-0003

DISPOSITION ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Scheduled for 10/29/2024 - Davis, Public Works – Resolution – Agreements regarding allocation of costs for railroad crossing improvements for Berkeley Commons between Berkeley Commons owner, LLC and City of Berkeley at Addison Street and Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing (this is the project at Aquatic Park)
Item withdrawn by Police Accountability Board - Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation
Referred to Budget Committee - Hahn – Refer to City Manager to Study Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 30 (6 pm) - COPA/TOPA – Same night as Peace and Justice Commission
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
October 22 Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

September 29 - October 6, 2024
Worth Noting:
Even though the list looks full most of it is for recreation activities.
Monday is the big day with the Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm on the Ceasefire Resolution, the Waterfront Specific Plan on Parking and Council on COPA/TOPA. The council policy committee has already given COPA/TOPA a negative recommendation.

Monday, September 30, 2024:
- At 2:30 the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format in closed session.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format on TOPA/COPA.
- From 6:30 – 8 pm the Waterfront Specific Plan Community meeting meets on ZOOM
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person at North Berkeley Senior Center on a Ceasefire Resolution.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12 pm is a free flu vaccine clinic, no appointment, ID or insurance needed.
- At 5:30 pm the Loan Administration board meets in person.
- At 6 pm is the Regular City Council meeting in the hybrid format with one item on action City Council rules and procedures. The one action item is to name a street after Daniel Ellsberg. That will get sent to a committee or commission or both.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024:
- From 9:30 am – 12 pm is a free flu vaccine clinic, no appointment, ID or insurance needed.
- At 11 am the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 11:30 am is the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Thursday, October 3, 2024:
- At 11 am is the Berkeley Marina Lien Sale.
- At 6 pm is the Live Oak Community Center Open House
Friday, October 4, 2024:
- At 5 pm is Teen night “The After Spot”.
- At 6 pm is Fall Outdoor Bingo Night
Saturday, October 5, 2024:
- At 9 am is the Waterfront Tree Planting Event.
- At 9 am in Pollinator Garden Volunteer Day at John Hinkle Park
- At 2:30 pm is the Aquatic Open House

Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 29, 2024 – no city meetings found

Monday, September 30, 2024

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/s/1606008910
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 600 8910
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -10/15/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council  Legislative Redesign, including Strengthening the Committee System to Provide More In-Depth Review and Vetting of Major Items, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St.
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613737680
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 373 7680
AGENDA: 1. Anticipated Litigation, 2. Conference with real property negotiators 2431 Channing and 2425a Channing Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet lease price and terms.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-30-2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618584419
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 858 4419
AGENDA: 1. (one agenda item) Harrison – Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, reviewed by the Land Use, Housing & Economic development Committee which gave a negative recommendation not to approve COPA/TOPA.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-september-30-2024

WATERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING from 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81484845896?pwd=Owb1aYuh0lDCop0a3aibctu6JJHQpa.1
AGENDA: To review and take feedback on the draft Waterfront parking study.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-community-meeting

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, NORTH Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. & 9. Discussion and Action Regarding Resolution for an Immediate and Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza, and an End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel, and Support for Self-Determination., Israel-Gaza Community Listening Forum.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

FREE FLU VACCINE Pop-Up from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
No appointment, no ID or health insurance needed,
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-flu-vaccine-pop-oct-1

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 218 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room (this room is equipped for hybrid meetings, however, according to posting it is not being used)
AGENDA: B) Presentation on the status of the COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program and opportunities for the program administration of the Revolving Loan Fund by Working Solutions, C) Adopt amendments to the Revolving Loan Fund Administration to facilitate program management including loan origination, loan serving and technical assistance by Working Solutions. Existing loan portfolio: East Bay Media Center, Synthesis Group, Inc (Minuteman Press), Kitchen on Fire II, California Jaz Conservancy, Cupcakin’ Bake Shop, Nabolom Bakery.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611781735
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 178 1735
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar for a quick scan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

FREE FLU VACCINE Pop-Up from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: at 1920 Seventh Street
No appointment, no ID or health insurance needed,
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-flu-vaccine-pop-oct-2

SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE PRODUCT PANEL of EXPERTS Prevention, Strategies, and Outcomes Subcommittee Meeting at 11 am
In-Person: at 2101 San Pablo
AGENDA: Finalize reviewer selection criteria questions and other sections of RFP. Meeting posting includes an American Disabilities Act Disclaimer “…To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services Specialist at 981-6418 (v) or 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Please refrain from wearing scented products to this meeting.” (this is new)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERRITAGE MONTH from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
LOCATION: at 2151 MLK JR WAY
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month

Thursday, October 3, 2024

BERKELEY MARINA LIEN SALE at 11 am
Location: at 201 University
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-marina-lien-sale

LIVE OAK COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE at 6 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-community-center-open-house-0

Friday, October 4, 2024

TEEN NIGHT “THE AFTER SPOT” from 5 - 9 pm
            Location: at Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center
Use link for information and to register, Activities for teens
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-night-after-spot-1

FALL OUTDOOR BINGO NIGHT from 6 – 8 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Use link for information and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fall-outdoor-bingo-night

Saturday, October 5, 2024

WATERFRONT VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING EVENT from 9 am – 12 pm
Location: at South Cove Parking Lot
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-volunteer-tree-planting-event

JOHN HINKLE PARK – POLINATOR GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAY from 9 am – 12 pm
Location: at 41 Somerset Place
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/john-hinkle-park-pollinator-garden-volunteer-day

AQUATICS OPEN HOUSE from 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: at Browning
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatics-open-house

Sunday, October 6, 2024 – no city meetings found

+++++++   AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 at 2:30 pm  +++++++

AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/s/1606008910
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 600 8910
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for October 15, 2024

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

Numainville, City Clerk – Amend Contract #102814-1 add $381,949 total $922,953 with Konica Minolta Business Services, Inc for Electronic Content Management System and Agenda Management and Workflow System and extend to 9/18/2029

2.Radu, CM Office – Cooperative Agreement with East Bay Regional Parks District from 10/15/2024 – 10/14/2029 to collaborate to manage free-roaming cat populations in East Bay Parks, to educate the public and minimize the impact on sensitive wildlife areas

Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Sprague, Fire – Resolution for piggyback contract $300,000 with Mission Critical Partners for Emergency Communications Consulting services 11/1/2023 – 5/30/2026 with two two year options to extend
Gilman, HHCS – PATH CITED Round 3 Revenue Grant Agreement requiring $96,901.88 matching fund for HHCS Enhanced Care Program Management
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200162-1 (something is wrong or missing in the agenda item) it states add NTE $36,020 which will increase NTE amount from $230,000 to $311,020 with Thirdwave Corporation for Professional Services through 6/30/2025
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II
Davis, Public Works – PO $600,000 with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C. for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – Resolution – Agreements regarding allocation of costs for railroad crossing improvements for Berkeley Commons between Berkeley Commons owner, LLC and City of Berkeley at Addison Street and Bancroft Way at-grade railroad crossing (this is the project at Aquatic Park)
Davis, Public Works - PO $300,000 with Pape Kenworth for Zero Waste Tractor Trailer Parts
Davis, Public Works – PO $400,000 with Western Truck Center for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs
Davis, Public Works – Contract $107,460 including $10,367 contingency for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32000067 add $350,000 total $1,290,000 with GHD, Inc. for preparation of a sanitary sewer master plan
Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $350,000 with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for Zero Waste Vehicle Parts and services 10/1/2024-12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: $4,000,000 to Alameda County Transportation Commission, $2,000,000 for Adeline and $2,000,000 for Telegraph complete streets
Davis, Public Works – PO $1,300,000 with Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire Vehicle Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027
Davis, Public Works – PO $165,500 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for two 2024 Ford T350 E Transit Vans
Davis, Public Works –PO $1,000,000 with Pape Machinery, Inc. for Heavy Equipment Parts and Repairs 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2027

Humbert – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for Russell Street Halloween Festivities
Klein, Planning – Amendments to the Berkeley Green Code to require all newly constructed buildings to be Zero NOx Emission Buildings with two exceptions 1) industrial or manufacturing processes and 2) for cooking equipment serving nonresidential occupancies in buildings

AGENDA on ACTION:

Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation
Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protestors, policy committee recommends no action
Arreguin – Amend BMC 9.04.165 – Tax Exemption for Research & Development Grants to exempt the taxation of business gross receipts relating to government and philanthropic research and development grants in the public interest
Hahn – Refer to City Manager to Study Sabbatical Leave for City of Berkeley Employees
Hahn – Refer to City Manager to create Safety Plans for a Safe and Resilient Berkeley on reducing gun violence, sexual assault, retail theft and traffic violence

28.City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Hollander, Economic Development - Civic Arts Grant Awards for FY 2025
Klein, Planning - LOP NOD: 2436-2442 Haste Street #LMIN2024-0002
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 1614 Sixth Street #LMSAP2024-0003

++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting, October 1, 2024 at 6 pm pm +++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611781735
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 178 1735
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

Brown, City Attorney – Unrepresented Employee Manual Amendments for Measure KK Compliance
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $2,000,000 Regional Measure 3:2025 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program for the Bay Trail Extension
Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract Accept $1,000,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the African American Holistic Resources Center Project
City Manager – Amending the Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code BMC 15.12
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: Regional Measure 3: Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program, MTC $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Boulevards, $1,050,000 for Adeline Quick-Build
Authors Hahn, Humbert, Bartlett – Budget Referral $150,000 for La Pena Cultural Center

AGENDA on ACTION:

Peace and Justice Commission – Name City of Berkeley street in Honor of Daniel Ellsberg

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA

Scheduled for October 15, 2024 Council meeting, to be placed on consent - Parks and Waterfront Commission – Recommend Adoption of Councilmember Taplin’s Referral Regarding Cal Sailing Club’s Six Historic J-Dock Berths for safety training for boating activities, community service and recreational education uses and direct the City Manager to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction and programs and to review every four years
Referred to Council Public Safety Committee – members: Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, alternate Humbert - Police Accountability Board, Director of Police Accountability – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 30 (6 pm) - COPA/TOPA – Same night as Peace and Justice Commission
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
October 22 Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
BPD Annual Report (March 2025)

UNSCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

September 22 - September 29, 2024
Worth Noting:
The coming week is filled with a City Council meeting on Tuesday and Commission meetings on Wednesday and Thursday and city sponsored activities for Friday and Saturday.

It is next Monday, September 30 that requires attention.

At 6 pm City Council will take up TOPA/COPA (Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act) (not posted yet)
At 6:30 pm is the Waterfront Specific Plan Community Meeting on parking on zoom. City Council will not meet on the Waterfront Specific Plan until after the November election per Councilmember Hahn’s request. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-community-meeting
At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person on recommending a Ceasefire Resolution to City Council. The resolution can be read with this link starting on page 7 (after meeting minutes).https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/September%202024%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

This coming week

Monday, September 23, 2024: At 8 am is the in person build your own emergency kit.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 4:30 City Council meets in Closed Session.
- At 6 pm is the Regular City Council meeting in the hybrid format with one item on action City Council rules and procedures.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday, September 26, 2024:
- From 6-7 pm is an open house on teen services.At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format. The proposed project to build 2 houses at 1048 Keith a lot with the Berkeley Hazard Trifecta (fire, earthquake fault zone, landslide zone) according to available maps has requested a continuance.
Friday, September 27, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12 pm is a free flu vaccine clinic, no appointment, ID or insurance needed.
- At 5 pm is Teen night recreation.
- At 7:15 pm is the movie in Codornices Park.
Saturday, September 28, 2024:
- At 10 am is nature journaling at the Shorebird Nature Center.
- From 5 – 6 pm is open house at the Shorebird Nature Center.
- At 7:15 pm is the Disney Nature: Bears movie at the Shorebird Nature Center.

Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with B0Bros Construction for Temporary Stabilization of Stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia

AGENDA on CONSENT

2nd reading - Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
2nd reading - Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48
Numainville, City Clerk - Establish 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,500,000 for Citywide custodial services: Cleaning and supplying designated city facilities
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application Reconnecting Communities $5,000,000 to U.S. Department of Transportation for Santa Fe Railroad Trackbed to Park Conversion Project
Civic Arts Commission – Fund Request $125,000 Mitigation Fee Nexus Study, Public Art on Private Development Requirement
Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $11,632.30 total $347,632.30 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services for the Mayor’s Office
Kesarwani – Budget Referral: Independent Consultant to Conduct Analysis of Referring Restaurant Inspections to Alameda County
Authors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – the Resolution Clarifying the Intent of Measure Y (2024) – Increasing Parks, Trees and Landscaping Maintenance Tax “Recommendation: In order to ensure that voters are fully informed and to inform future discussions of potential expenditures, it is recommended that the Berkeley City Council adopt the following language to clarify (but not change) the intent of Measure Y” The Intent of Measure Y is to generate additional funds by increasing the Parks Tax for park and landscape maintenance in the Waterfront including Cesar Chavez (Berkeley’s largest park), improvements to Berkeley’s urban forest and street plantings, and essential park and landscaping related capital projects.”

AGENDA on ACTION:
11.City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2000 Kala Bagai Way #LMSAP2024-0002
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2227 Parker #LMIN2024-0001
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 8 Greenwood Common #LMSAP2024-0001

++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting, October 1, 2024 at 6 pm pm +++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611781735
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 178 1735
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

Brown, City Attorney – Unrepresented Employee Manual Amendments for Measure KK Compliance
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $2,000,000 Regional Measure 3:2025 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program for the Bay Trail Extension
Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract Accept $1,000,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the African American Holistic Resources Center Project
City Manager – Amending the Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code BMC 15.12
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: Regional Measure 3: Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program, MTC $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Boulevards, $1,050,000 for Adeline Quick-Build
Authors Hahn, Humbert, Bartlett – Budget Referral $150,000 for La Pena Cultural Center

AGENDA on ACTION:

Peace and Justice Commission – Name City of Berkeley street in Honor of Daniel Ellsberg

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA

Scheduled for October 15, 2024 Council meeting, to be placed on consent - Parks and Waterfront Commission – Recommend Adoption of Councilmember Taplin’s Referral Regarding Cal Sailing Club’s Six Historic J-Dock Berths for safety training for boating activities, community service and recreational education uses and direct the City Manager to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction and programs and to review every four years
Referred to Council Public Safety Committee – members: Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, alternate Humbert - Police Accountability Board, Director of Police Accountability – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley (Action) – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (information)
September 30 (6 pm) - COPA/TOPA – Same night as Peace and Justice Commission
October 22 Moved to November after election per Hahn’s request at Agenda on September 16, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)
Taplin Added at Agenda on September 16, 2024 – Unfunded Liabilities

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

September 15 - September 22, 2024
Worth Noting:
It is not a mistake. The special Council meeting on the Ashby BART housing development is MONDAY, September 16 at 6 pm. The City Council September 24 meeting agenda is available for comment.

Monday, September 16, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 1231 Addison in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format on Ashby BART housing project.
- From 10 am – 3 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person
Tuesday, September 17, 2024:
- At 12 pm the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 3 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art subcommittee meets on Zoom.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 2 pm the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment, Sustainability Commission meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Human welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, September 19, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commissions meet in the hybrid format, however, the zoom link needs to be updated.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
Friday, September 20, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the 2 x 2 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm is the teen silent disco party
Saturday, September 21, 2024:
- At 9 am is the Coastal Cleanup.
- At 10 am is Build Your Own Emergency Kit at Ace Hardware on Milvia.

Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 15, 2024 – no city meetings found

Monday, September 16, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608747992
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 874 7992
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -10/1/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council  Legislative Redesign, including Strengthening the Committee System to Provide More In-Depth Review and Vetting of Major Items, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619424437
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 942 4437
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. Fisher et al v. City of Berkeley, b. Lina Cong v. City of Berkeley, 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 3201 Adeline Berkeley Repertory Group, Lease Price and Terms, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 2439 Channing Framer’s Workshop Lease Price and Terms.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610819512
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 081 9512
AGENDA: Agenda item 1. The Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (housing project and flea market) (packet is 124 pages) and 2. Presentation Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (BECCAP) (packet 171 pages). https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-september-16-2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Special Meeting from 10 am – 3 pm
In-Person: 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center
AGENDA: Icebreaker, 6. Charting Accomplishments, 7. Working Lunch, 9. Discussion & Training, 10. Reflection
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 12 pm
(Members: Arreguin, Kesarwani, Hahn, alternate Wengraf)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617370401
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 737 0401
AGENDA: 2. Harrison – Budget Referral: Allocate Exisiting $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) Tax to Calm Traffic in Vicinity of Derby, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget, and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC, 3. City Manager – City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, 4.a. Commission on Aging – Achieving Goals of 2018 Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan, 4.b. City Manager Companion Report, 5.a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts - Measure P Allocations FY 2025-2026, b. City Manager – Companion Report, 6. City Manager – Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616125937
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 612 5937
AGENDA: 4. Discussion with possible action on FY 2025 Public Art Program Budget
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
(Members Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, alternate Kesarwani)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610104717
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 010 4717
AGENDA: 2. Taplin – Discussion Progress on Creating New Parkland, 3. Lunaparra – Discussion Southside Complete Streets, 4. City Manager – Street Rehabilitation Five Year Plan for FY 2024-2028
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation: Serving Berkeley’s Homeless Population over age 55, Discussion/Action Items: 3. Presentation proposal: Services to the Berkeley Aged population, 4. Presentation proposal: Meeting the housing needs of seniors.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Supporting employee ownership models of business, 3. Fair Workweek Ordinance Implementation, 4. Commission on Labor purview regarding labor ordinances and City workers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Election of Vice-Chair, 8. Small Business Support Act/Small Business Ombudsman Proposal from Councilmember Bartlett, 9. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
AGENDA: 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Community Services Block Grant 2025, 3. Discussion and possible action on a draft revised strategic plan and Council item for the HWCAC, 4. City of Berkeley Single Audit for the year ended June 30, 2023
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, September 19, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2530 Bancroft Way (between Bowditch and Telegraph) – DRC2023-0014 – Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing 1-story 15,665 sq ft commercial structure and construct 12-story (134.5 feet), 139,833 sq ft mixed use development with 110 dwellings including 11 very low-income units and 2195 sq ft of ground floor commercial space, (SB 330)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: check later
Teleconference: check later
Meeting ID: check later
AGENDA: FCPC: 8. Report from negotiating committee: Mike Chang for School Board, 9. Complaint Californians for Safety and Security, 10. Complaint Ruben Hernande Story, 11. Complaint: Friends of Adeline, 12. Review and possible revision of Procedures for the Fair Campaign Practices Commission, 13. Research into status of Re-Elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2024 Committee and the transfer of funds from Jesse Arreguin for State Senate District 7 2024 to Re-Elect Mayor Arreguin, OGC:City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, Joint FCPC-OGV: 16. Publicizing vacancies on Commissions. Information Items: 17. Public Financing Candidate Certifications a. Laura Babitt for School Board, Alfred Twu for Rent Board, 18. BERA Opinions a. Fix the Streets Opinion Corrected, 19. September 9, 2024 email from Chair Saginor to Council regarding provisions to Council’s Rules of Procedure and Order.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 2. Regional Measure 3 Safe Routes to Transit Cycle 1 Grant Application Adeline Quick Build Project, 3. Storm Water Master Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6. At 6 pm Staff Updates Progress on SB-1383, CA Climate Action Corps Fellows Starting Soon, Outreach about reusable to-go cups/containers, Discussion/Action 1. At 6:15 pm Presentation from National Stewardship Action Council about SB54 and Zero Waste CA Legislation w/Q&A, 2. 6:50 pm Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee, 4. 7:10 pm Legislative Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Friday, September 20, 2024

2 X 2 COMMITTEE (Council and BUSD) at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1005 Parker, Berkeley Adult School
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/82280511873?pwd=qFJsj9Lde0X1INzzXaLt0IVzOlX0tj.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 822 8051 1873 Passcode: 670477
AGENDA: 5. Discussion Items: 5.1 YEP Update, 5.2 Expanding Afterschool Programs, 5.3 Traffic Safety Enforcement Around BUSD Schools a. Update on Crossing Guards, 5.4 Cost of BUSD use of James Kenney Facility, 5.5 RPP for Educators are School Sites.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

TEEN SILENT DISCO at 6 pm
Location: 1730 Oregon, Grove Park
See link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teen-silent-disco-dance-party

Saturday, September 21, 2024

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY at 9 am
Location: 160 University
See link for details
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/coastal-cleanup-day

BUILD YOUR OWN EMERGENCY KIT from 10 am – 12 pm
Location: At Ace Hardware, 2020 Milvia
AGENDA: September is National Preparedness Month
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/build-your-own-emergency-kit-1

Sunday, September 22, 2024 – no city meetings found

++++++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE September 9 at 2:30 pm  +++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, September 16,  2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608747992
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 874 7992
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 1, 2024

CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT

Brown, City Attorney – Unrepresented Employee Manual Amendments for Measure KK Compliance
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $2,000,000 Regional Measure 3:2025 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program for the Bay Trail Extension
Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract Accept $1,000,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the African American Holistic Resources Center Project
City Manager – Amending the Berkeley Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Code BMC 15.12
Davis, Public Works – Grant Applications: Regional Measure 3: Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program, MTC $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Boulevards, $1,050,000 for Adeline Quick-Build
Peace and Justice Commission – Name City of Berkeley street in Honor of Daniel Ellsberg

AGENDA on ACTION:
7. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Recommend Adoption of Councilmember Taplin’s Referral Regarding Cal Sailing Club’s Six Historic J-Dock Berths for safety training for boating activities, community service and recreational education uses and direct the City Manager to retain the six slips for Cal Sailing Club to use for nonprofit sailing instruction and programs and to review every four years
8. Police Accountability Board, Director of Police Accountability – Berkeley Police Department Texting Offences: Independent Investigation by the Police Accountability Board
9. Authors Hahn, Humbert, Bartlett – Budget Referral $150,000 for La Pena Cultural Center

+++++++ CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 AGENDA +++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on September 24, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619309217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 930 9217
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

Recess Items:

Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with B0Bros Construction for Temporary Stabilization of Stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia

AGENDA on CONSENT

2nd reading - Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
2nd reading - Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48
Numainville, City Clerk - Establish 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,500,000 for Citywide custoidial services: Cleaning and supplying designated city facilities
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application Reconnecting Communities $5,000,000 to U.S. Department of Transportation for Santa Fe Railroad Trackbed to Park Conversion Project
Civic Arts Commission – Fund Request $125,000 Mitigation Fee Nexus Study, Public Art on Private Development Requirement
Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $11,632.30 total $347,632.30 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services for the Mayor’s Office
Kesarwani – Budget Referral: Independent Consultant to Conduct Analysis of Referring Restaurant Inspections to Alameda County
Authors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – the Resolution Clarifying the Intent of Measure Y (2024) – Increasing Parks, Trees and Landscaping Maintenance Tax “Recommendation: In order to ensure that voters are fully informed and to inform future discussions of potential expenditures, it is recommended that the Berkeley City Council adopt the following language to clarify (but not change) the intent of Measure Y” The Intent of Measure Y is to generate additional funds by increasing the Parks Tax for park and landscape maintenance in the Waterfront including Cesar Chavez (Berkeley’s largest park), improvements to Berkeley’s urban forest and street plantings, and essential park and landscaping related capital projects.”

AGENDA on ACTION:
11.City Council Rules of Procedures and Order Revisions
INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2000 Kala Bagai Way #LMSAP2024-0002
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2227 Parker #LMIN2024-0001
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 8 Greenwood Common #LMSAP2024-0001

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley (Action) – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (information)
September 30 - COPA/TOPA - Action
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)
Evacuation Study (Fall 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

September 8 - September 15, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council summer recess ends September 9, 2024. A full week of meetings ahead.
The September 16, 2024 City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm is available for review and comment. Agenda item 1. The Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (housing project and flea market) (packet is 124 pages) and 2. The Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan (packet 171 pages). https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-september-16-2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024: From 10 am – 5 pm is the Solano Stroll with Solano closed to traffic.
Monday, September 9, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board has a community input meeting on the Berkeley Police Use of Force Policy.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024: At 7 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with the Encampment Ordinance as item 37 in the agenda.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024:
- At 3 pm the City/UC/Student Relations Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission provides virtual conferencing to commissioners and presenters, however, the public including public members with disabilities are required to attend in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, September 12, 2024: At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with agenda item 4 the 26-story mixed use project with 456 units at Oxford and Center.
Friday, September 13, 2024: At 7:30 pm is the movie A Million Miles Away at Grove Park.
Saturday, September 14, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12 pm the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets online on Berkeley Waterfront Development Plans and Middle Housing Ordinance with City of Berkeley Planning staff presenting and available for questions.
- From 11:30 to 3 pm is the city sponsored skate jam for all ages.

Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 8, 2024

SOLANO STROLL from 10 am – 5 pm
Solano Avenue closed to traffic
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org

Monday, September 9, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612981697
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 298 1697
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -9/24/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council  Legislative Redesign, including Strengthening the Committee System to Provide More In-Depth Review and Vetting of Major Items, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615126453
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 512 6453
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation SEIU Local 1021 v. City of Berkeley Unfair Practice Charge, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION on Berkeley Police Department Policy 300 at 6:30 pm
Meeting is Hybrid with participants limited to 15 in person and 30 for virtual attendance.
Only virtual participation spaces remain open.
Policy 300 is use of Force: The September 9 session is on Accountability and Transparency.
Use link to register and receive zoom link:
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-attachments/ODPA%20Community%20Input%20Session_Use%20of%20Force_Final%20%282%29.pdf

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
AGENDA: Action Items: V. Recommendation to Revise Salary Range – Aquatics Specialist II, VI. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Assistant to the City Attorney, VII. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Community Services Officer, VIII. Recommendation to Extend Temporary Appointment – Deputy Director of Health, Housing, and Community Services, IX. Presentation on Hiring Data – discussion only, X. Report by Director of Human Resources.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 9. Vote to send Bathroom Letter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on September 10, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607838997
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 783 8997
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar for a quick scan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

CITY/UC/STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420686172
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 884 2068 6172
AGENDA: 4. Use of UC Settlement Funds for Priority Capital Projects, 5. Presentation on Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub Development Project, 6. Presentation on Bancroft Student Housing Development Project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/cityucstudent-relations-committee

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Feedback on Tent Board Postcard, 11. Discussion and vote on Active Icon referral to Council, 12. Discussion and vote on WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contract clause referral to Council, 13. Discussion and vote on PROWAG (Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines) contract clause to Council. 14. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, St. Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report Special events, community engagement, summer program recap, 9. Discussion/Action: Ohlone Greenway safety improvements, 10. Discussion/Action: Update on Stormwater Master Plan, 11. Discussion/Action: Update Measure Y, Parks Tax Ballot Measure. 12. Discussion/Action: Update on Testing at Cesar Chavez Park,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, Public comment at the PAB is at the beginning and end of the meeting and not on individual agenda items.5. OPDA staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Member Reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 9. New Business a. Discussion and action on the status of the PAB and ODPA Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, b. Discussion and action on the operation and Processes Subcommittee’s recommendations for changes in the PAB’s Policy Review Process, c. Discussion and action regarding the 2025 PAB Strategic Planning session, d. Discussion and action regarding Citygate Associates, LLC Workload Organizational Study of the Berkeley Police Department, e. Discussion and action regarding the City Manager’s Off-Agenda Reports to City Council i. Specialized Care Unit (SCU), ii. Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Deployment Plan, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, September 12, 2024

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85908112052
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 859 0811 2052
AGENDA on Consent: 2. 2738 Prince – Use Permit #ZP2024-0001 - to construct an approximately 650 sq ft two-story addition creating 3 new bedrooms (total six) in R-2 District. 3. Re-appoint Lillian Mitchell, LEED AP for committee licensed architect position.
AGENDA on Action: 4. 2708 Prince – Use Permit #ZP2024-0024 – to demolish existing 13 ft 9 in tall 1-story 1052 sq ft house and accessory building (garage) and construct new 24 ft 4 in tall 2-story 3118 sq ft duplex,
5. 2128-30 Oxford / 2132-2168 Center – Use Permit #ZP2022-0135 – to demolish 2 buildings (one mixed-use with 16 rent controlled units, one commercial) and construct a 26-story (285 ft 4 in plus 7 ft parapet, 713,664 sq ft mixed use building with 456 dwelling units including 6 extremely low-income and 34 very low-income density bonus qualifying / replacement units 14,404 sq ft of commercial space, 36 parking spaces and certify FEIR and adopt mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, September 13, 2024

MOVIES in the PARK: A MILLION MILES AWAY from 7:30 pm – 10:45 pm
Location: 1730 Oregon, Grove Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-million-miles-away

Saturday, September 14, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Berkeley Waterfront Development Plans and Middle Housing Ordinance with City of Berkeley Planning staff presenting and available for questions.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

T-Mack Skate Jam from 11:30 am – 3 pm
Location: at 711 Harrison
Free Event all Ages – This Annual event celebrates the life and memory of Terrance McCrary Jr.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/t-mack-skate-jam-0

Sunday, September 15, 2024 – no city meetings found

++++++++++  AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE September 9 at 2:30 pm  +++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, September 9,  2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612981697
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 298 1697
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 24, 2024

Recess Items:

Davis, Public Works – Contract $400,000 with B0Bros Construction for Temporary Stabilization of Stair Tower Windows at 2180 Milvia

AGENDA on CONSENT

Numainville, City Clerk - Establish 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $5,000,000 to U.S. Department of Transportation for Santa Fe Railroad Trackbed to Park Conversion Project
Civic Arts Commission – Fund Request $125,000 Mitigation Fee Nexus Study, Public Art on Private Development Requirement
Kesarwani – Budget Referral: Independent Consultant to Conduct Analysis of Referring Restaurant Inspections to Alameda County

AGENDA on ACTION:

Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $11,632.30 total $347,632.30 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services for the Mayor’s Office
Authors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – the Resolution Clarifying the Intent of Measure Y (2024) – Increasing Parks, Trees and Landscaping Maintenance Tax “Recommendation: In order to ensure that voters are fully informed and to inform future discussions of potential expenditures, it is recommended that the Berkeley City Council adopt the following language to clarify (but not change) the intent of Measure Y” The Intent of Measure Y is to generate additional funds by increasing the Parks Tax for park and landscape maintenance in the Waterfront including Cesar Chavez (Berkeley’s largest park), improvements to Berkeley’s urban forest and street plantings, and essential park and landscaping related capital projects.”

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2000 Kala Bagai Way #LMSAP2024-0002
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2227 Parker #LMIN2024-0001
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 8 greenwood Common #LMSAP2024-0001

+++++++ CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AGENDA +++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on September 10, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607838997
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 783 8997
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $3,200,000 Local Transportation Climate Adaption Program (LTCAP) for the Interstate 80 Aquatic Park Tidetube Culvert Renovation and Habitat Resiliency Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: U.S. DOT - Charging and Fueling infrastructure Discretionary Grant – South Cove West Parking Lot Renovation and EV Charging Project.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,932-N.S. Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carelton Street and 1423 Ward Street to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,933-N.S. lease agreement Youth Musical Theater Company for the Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck for term of 3 years 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $178,653.47 with File Trail, Inc for Records Management System 9/26/2024 – 9/26/2029
Numainville, City Clerk – Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference
Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, add revisions recommended by the Open Government Commission and approved by Council
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,960,000, $100,000-Early Intervention system, $110,000-Public Art, $200,000-Food Assistance, $1,500,000-Storm Drain, $900,000-Police vehicles, $3,000,000-Curb Ramp Improvement Project
Gilman, HHCS – Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Update
Gilman, HHCS – 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund Application to State of California Local Housing Trust Fund program for $5,000,000 for two projects at the North Berkeley BART Site: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and NBB BRIDGE Insight Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $63,928 total $208,878 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32200135 add $45,136 total $231,136 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32500020 total $249,999 with ACAPMO for Technology Program/Project Management Office (PMO) for additional services 8/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 31900187 add $84,000 total $362,000 with ISP.NET (Formerly LV.NET) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32100185 add $1,037,372 total $2,033,489 with Digital Hands for Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) frp, 5/14/2021 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend contract add $645,173 total $2,934,123 with Tyler Technologies, Inc for Computer aided Dispatch (CAD) Software and extend to 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,395,000 with Roundstone Solutions, Inc. a Distributor of Carasoft Technology Corporation Using General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for hardware, software, and services related to the Server Infrastructure Upgrade and Azure Disaster Recovery from 8/1/2024 – 7/31/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services through 7/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 319002070 add $1,704,438 total $5,411,676 with Dell Computers, Inc. for Computer Hardware and Software Purchases
Fong, IT, Amend Contract No. 099471-1 add $16,906.61 total $100,359.61 with Integrated Business Consultants of GA (Reseller) for additional software maintenance and twenty additional support hours and extend through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32400024 add $120,000 total $556,954 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Ying Xiang Liu
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Obaidulla Khan
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 1401 Le Roy Ave
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 60 Panoramic Way
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 7 Greenwood Common
Louis, Police – Donation $1,125.42 Fusako Castro Estate to the Berkeley Police Department
Louis, Police – Contract $1,313,482 with All-Star Talent for Recruiting, Advertising, and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police and Fire Departments 6/1/2024 – 5/30/2028 with option to extend for 2 additional 2-year periods
Louis, Police – Accept Revenue Grant with California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025
a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation egress road, adopt a resolution approving the development of a plan that includes a feasibility study and identification of funding sources, b. Sprague, Fire – Companion Report – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation reach out to other impacted land owners to determine interest in pursuing and coordinate costs sharing to conduct a feasibility study to identify a safe secondary evacuation and access route
Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Request additional meeting in 2024 due to special meeting to address Insight Housing Allocation
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – Name Concrete Planter at Southeast Corner of Adeline and Alcatraz as the Ms Richie and Friends of Adeline Native Garden
Wengraf – Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn - AC Transit Draft Final Plan, Letter to AC Transit urging to reconsider frequency of service for bus lines 65, 67 including restoration of weekend service

AGENDA on ACTION:
36. Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase to match Alameda County approved ambulance user fee schedule effective 7/1/2024
37. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48 Recommendation CoB will continue to offer interim shelter existing “Housing First” approach with 6 exceptions, 1) Fire Department has determined encampment poses a fire hazard BMC 19.48, 2) HHCS has determined that encampment poses an imminent health hazard BMC 11.36.030, 3) Situation constitutes a public nuisance, 4) Encampment is located on City street median roadway or otherwise in dangerous proximity to traffic BMC 14.32.040, 5) Encampment interferes with or impedes city of utility companies’ construction or maintenance activities in the public right-of-way street lighting installation or repair street tree maintenance or utilities maintenance or repair and City Manager is authorized to take enforcement actions to deter re-encampments and may enable enforcement through temporary on-commercial objects of less than nine-square-feet within less than 24 hours in a designated public area marked with signage to deter re-encampment38.Information Reports:
38. Housing advisory Commission 2024-2025 Work Plan.
Disposition of Items Removed from Draft Agenda

To be scheduled for a special meeting - Harrison – Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, Policy Committee negative recommendation
Removed by City Manager - Klein, Planning – Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes, Including Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building standards Code

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 Removed from list
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley (Action) – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (information)
September 30 - COPA/TOPA - Action
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan - Action
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative) - Information

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

September 1 - September 8, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council summer recess ends September 9, 2024 - September 10 Council Meeting agenda available for comment with encampment ordinance #37 on the agenda.
Board and commission meetings return.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024: At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person with a listening session followed by consideration of Resolution on Israel-Gaza
Wednesday, September 4, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with a public hearing on development agreements.
- At 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Panel of Experts meets in person on the proposed encampment ordinance.
Thursday, September 5, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
Saturday, September 7, 2024: From 12 noon to 5 pm there are activities on Solano for children with Solano Avenue open to traffic.
Sunday, September 8, 2024: From 10 am – 5 pm is the Solano Stroll with Solano closed to traffic.

Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $3,200,000 Local Transportation Climate Adaption Program (LTCAP) for the Interstate 80 Aquatic Park Tidetube Culvert Renovation and Habitat Resiliency Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: U.S. DOT - Charging and Fueling infrastructure Discretionary Grant – South Cove West Parking Lot Renovation and EV Charging Project.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,932-N.S. Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carelton Street and 1423 Ward Street to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,933-N.S. lease agreement Youth Musical Theater Company for the Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck for term of 3 years 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $178,653.47 with File Trail, Inc for Records Management System 9/26/2024 – 9/26/2029
Numainville, City Clerk – Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference
Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, add revisions recommended by the Open Government Commission and approved by Council
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,960,000, $100,000-Early Intervention system, $110,000-Public Art, $200,000-Food Assistance, $1,500,000-Storm Drain, $900,000-Police vehicles, $3,000,000-Curb Ramp Improvement Project
Gilman, HHCS – Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Update
Gilman, HHCS – 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund Application to State of California Local Housing Trust Fund program for $5,000,000 for two projects at the North Berkeley BART Site: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and NBB BRIDGE Insight Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $63,928 total $208,878 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32200135 add $45,136 total $231,136 with Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32500020 total $249,999 with ACAPMO for Technology Program/Project Management Office (PMO) for additional services 8/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 31900187 add $84,000 total $362,000 with ISP.NET (Formerly LV.NET) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32100185 add $1,037,372 total $2,033,489 with Digital Hands for Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) frp, 5/14/2021 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend contract add $645,173 total $2,934,123 with Tyler Technologies, Inc for Computer aided Dispatch (CAD) Software and extend to 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,395,000 with Roundstone Solutions, Inc. a Distributor of Carasoft Technology Corporation Using General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for hardware, software, and services related to the Server Infrastructure Upgrade and Azure Disaster Recovery from 8/1/2024 – 7/31/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services through 7/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 319002070 add $1,704,438 total $5,411,676 with Dell Computers, Inc. for Computer Hardware and Software Purchases
Fong, IT, Amend Contract No. 099471-1 add $16,906.61 total $100,359.61 with Integrated Business Consultants of GA (Reseller) for additional software maintenance and twenty additional support hours and extend through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32400024 add $120,000 total $556,954 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Ying Xiang Liu
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Obaidulla Khan
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 1401 Le Roy Ave
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 60 Panoramic Way
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 7 Greenwood Common
Louis, Police – Donation $1,125.42 Fusako Castro Estate to the Berkeley Police Department
Louis, Police – Contract $1,313,482 with All-Star Talent for Recruiting, Advertising, and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police and Fire Departments 6/1/2024 – 5/30/2028 with option to extend for 2 additional 2-year periods
Louis, Police – Accept Revenue Grant with California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025
a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation egress road, adopt a resolution approving the development of a plan that includes a feasibility study and identification of funding sources, b. Sprague, Fire – Companion Report – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation reach out to other impacted land owners to determine interest in pursuing and coordinate costs sharing to conduct a feasibility study to identify a safe secondary evacuation and access route
Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Request additional meeting in 2024 due to special meeting to address Insight Housing Allocation
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – Name Concrete Planter at Southeast Corner of Adeline and Alcatraz as the Ms Richie and Friends of Adeline Native Garden
Wengraf – Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn - AC Transit Draft Final Plan, Letter to AC Transit urging to reconsider frequency of service for bus lines 65, 67 including restoration of weekend service

AGENDA on ACTION:

Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase to match Alameda County approved ambulance user fee schedule effective 7/1/2024
Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48 Recommendation CoB will continue to offer interim shelter existing “Housing First” approach with 6 exceptions, 1) Fire Department has determined encampment poses a fire hazard BMC 19.48, 2) HHCS has determined that encampment poses an imminent health hazard BMC 11.36.030, 3) Situation constitutes a public nuisance, 4) Encampment is located on City street median roadway or otherwise in dangerous proximity to traffic BMC 14.32.040, 5) Encampment interferes with or impedes city of utility companies’ construction or maintenance activities in the public right-of-way street lighting installation or repair street tree maintenance or utilities maintenance or repair and City Manager is authorized to take enforcement actions to deter re-encampments and may enable enforcement through temporary on-commercial objects of less than nine-square-feet within less than 24 hours in a designated public area marked with signage to deter re-encampment

Information Reports:

Housing advisory Commission 2024-2025 Work Plan.

Disposition of Items Removed from Draft Agenda

To be scheduled for a special meeting - Harrison – Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, Policy Committee negative recommendation
Removed by City Manager - Klein, Planning – Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes, Including Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building standards Code

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LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024 (look for new date)
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
COPA/TOPA (September 10, 2024 regular meeting agenda)
Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

August 25 - September 1, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024.
The end of summer last light week of meetings.

Monday, August 26, 2024: at 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format. Draft agenda for September 10 includes 35-feasibility study for second access route in Panoramic Hill, 36-negative recommendation for COPA/TOPA and 37-Encampment Ordinance from Kesarwani and Wengraf.
Thursday, August 29, 2024: FYI - At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee is meeting in person on new UCB R&D project-information only and R&D on San Pablo.

Please take advantage of checking the City website for movies in the park, recreation activities, any surprises and meetings posted on short notice

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Monday, August 26, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607301824
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 730 1824
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -9/10/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Thursday, August 29, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. UC Berkeley Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub (Addison and Oxford) Donor Developed project – informational item – proposed UNB project that will provide incubator space for campus-affiliated entrepreneurs and collaborators to cultivate start-up companies that provide solutions for energy and the environment.
2. 2820 San Pablo (between Grayson and Heinz) - DRC2022-0005 – Preliminary Design Review – to construct 4-story (50 ft) mixed-use building with one single-family dwelling, offices, and research and development at 2820 San Pablo; and demolish non-residential building at 2821 Tenth Street and construct a 2-story (34 ft, 8 in) building with office, research and development, and light manufacturing uses and a garage with 23 off-street parking spaces and one loading space
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, August 26, 2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607301824
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 730 1824
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 10, 2024

CEREMONIAL MATTERS: PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS on NON-AGENDA MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT by EMPLOYEE UNIONS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $3,200,000 Local Transportation Climate Adaption Program (LTCAP) for the Interstate 80 Aquatic Park Tidetube Culvert Renovation and Habitat Resiliency Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: U.S. DOT - Charging and Fueling infrastructure Discretionary Grant – South Cove West Parking Lot Renovation and EV Charging Project.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,932-N.S. Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carleton Street and 1423 Ward Street to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site.
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,933-N.S. lease agreement Youth Musical Theater Company for the Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck for term of 3 years 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2027
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $178,653.47 with File Trail, Inc for Records Management System 9/26/2024 – 9/26/2029
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $5,960,000
Gilman, HHCS – Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Update
Gilman, HHCS – 2024 Local Housing Trust Fund Application to State of California Local Housing Trust Fund program for $5,000,000 for two projects at the North Berkeley BART Site: East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and NBB BRIDGE Insight Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Project
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $63,928 total $208,878 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCA – Amend Contract No. 32200135 add $45,136 total $231,136 tieh Multicultural Institute for COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32500020 total $249,999 with ACAPMO for Technology Program/Project Management Office (PMO) for additional services 8/1/2024 – 12/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 31900187 add $84,000 total $362,000 with ISP.NET (Formerly LV.NET) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32100185 add $1,037,372 total $2,033,489 with Digital Hands for Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from, 5/14/2021 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend contract add $645,173 total $2,934,123 with Tyler Technologies, Inc for Computer aided Dispatch (CAD) Software and extend to 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,395,000 with Roundstone Solutions, Inc. a Distributor of Carasoft Technology Corporation Using General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for hardware, software, and services related to the Server Infrastructure Upgrade and Azure Disaster Recovery from 8/1/2024 – 7/31/2027
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services through 7/31/2025
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 319002070 add $1,704,438 total $5,411,676 with Dell Computers, Inc. for Computer Hardware and Software Purchases
Fong, IT, Amend Contract No. 099471-1 add $16,906.61 total $100,359.61 with Integrated Business Consultants of GA (Reseller) for additional software maintenance and twenty additional support hours and extend through 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32400024 add $120,000 total $556,954 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc for Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Ying Xiang Liu
Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Waterfront Pathway in memory of Obaidulla Khan
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 1401 Le Roy Ave
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 60 Panoramic Way
Klein, Planning – Mills Act Contract 7 greenwood Common
Louis, Police – Donation $1,125.42 Fusako Castro Estate to the Berkeley Police Department
Louis, Police – Contract $1,313,482 with All-Star Talent for Recruiting, Advertising, and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police and Fire Departments 6/1/2024 – 5/30/2028 with option to extend for 2 additional 2-year periods
Louis, Police – Accept Revenue Grant with California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025
Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Request additional meeting in 2024 due to special meeting to address Insight Housing Allocation
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – Name Concrete Planter at Southeast Corner of Adline and Alcatraz as the Ms Richie and Friends of Adeline Native Garden

AGENDA on ACTION:
31. Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase to match Alameda County approved ambulance user fee schedule effective 7/1/2024
32. Numainville, City Clerk – Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference
33. Numainville, City Clerk – City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, add revisions recommended by the Open Government Commission and approved by Council
34. Klein, Planning – Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes, Including Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building standards Code
35. a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation egress road, adopt a resolution approving the development of a plan that includes a feasibility study and identification of funding sources, b. Sprague, Fire – Companion Report – Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation reach out to other impacted land owners to determine interest in pursuing and coordinate costs sharing to conduct a feasibility study to identify a safe secondary evacuation and access route
36. Harrison – Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, Policy Committee negative recommendation
37. Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf – Encampment Policy Resolution to Promote Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods and Related First Reading of Ordinance Amending BMC 14.48 Recommendation CoB will continue to offer interim shelter existing “Housing First” approach with 6 exceptions, 1) Fire Department has determined encampment poses a fire hazard BMC 19.48, 2) HHCS has determined that encampment poses an imminent health hazard BMC 11.36.030, 3) Situation constitutes a public nuisance, 4) Encampment is located on City street median roadway or otherwise in dangerous proximity to traffic BMC 14.32.040, 5) Encampment interferes with or impedes city of utility companies’ construction or maintenance activities in the public right-of-way street lighting installation or repair street tree maintenance or utilities maintenance or repair and City Manager is authorized to take enforcement actions to deter re-encampments and may enable enforcement through temporary on-commercial objects of less than nine-square-feet within less than 24 hours in a designated public area marked with signage to deter re-encampment
38. Wengraf – Amending BMC 7.52.060 to include “Wildfire Hardening” in the Real Property Transfer Tax Exceptions
39. Housing advisory Commission 2024-2025 Work Plan.
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LAND USE CALENDAR

844 University Ave (Black Pine Circle School) 9/3/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 16 - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
October 29 (3:30 pm) Re-Imagining Public safety Update (Tentative)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
COPA/TOPA (September 10, 2024 regular meeting agenda)
Economic Dashboards Update (January 2025)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

August 11 - August 18, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024. Most boards and commissions do not meet in August.
I planned to take a recess too until the end of August, but the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government called meetings for this week on August 15, 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024:
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format, but public comment will only be taken in person and the password to zoom is missing from the agenda that was forwarded to me and not yet posted so check later for details.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024: At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
Thursday, August 29, 2024: FYI - At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee is meeting in person on the 5thThursday, not the 3rd Thursday.

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This is my last calendar until City meetings pick up again. Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Below are the meetings posted between now and the end of August.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Thursday, August 15, 2024

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference for observing – public comment can only be given in person: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614037595
Passcode Required: Check after Monday.
AGENDA: 5. Non-agenda public comment, FCPC: 8. Public Finacing certifications, 9. Report from negotiating subcommittee: Mike Chang for School Board, 11. Complaint: Ruben Story for Council 2024, 12. Requests for Commission Opinion under BERA 2.12220, OGC: 14. Public Records Complaint, 15. Teleconferencing and remote public access for Commission meetings, Joint FCPC-OGC Calendar: 16. Commission vacancies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. ATP Cycle 7 Grant Applications MTC Complete Streets Checklist Review – Action requested, As required by Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Complete Streets Policy staff requests the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission review and approve MTC Complete Streets Checklists for Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 grant applications for Southwest Berkeley bicycle Boulevards project, 2. Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) San Pablo Ave Corridor Bus and Bike Lanes Presentation on bicycle, pedestrian and transit safety improvements. (check links in agenda for project details)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Thursday, August 29, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

August 4 - August 11, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council summer recess is officially from July 31 – September 9, 2024, however, Council did not finish the Ballot Measures for the November election so there will be a special council meeting on Monday August 5 at 6 pm on Councilmember Lunaparra’s ballot measure on tenant protections and Mayor Arreguin’s and Councilmember Hahn’s alternative proposal.

With Council on recess and nearly every Board and Commission on vacation in August there will not be another Activist’s Calendar until City meetings pick up again at the end of August and after Labor Day. Go to the city website for movies in the park, recreation activities, and meeting announcements at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday, August 5, 2024:
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with one agenda item, tenant protections.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024: National Night Out from 3 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday, August 8, 2024:
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire safety Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission Meets in person.
Thursday, August 9, 2024:
- At 3:30 pm is the first session of 12 weekly free city sponsored gardening and cooking classes.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format on one project Black Pine Circle School.
Saturday, August 10, 2024:
- At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in the hybrid format with Middle Housing zoning on the agenda.

September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

July 28 - August 4, 2024
Worth Noting:
The City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024, HOWEVER, if the City Council doesn’t finish the ballot initiatives for the November 5 election, there is a tentative August 5 Council meeting. All ballot measures must be submitted for the election by August 9, 2024. Primary Argument for Ballot Measures filing dates are 8 am August 12 – 12 pm August 16 with the rebuttal filing period 4 pm August 16 – 12 pm August 23.

Monday, July 29, 2024: At 10 am the Council’s Health, Life, Enrichment Equity & Community Committee meets in the hybrid format. At 4 pm City Council meets in closed session on Grants Pass decision.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024: City Council meets in the hybrid format starting with a special meeting at 3 pm on the ballot initiatives followed with the 6 pm regular council meeting. (If going in person bring rations it will be a long night)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024: At 1 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format. At 6 pm HWCAC meets in person.
Thursday, August 1, 2024: At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
Friday, August 2, 2024: From 1 – 3 pm is a family picnic for WIC participants
Saturday, August 3, 2024: At 10:30 am is a fatherhood support group for fathers who spend time in Berkeley (residency in Berkeley not required)

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at:  https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary.
For how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving CHAT and converting YouTube to a transcript go to https://tinyurl.com/3jau6ym8

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 28, 2024 – no city meetings found

Monday, July 29, 2024

HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am
Committee Members: Kesarwani, Bartlett, Tregub, Alternate Hahn
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618991706
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 899 1706
AGENDA: 2. Gilman, HHCS – Changes to the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC) Council appointee process and possible selection of public sector commissioners, 3. Klein, Planning - Re-Adoption of the Berkeley Building codes, 4. Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison – Amendment to Healthy Checkout expands to stores under 2500 sq ft to sell more nutritious food and beverage options in checkout areas.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618709267
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 870 9267
AGENDA: one agenda item 1. City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-29-2024

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting (Berkeley BALLOT INITIATIVES for November Election) at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611538218
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 153 8218
AGENDA: 1. Numainville, City Clerk – (Fix the Streets & Sidewalks) Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Fix the Streets & Sidewalks) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments,
2. Numainville, City Clerk – (Safe Streets) Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Safe Streets) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments,
3. Numainville, City Clerk – (Natural Gas Consumption) Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance to Adopt a Special Tax on Natural Gas Consumption in Buildings 15,000 sq ft or larger for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments,
4. Numainville, City Clerk –– (Indoor Air Quality) Initiative Ordinance Requiring the Adoption of Minimum Indoor Air Quality Standards in City-Owned and City-leased Buildings for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments,
5. Community Survey Results and Direction on Potential 2024 Arts & Culture Ballot Measure, 6. Brown, City Attorney a. Reauthorize General Tax on the Distribution of Sugar Sweetened Beverages, b. Tax Measure to Fund Berkeley Public Library, c. Tax Measure to increase Parks, Trees and Landscaping Tax, d. Increase and Extend General Real Property Transfer Tax,
7. Lunaparra – Ballot Measure Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act,
8. Tregub – Alternative Ballot Measure to Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emission Tax, INFORMATION REPORTS:
9. Davis, Public Works – Analysis of Fix the Streets and Safe Streets Ballot Measures,
10. Klein – Report Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax,
11. Davis, Public Works – Analysis Ballot Measure Aerosols Requirement “Healthy City Buildings”.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611538218
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 153 8218
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
Committee Members: Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, Alternate Kesarwani
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618979414
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 897 9414
AGENDA: one item 2. Discussion Item: Stormwater Master Plan Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, Cypress Room
AGENDA: 1. Election of chair and vice chair, 3. Election of low-income representative, 4. Draft mission statement and revised work plan, 5. HWCAC Strategic Plan, 6. Review of LifeLong Medical Care Financial Reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, August 1, 2024

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2201-2207 Blake Street and 2517 Fulton Street – Structural Alteration Permit #LMSP2024-0004 – Relocate historic stable structure, construct new residential building at rear of landmark, 7. 1614 Sixth Street – Structural Alteration Permit #LMSP2024-0003 – Construct 2 new residential buildings at rea of landmark, 8. 60 Panoramic Way – Mills Act Contract Application #LMMA2023-0001, 9. 7 Greenwood Common - Mills Act Contract Application #LMMA2024-0002
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, August 2, 2024

WIC-NIC FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY PICNIC from 1- 3 pm
Location: at 2121 Tenth Street, George Florence Park
Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wic-nic-celebrate-world-breastfeeingchestfeeding-week-tickets-880475234127?aff=oddtdtcreator
AGENDA: Family, Women, Infants & Children
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/wic-nic-free-family-friendly-picnic

Saturday, August 3, 2024

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE SUPPORT GROUP at 10:30 am
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street
AGENDA: 5 Saturdays  August 3 – August 31, $20 gift card given to each participant after each meeting, lunch and refreshments, connect, share experiences, for fathers/father figures who spend time in Berkeley (residency in Berkeley not required, live, work, play or pray in Berkeley)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events

Sunday, August 4, 2024 – no city meetings found

++++++++++  AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on July 30, 2024 ++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on July 30, 2024
(The AGENDA for the expected July 30 City Council special afternoon meeting on Ballot Initiatives for the November election is not posted – check later.)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611538218
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 153 8218
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

URGENT ITEM: Kouyoumdjian, HR – Appointment of Director of HHCS

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney – 2nd reading – Amendments for Measure KK Compliance and Updated Settlement Authority (increases city Attorney Authority to $50,000)
Ferris, Parks – 2nd reading – Lease Agreement Youth Musical Theater Company for 2925 and 2945 Bolivar
Aguilar – 2nd reading Lease office space for PAB

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract 32400082 add $300,000 total $500,000 with the Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for Older Adults end date 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Filling Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC) Public Sector Vacancies appointing Catherin Huchting, Mary Behm-Steingberg and George Lippman to HWCAC as private sector representatives
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Public Health Investigator with hourly salary range of $35.5512 - $43.2127
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Assistant Fire Inspector with hourly salary range of $36.8038 - $44.7352
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Veterinarian with hourly salary range of $71.5295 - $86.9445
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 10549C add $1,000,000 total $5,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services, implementation and consulting services, and disaster recovery services from 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $37,000 total $153,756 with CivicPlus, Inc for on-line recreation reservation system services
Ferris, Parks – Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carleton and 1423 Ward to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company for Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck from 9/1/2024 – 9/31/2027 with one 5-year option
Louis, Police – Accept Grant $111,716.80 with Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for period 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $340,000with National Auto Fleet Group for Prisoner Transport Vehicle Body Assembly Upgrade
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $400,000 with Turf Star, Inc for Go-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles

Arreguin – Refer to City Manager Ashby BART Area Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) Analysis

16.Lunaparra, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Supporting the “Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 or “Registry Bill” (HR 1511 & SB2606) and endorsing the Northern California Coalition for Just Immigration Reform’s “Three-Day Walk for a Path to Citizenship” from San Jose to San Francisco on August 17-19, 2024

Lunaparra, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin, Hahn – Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC): Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for repair of glass skylights above Casa Zimbabwe up to $500

AGENDA on ACTION:
18.Wong, Auditor – Recommends report back by City Manager by January 2025 on Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program did not meet targets

Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2600 Tenth Street, Administrative Use Permit ZP2023-0031, appeal Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) decision to deny change of use of 3 tenant spaces from Media Production to Research and Development and to create 6 – 9 tenant spaces in a 7-story building. Recommendation to either A. Uphold the appeal and reverse ZAB decision or B. Deny the appeal and affirm the ZAB decision.

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Wong, City Auditor – FY 2025 Audit Plan

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

To be scheduled after summer recess in September - Harrison - Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA/TOPA) forwarded by the Land Use Committee with a negative recommendation in a 2 to 1 vote. Lunaparra asked about sponsoring COPA/TOPA but was denied by city staff

+++++++++++ LAND USE - WORK SESSIONS - SPECIAL MEETINGS +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
2600 Tenth Street 7/30/2024 – Arreguin to recuse
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

August 5 (placeholder 6 pm) – Action to Place Ballot Measures on the Ballot
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

July 21 - July 28, 2024
Worth Noting:
The 3:30 pm City Council on zoning on middle housing will increase density in residential zones except Panoramic Hill which is rated ES-R = Environmental Safety-Residential (“exceptionally vulnerable to severe damage or destruction from fire and earthquake hazards”) Note that some property owners are reporting “density” as a listed reason for being denied renewal of property insurance in the hillside fire zones.
July 30 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment. The City Council meeting on Ballet Measures for the November election is not posted and expected to be scheduled for the afternoon of July 30.
The City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024.

Monday, July 22, 2024:
- At 3 pm Council meets in the hybrid format in closed session with a very full agenda including the Grants Pass SCOTUS ruling and the Black Repertory Group.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 3:30 pm the Council meets in the hybrid format on zoning changes for middle housing.
- At 5:30 pm the Council meets in the hybrid format on amending the loan agreement with the former City Manager.
- At 6 pm the Council meets in the hybrid format for the regular evening meeting.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets in the hybrid format.
Thursday, July 25, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- The Zoning Adjustment Board meeting is cancelled.
Friday, July 26, 2024: At 8:35 the movie in the park is How to Train Your Dragon 2 at Glendale La Loma Park.
Saturday, July 27, 2024: From 2 – 4 pm is Music in the Park at Frances Albrier Park

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at:  https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary. For how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving CHAT and converting YouTube to a transcript go to https://tinyurl.com/3jau6ym8

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 21, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, July 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608742239
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 874 2239
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated workers’ comp litigation, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated litigation claim of Paul Wescott, 3. Appointment of Director of HHCS, 4. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated litigation related to City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson SCOTUS ruling, 5. Conference with Real Property Negotiators, lease and terms 1001 University Berkeley Food Network, 6. Conference with Real Property Negotiators and Legal Counsel  anticipated litigation, lease and terms, 3201 Adeline, Black Repertory Group, 7. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Chiefs Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 10121 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-22-2024

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS Special Meeting at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center,
AGENDA: 8. Transfer of $549,785 previously allocated for acquisition of Insight Housing’s Russell House to Insight Housing’s Dwight Way shelter for rehab funds, 9. SCOTUS Grants Pass decision.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 11 am
In-Person: at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 4. Financial update, 5. Traffic safety at Solano/Colusa intersection, relationship with North Shattuck Association, 6. Public comment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CITY COUNCIL – Location and ZOOM for back to back council meetings
Note: the same in-person location and ZOOM login are used for all Three City Council Meetings at 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600197323
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 019 7323
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

3:30 pm - CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting – Middle Housing Zoning
AGENDA: Klein, Planning – changing zoning in residential neighborhoods across the city to increase density - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing. Adopt the first reading amending BMC Title 23 for the purposes of encouraging development of middle housing in areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R (“low-density residential districts”)
R-1 = single-family residential, R1-A = limited two family residential, R2 = two-family residential, R2A = Restricted multiple family residential, small multiple family and garden-type apartment structures, MU-R = mixed-use residential

5:30 - CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting – Amending Loan Agreement - Dee Williams-Ridley
AGENDA: 1. Arreguin – One item - Amending the loan agreement for former City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to deduct the loan repayment principal by $200,000 to $460,000, “reduce interest from 3% to 0% until July 17, 2027”

6 pm - CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items with links to documents or pdf to see the entire packet or go to the end of this email for a quick look at posted regular meeting agendas.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Includes link to presentation to June 26 Disaster & Fire Safety Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion, Action: a0 San Pablo Specific Plan, b) Revised Design of Artwork for West Service Center by Lara Kaur, c) Cube Space ProposalSept – Nov, d) Individual Artist, Project Grant Awards, e) Grantmaking process, f) Council referral for Amendments to the Public Art on Private Development Ordinance and Budget referral for Fee Nexus Study, g) Quarterly art report, h) Grants funded quarterly Festivals Report, i) Evaluation of New Parkway Theatre for use of cultural or arts space intended for performing arts on Center Street.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff report, 6. Chair and Board reports, 7. Chief of Police report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Policy complaint, b. Interconnection between Specialized Care Unit and the Berkeley Police Department, c. Board training, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, 25, 2024

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 6. Letter from community member concerning wood burning.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, 2nd floor, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 2. MHSA (Mental Health Services Act) FY 2025 Annual Update, 5. Response to Berkeleyside article, “Berkeley returns $400,000 in housing funds meant for homeless hotel”
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD - cancelled

Friday, July 26, 2024

MOVIES in the PARK: HOW to TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 at 8:35 pm
Location: Glendale La Loma Park, 1310 La Loma Avenue
Bring blankets, low-back beach chairs, flashlights for walking home.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/summer-evening-movies-berkeley-parks

Saturday, July 27, 2024

MUSIC in the PARK – KIDS JAM from 2 – 4 pm
Location: Frances Albrier Park, 2800 Park Street
Food vendors will be onsite, magician,
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/music-park-kids-jam

Sunday, July 28, 2024 – no city meetings found

+++++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA for JULY 23, 2024  ++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for the Regular Meeting on July 23, 2024 at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600197323
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 019 7323
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Mayer, Library – 2nd reading - FY 2025 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services $0.2800 (28 cents per square foot for dwelling units, $0.4233 (42.33 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Brown, City Attorney – 2nd reading – Youth voting in Berkeley School Board Elections: Ordinance providing for voting by persons aged 16 and 17 for office of School Director
Brown, City Attorney – Municipal Code Amendments for Measure KK Compliance and Updated Settlement Authority increases the City Attorney to settle claims up to $50,000
Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $161,280 with Downtown YMCA for memberships for City employees
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $4,525,000
Gilman, HHCS - Public Facility Improvement Program Funds, 1. Reallocate $549,785 of FY 2024 Measure P funds from Insight Housing Russell Street Residence to Dwight Way Center
Mayer Library – Appoint Priscilla Villanueva to Board of Library Trustees (BOLT)
Ferris, Parks – License Agreement Revenue $11,498 with Masaba LLC., DBA Roaming Bean Coffee Vender to operate at Berkeley Waterfront for a 3-year term ending 7/31/2027
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company from 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2034 with one 5-year option for City properties 295 and 2945 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park
Louis, Police – Adopt approving the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report, Assembly Bill 481
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,256,120 with Alta Planning & Design for Adeline Street Transportation Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,973,708 with Buhler Commercial for FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900102 add $500,000 total $900,000 with Nute Engineering for on-call Civil Engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Program from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to Include new I-80 Gilman Interchange
Davis, Public Works – Change Football Game Day Parking Restrictions in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Zones
Aguilar, PAB – Lease for Office Space for Office of the Director of Police Accountability Board (ODPA) at 1900 Addison

AGENDA on ACTION:
17. Gilman, HHCS – Substantial Amendments to PY 2018, PY 2019, PY 2020 and PY 2021 Annual Action Plans to Reallocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding City’s Public Facility Improvement Program 1. Reallocation of $478,500 CDBG from Senior Disabled Loan Rehabilitation Program to Public Facility Improvement Program, 2. Allocate $450,000 of reallocated funds to Insight Housing to 2140 Dwight Way, 3. Allocate $52,775 to Larkin Street Youth Services.
18. Davis, Public Works – North Berkeley BART Transit Oriented Development Bicycle Access Improvements on Virginia Street Bicycle Blvd, adopt one of two resolutions a. 12-foot-wide bikeway or b. 9-foot-wide bikeway (Transportation and Infrastructure Commission recommended 12-foot-wide bikeway) - Removed
19. Lunaparra – Adopt Resolution Approving Peaceful and Lawful Use of the Dwight Triangle as Public Open Space
20. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: #LMSAP2024-0001 - 8 Greenwood Common
21. Davis, Public Works – Alameda County Transportation Commission Rail Safety Enhancement Program – Phase A
Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) – Annual Report
22. Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) – Annual Report

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Policy Committee - Commission on the Status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking in Berkeley

++++++++++ AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on July 30, 2024 ++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm on July 30, 2024
(The AGENDA for the expected July 30 City Council special afternoon meeting on Ballot Initiatives for the November election is not posted – check later.)
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611538218
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 153 8218
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract 32400082 add $300,000 total $500,000 with the Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for Older Adults end date 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Filling Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC) Public Sector Vacancies appointing Catherin Huchting, Mary Behm-Steingberg and George Lippman to HWCAC as private sector representatives
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Public Health Investigator with hourly salary range of $35.5512 - $43.2127
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Assistant Fire Inspector with hourly salary range of $36.8038 - $44.7352
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Veterinarian with hourly salary range of $71.5295 - $86.9445
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 10549C add $1,000,000 total $5,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services, implementation and consulting services, and disaster recovery services from 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $37,000 total $153,756 with CivicPlus, Inc for on-line recreation reservation system services
Ferris, Parks – Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carleton and 1423 Ward to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company for Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck from 9/1/2024 – 9/31/2027 with one 5-year option
Louis, Police – Accept Grant $111,716.80 with Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for period 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $340,000with National Auto Fleet Group for Prisoner Transport Vehicle Body Assembly Upgrade
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $400,000 with Turf Star, Inc for Go-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles

14.Environment and Climate Commission – Refer to City Manager to fund and develop a Curb Management Plan (initiated by Environment and Climate Commission to city council sent by Agenda Committee to FITES which sent item back to council to refer to city manager)
15. Arreguin – Refer to City Manager Ashby BART Area Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) Analysis 16.Lunaparra, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Supporting the “Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 or “Registry Bill” (HR 1511 & SB2606) and endorsing the Northern California Coalition for Just Immigration Reform’s “Three-Day Walk for a Path to Citizenship” from San Jose to San Francisco on August 17-19, 2024
17. Lunaparra, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin, Hahn – Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC): Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for repair of glass skylights above Casa Zimbabwe up to $500AGENDA on ACTION:
18. Wong, Auditor – Recommends report back by City Manager by January 2025 on Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program did not meet targets
19. Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2600 Tenth Street, Administrative Use Permit ZP2023-0031, appeal Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) decision to deny change of use of 3 tenant spaces from Media Production to Research and Development and to create 6 – 9 tenant spaces in a 7-story building
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20. Wong, City Auditor – FY 2025 Audit Plan

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

To be scheduled after summer recess in September - Harrison - Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA/TOPA) forwarded by the Land Use Committee with a negative recommendation in a 2 to 1 vote. Lunaparra asked about sponsoring COPA/TOPA but was denied by city staff

July 23 (3:30 pm) - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 30 - Special Meeting on Ballot Initiatives
August 5 (placeholder 6 pm) – Action to Place Ballot Measures on the Ballot
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

July 14 - July 21, 2024
Worth Noting:
August is when City Council, Boards and Commissions take a break, the summer recess.
We are looking at a packed rest of July, before they all take off.
Note that the Fair Campaign Practices Commission, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission should all be meeting the coming week and no meeting announcements are posted.
The City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024, however, City Council will meet August 5 to take action to place ballot measures on the ballot for the November election.
The July 23 City Council agendas are available for review and comment. The 3:30 pm Council meeting is on zoning changes for “middle housing” aka duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, small multi-unit buildings/projects, etc. Includes fire zones/hillside overlay, R-1, R-1A, R-2, R2A.

Monday: At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format. (Public Safety Committee is cancelled)
Tuesday: (no council meeting)
- At 3:30 pm no agenda or location is posted for the Civic Arts Public Art Subcommittee.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Mental Health Services Act Community Input Meeting in the hybrid format.
Wednesday:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 2 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format.
- At 5 pm is the Mayor Forum in the hybrid format,
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with hearings on Zoning changes for R&D under title “Keep Innovation in Berkeley.”
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Sugar Sweetened Product Panel of Experts meets in person.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Mental Health Services Act Community Input Meeting in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person on two projects.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Friday:
- From 9 am – 12 pm is the CEMTF webinar on Climate and Biodiversity.
- At 9 am the Elmwood BID Advisory Board meets in person on Cal football parking.
Saturday:
- At 9 am is shoreline cleanup.
- From 10 am – 12 pm is the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Review Workshop.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at:  https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are Agenda Committee and Council Agendas, Land Use Calendar, planned special council meetings and the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary.
For how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving CHAT and converting YouTube to a transcript go to https://tinyurl.com/3jau6ym8

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 14, 2024 – no city events found

Monday, July 15, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619029161
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:  161 902 9161
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -7/30/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8.Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council  Legislative Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 (no city council meeting – next scheduled meeting July 23)

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
AGENDA: no agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) Community Input Meeting from 6 – 7:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: To share information and elicit input on the proposed MHSA Annual Update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley.
Meeting Contact: Karen Klatt (510) 981-7644, [email protected]
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20FY25%20Annual%20Update%20Community%20Input%20Meetings%20Flyer_07-2024.pdf

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Discussion City budget for senior services, 3. Presentation proposal: Services to the aged homeless
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
Members: Taplin, Lunaparra, Humbert, alternate Kesarwani
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611319789
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 131 9789
AGENDA: All posted as discussion items, 2. Taplin – Stormwater Master Plan Update, 3. Taplin – Capital Improvement Program and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, 4. Taplin – Progress on Creating New Parkland, 5. Harrison – Progress on the Bike and Pedestrian Plans.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

BERKELEY MAYOR FORUM from 5 – 6:30 pm
Mayor Candidates: Kate Harrison, Sophie Hahn, Adena Ishii
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1305 University, The Way Christian Center
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/BerkeleyJuly17MayorForum
MODERATED BY: Moni Law
SPONSORED BY:  Berkeley People’s Alliance, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Berkeley Community Action, Berkeley Green Party, Our Revolution East Bay
For more information: email [email protected]

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: State Law Technical Edits 2024 – Review revised proposed zoning ordinance amendments to align BMC with state law related to electric vehicle charging as well as additional non-substantive edits and corrections, 11. Public Hearing: Keep Innovation in Berkeley – Review revised proposed zoning ordinance amendments related to R&D uses and other changes.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Discussion on Approach to Young Women/Girls with Mental Health Issues and Suicide Prevention, 7. Discussion AI and Impact for Women on Housing and Public Benefits.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
AGENDA: No meeting announcement is posted. The HWCAC normally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2180 Milvia in the Cypress room at new time 5 pm. Check after Monday for meeting announcement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, July 18, 2024

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA (includes approximate time for item): 6pm – 6.  Staff updates on SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 6:15 pm – 1. Recommendation requested by Urban Ore, 6:45 pm – 2. Report special events and green building subcommittee, 7 pm – 3. Recommendations regarding CAW (Community Against Waste) supported legislation, 7:10 pm  - 4. Legislative updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE (SSB) PRODUCT PANEL of EXPERTS at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Presentation on community value of marketing efforts, 3. Presentation of effective ways to integrate marketing efforts into current SSB grantee programs, 4. Presentation on resources.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) Community Input Meeting from 6 – 7:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: To share information and elicit input on the proposed MHSA Annual Update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley.
Meeting Contact: Karen Klatt (510) 981-7644, [email protected]
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20FY25%20Annual%20Update%20Community%20Input%20Meetings%20Flyer_07-2024.pdf

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2128 Oxford at center – DRC2022-0014 - Preliminary Design Review – to demolish two buildings (one mixed-use with 16 rent-controlled units, one commercial and construct a 26-story (285 ft 4 in plus 12 ft parapet), 694,778 sq ft, mixed-use building with 456 dwelling units (including 40 very low-income density bonus qualifying units, 14,961 sq ft commercial space, 36 vehicle parking spaces
2. 2550 Shattuck at Blake – DRC2023-0015 – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish an existing non-residential building and construct a 68,672 sq ft 7-story mixed-use residential building, 72 dwelling units (15 below market rate, 8 very low-income and 7 low-income) and 3247 sq ft commercial space including 3 live/work units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

RENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: not posted check after Monday
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: not posted check after Monday
AGENDA: not posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
No meeting announcement is posted. The FCPC/OGC normally meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2180 Milvia in the Cypress room at 6:30 pm. Check after Monday for meeting announcement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
No meeting announcement is posted. The FCPC/OGC normally meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center at 6:15 pm. Check after Monday for meeting announcement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Friday, July 19, 2024

ELMWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
In-Person: 2947 College, Rear Parking Lot
AGENDA: IV. Cal Gameday Football Parking Revision proposal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CLIMATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TASK FORCE (CEMTF) from 9 am to 12 pm
Register for Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-biodiversity-registration-912847610777?aff=oddtdtcreator (conference is free, donations appreciated)
CONFERENCE FOCUS: Climate & Biodiversity, Colonization & Rights for Humans & Nature
https://www.cemtf.org

Saturday, July 20, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP at 9 am
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-8

LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC REVIEW WORKSHOP #2 at 10 am
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Library, Community Room
AGENDA: Presentation on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan followed with question and answers (expected to end at noon).
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/local-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-review-workshop-2

Sunday, July 21, 2024 – no city meetings found

+++++++++++++++++++   AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE  +++++++++++++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm on Monday, July 15,  2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619029161
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 902 9161
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on July 30, 2024

AGENDA on CONSENT and ACTION:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Gilman, HHCS - Amend Contract 32400082 add $300,000 total $500,000 with the Wright Institute for Mental Health Counseling for Older Adults end date 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS – Filling Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (HWCAC) Public Sector Vacancies appointing Catherin Huchting, Mary Behm-Steingberg and George Lippman to HWCAC as private sector representatives
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Public Health Investigator with hourly salary range of $35.5512 - $43.2127
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Assistant Fire Inspector with hourly salary range of $36.8038 - $44.7352
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish job class specification and salary of Veterinarian with hourly salary range of $71.5295 - $86.9445
Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 10549C add $1,000,000 total $5,705, 342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services, implementation and consulting services, and disaster recovery services from 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2027
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 31900042 add $37,000 total $153,756 with CivicPlus, Inc for on-line recreation reservation system services
Ferris, Parks – Lot Line Adjustments at 1401 Carleton and 1423 Ward to resolve main dwelling encroachments at the City’s Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion Project Site
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company for Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck from 9/1/2024 – 9/31/2027 with one 5-year option
Louis, Police – Accept Grant $111,716.80 with Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for period 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $340,000with National Auto Fleet Group for Prisoner Transport Vehicle Body Assembly Upgrade
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $400,000 with Turf Star, Inc for Go-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles
Environment and Climate Commission – Refer to City Manager to fund and develop a Curb Management Plan (initiated by Environment and Climate Commission to city council sent by Agenda Committee to FITES which sent item back to council to refer to city manager)
Wong, Auditor – Recommends report back by City Manager by January 2025 on Berkeley Restaurant Inspections: Chronically Understaffed Program did not meet targets
Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2600 Tenth Street, Administrative Use Permit ZP2023-0031, appeal Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) decision to deny change of use of 3 tenant spaces from Media Production to Research and Development and to create 6 – 9 tenant spaces in a 7-story building
Harrison - Adopt BMC 13.89 Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA/TOPA) forwarded by the Land Use Committee with a negative recommendation in a 2 to 1 vote. Lunaparra asked about sponsoring COPA/TOPA but was denied by city staff
Arreguin – Refer to City Manager Ashby BART Area Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) Analysis
Wong, City Auditor – FY 2025 Audit Plan

+++++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS for JULY 23, 2024 ++++++++++

The 3:30 pm and 6 pm City Council meetings are at the same location and have the same ZOOM login.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for the Special Meeting at 3:30 pm and the Regular Meeting at 6 pm on July 23, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600197323
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 019 7323
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for the Special Meeting at 3:30 pm on July 23, 2024 ++++

AGENDA on ACTION: one item

Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing. Adopt the first reading amending BMC Title 23 for the purposes of encouraging development of middle housing in areas currently zoned R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R (“low-density residential districts”)

++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for the Regular Meeting on July 23, 2024 at 6 pm ++++

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Mayer, Library – 2nd reading - FY 2025 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services $0.2800 (28 cents per square foot for dwelling units, $0.4233 (42.33 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Brown, City Attorney – 2nd reading – Youth voting in Berkeley School Board Elections: Ordinance providing for voting by persons aged 16 and 17 for office of School Director
Brown, City Attorney – Municipal Code Amendments for Measure KK Compliance and Updated Settlement Authority increases the City Attorney to settle claims up to $50,000
Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $161,280 with Downtown YMCA for memberships for City employees
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $4,525,000
Gilman, HHCS - Public Facility Improvement Program Funds, 1. Reallocate $549,785 of FY 2024 Measure P funds from Insight Housing Russell Street Residence to Dwight Way Center
Mayer Library – Appoint Priscilla Villanueva to Board of Library Trustees (BOLT)
Ferris, Parks – License Agreement Revenue $11,498 with Masaba LLC., DBA Roaming Bean Coffee Vender to operate at Berkeley Waterfront for a 3-year term ending 7/31/2027
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company from 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2034 with one 5-year option for City properties 295 and 2945 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park
Louis, Police – Adopt approving the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report, Assembly Bill 481
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,256,120 with Alta Planning & Design for Adeline Street Transportation Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,973,708 with Buhler Commercial for FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900102 add $500,000 total $900,000 with Nute Engineering for on-call Civil Engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Program from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to Include new I-80 Gilman Interchange
Davis, Public Works – Change Football Game Day Parking Restrictions in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Zones
Aguilar, PAB – Lease for Office Space for Office of the Director of Police Accountability Board (ODPA) at 1900 Addison

AGENDA on ACTION:
17. Gilman, HHCS – Substantial Amendments to PY 2018, PY 2019, PY 2020 and PY 2021 Annual Action Plans to Reallocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding City’s Public Facility Improvement Program 1. Reallocation of $478,500 CDBG from Senior Disabled Loan Rehabilitation Program to Public Facility Improvement Program, 2. Allocate $450,000 of reallocated funds to Insight Housing to 2140 Dwight Way, 3. Allocate $52,775 to Larkin Street Youth Services.
18. Davis, Public Works – North Berkeley BART Transit Oriented Development Bicycle Access Improvements on Virginia Street Bicycle Blvd, adopt one of two resolutions a. 12-foot-wide bikeway or b. 9-foot-wide bikeway (Transportation and Infrastructure Commission recommended 12-foot-wide bikeway) - Removed
19. Lunaparra – Adopt Resolution Approving Peaceful and Lawful Use of the Dwight Triangle as Public Open Space
20. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: #LMSAP2024-0001 - 8 Greenwood Common
21. Davis, Public Works – Alameda County Transportation Commission Rail Safety Enhancement Program – Phase A
22. Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) – Annual Report
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Policy Committee - Commission on the Status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking in Berkeley

+++++++++++ LAND USE - WORK SESSIONS - SPECIAL MEETINGS +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
2600 Tenth Street 7/30/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 23 (3:30 pm) - Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 30 - Special Meeting on Ballot Initiatives
August 5 – Action to Place Ballot Measures on the Ballot
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

July 7 - July 14, 2024
Worth Noting:
With no board or commission meetings during the week of the 4th of July the coming week is packed. Some boards and commissions that were rescheduled from the holiday week are meeting on “unusual” days. Additionally, August is when City Council, Boards and Commissions take a break, we are looking at a packed rest of July, before they all take off.
The City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024.

Monday, July 8, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the July 23 City Council Agenda.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session.
- At 6:30 pm the LPC meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024: All Tuesday meetings are hybrid.
- At 5 pm City Council meets on youth voting in school board elections.
- At 6 pm is the regular City Council meeting.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Community meeting on the Mental Health Services Act.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024:
- At 10:30 am the 4 x 4 Task Force Committee meets on a ballot measure to amend the Rent Board Ordinance.
- At 11 am is a free Chair Yoga class.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person with presentations on DEI and AC transit (bus stop) design guidelines.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person with a presentation on the SCOTUS Grants Pass decision on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, July 11, 2024:
- From 6 – 7:30 pm is the Community meeting on the Mental Health Services Act.
- At 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the HAC meets in person with Middle Housing Zoning on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format with only one project to review.
Friday, July 12, 2024:
- At 2 pm the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee on grants meets on ZOOM.
- At 8:35 pm is family night movie Trolls Band Together in Strawberry Creek Park.

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606133036
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 613 3036
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending litigation – Worker’s Compensation Matters.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-8-2024

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA:  6. 1310 University – Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSA2024-001 – for Santa Fe Railway Station, 7. 2276 Shattuck - Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSA2024-005 – for the Morse Block Building, 8. 2000 Kala Bagai Way - Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSA2024-002 – for the Shattuck Square Building, 9. 1401 Le Roy – Mills Act Contract application - #LMMA2024-0001 for the John Galen Howard House, 10. 2227 Parker – Landmark or Structure of Merit - #LMIN2024-0001
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park Community Center
AGENDA: V. Revise Job Class Specification – Mail Services Aide, VI. Establish Job Classification and Salary – Veterinarian, VII. Establish Job Classification and Salary – Public Health Investigator, VIII. Establish Job Classification and Salary – Assistant Fire Inspector, IX. Closed Session: Unrepresented Employee Appeal of Proposed Five-Day Suspension.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611898773
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 189 8773
AGENDA: one agenda item 1. Ordinance for Youth 16 and 17 year old voting in Berkeley School Board Elections and Resolution for youth 16 and 17 to vote in November 2024 election for office of School Director.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611898773
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 189 8773
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) Community Input Meeting from 6 – 7:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: To share information and elicit input on the proposed MHSA Annual Update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley.
Meeting Contact: Karen Klatt (510) 981-7644, [email protected]
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-mhsa-person-hybrid-community-input-meeting-2

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

4 x 4 TASK FORCE COMMITTEE on HOUSING at 10:30 am
Members City Council: Arreguin, Tregub, Hahn, Lunaparra, Members Rent Board: Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Marrero, Walker
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1947 Center, 3rd Floor, Magnolia Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84183502120?pwd=UTjuFmvCYpPvhUDhtycaxcxXarQBzZ.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 841 8350 2120 Passcode: 139757
AGENDA: 6. Discussion/Possible Action on ballot measure to amend the Berkeley Rent Board Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

FREE CHAIR YOGA CLASSES from 11 am – 12 pm
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-chair-yoga-classes

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presentation with Rex Brown, CoB DEI Officer: DEI and the Disability Community, 8. Presentation by AC Transit Planner Crystal Wang on proposed Transit-Supportive Design Guidelines (TSDG), i.e. bus stop design and multimodal integration with paratransit, sidewalk users, bikeways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. ODPA Staff Report, *. Chair and Board Reports, 9. Police Chief Report, 10. Subcommittee Reports, 11. New Business all discussion and action: a.  the “Policy and Practices Related to the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegations”, b. Public Records Act request to the California Highway Patrol for vehicle pursuit data submitted by the BPD, c. Proposal to systematize Board Training, d. BPD’s 2023 Annual Military Equipment, e. Introduction of the Office of Strategic Planning and Accountability, 12. Public Comment, 13. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

PARKS, RECREATION, AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Referral to designate Planter to Honor Ms. Richie Smith, 9. Community Survey of City needs and potential ballot measures for November 2024, 10. Draft Update - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 11. Stormwater Master Plan Project
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on ramifications of SCOTUS Grants Pass decision, 7. Chair report on budget, 8. Reallocation of Measure P monies $549,785 from Russell House to Dwight Way
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, July 11, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) Community Input Meeting from 6 – 7:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: To share information and elicit input on the proposed MHSA Annual Update, Proposition 1 and mental health needs in Berkeley.
Meeting Contact: Karen Klatt (510) 981-7644, [email protected]
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20FY25%20Annual%20Update%20Community%20Input%20Meetings%20Flyer_07-2024.pdf

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: III.A. Adopt resolution to create two new positions to support Library operations and communications.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation and Possible Action on Middle Housing Zoning, 7. Public Facilities Improvement Program – Insight Housing and Larkin Street Youth Services, 8. Draft update to Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 9. Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88278593958
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 882 7859 3958
AGENDA: only one project to be reviewed
2. 2427 San Pablo (between Channing & Dwight)–on consent– Use Permit #ZP2022-0115 - SB 330 density project - to demolish 2 existing multifamily buildings, construct 36,280 square foot, 5-story (70 feet 8 inches) residential building containing 8 replacement units and residential hotel (group living accommodation) with 70 single occupancy rooms (3 extremely low-income, 2 very low income, 3 low income) for a total of 78 units, 15 off-street auto parking,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, July 12, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605915710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 591 5710
AGENDA: 5. FY 2025 Individual Artist Projects grant funding scenarios.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

MOVIES IN THE PARK – Trolls Band Together at 8:35 pm
Location: Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way
Bring blankets, low-back beach chairs, flashlights for walking home.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/summer-evening-movies-berkeley-parks

Saturday, July 13, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) – no July meeting, next meeting August 10.

Sunday, June 14, 2024 – no city meetings found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm Monday, July 8,  2024
Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting on July 23, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606520294
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 652 0294
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Mayer, Library – FY 2025 Special Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Library Services $0.2800 (28 cents per square foot for dwelling units, $0.4233 (42.33 cents) per square foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Brown, City Attorney – Municipal Code Amendments for Measure KK Compliance and Updated Settlement Authority increases the City Attorney to settle claims up to $50,000
Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $161,280 with Downtown YMCA for memberships for City employees
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $4,525,000
Gilman, HHCS - Public Facility Improvement Program Funds, 1. Reallocate $549,785 of FY 2024 Measure P funds from Insight Housing Russell Street Residence to Dwight Way Center
Mayer Library – Appoint Priscilla Villanueva to Board of Library Trustees (BOLT)
Ferris, Parks – License Agreement Revenue $11,498 with Masaba LLC., DBA Roaming Bean Coffee Vender to operate at Berkeley Waterfront for a 3-year term ending 7/31/2027
Ferris, Parks – Lease Agreement with Youth Musical Theater Company from 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2034 with one 5-year option for City properties 295 and 2945 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,256,120 with Alta Planning & Design for Adeline Street Transportation Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,973,708 with Buhler Commercial for FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 31900102 add $500,000 total $900,000 with Nute Engineering for on-call Civil Engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Program from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2025
Davis, Public Works – Amend 1956 Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to Include new I-80 Gilman Interchange
Davis, Public Works – Change Football Game Day Parking Restrictions in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Zones
Aguilar, PAB – Lease for Office Space for Office of the Director of Police Accountability Board (ODPA) at 1900 Addison
Commission on the Status of Women – Formation of a Sex Trafficking Task Force to Address Current Sex Trafficking in Berkeley

AGENDA on ACTION:
16. Gilman, HHCS – Substantial Amendments to PY 2018, PY 2019, PY 2020 and PY 2021 Annual Action Plans to Reallocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding City’s Public Facility Improvement Program 1. Reallocation of $478,500 CDBG from Senior Disabled Loan Rehabilitation Program to Public Facility Improvement Program, 2. Allocate $450,000 of reallocated funds to Insight Housing to 2140 Dwight Way, 3. Allocate $52,775 to Larkin Street Youth Services.
17. Louis, Police – Adopt approving the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report
18. Davis, Public Works – North Berkeley BART Transit Oriented Development Bicycle Access Improvements on Virginia Street Bicycle Blvd, adopt one of two resolutions a. 12-foot-wide bikeway or b. 9-foot-wide bikeway (Transportation and Infrastructure Commission recommended 12-foot-wide bikeway)
19. Lunaparra – Adopt Resolution Approving Peaceful and Lawful Use of the Dwight Triangle as Public Open Space
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: #LMSAP2024-0001 - 8 Greenwood Common
21. Davis, Public Works – Alameda County Transportation Commission Rail Safety Enhancement Program – Phase A
22. Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) – Annual Report
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on July 9, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611898773
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 189 8773
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,924-N.S.- Amendments to Zoning Ordinance BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls (Demolition Ordinance)
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,925-N.S.- FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) at annual tax rate of $0.0629 per square foot of improvements
Friedrichsen, Budget – 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,926-N.S.- FY Annual Appropriations $776,943,545 (gross) and $670,897,257 (net)
Police Accountability Board (PAB) – Appointment of new member by Taplin
Numainville, City Clerk - Policies and Timeline for Filing Ballot Measures Arguments
Louis, Police – Grant Application $300,000: Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
Sprague, Fire – Contract $150,000 ($75,000/year) with Gallup, Inc. for Employee Engagement and Development, 8/1/2024 – 9/30/2026
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Agreement $7,353,115, sales tax $751,206, prepay discount $951,353 with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. and contract amendment No. 078804-1 (8068) add $9,492,845 (prior to sales tax, equipment only) NTE amount $26,693,305 with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. for Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement paid over 7 years at an annual interest rate of 4.1438% and 1st payment not later than 4/9/2025 for 3 Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Type 1Fire Engines and 2 Aerial Fire Trucks
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Civilian Instructor – Establish Job Class Specifications and hourly salary range of $31.5568 - $38.7241
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32000224 total cost $375,000 with Goinvest, Inc. for Labor Costing Software and Analysis Services 5/23/2024 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $3,080,000 which includes $28,000 contingency with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Support Services for the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $12,361,800 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for Street Rehabilitation FY 2024 Project.

13.Community Health Commission – Dark Skies Ordinance, (a) refer to the Planning Commission, (b) refer to the City Manager, a request to ask the Department of Public Works to implement a moratorium on installation of street lighting and building lighting exceeding 3,000 Kelvin
14. Hahn, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for co-sponsorship of Port Chicago Weekend 2024
15.Lunaparra – Amend 1/30/2024 Council action and remove Dwight Way/Telegraph Intersection from list of intersections being considered for additional surveillance technology
AGENDA on ACTION:
16. Radu, City Manager Office – Referral Response: Gap analysis of Berkeley’s Homelessness System of Care
17. Removed by Brown, City Attorney – Ordinance Providing for Voting by persons aged 16 and 17 for Office of School Director in November 2024 School Board Elections
18. Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Establishing Direct Rental Payments and Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
19. Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance to Adopt a Special Tax on Natural Gas Consumption in Buildings 15,000 sq ft or larger for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
20. Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Fix the Streets & Sidewalks) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
21. Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Requiring the Adoption of Minimum Indoor Air Quality Standards in City-Owned and City-leased Buildings for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
22. Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Safe Streets) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
23. Harrison – Amendments to BMC 23C.22 Short Term Rentals – negative recommendation by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee
24. Lunaparra – Condemn University of California’s Anti-Labor Actions and Legal Tactics
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25. Klein, Planning – LPO NOD 1401 Le Roy Ave #LMSAP2024-0002

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2600 Tenth Street 7/30/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 23 (3:30 pm) Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Amendments Relating to Middle Housing
July 30 Special Meeting on Ballot Initiatives
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

June 23 - June 30, 2024
Worth Noting:
Busy week. Council has a lot to finish up before Summer Recess July 31 – September 9, 2024.

Monday, June 24, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm Igor Tregub is sworn in as District 4 Councilmember.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the July 9 Council draft agenda and to discuss/take action on the Council Legislative Redesign.
- At 4:30 pm the Council meets in closed session.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024:
- At 3:30 pm the Council meets in the hybrid format to take action on the Demolition Ordinance.
- At 6 pm is the Council regular meeting with items 49 & 50 on the North Berkeley BART housing project funding and Compliance Plan. Item 53 is the FY 2025 / 2026 biennial budget.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024:
- From 11:30 am – 2 pm is the Berkeley Mental Health Pride Celebration.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday, June 27, 2024:
- From 10 am – 4 pm is a free Berkeley picnic with activities for all ages.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the Hybrid format on 3031 Adeline.
Friday, June 28, 2024:
- From 4 – 8 pm is the free Mpox vaccine pop-up.
- At 8:35 pm is the movie Top Gun in the park.
Saturday, June 29, 2024:
- From 12:30 – 3:30 is the Adopt-A-Spot picnic.
- From 4 – 8 pm is the free Mpox vaccine pop-up.

Removed from list of unscheduled items - Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608132858
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 813 2858
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation US District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, MDL 2804, Case No. 1:17-md-2804, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators – employee organizations Berkeley fire fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Chief Officers Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community services and Part-Time Recreation Activity leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-june-24-2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

CITY COUNCIL (same login for both meetings) – Special meeting at 3:30 pm and Regular meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602106200
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 210 6200
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 3:30 pm
AGENDA on ACTION:
1.Zoning Ordinance BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls (Demolition Ordinance)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm (follows 3:30 pm meeting)
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review by agenda item, choose pdf for the entire packet or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

BERKELEY MENTAL HEALTH PRIDE CELEBRATION and Resource Fair from 11:30 am – 2 pm
Location: 2640 Martin Luther King Way, Adult Mental Health Clinic
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-mental-health-pride-celebration

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Approval of Design Development Phase of Artwork for the West service Center by Lara Kaur, b) FY 2025 Community Festivals and Art Programs Grant Process Memo, c) FY 2025 Community Festivals Grant Awards, d) FY 2025 Arts Programs Grant Awards. E0 Approval of Commission Subcommittees and Subcommittee members, f) Discussion of Potential arts Ballots Measure and Approval of Letter to Council, g) Berkeley Arts and Music Summit and Berkeley Cultural Trust, h) Report on Community Convening to Discuss a West Berkeley arts & Culture District, i) Presentation: State Designation Process for Cultural Districts, j) Presentation: FY 2023 Artist Grantee Showcase Video, k) Presentation: FY 2024 Public Art Accomplishments, l) FY 2025 Civic Arts Commission Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION MEETING at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. General Plan Update: Disaster Preparedness and Safety, Environmental Justice and Climate Metrics, 8. Consider action on joint City Council item with the Zero Waste Commission requesting support for BHS reusable tableware program, 9. Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 11. Cesar Chavez landfill GHG management a. New information: May 24 2024 off-agenda memo providing an Update on Environmental Testing at former City landfill.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report c) Use of Force, d) Recap of the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy Symposium, 7. Police Chief Report, 9. a. Specialized Care Unit (SCU), b. July 18, 2024 Community Forum at the Hope Center, c. Initiate policy review on Computer Voice Stress Analysis technology and use by BPD (Recent Article June 4, 2024 in SF Chronicle “It’s been called junk science as accurate as a Ouija board. Why are police agencies using this tool?” names Berkeley Police Department as using the described junk science - Computer Voice Stress Analysis https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/law-enforcement-technology-investigations-18756947.php 10. Public comment, Closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Center
AGENDA: 4. Support of the Grizzly Peak Mitigation Project, Recommendation to Support Vegetation Management in Fire Zones, 5. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), 6. Ad-Hoc LHMP Workgroup for DFSC feedback on First Draft LHMP for action at August 7, 2024 meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Presidential Debate from 6 - 7:30 pm

FREE COMMUNITY CARNIVAL and PICNIC at GROVE PARK from 10 am – 4 pm
Location: at 1730 Oregon, Grove Park
Free Picnic and activities for Kids, Teens and Adults, Games, Inflatables, Music, Obstacle Course, Petting Zoo, Sports Zone, Tot Zone, Treats
Tots lunch begins at 11 am, everyone else begins at noon
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/free-community-carnival-and-picnic-grove-park-june-27

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Public Health Officer’s Report, 5. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 6. Letter from Community Member Concerning Wood Burning, 7. Review Workplan, Priorities and Goals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Presentation Police Captain Schofield on Response by Police Department to Mental Health Crisis calls, 4. SCU Update, 5. Letter to the City Auditor, 6. Discussion and review of Berkeleyside article about “Berkeley returns $400,000 in housing funds meant for homeless hotel” write and vote on an opinion to be sent to the city manager, city council and/or Berkeley Mental Health Division, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823674905
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 828 2367 4905
AGENDA: 2. 3031 Adeline @ Emerson – Use Permit #ZP2018-0156 – to demolish a single-story, approximately 1,000 sq ft commercial building and 10,000 sq ft parking lot and construct 52,000 sq ft 75-ft tall mixed-use building with 60 dwelling units (including 8 very low income and 7 low income) 4,000 sq ft commercial and 21 off-street parking spaces.Project per DRC is to resolve Bird safe issues, high hazard corner windows (DRC issues page 12).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, June 28, 2024

FREE Mpox Vaccine Pop-Up from 4 – 8 pm
Location: at 2107 Fourth Street, Steamworks Baths
Note: It takes 2 vaccine doses for protection
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-mpox-vaccine-pop

MOVIES in the PARK: TOP GUN from 8:35 – 11 pm
Location: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
NOTES: If driving, early arrival is recommended as there is limited parking, bring blankets, and/or low back beach chairs and flashlights for walking out to go home. This is an alcohol-free event.
Use link for details and to Register for Childcare
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-top-gun-maverick

Saturday, June 29, 2024

ADOPT-A-SPOT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC from 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Use link to Register
Location: at 1231 Addison, Strawberry Creek Park
Note: This is a potluck style event
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adopt-spot-volunteer-appreciation-picnic

FREE Mpox Vaccine Pop-Up from 4 – 8 pm
Location: at 2107 Fourth Street, Steamworks Baths
Note: It takes 2 vaccine doses for protection
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-mpox-vaccine-pop

Sunday, June 30, 2024 – no City meetings found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on June 24, 2024
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606547705
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 654 7705
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Police Accountability Board (PAB) – Appointment of new member by Taplin
Numainville, City Clerk - Policies and Timeline for Filing Ballot Measures Arguments
Louis, Police – Grant Application $300,000: Bureau of Justice Assistance Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
Sprague, Fire – Contract $150,000 ($75,000/year) with Gallup, Inc. for Employee Engagement and Development, 8/1/2024 – 9/30/2026
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Agreement $7,353,115, sales tax $751,206, prepay discount $951,353 with Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. and contract amendment No. 078804-1 (8068) add $9,492,845 (prior to sales tax, equipment only) NTE amount $26,693,305 with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. for Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement paid over 7 years at an annual interest rate of 4.1438% and 1st payment not later than 4/9/2025 for 3 Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Type 1Fire Engines and 2 Aerial Fire Trucks
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Civilian Instructor – Establish Job Class Specifications and hourly salary range of $31.5568 - $38.7241
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32000224 total cost $375,000 with Goinvest, Inc. for Labor Costing Software and Analysis Services 5/23/2024 – 6/30/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $3,080,000 which includes $28,000 contingency with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Support Services for the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $12,361,800 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. for Street Rehabilitation FY 2024 Project.
Hahn, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for co-sponsorship of Port Chicago Weekend 2024

AGENDA on ACTION:

Brown, City Attorney – Ordinance Providing for Voting by persons aged 16 and 17 for Office of School Director in November 2024 School Board Elections
Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Establishing Direct Rental Payments and Amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance to Adopt a Special Tax on Natural Gas Consumption in Buildings 15,000 sq ft or larger for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Fix the Streets & Sidewalks) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Requiring the Adoption of Minimum Indoor Air Quality Standards in City-Owned and City-leased Buildings for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance creating a Parcel Tax for the Purpose of Funding Repairs and Improvements to Streets, Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths (Safe Streets) for 11/5/2024 election and designate by motion councilmembers to file ballot measure arguments
Radu, City Manager Office – Referral Response: Gap analysis of Berkeley’s Homelessness System of Care

18.Community Health Commission – Dark Skies Ordinance

Harrison – Amendments to BMC 23C.22 Short Term Rentals – negative recommendation by the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee

20.Lunaparra – Amend 1/30/2024 Council action and remove Dwight Way/Telegraph Intersection from list of intersections being considered for additional surveillance technology

Lunaparra – Condemn University of California’s Anti-Labor Actions and Legal Tactics

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Klein, Planning – LPO NOD 1401 Le Roy Ave #LMSAP2024-0002

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Special Meeting at 3:30 pm and Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 25, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602106200
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 210 6200
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 3:30 pm
AGENDA on ACTION:
2.Zoning Ordinance BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls (Demolition Ordinance)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,912-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,913-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,914-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,915-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election) at 0.0136%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,916-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election) at 0.0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,917-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,918-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,919-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,920-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,921-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Wong, Auditor – 2nd reading 7,922 - Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whistleblowers
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Arredondo, CM Office – Contract $2,000,000 ($1,000,000/FY) with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA to design, implement, and assess the Custom Notification and Street Outreach Services component of the CoB Gun Violence intervention and Prevention Program for a 2-year pilot
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) at annual tax rate of $0.0629 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations Total $2,730,000 1. $2,250,000 On-call Landscape Architectural Services, 2. $480,000 FY 2023 Streetlight Maintenance Project
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2025 $353,538,057
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Reaffirm the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire – MOU with City of El Cerrito to provide year-round automatic aid in each jurisdiction for fire, technical rescue, emergency medical and other emergency response, rescinding Resolutions No. 68,820-N.S. and 66,821-N.S. and maintaining the existing mutual response area agreement until the year-round fire and emergency services agreement is ratified
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 for Fire Records Management Software from 7/1/2024 – 3/3/2027 with 1 3-year option to extend
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order $400,000Wildfire Defense Mesh from 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2027 with option to extend for 3-years
Gilman, HHCS – Adopt Resolution Prioritizing City-Owned Land for Affordable Housing and Noticing of Potential Disposition of City-Owned Land consistent with Surplus Lands Act
Gilman, HHCS – Revised operating Budget for Golden Bear Homes (1620 San Pablo) with understanding the operating of Homekey may necessitate a future reservation of Approximately $500,000 if other sources are not identified
Gilman HHCS – Reserve additional $4,496,669 in Housing Trust Fund program funds for development loan agreement for BRIDGE Housing affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $375,000 for FY 2025 from State of California for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement from Alameda County for public health promotion, protection and prevention for FY 2025, 1. BHS & Berkeley Tech $183,918, 2. School Linked (Measure A) $200,011, 3. Tobacco Prevention $81,329
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance & Clerical Chapters6/27/2024 – 7/26/2027 approves a new Classification and Salary table
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Unrepresented Employee Group Salaries, Longevity Differential, and Vision Insurance
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley EMS Professionals IAFF Local 1227 from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,324,193 with Accela, Inc for Software Upgrade and Maintenance 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend spending authority with AHEAD, Inc for purchase of Varonis subscription software licenses utilizing California Department of General Services software Licensing Program add $550,890 total $973,804.51 1312023 – 9/28/2025
Mayer, Library – FY 2025 Special Tax Rate to Fund the Provision of Library Services $0.2800 (28 cents) per sq foot for dwelling units and $0.4233 (42.33 cents) per sq foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $25,000 California Fire Foundation-Camps Wildfire Response Equipment
Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
Davis, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for FY 2024-2025

35.Davis, Public Works – PO $1,500,000 with WEX Fuel Card Program for Fueling City Vehicles through 6/30/2029

Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,069,200 includes contingency $97,200 with Bay Construction for Second Street STAIR Center Site Improvements and Shelter Units Project
Davis, Public Works – Accept Grant $1,500,000 from U.S. EPA for West Berkeley Aquatic Park Stormwater Improvement Project to plan, design and construct bioretention garden for the Channing Way Micro-Watershed and the installation of 2 Hydrodynamic separators on the Bancroft Street culvert and Channing Way
Davis, Public Works – Accept Grant from Alameda CTC CIP 2024 Adeline Corridor Transportation Improvements
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,461,394 includes $145,616 contingency with B Brothers Construction, Inc. for West Berkeley Service Center Improvements Project
Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC for Installation of External Fixed Video Cameras at Council Approved Intersections
Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond
Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Ajay Krishnan to Mental Health Commission 6/25/2024 – 6/24/2027
Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – FY 2024 / 2025 Budget Referral Allocation of $100,000 to fund a Nexus Study as a first step toward adopting a Parks Impact Fee for new developments
Arreguin, co-sponsor Kesarwani, Hahn – Relinquishment of council office budget funds up to $500 to DBA for Front Row Festival
Arreguin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Bartlett, Hahn – Support for ACA 14 – The Basic Standards at UC Act
Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Accept grant $100,000 from San Francisco Foundation and engage Planet DMA (DBA DMA INK) in consulting work associated with the Equitable Black Berkeley Iniative and execute a new contract with Gail McGuire (at weekly rate $2000 for 12 weeks) to support EBB community engagement
Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $32,500 total $336,000 with Szabo & Associates for communication consulting services for the Mayor’s Office and extend to 11/30/2024
Taplin, co[sponsors Arreguin, Lunaparra - Relinquishment of council office budget funds up to $500 to Downtown Pride on the Plaza

AGENDA on ACTION:
49.Gilman, HHCS – Reserve $24,500,000 to support the development of affordable housing at the North Berkeley BART Site, Phase 1 a. Bridge Housing $10,657,975, b. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation $5,473,534, c. Insight PSH Project $8,368,491, 2. Waive section 1.A.1 of Housing trust Fund Guidelines for Applicant Experience for Insight Housing, 3. Authorize CM of designee to disburse up to $2,000,000 of the $24,500,000 for predevelopment,
50.Gilman, HHCS – Approval of North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Compliance Plan,

Davis, Public Works - Levy and Collection of FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments
Davis, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean FY 2025 Stormwater Fee

53.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Adopt Biennial Budget for FY 2025 & 2026

Friedrichsen, Budget – FY Annual Appropriations $776,943,545 (gross) and $670,897,257 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance - Borrowing of $36,000,000 and the sale and issuance of FY 2024-2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
Harrison – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.75 to establish protections relating to horses held, owned, used, exhibited or otherwise kept for racing or other sport, entertainment or profit
Oyekanmi, Finance -Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association
Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.01 Establishing Emergency GHG limits, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration
Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Wengraf – Referral to CM and FY 2025 & FY 2026 Biennial Budget $400,000 ($200,000/ year) to develop and fund a RFP to support Berkeley Based non-profit food assistance providers serving food insecure households,

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Friedrichsen, Budget – Voluntary Time Off Program
Friedrichsen, Budget – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2023
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 3rd Quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2024
Zero Waste Commission – FY 2024-FY 2025 Work Plan

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Parks Commission - Bartlett – Officially name the raised concrete bed at the southeast corner of Alcatraz and Adeline in honor of Richie Brook-Cole Smith (Ms. Richie)
Continued to July 9 - Community Health Commission – Dark Skies Ordinance

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2600 Tenth Street 7/30/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

June 25 - 3:30 pm – Demolition Ordinance
June 25 – 3:15 pm – Adopt results of May 28 election
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

June 16 - June 23, 2024
Worth Noting:
The City Council Agendas for the two meetings on June 25 are available for comment: (1) Special Council meeting at 3:30 pm is the Demolition Ordinance, (2) Regular Council meeting at 6 pm includes FY 2025 / 2026 biennial budget (item 53) and North Berkeley BART affordable housing development (items 49, 50). (Agenda and links posted near end of calendar above Land Use and Worksession / Special Meetings)

Sunday, June 16, 2024: From 11 am to 7 pm is the Juneteenth Festival with the Dedication of Mildred Howard’s sculpture by/south of Ashby BART at 11:30 Delivered, Mable’s Promissory Note.
Monday, June 17, 2024: At 10 am the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee meets on zoom.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024: At 6 pm the Community meeting to provide input on the Mental Health Services Act meets in the hybrid format.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Juneteenth Federal Holiday:
- At 12 pm the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the FY 2025 / 2026 proposed Budget for full council review and approval on June 25.
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person at 1:30 pm.
- At 3 pm the 4 x 4 Committee meets in the hybrid format with agenda item 7 proposed amendments to the Demolition Ordinance.
- At 6 pm is the last Community meeting to provide input on the Mental Health Services Act. The meeting is in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- No agenda is posted for the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – check after the weekend.
Thursday, June 20, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person with the proposal on the Virginia Street bicycle lane expected to start around 7:45 pm.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee (DRC) meets in person on 1598 University.
- The agendas for the Fair Campaign Practices Commission (6:30 pm) and Rent Board (7 pm) are not posted. Check after Monday.
Friday, June 21, 2024:
- The CoB offices observe the Juneteenth Holiday.
- At 7 pm is Jazz at Live Oak Park Community Center

At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary.
For how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving CHAT and converting YouTube to a transcript go to https://tinyurl.com/3jau6ym8

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Father’s Day

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY for NEW SCULPTURE from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Sculpture: Delivered, Mable’s Promissory Note by Mildred Howard
Address: Corner of Martin Luther King Jr Way and Adeline / South of Ashby BART
AGENDA: Use link for speaker list.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-new-sculpture

BERKELEY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL from 11 am – 7 pm
Location: The website does not provide details of the location of festival activities.
https://berkeleyjuneteenth.org

Monday, June 17, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605915710
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 591 5710
AGENDA: 5. FY 2025 Individual Artist Projects grant funding scenarios
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT Meetings at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Last week of community meetings to share information and provide input on CoB Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding and Services and Proposition
For more information contact Karen Klatt 510-981-7644, [email protected]

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth Federal Holiday

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 12 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613129131
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 312 9131
AGENDA: 2. FY 2025 / 2026 Proposed Budget
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion / Action Items 1. City Council referral Ask City Council to include Senior programs in the monthly newsletters, 2. City Council referral Companion Report Achieving Goals of 2018 Berkeley age-Friendly Action Plan, 3. Presentation Proposal : Berkeley’s Missing Middle zoning, Justin Horner, 4. Presentation Proposal Senior Services Coalition of alameda County to discuss the groups work, 5. Presentation Proposal Street Trauma Prevention Initiative and the commission’s report to city council – Disaster and Fire Services Commissioner Mike Wilson, Presentation Proposal Violence Affecting elderly Women and Men, trends, analysis, and proposals for public and private actions to improve safety.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

4 X 4 JOINT TASK FORCE (Council and Rent Board) at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 1947 Center, Magnolia Room 3rd Floor
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89668320203?pwd=ZyBHMqaARp9dyspi5HrdJ6jI0obygl.1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 896 6832 0203 Passcode: 201457
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. To recommend the Council place a ballot measure to amend the Berkeley Rent Ordinance on the November 2024 election, 7. Proposed amendments to the Demolition Ordinance to be considered on June 25, 8. Planning Department issuing permits for elective work that triggers the Relocation Ordinance (BMC 13.840 for tenant-occupied rental units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT Meetings at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Last Community meeting to share information and provide input on CoB Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding and Services and Proposition
For more information contact Karen Klatt 510-981-7644, [email protected]

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Proposed Recommendation to Council regarding Drafting and Distribuation of Materials to Inform Older Homeowners, Many of Whom are Older Women, and Minority Homeowners Vulnerable to Exploitation from Realtors, Appraisers, Mortgage Lender, Speculators and others, 8. Proposed Letter on Support for Families Displaced from Golden Gate Fields.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Meetings are noted as the 3rd Wednesday of the month. No meeting announcement or agenda is posted. Check after Monday.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, June 20, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. 1598 University – Continued Final Design – to demolish an existing non-residential structure and construct a 134,409 sq ft 8-story mixed-use residential building containing 207 dwelling units (including 21 very-low income units), 5787 sq ft commercial space, 39 parking spaces and 92 bicycle parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Discussion / Action Items 1. 7:10 pm - Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Rail Safety Enhancement Program (RSEP) proposes to implement pedestrian and roadway safety improvements at 27 (5 in Berkeley) existing at-grade crossings, 2. 7:45 pm - North Berkeley BART Station Bike Access Improvements – Virginia Street Bike Blvd – two options to be presented Option A wider bikeway, retains adjacent sidewalk width, remove 5-8 parking spaces, Option B narrower bikeway, narrows sidewalk, retains parking spaces between Acton and West on north side of Virginia.
Announcement Flyer: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3a1df7e
Street Diagrams: https://cityofberkeley.app.box.com/s/csnouo7qnkqhakebc8llscbu1e5r9fpj Commission webpage:
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, CoB Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6. 6 pm - Staff update progress on SB-1383 Implementation, Discussion / Action Items 1. 6:15 pm – presentation of Zero Waste Legislative Updates from Californians Against Waste Representative, 2. 6:45 pm – Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee, 3. 7 pm – Discuss the City’s First Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) – OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
FCPC and OGC normally meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Cypress Room at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor. No meeting announcement or agenda is posted. Check after Monday.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
The Rent Board normally meets the 3rd Thursday of the month in the hybrid format. In person location is at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
No meeting announcement or agenda is posted. Check after Monday.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov

Friday, June 21, 2024 – Juneteenth Observed by City of Berkeley

LIVE at LIVE OAK: JAZZ MUSIC at 7 pm, doors open at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
Use link for event details and to register. Cost $25 per person for event, cost for onsite child care $25 per child.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-live-oak-jazz-music

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – No City meetings found
Sunday, June 23, 2024 – No City meetings found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Special Meeting at 3:30 pm and Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 25, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602106200
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 210 6200
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 3:30 pm
AGENDA on ACTION:
1.Zoning Ordinance BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls (Demolition Ordinance)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,912-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,913-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,914-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,915-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election) at 0.0136%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,916-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election) at 0.0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,917-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,918-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,919-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,920-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,921-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Wong, Auditor – 2nd reading 7,922 - Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whistleblowers
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Arredondo, CM Office – Contract $2,000,000 ($1,000,000/FY) with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA to design, implement, and assess the Custom Notification and Street Outreach Services component of the CoB Gun Violence intervention and Prevention Program for a 2-year pilot
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) at annual tax rate of $0.0629 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations Total $2,730,000 1. $2,250,000 On-call Landscape Architectural Services, 2. $480,000 FY 2023 Streetlight Maintenance Project
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2025 $353,538,057
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Reaffirm the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire – MOU with City of El Cerrito to provide year-round automatic aid in each jurisdiction for fire, technical rescue, emergency medical and other emergency response, rescinding Resolutions No. 68,820-N.S. and 66,821-N.S. and maintaining the existing mutual response area agreement until the year-round fire and emergency services agreement is ratified
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 for Fire Records Management Software from 7/1/2024 – 3/3/2027 with 1 3-year option to extend
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order $400,000Wildfire Defense Mesh from 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2027 with option to extend for 3-years
Gilman, HHCS – Adopt Resolution Prioritizing City-Owned Land for Affordable Housing and Noticing of Potential Disposition of City-Owned Land consistent with Surplus Lands Act
Gilman, HHCS – Revised operating Budget for Golden Bear Homes (1620 San Pablo) with understanding the operating of Homekey may necessitate a future reservation of Approximately $500,000 if other sources are not identified
Gilman HHCS – Reserve additional $4,496,669 in Housing Trust Fund program funds for development loan agreement for BRIDGE Housing affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $375,000 for FY 2025 from State of California for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement from Alameda County for public health promotion, protection and prevention for FY 2025, 1. BHS & Berkeley Tech $183,918, 2. School Linked (Measure A) $200,011, 3. Tobacco Prevention $81,329
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance & Clerical Chapters6/27/2024 – 7/26/2027 approves a new Classification and Salary table
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Unrepresented Employee Group Salaries, Longevity Differential, and Vision Insurance
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley EMS Professionals IAFF Local 1227 from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,324,193 with Accela, Inc for Software Upgrade and Maintenance 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend spending authority with AHEAD, Inc for purchase of Varonis subscription software licenses utilizing California Department of General Services software Licensing Program add $550,890 total $973,804.51 1312023 – 9/28/2025
Mayer, Library – FY 2025 Special Tax Rate to Fund the Provision of Library Services $0.2800 (28 cents) per sq foot for dwelling units and $0.4233 (42.33 cents) per sq foot for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $25,000 California Fire Foundation-Camps Wildfire Response Equipment
Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
Davis, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for FY 2024-2025

35.Davis, Public Works – PO $1,500,000 with WEX Fuel Card Program for Fueling City Vehicles through 6/30/2029
36. Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,069,200 includes contingency $97,200 with Bay Construction for Second Street STAIR Center Site Improvements and Shelter Units Project
37. Davis, Public Works – Accept Grant $1,500,000 from U.S. EPA for West Berkeley Aquatic Park Stormwater Improvement Project to plan, design and construct bioretention garden for the Channing Way Micro-Watershed and the installation of 2 Hydrodynamic separators on the Bancroft Street culvert and Channing Way
38. Davis, Public Works – Accept Grant from Alameda CTC CIP 2024 Adeline Corridor Transportation Improvements
39. Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,461,394 includes $145,616 contingency with B Brothers Construction, Inc. for West Berkeley Service Center Improvements Project
40. Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC for Installation of External Fixed Video Cameras at Council Approved Intersections
41. Housing Advisory Commission – Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond
42. Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Ajay Krishnan to Mental Health Commission 6/25/2024 – 6/24/2027
43. Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – FY 2024 / 2025 Budget Referral Allocation of $100,000 to fund a Nexus Study as a first step toward adopting a Parks Impact Fee for new developments
44. Arreguin, co-sponsor Kesarwani, Hahn – Relinquishment of council office budget funds up to $500 to DBA for Front Row Festival
45. Arreguin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Bartlett, Hahn – Support for ACA 14 – The Basic Standards at UC Act
46. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Accept grant $100,000 from San Francisco Foundation and engage Planet DMA (DBA DMA INK) in consulting work associated with the Equitable Black Berkeley Iniative and execute a new contract with Gail McGuire (at weekly rate $2000 for 12 weeks) to support EBB community engagement
47. Arreguin – Amend Contract No. 32000196 add $32,500 total $336,000 with Szabo & Associates for communication consulting services for the Mayor’s Office and extend to 11/30/2024
48. Taplin, co[sponsors Arreguin, Lunaparra - Relinquishment of council office budget funds up to $500 to Downtown Pride on the Plaza
AGENDA on ACTION:
49.Gilman, HHCS – Reserve $24,500,000 to support the development of affordable housing at the North Berkeley BART Site, Phase 1 a. Bridge Housing $10,657,975, b. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation $5,473,534, c. Insight PSH Project $8,368,491, 2. Waive section 1.A.1 of Housing trust Fund Guidelines for Applicant Experience for Insight Housing, 3. Authorize CM of designee to disburse up to $2,000,000 of the $24,500,000 for predevelopment,
50.Gilman, HHCS – Approval of North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Compliance Plan,
51. Davis, Public Works - Levy and Collection of FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments
52. Davis, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean FY 2025 Stormwater Fee
53.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Adopt Biennial Budget for FY 2025 & 2026
54. Friedrichsen, Budget – FY Annual Appropriations $776,943,545 (gross) and $670,897,257 (net)
55. Oyekanmi, Finance - Borrowing of $36,000,000 and the sale and issuance of FY 2024-2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
56. Harrison – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.75 to establish protections relating to horses held, owned, used, exhibited or otherwise kept for racing or other sport, entertainment or profit
57. Oyekanmi, Finance -Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association
58. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.01 Establishing Emergency GHG limits, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration
59. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Wengraf – Referral to CM and FY 2025 & FY 2026 Biennial Budget $400,000 ($200,000/ year) to develop and fund a RFP to support Berkeley Based non-profit food assistance providers serving food insecure households,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
60.Friedrichsen, Budget – Voluntary Time Off Program
61. Friedrichsen, Budget – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
62. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2023
63. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 3rd Quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2024
64. Zero Waste Commission – FY 2024-FY 2025 Work Plan
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Referred to Parks Commission - Bartlett – Officially name the raised concrete bed at the southeast corner of Alcatraz and Adeline in honor of Richie Brook-Cole Smith (Ms. Richie)
Continued to July 9 - Community Health Commission – Dark Skies Ordinance

June 25 - 3:30 pm – Demolition Ordinance
June 25 – Adopt results of May 28 election
September 17 - open
October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

June 9 - June 16, 2024
Worth Noting:
The Agenda Committee packet lists a City Council 2 pm meeting on Friday, June 14 on Community Survey Results and Ballot Measure Development for November 2024. There is no posting of the meeting under the City Council agendas. Check after 2 pm Tuesday (72 hour notice). https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

June 19th is the Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth celebrations are starting around the Bay Area as early as June 8, but most festivals are June 16th including Berkeley https://berkeleyjuneteenth.org
The City of Berkeley (CoB) holiday calendar lists Friday, June 21, 2024 as Juneteenth observed and June 19, 2024 as a regular day. (Friday, June 14 is a CoB reduced service day.)

Monday, June 10, 2024: At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the June 25 City Council agenda. Legislative Systems Redesign is on the agenda for review.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024: At 11 am the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District meets in person.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024:
- At 6 pm is the community meeting on the Mental Health Services Act in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Waterfront and Recreation Commission meets in person with an update on Cesar Chavez Park as agenda item 9 and Cal Sailing Club berths as item 10.
Thursday, June 13, 2024: At 6 pm is the 2nd of 4 hybrid community meetings on the Mental Health Services Act.
Friday, June 14, 2024: At 8:35 pm is the first summer movie in the park.
Saturday, June 15, 2024: From 9 – 11 m is the regular 3rd Saturday Shoreline Cleanup.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 11 am to 7 pm is the Juneteenth Festival in South Berkeley and at 11:30 am is the dedication of Mildred Howard’s sculpture at the corner of MLK Jr Way and Adeline (near Ashby BART).

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at:  https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 9, 2024 – Berkeley Taste of Downtown

Monday, June 10, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605781315
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 578 1315
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -6/25/2024-- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8.  Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules and Remote Public Comments, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Modifications or improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12 Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers, 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Material Timelines,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DVISORY BOARD at 11 am
In-Person: at 1849 Solano
AGENDA: 4. Financial Update PSC 3rd quarter contract renewal, current account status, 5. Discussion Items: Update on traffic safety at Solano/Colusa intersection, Solano beautification (e.g., tree and hanging planter replacement, matching grant program, Budget and finance, North Shattuck Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 7. Chair’s Report, Director’s Report on Capital, Budget, Grants, 9. Presentation on Update on Cesar Chavez Park Landfill Issues, 10. Update on Cal Sailing Club 6 berth slips on J-Dock, 11. Recent Community Survey of City needs and potential ballot measures for Nov. 2024, 12. Create a subcommittee on new dog parks in Berkeley, 13. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT Meetings at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
            In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, gooseberry Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Share information and provide input on CoB Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding and Services and Proposition 1. (there will be 4 hybrid meetings from 6 – 7:30 pm on June 12 and June 19 at North Berkeley Senior Center and on June 13 and June 18 at South Berkeley Senior Center)
For more information contact Karen Klatt 510-981-7644, [email protected]

Thursday, June 13, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT Meetings at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
            In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Share information and provide input on CoB Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding and Services and Proposition 1. (there will be 4 hybrid meetings from 6 – 7:30 pm on June 12 and June 19 at North Berkeley Senior Center and on June 13 and June 18 at South Berkeley Senior Center)
For more information contact Karen Klatt 510-981-7644, [email protected]

WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: Berkeley is Not on the agenda.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, June 14, 2024 – Reduced Service Day

CITY COUNCIL Special meeting at 2 pm
Possible meeting on Community Survey Results and Ballot Measure Development for November 2024
Check for posting after 2 pm Tuesday.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

MOVIES in the PARK: THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE from 8:35 – 10:45 pm
Location: at 2800 Park, San Pablo Park,
NOTES: If driving, early arrival is recommended as there is limited parking, bring blankets, and/or low back beach chairs and flashlights for walking out to go home. This is an alcohol-free event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-super-mario-bros-movie

Saturday, June 15, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 – 11 am
Location: 160 University, Shorebird Nature Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-7

Sunday, June 16, 2024

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY for NEW SCULPTURE from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Sculpture: Delivered, Mable’s Promissory Note by Mildred Howard
Address: Corner of Martin Luther King Jr Way and Adeline / South of Ashby BART
AGENDA: Use link for speaker list.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-new-sculpture

BERKELEY JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL from 11 am – 7 pm
Location: The website does not provide details of the location of festival activities.
https://berkeleyjuneteenth.org

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605781315
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 578 1315
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

DRAFT AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 25, 2024

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,912-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,913-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,914-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,915-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election) at 0.0136%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,916-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election) at 0.0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,917-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,918-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,919-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,920-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – 2nd reading 7,921-N.S. – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Wong, Auditor – 2nd reading 7,922 - Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whistleblowers
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Arredondo, CM Office – Contract $2,000,000 ($1,000,000/FY) with Community Initiatives | Live Free USA to design, implement, and assess the Custom Notification and Street Outreach Services component of the CoB Gun Violence intervention and Prevention Program for a 2-year pilot
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness (Measure GG) at annual tax rate of $0.0629 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2025 $353,538,057
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Reaffirm the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire – MOU with City of El Cerrito to provide year-round automatic aid in each jurisdiction for fire, technical rescue, emergency medical and other emergency response, rescinding Resolutions No. 68,820-N.S. and 66,821-N.S. and maintaining the existing mutual response area agreement until the year-round fire and emergency services agreement is ratified
Sprague, Fire – Contract $200,000 for Fire Records Management Software from 7/1/2024 – 3/3/2027 with 1 3-year option to extend
Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order $400,000Wildfire Defense Mesh from 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2027 with option to extend for 3-years
Gilman, HHCS – Adopt Resolution Prioritizing City-Owned Land for Affordable Housing and Noticing of Potential Disposition of City-Owned Land consistent with Surplus Lands Act
Gilman, HHCS – Revised operating Budget for Golden Bear Homes (1620 San Pablo) with understanding the operating of Homekey may necessitate a future reservation of Approximately $500,000 if other sources are not identified
Gilman, HHCS – Reserve $24,500,000 to support the development of affordable housing at the North Berkeley BART Site, Phase 1 a. Bridge Housing $10,657,975, b. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation $5,473,534, c. Insight PSH Project $8,368,491, 2. Waive section 1.A.1 of Housing trust Fund Guidelines for Applicant Experience for Insight Housing, 3. Authorize CM of designee to disburse up to $2,000,000 of the $24,500,000 for predevelopment,
Gilman HHCS – Reserve additional $4,496,669 in Housing Trust Fund program funds for development loan agreement for BRIDGE Housing affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo
Gilman, HHCS – Support Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $375,000 for FY 2025 from State of California for Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program
Gilman, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement from Alameda County for public health promotion, protection and prevention for FY 2025, 1. BHS & Berkeley Tech $183,918, 2. School Linked (Measure A) $200,011, 3. Tobacco Prevention $81,329
Gilman, HHCS – Approval of North Berkeley BART Affordable Housing Compliance Plan,
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance & Clerical Chapters6/27/2024 – 7/26/2027 approves a new Classification and Salary table
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Unrepresented Employee Group Salaries, Longevity Differential, and Vision Insurance
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley EMS Professionals IAFF Local 1227 from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Fong, IT – Contract $1,324,193 with Accela, Inc for Software Upgrade and Maintenance 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
Fong, IT – Amend spending authority with AHEAD, Inc for purchase of Varonis subscription software licenses utilizing California Department of General Services software Licensing Program add $550,890 total $973,804.51 1312023 – 9/28/2025
Davis, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for FY 2024-2025
Davis, Public Works – PO $1,500,000 with WEX Fuel Card Program for Fueling City Vehicles through 6/30/2029
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,069,200 includes contingency $97,200 with Bay Construction for Second Street STAIR Center Site Improvements and Shelter Units Project
Davis, Public Works – Grant $1,500,000 from U.S. EPA for West Berkeley Aquatic Park Stormwater Improvement Project to plan, design and construct bioretention garden for the Channing Way Micro-Watershed and the installation of 2 Hydrodynamic separators on the Bancroft Street culvert and Channing Way
Davis, Public Works – Grant from Alameda CTC CIP 2024 Adeline Corridor Transportation Improvements
Davis, Public Works – Contract $1,461,394 includes $145,616 contingency with B Brothers Construction, Inc. for West Berkeley Service Center Improvements Project
Mental Health Commission – Appointment of Ajay Krishnan to Mental Health Commission 6/25/2024 – 6/24/2027
Arreguin – Relinquishment of council office budget funds up to $500 to DBA for Front Row Festival
Arreguin – Support for ACA 14 – The Basic Standards at UC Act

AGENDA on ACTION:
43. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Adopt Biennial Budget for FY 2025 & 2026
44. Davis, Public Works - Levy and Collection of FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments
45. Davis, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean FY 2025 Stormwater Fee
46. Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC for Installation of External Fixed Video Cameras at Council Approved Intersections
47. Harrison – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.75 to establish protections relating to horses held, owned, used, exhibited or otherwise kept for racing or other sport, entertainment or profit
48. Friedrichsen, Budget – FY Annual Appropriations $776,943,545 (gross) and $670,897,257 (net)
49. Oyekanmi, Finance - Borrowing of $36,000,000 and the sale and issuance of FY 2024-2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
50. Oyekanmi, Finance -Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association
51. Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities
52. Community Health Commission – Dark Skies Ordinance
53. Harrison – Adopt Ordinance adding chapter BMC 12.01 Establishing Emergency GHG linits, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration
54. Arreguin – Accept grant $100,000 from San Francisco Foundation and engage Planet DMA (DBA DMA INK) in consulting work associated with the Equitable Black Berkeley Iniative and execute a new contract with Gail McGuire (at weekly rate $2000 for 12 weeks) to support EBB community engagement
55. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Wengraf – Referral to CM and FY 2025 & FY 2026 Biennial Budget $400,000 ($200,000/ year) to develop and fund a RFP to support Berkeley Based non-profit food assistance providers serving food insecure households,
56. Bartlett – Officially name the raised concrete bed at the southeast corner of Alcatraz and Adeline in honor of Richie Brook-Cole Smith (Ms. Richie)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
57. Friedrichsen, Budget – Voluntary Time Off Program
58. Friedrichsen, Budget – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
59. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2023
60. Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 3rd Quarter Investment Report ended 3/31/2024
61. Zero Waste Commission – FY 2024-FY 2025 Work Plan
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LAND USE CALENDAR
2600 Tenth Street 7/30/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

June 14 (2 pm) – Community Survey Results and Ballot Measure Development for November 2024
June 25 (start time ? 3 or 4 pm) – Demolition Ordinance
June 25 – Adopt results of May 28 election
September 17 - open
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (July 23 tentative)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16, 2023 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20, 2023 (WS)Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-june-20-2023
February 1, 2024 - Berkeley Economic Dashboards https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Economic%20Dashboard%202023.pdf

June 2 - June 9, 2024
Worth Noting – Very Busy Week Ahead:
If attending meetings in person, note meeting locations, some meetings are NOT at the usual sites.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024:
- City Council meets in the hybrid format with agenda items 43 - Fire Codes, 44 - Building Codes, 45 - appeal of 18-story mixed-use project at 2113-2115 Kittredge (site of California Theater) and 46 - the biennial 2025 & 2026 budget.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024:
- At 12 pm the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format on the 2025 & 2026 budget and Measure P.
- At 2 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format with a full agenda.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability is hybrid for commissioners and in-person only for the public. (Check packet for CoB response to videoconferencing for commissioners.)
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with LHMP on the agenda.
- At 6:30 pm Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts (HSPE) meets in-person.
Thursday, June 6, 2024:
- At 11 am is the online community meeting on the Mental Health Services Act and Proposition 1.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) meets in-person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in-person.
Saturday, June 8, 2024:
- The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets on Zoom with tentative agenda CoB response to Homelessness and AC Transit Realignment.

Check out Calscape and Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour websites to brighten up outdoor spaces. https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at:  https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 2, 2024

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL from 11 am – 5 pm plus evening ticketed events
Outdoor Fair/Literary Marketplace (free) from 11 am – 5 pm
For indoor speakers, ticketed events go to the book festival website
https://www.baybookfest.org/2024festival/

Monday, June 3, 2024

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608156546
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 815 6546
Committee Members: Wengraf, Lunaparra, Humbert
AGENDA:  2. Harrison – Amendment to BMC 23C.22: Short Term Rentals, 3. Just Transition Framework for West Berkeley Plan. 4. Harrison – Adopt BMC 13.89: Community/Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) 5. Bartlett – Refer to CM Eminent Domain Feasibility Analysis for 2902 and 2908 Adeline and 1946 Russell, 6. Taplin, Bartlett – Incentives for Equitable and Affordable Middle Housing, CM – Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO), 8. Affordable Housing for Artists: AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607849047
AGENDA: no agenda posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617883838
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 788 3838
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. Government Claim of Peter Wong damage to apt building at 1735 Highland Place by garbage truck, b. Margaret Wotkyns v. CoB, c. Lisa Romero v. RI 1031 Gilman LLC, et.al, c. Selamawit Tezare v CoB, e. Scarlet Toor v. CoB, 2. Conference with labor negotiators, employee unions Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A. F.F., Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Police Association, Community Services and Part Time Recreation Activity Leaders SEIU 1021, Maintenance and Clerical SEIU 1021, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-june-3-2024

LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC REVIEW WORKSHOP #1 from 5:30 – 7:30  pm
In-Person: at 2090 Kittredge, Central Library, Commons Room
AGENDA: Introduction to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan followed with questions and comments. Is is a federal requirement to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan every 5 years.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/local-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-review-workshop-1

AFRICAN AMERICAL HOLISTIC RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING from 6 – 8 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Francis Albrier Community Center in San Pablo Park
AGENDA: Discuss new conceptual concepts.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/african-american-holistic-resource-center-community-meeting-0

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Update on Planning Gaza Peace Conversation for Berkeley Residents, 9. Discussion on History of Commission Actions and Potential 2024 Actions, 10. Discussion and possible action on Request to name a street after Daniel Ellsberg, 11. Discussion and possible action on sister city proposal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Communications Specialist, VI. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Associate Transportation Engineer and Supervising Traffic Engineer, VII. Recommendation to Establish Job Class Specification and Salary – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607556641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 755 6641
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 12 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617292239
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 729 2239
Committee Members: Arreguin, Hahn, Kesarwani
AGENDA: 2. FY 2025/2026 Proposed Budget, 3. Measure P FY 2025/2026 a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts Recommendations, b. City Manager recommendations,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607670708
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 767 0708
Committee Members: Humbert, Lunaparra, Taplin
AGENDA: 2. Harrison – Discussion: Progress on the Bike and Pedestrian Plans, 3. Taplin – Discussion: Train Quiet Zone, 4. Bartlett – EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) Ordinance, 5. Environment and Climate Commission – Referral to Develop Curb Management Program, 6. City Manager – Street Rehabilitation 5-year Plan for 2024 - 2028
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 9. Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 10. Framing the July Discussion with Rex Brown, CoB DEI Officer, 11. Emergency Preparedness: New CoB draft plan Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), 12. Work Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Discussion – Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), 11. General Plan Update: Disaster Preparedness & Safety, Environmental Justice and Climate Metrics.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1170 The Alameda, North Berkeley Library
AGENDA: III. A. Contract $107,305 with Imperial County Office of Education for Advanced Network Data Services, IV. A. Appointment of Trustee to fill vacancy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suit 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Reports, 7. Police Chief’s Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. New Business: a. Discussion and action relating to the interconnection between the Specialized Care Unit and BPD, b. Section 125(19)(e) – (h) Training with DPA Aguilar: Option to contest the Chief of Police’s determination to the Director of Police Accountability, c. Discussion and action concerning the status of pending policy reviews undertaken by PAB, d Overview of the Berkeley Police Accountability Webpage, 10. Public comment, 11. Closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on Mental Health Services by Karen Klatt and Jeff Buell, 7. Jennifer Stark, Managing Attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC) on DRC v. County of Alameda involving unnecessary psychiatric institutionalization and the lack of sufficient community-based alternatives.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, June 6, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) COMMUNITY INPUT Meetings from 11 am – 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89471660365
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Share information and provide input on CoB Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding and Services and Proposition 1. (there will be 6 community meetings, 2 zoom only on June 6 and June 10 from 1 – 2:30 pm, and 4 hybrid meetings from 6 – 7:30 pm on June 12 and June 19 at North Berkeley Senior Center and on June 13 and June 18 at South Berkeley Senior Center)
For more information contact Karen Klatt 510-981-7644, [email protected]

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 8 Greenwood Common – Structural Alteration Permit - #LMSAP2024-0001
7. 2128 Oxford – Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) – Use Permit #ZP2022-0135
8. Annual Report to City Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on Zoning Ordinance Amendments to BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls, 7. Discussion/Action on 1740 San Pablo Funding Recommendation, 8. Update North Berkeley BART, 9. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Friday, June 7, 2024 – no city meetings found

Saturday, June 8, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: 1. Peter Radu on CoB homeless response, 2. AC transit realignment plan.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com

Sunday, June 9, 2024 – no city meetings found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 4, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607556641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 755 6641
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney - 2nd reading repeal BMC 12.80 natural gas ban
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - 2nd reading Annual Appropriations Ordinance $64,638,408 (gross) and $52,785,663 (net)
Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Revised fees Public Use of City-Owned EV charging ports
Arreguin – Amendment to Commission Leave of Absence Process
Brown, City Attorney – Contract $70,000 with Amira Jackmon Attorney at Law for Loring and Gilman Parking Benefit District Formation Services
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BID)
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: North Shattuck Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Telegraph Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Downtown Berkeley Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts for on-call fine art services for the City of Berkeley’s Public art Collection the 6/30/2026, Gizmo Art Production, Inc $200,000. ARG Conservation Services $150,000, Atthowe Fine Art Service Contract No. 32300137 add $200,000 total $400,000.
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election) at 0.0136%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election) at 0.0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax fate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2025 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2024 until the effective date of the FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract No. 32300165 add $200,000 with KLD Associates for Evacuation and Emergency Response Analysis through 6/30/2026 with option to extend for an additional 5 years through 6/30/3031 total plus extension $600,000
Sprgue, Fire – Contract $510,000 with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC (Contractor) to provide nurse practitioner services for a pilot alternative medical response unit from 6/10/2024 – 1/31/2025 with option to extend for 3 additional 1-year terms total not to exceed $2,700,000
Sprague, Fire - Contract $77,250 with Tablet Command for Mobile CAD and Incident Command 7/1/2024 – 9/30/2024 piggybacking on a contract with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). May be extended for up to 4 additional 1-year renewal terms at $65,000 per year.
Gilman, HHCS – Amend 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program plan and apply for and accept funds from the State of California’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program in an amount not to exceed $3,321,617
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 add $500,000 (from American Rescue Plan) total $5,345,500 with Bonita House for SCU
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400236 add $25,300 total $75,000 with Creative Educational Consultants, Inc. for positive youth development for African American/Black and Latinx youth 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCS Amend Contract No. 32300197 add $160,000 total $539,830 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Consulting Services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS - Revenue Grant Agreements $120,000, submit grant application to Essential Access Health to support reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities at Berkeley High School Health Centers.
Gilman, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grants, a. Shelter Plus Care from HUD $2,327,914 for COACH Project 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2024, b. federal Shelter Plus Care grants via Alameda County$927,164 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2024 – 2/28/2025, c. two HUD grants 1. $4,165,069 for Supportive Housing Collaborative Project (SHC) 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 and 2. $2,438,926 for COACH Project 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Lois, Police – Approve 2023 Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Grant Funding Applications to Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) for $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Blvds, $1,050,000 for Adeline Street Quick-Build
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $1,269,808.20 with National Auto Fleet Group for 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (K8A) and Vehicles Cecila abstained.
Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC. For installation of Security Cameras at Council approved intersections
Davis, Public Works – FY 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation request to Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) prior to 6/14/2024 for $151,950 for FY 2024/2025
Mental Health Commission – Reappointment of Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission for second 3-year term beginning 6/4/2024 – 6/3/2027
Wong, Auditor – Contract $120,000 with GPP Analytics Inc. for independent Third-Party Audit of Payroll Audit Division
Wong, Auditor – Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whictleblowers

39.Arreguin – Appointment of La Tanya Bellow as the Interim City Manager effective July 11, 2024 o September 15, 2024 at a prorated rate of pay based upon an annualized salary of $401,722.10 for the period of service in this role in addition to employee benefits
40. Arreguin – Appointment of Paul Buddenhagen as the City Manager effective September 16, 2024 an annual salary of $401,722.10 and additional employee benefits
41. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds Berkeley Humane Bark (&Meow) Around the Block
42. Wengraf , co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Support for H.R. 7849 (Thompson and LaMaifa) support for the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024
AGENDA on ACTION:
43. Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading of Berkeley Fire Code Amendments
44. Klein, Planning – 2nd reading of Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes including local amendments
45. Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2113-15 Kittredge, Use Permit #ZP2022-0144, SB 330 density bonus 18-story, 211 dwelling units including 22 very low income units, and 24,273 sq ft live theater space
46. FY 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budget and FY 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program
47. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for representatives of the Poor to Serve on the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Sent to Budget Committee - Homeless Services Panel of Experts - Measure P Allocations FY 2025-2026 a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts, b. Gilman, HHCS approve the Homeless Services Panel of Experts recommendations but continue to partially fund 5150 transports from Measure P until alternative sources can be identified
Sent to Land Use Committee - Taplin – Affordable Housing for Artists AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization 1. Refer to City Manager to study and develop ordinance to reserve for artists up to 10% of Below Market Rate units under BMC 23.328 (Inclusionary Housing) within 0.5 mile of state designated cultural district or within any similar locally designated cultural district, 2. Consider common standards for locally designated cultural districts, including but not limited to Overlay Zones3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8758, consider solicitation of state designation for cultural districts in the City of Berkeley

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16, 2023 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20, 2023 (WS)Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-june-20-2023

February 1, 2024 - Berkeley Economic Dashboards https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Economic%20Dashboard%202023.pdf

May 26 - June 2, 2024
Worth Noting:
The date of the next Budget and Finance Committee special meeting to complete the biennial FY 2025 and FY 2026 Budget is not posted or scheduled. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
The agenda for the next regular scheduled City Council meeting on June 4, 2024 is available for comment. Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Tuesday, May 28, 2024: Is the special District 4 City Councilmember election. (only District 4 residents may vote in this special election). Ballots must be returned before 8 pm. In person voting through the weekend from 9 am – 5 pm and on Tuesday, May 28 from 7 am – 8 pm.
Thursday, May 30, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format. The agenda includes public comment on the draft EIR on the 26-story mixed-use project at the corner of Oxford and Center.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - from 10 am – 4 pm is the Green Home Tour. Register in advance to receive the zoom link for the virtual tour and the addresses for the in-home tour.

Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour and gardening resources are available at https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Long Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – Election Day District 4 – Polls Close at 8 pm
Vote Center: Lutheran Church of the Cross at 1744 University is listed on the City website.
Voting in-person and ballot drop-off is also available at 2286 Shattuck at Durant (this is location where I turned in my ballot and my neighbor voted)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/register-vote-district-4-councilmember-may-28-2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – no City meetings or events found

Thursday, May 30, 2024

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: III. Action Calendar A. Trustee Interviews for current BOLT vacancy, B. Recommendation on FY 2025 Library Tax Rates.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89600712472
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 896 0071 2472
AGENDA: 2. 1499 University – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-00164 - initiate the sale of beer and wine to hotel guests
3. 2462 Bancroft Way – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0107 – to demolish an existing non-residential structure and construct at 40,089 sq ft, 8-story (88 ft 6 in) mixed use residential, 66 dwelling units (including 3 very low-income units density bonus qualifying units) 1,312 sq ft commercial space and 28 bicycle spaces SB 330 project.
4. 2128-2130 Oxford / 2132-2168 Center – on action – Public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ends at 5 pm on June 18, 2024 and Project Preview – Use Permit #ZP2022-0135 – to demolish two buildings (one mixed use with 16 rent-controlled units, one commercial) and construct a 26-story (285 ft 4 in, plus a 12 ft parapet), 694,778 sq ft, mixed-use building with 456 dwelling units (including 40 very low-income density bonus qualifying units), 14,961 sq ft of commercial space, and 36 vehicle parking spaces, SB 330 project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, May 31, 2024 - no City meetings or events found

Saturday, June 1, 2024

EAST BAY GREEN HOME TOUR from 10 am – 4 pm
REGISTER - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2024-tickets-873697291117
            Virtual Tour – from 10 – 11 am
            In-person - from 1 – 4 pm (addresses will be provided 48 hours before tour)
AGENDA: There are 15 homes total on the Green Home Tour which can be previewed by going to https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/homes Three homes will be in the morning virtual tour from 10 – 11 am and 12 homes will be open in the afternoon from 1 – 4 pm for the in-person tour.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/east-bay-green-home-tour-2024

Sunday, June 2, 2024 - no City meetings or events found

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++  AGENDA FOR JUNE 4, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on June 4, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607556641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 755 6641
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney - 2nd reading repeal BMC 12.80 natural gas ban
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - 2nd reading Annual Appropriations Ordinance $64,638,408 (gross) and $52,785,663 (net)
Davis, Public Works – 2nd reading Revised fees Public Use of City-Owned EV charging ports
Arreguin – Amendment to Commission Leave of Absence Process
Brown, City Attorney – Contract $70,000 with Amira Jackmon Attorney at Law for Loring and Gilman Parking Benefit District Formation Services
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BID)
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: North Shattuck Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Telegraph Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Downtown Berkeley Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts for on-call fine art services for the City of Berkeley’s Public art Collection the 6/30/2026, Gizmo Art Production, Inc $200,000. ARG Conservation Services $150,000, Atthowe Fine Art Service Contract No. 32300137 add $200,000 total $400,000.
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election) at 0.0136%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election) at 0.0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax fate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2025 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2024 until the effective date of the FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract No. 32300165 add $200,000 with KLD Associates for Evacuation and Emergency Response Analysis through 6/30/2026 with option to extend for an additional 5 years through 6/30/3031 total plus extension $600,000
Sprgue, Fire – Contract $510,000 with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC (Contractor) to provide nurse practitioner services for a pilot alternative medical response unit from 6/10/2024 – 1/31/2025 with option to extend for 3 additional 1-year terms total not to exceed $2,700,000
Sprague, Fire - Contract $77,250 with Tablet Command for Mobile CAD and Incident Command 7/1/2024 – 9/30/2024 piggybacking on a contract with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). May be extended for up to 4 additional 1-year renewal terms at $65,000 per year.
Gilman, HHCS – Amend 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program plan and apply for and accept funds from the State of California’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program in an amount not to exceed $3,321,617
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 add $500,000 (from American Rescue Plan) total $5,345,500 with Bonita House for SCU
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400236 add $25,300 total $75,000 with Creative Educational Consultants, Inc. for positive youth development for African American/Black and Latinx youth 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCS Amend Contract No. 32300197 add $160,000 total $539,830 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Consulting Services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS - Revenue Grant Agreements $120,000, submit grant application to Essential Access Health to support reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities at Berkeley High School Health Centers.
Gilman, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grants, a. Shelter Plus Care from HUD $2,327,914 for COACH Project 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2024, b. federal Shelter Plus Care grants via Alameda County$927,164 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2024 – 2/28/2025, c. two HUD grants 1. $4,165,069 for Supportive Housing Collaborative Project (SHC) 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 and 2. $2,438,926 for COACH Project 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Lois, Police – Approve 2023 Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Grant Funding Applications to Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) for $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Blvds, $1,050,000 for Adeline Street Quick-Build
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $1,269,808.20 with National Auto Fleet Group for 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (K8A) and Vehicles
Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC. For installation of Security Cameras at Council approved intersections
Davis, Public Works – FY 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation request to Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) prior to 6/14/2024 for $151,950 for FY 2024/2025
Mental Health Commission – Reappointment of Monica Renee Jones to Mental Health Commission for second 3-year term beginning 6/4/2024 – 6/3/2027
Wong, Auditor – Contract $120,000 with GPP Analytics Inc. for independent Third-Party Audit of Payroll Audit Division
Wong, Auditor – Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whictleblowers
Arreguin – Appointment of La Tanya Bellow as the Interim City Manager effective July 11, 2024 o September 15, 2024 at a prorated rate of pay based upon an annualized salary of $401,722.10 for the period of service in this role in addition to employee benefits
Arreguin – Appointment of Paul Buddenhagen as the City Manager effective September 16, 2024 an annual salary of $401,722.10 and additional employee benefits
Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds Berkeley Humane Bark (&Meow) Around the Block
Wengraf , co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Support for H.R. 7849 (Thompson and LaMaifa) support for the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024

AGENDA on ACTION:
43. Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading of Berkeley Fire Code Amendments
44. Klein, Planning – 2nd reading of Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes including local amendments
45. Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2113-15 Kittredge, Use Permit #ZP2022-0144, SB 330 density bonus 18-story, 211 dwelling units including 22 very low income units, and 24,273 sq ft live theater space
46. FY 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budget and FY 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program
47. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for representatives of the Poor to Serve on the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:

Sent to Budget Committee - Homeless Services Panel of Experts - Measure P Allocations FY 2025-2026 a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts, b. Gilman, HHCS approve the Homeless Services Panel of Experts recommendations but continue to partially fund 5150 transports from Measure P until alternative sources can be identified
Sent to Land Use Committee - Taplin – Affordable Housing for Artists AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization 1. Refer to City Manager to study and develop ordinance to reserve for artists up to 10% of Below Market Rate units under BMC 23.328 (Inclusionary Housing) within 0.5 mile of state designated cultural district or within any similar locally designated cultural district, 2. Consider common standards for locally designated cultural districts, including but not limited to Overlay Zones3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8758, consider solicitation of state designation for cultural districts in the City of Berkeley

May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16, 2023 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20, 2023 (WS)Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-june-20-2023
February 1, 2024 - Berkeley Economic Dashboards https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Economic%20Dashboard%202023.pdf

May 19 - May 26, 2024
Worth Noting:
The City Council worksession/special meeting on November Ballot initiatives was previously tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 4 pm. This meeting is now listed in the Agenda and Rules packet as tentative Friday, May 24 with no time. No City Council official day and time is posted for the Ballot initiative meeting on the City Council agendas webpage. Check the city website home page https://berkeleyca.gov/ after Tuesday or go directly to the council agendas page https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas.
All City Council meetings and Council Committee meetings are offered in the hybrid format (in person and by videoconference on Zoom).
Goto meetings are in bold and underlined. Home owners should check the insurance webinar.

Monday, May 20, 2024 is the Malcolm X Day City Holiday
Tuesday, May 21, 2024:
- At 1 pm the Agenda Committee meets to finalize the June 4 City Council agenda.
- At 3 pm the City Council meets in closed session.
- At 4 pm City Council meets on the affordable housing in lieu fee.
- At 6 pm is the regular City Council meeting with hearing #1 on FY 2025 & FY 2026 budget.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024:
- At 12 pm the Budget and Finance Committee meets on the proposed FY2025 & 2026 budget.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format at a new location 2020 Milvia.
Thursday, May 23, 2024:
- From 5 – 7 pm the Community Meeting on the Cesar Chavez Perimeter Pathway and Permanent Restroom meets online on Zoom.
- From 7 – 9 pm is the Insurance Crisis Webinar on zoom. Pre-registration is required.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
Friday, May 24, 2024: at 2:30 pm the 2 x 2 (BUSD and Council) meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday, May 25, 2024: From 10 am – 12:15 pm is an in-person introduction to Nature Journaling.

The Green Home Tour is June 1 from 1-4 pm. Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour and gardening resources are available at https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 19, 2024 – No City Meetings or events foun
Monday, May 20, 2024 – Malcolm X Day – City Holiday
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607137656
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 713 7656
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 6/4/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Discussion and Possible action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers. 13. Consideration of Changes to Supplemental Timelines (referred by Council at the May 7, 2024 Meeting). (packet --- pages)https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604289924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 358 7878
AGENDA: 1. Appointment Interim City Manager, 2. City Manager City Designated Representative: Mayor Jesse Arreguin.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-21-2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604289924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 9924
AGENDA: one item 1. Residential Feasibility Analysis and In-Lieu Fee Recommendations (Report 77 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604289924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 9924
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 3:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE Special Meeting at 12 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617027586 
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 702 7586
AGENDA: 2. FY 2025 / 2026 Proposed Budget
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 5. Chair’s Report, 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Approval of artist Kira Dominguez Hultgren for Cube Space, b) FY 2024 Capital Projects Memo Grant Awards, 7. Staff report, 8. Committee Reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: 2. Staff Report, 5. Recommendation to City Council on Measure GG/FF Rate Adjustments & whether to approve/Dismiss increase to 2024 CPI of PIG Tax Rate Adjustments.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from Staff, East Bay Green Home Tour on Saturday, June 1, 1-4 pm, 7. Update on Re-adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, 8. Joint item with Zero Waste Commission requesting support for Berkeley High reusable tableware program, 9. Cesar Chavez landfill GHG management, 10. Election new chair and vice chair, 11. Subcommittees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Milvia, Suite 250
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. New Business: Discussion & Action a. Board’s authority under Section 125(4)(b) of the Berkeley City Charter to propose an operational budget to the City Council, b. Proposal to systematize Board training as authorized by Section 125(12) of the Berkeley City Charter, c. ODPA’s proposal to the PAB for delegating the investigation or research of AI-assisted police reports to the ODPA, d. PAB’s report to Council 2024 Police Accountability Board Report: Fair and Impartial Policing Implementation, 10. Public Comment, Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 23, 2024

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room 2nd Floor
AGENDA: 3. Hawn - SCU update, 4. Pritchett - Community Needs Follow-up, 5. Opton - Discussion and possible motion of the forthcoming reorganization, 6. Opton – Motion to establish a subcommittee to study Berkeley’s participation in the reorganization and, potentially to make recommendations concerning Berkeley’s implementation of the reorganization, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report, 8. Subcommittee reports.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

CESAR CHAVEZ PERIMETER PATHWAY and RESTROOM PROJECTS COMMUNITY MEETING from 5 – 7 pm
Register for link to Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtf-2oqDMqHNCQp9QyPqrGLIswo8n0xs6N#/registration
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833
Meeting ID: 850 8406 8064
AGENDA: Perimeter Pathway Renovation Project, 2. Permanent Public Restroom Project.
Flyer: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Cesar%20Chavez%20Park%20Public%20Meeting%20%231.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/cesar-chavez-perimeter-pathway-and-restroom-projects-community-meeting

INSURANCE CRISIS from 7 – 9 pm
REGISTER for videoconference link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HDjZ53bRS9OppCnu61S_tQ#/registration
AGENDA: Home insurance, non-renewal and more
Fire Safety Self-Inspection Checklist: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64e22edb1d0963279d51930a/t/66081bc6f1e13556681f0e14/1711807435945/DSI-Self-Inspection+Checklist-+digital+or+handout+2024+.pdf

Friday, May 24, 2024

2 x 2 COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Council members: Hahn, Taplin
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2020 Bonor, Room 126
Videoconference: https://berkeley-net.zoom.us/j/86227093238?pwd=YXFpeFlEUHNBRzAyb1c5OVBxR3o3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6488
Meeting ID: 862 2709 3238 Passcode: 768905
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Discussion Items 6.1 YEP Update, 6.2 Update on parking permits for BHS staff, 6.3 Update on CoB + BUSD Collaboration on Mental Health, 6.4 School Site Safety, 6.5 Transportation: explore public transit efforts/safe routes.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

Saturday, May 25, 2024

INTRODUCTION to NATURE JOURNALING from 10 – 12:15pm
In-Person: 160 University
AGENDA: Learn the art of nature journaling
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/intro-nature-journaling

Sunday, May 26, 2024 – Memorial Day Weekend Holiday

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AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE at 1 pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2024
Draft Agenda for June 4 City Council meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607137656
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 713 7656
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney - 2nd reading repeal BMC 12.80 natural gas ban
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - 2nd Annual Appropriations Ordinance $64,638,408 (gross) and $52,785,663 (net)
Davis Public Works – 2nd reading Revised fees Public Use of City-Owned EV charging ports
Brown, City Attorney – Contract $70,000 with Amira Jackmon Attorney at Law for Loring and Gilman Parking Benefit District Formation Services
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BID)
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: North Shattuck Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Telegraph Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Assessments: Downtown Berkeley Property Based BID
Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts for on-call fine art services for the City of Berkeley’s Public art Collection the 6/30/2026, Gizmo Art Production, Inc $200,000. ARG Conservation Services $150,000, Atthowe Fine Art Service Contract No. 32300137 add $200,000 total $400,000.
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008 election) at 0.0048%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012 Election) at 0.0064%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on 2015 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G,S & I) at 0.0111%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Infrastructure and facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1 November 2016 election)
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O November 2018 election)
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits $0.8207 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2210 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0468 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02094 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2025 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax fate of $0.1220 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2025 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from 7/1/2024 until the effective date of the FY 2025 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract No. 32300165 add $200,000 with KLD Associates for Evacuation and Emergency Response Analysis through 6/30/2026 with option to extend for an additional 5 years through 6/30/3031 total plus extension $600,000
Sprgue, Fire – Contract $510,000 with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC (Contractor) to provide nurse practitioner services for a pilot alternative medical response unit from 6/10/2024 – 1/31/2025 with option to extend for 3 additional 1-year terms total not to exceed $2,700,000
Sprague, Fire - Contract $77,250 with Tablet Command for Mobile CAD and Incident Command 7/1/2024 – 9/30/2024 piggybacking on a contract with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). May be extended for up to 4 additional 1-year renewal terms at $65,000 per year.
Gilman, HHCS – Amend 5-year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program plan and apply for and accept funds from the State of California’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program in an amount not to exceed $3,321,617
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 add $500,000 (from American Rescue Plan) total $5,345,500 with Bonita House for SCU
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400236 add $25,300 total $75,000 with Creative Educational Consultants, Inc. for positive youth development for African American/Black and Latinx youth 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCS Amend Contract No. 32300197 add $160,000 total $539,830 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Consulting Services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Gilman, HHCS - Revenue Grant Agreements $120,000, submit grant application to Essential Access Health to support reproductive health services, as well as individual and community health education and outreach activities at Berkeley High School Health Centers.
Gilman, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grants, a. Shelter Plus Care from HUD $2,327,914 for COACH Project 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2024, b. federal Shelter Plus Care grants via Alamed County$927,164 to provide tenant-based rental assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2024 – 2/28/2025, c. two HUD grants 1. $4,165,069 for Suportive Housing Collaborative Project (SHC) 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 and 2. $2,438,926 for COACH Project 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Lois, Police – Approve 2023 Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Annual Report
Davis, Public Works – Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Grant Funding Applications to Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) for $4,000,000 for Southwest Berkeley Bike Blvds, $1,050,000 for Adeline Street Quick-Build
Davis, Public Works – Purchase Order $1,269,808.20 with National Auto Fleet Group for 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (K8A) and Vehicles
Davis, Public Works – Contract $850,000 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC. For installation of Security Cameras at Council approved intersections
Davis, Public Works – FY 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Fund Allocation request to Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) prior to 6/14/2024 for $151,950 for FY 2024/2025
Mental Health Commission – Reappointment of Monica Reneee Jones to Mental Health Commission for second 3-year term beginning 6/4/2024 – 6/3/2027
Wong, Auditor – Contract $120,000 with GPP Analytics Inc. for independent Third-Party Audit of Payroll Audit Division
Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds Berkeley Humane Bark (&Meow) Around the Block
Wengraf – Support for H.R. 7849 (Thompson and LaMaifa) support for the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024

AGENDA on ACTION:
39. Sprague, Fire – 2nd reading of Berkeley Fire Code Amendments
40. Klein, Planning – 2nd reading of Re-adoption of the Berkeley Building Codes including local amendments
41. Klein, Planning – ZAB Appeal 2113-15 Kittredge, Use Permit #ZP2022-0144, SB 330 density bonus 18-story, 211 dwelling units including 22 very low income units, and 24,273 sq ft live theater space
42. FY 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budget and FY 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program
43. Measure P Allocations FY 2025-2026 a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts, b. Gilman, HHCS approve the Homeless Sevices Panel of Experts recommendations but continue to partially fund 5150 transports from Measure P until alternative sources can be identified
44. Wong, Auditor – Amendments to BMC 2.24 to Establish Whistleblower Program Authority, to formally establish the City Auditor’s authority to receive and refer reports of fraud, waste or abuse as well as investigate those reports and any reports of retaliation against whictleblowers
45. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for representatives of the Poor to Serve on the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
46. Taplin – Affordable Housing for Artists AB-812 Implementation and Cultural District Statutory Standardization 1. Refer to City Manager to study and develop ordinance to reserve for artists up to 10% of Below Market Rate units under BMC 23.328 (Inclusionary Housing) within 0.5 mile of state designated cultural district or within any similar locally designated cultural district, 2. Consider common standards for locally designated cultural districts, including but not limited to Overlay Zones3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8758, consider solicitation of state designation for cultural districts in the City of Berkeley
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 21, 2024
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604289924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 9924
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on Consent:

Kouyoumdjian, HR - Amend BMC 4.04.120(A) to rename the Legislative Assistant classification as Legislation Aide
Taplin, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Add Chapter 13.22 to BMC to prohibit discrimination on the basis of family or relationship structure
Oyekanmi, Finance - Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Request for Proposals $325,000, County Coordinator $200,000, Miyawaki Forest $125,000
Gilman, HHCS – Contract $250,000 with Social Policy Research Associates for consulting services 6/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300104 add $250,000 total $750,000 and extend to 5/31/2025 with The Village of Love for Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-In Center
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 6252 for real property at 819 Hearst (813 Delaware) for purposes of assigning ground lease from current owner, Ocean View, LLC to Orbach Affordable Housing Solutions (OAHS) Ocean View LP and extend ground lease term to 6/30/2089
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application/Accept grant $76,000, city share $7,600 removal and disposal abandoned vessels
Klein, Planning - LOA requests for Mabel Athanasious and Shanza Syed absence requests for Environment & Climate Youth Commissioners for meeting dates June 26, 2024 and July 24, 2024
Klein, Panning - Contract $622,2215 with Online Solutions, LLC (DBA Citizenserve) for Housing Inspection and Code Enforcement Software from 6/17/2024 – 6/16/2029
Klein, Panning – Contract $600,000 with Raimi + Associates for planning services for North Shattuck, College and Solano Avenue corridors zoning update 6/6/2024 – 12/31/2026
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32300103 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Bay Area PL Services of on-call phlebotomy and sexual assault exams and extend 12/31/2028
Davis, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments
Arreguin – Direct CM to develop a pilot program for 5-10 Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) persons who have required frequent interventions
Arreguin – Adopt 1st reading of ordinance amending BMC 3.02 to allow the Mayor to approve LOA for a commissioner appointed by the council as a whole
Arreguin – Budget referral $630,00 restarting 4th of July celebration
Arreguin – Relinquishment of office budget funds for 2024 Taste of Downtown event
Arreguin – Budget referral $31,250 Berkeley Youth Alternatives Part-time Garden Assisstant
Bartlett - Relinquishment of office budget funds for Juneteenth Festival
Bartlett – Refer to CM to analyze potential for speed bump on Russell at King

AGENDA on ACTION:

21. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Budget Presentation and Public Hearing #1 (proposed budget not included with agenda. Budget committee does not meet on proposed budget until May 22, 2024 the day after the council meeting – see budget and finance committee for documents ) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance
22. Gilman, HHCS – Rescinding and Adopting the Environmental Health Division Fee Schedule
23. Gilman, HHCS – Increase the Senior Center Facility Rental Security deposit from $350 to $500
24. Ferris, Parks – Selected Sports Field Fee increase
25. Klein, Planning – Planning Department Fee Schedule
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26. Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation to manage overtime and security work for outside entities
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:
Ballot Measure to be reviewed at May 23, 4 pm meeting on Ballot measures - Mayer, BOLT – BOLT request for City Council to place a limited library tax on November 2024 ballot

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
2600 Tenth Street TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Friday, May 24 (tentative) - Ballot Measures for November 2024 including Library Tax Ballot Measure, (Previously listed as May 23 at 4 pm the same evening as a Webinar on insurance crisis at 7 pm)
Tuesday, June 25 (tentative 3 or 4 pm) – Demolition Ordinance
Tuesday, September 17 - open
Tuesday, October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS

June 10 or 14 (previously listed as June 13) - Ballot Measures for November 2024 and results Community Survey
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

COUNCIL REFERRALS to AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE and UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls

May 12 - May 19, 2024
Worth Noting:
Nice weather is here, before you go out and make all kinds of gardening mistakes check out the resources on Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour including the YouTube channel with Douglas Tallamy on why to use native plants, Erin Diehm on how to make your windows bird safe and garden tour videos, https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net Then go to Calscape restore nature one garden at a time to choose plants and find nurseries that specialize in native plants. http://calscape.org
Note bolded meetings:

Monday:
- At 9 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format on the FY 2025-2026 budget. There will be an audio recording (NOT video) of the meeting.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 4:30 pm (hybrid format) the Police Accountability Board presents the 2021-2023 report to City Council.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with items 25-PICKUPS/loading drop-off zones, 26-prioritizing referrals (see table at https://tinyurl.com/bdnnrfvu ), 27-reimagining public safety, 28-implementing AB 1033 selling ADUs separately
Wednesday:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person with a presentation by ACTC on the San Pablo Corridor Plan,
- At 2 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the HWCAC meets in person in a fully equipped room for hybrid meetings.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person on Fair Work Week Ordinance.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meets in the hybrid format with NOX on the agenda.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person on bicycle blvds.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the FCPC/OGC meet in person in the Cypress Room fully equipped for hybrid meetings.
Saturday: At 9 am is shoreline cleanup.

At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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Check for email from Karen Klatt for MHSA Advisory Committee meeting

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Mothers’ Day

Monday, May 13, 2024

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604602151
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 460 2151
AGENDA: 1. Department Budget Presentations a. City Attorney, b. Measure P and U1, Discussion on Budget Balancing Strategies, 2. Discussion and Recommendations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
            In-Person: 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 9 & 10. Berkeley High Restroom Recommendation Letter, 11-13. Youth Commission Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD (Solano BID) at 11 am
            In-Person: 1849 Solano, Solano Oriental Rug Gallery
AGENDA: 4. Financial Update, 5. Discussion Items: Enhancing Public Safety, Solano Avenue beautification, budget and finance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CITY COUNCIL - Location & Zoom - Special Meeting at 4:30 pm and Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617988895
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 798 8895
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4:30 pm
AGENDA: 1. One item – Presentation of PAB – ODPA Triennial Report [2021-2023], Police Accountability Board, Office of the Director of Police Accountability
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-14-2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option to review agenda items individually or pdf to see the entire packet as one document. or go to the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT (FITES) and SUSTAINABILITY at 2 pm (members: Taplin, Humbert, Lunaparra)
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602195838
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 219 5838
AGENDA: 1. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett, Hahn – Adopt Ordinance adding a new chapter BMC 12.01 Establishing Emergency GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, 3. Harrison – Discussion Progress on the Bike and Pedestrian Plans, 4. Taplin – Discussion Train Quiet Zones in West Berkeley, 5. Environment and Climate Commission – Develop Curb Management Plan 6. CM – 5 Year Street Rehabilitation Plan FY 2024 – 2028, 7. Bartlett – EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) to address increasing safety and fire concerns to provide training and require 50% of electricians per job to be trained on installing and maintaining city-funded EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 PM
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation Alameda County Transportation Commission San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Project Update-Aleida Andrino-Chavez, ACTC Transportation Planner, Discussion / Action Items :1. Proposed Letter to City Council on Publicizing Berkeley Rides for Seniors & Disabled-Karin-Evans, 2. Presentation proposal: Wendy Peterson of the Senior services Coalition of Alameda County to discuss her group’s work – Phyllis Orrick, e. Presentation proposal: Disaster and Fires Services Commissioner Mike Wilson presenting the Street Trauma Prevention Initiative and the commission’s report to City Council – Phyllis Orrick, 4. Presentation Proposal: Justin Horner will speak on Berkeley’s new Missing Middle zoning – Phyllis Orrick, 5. Presentations for future meetings discussion-Margot Smith, Commissioner reports 1. Public Safety and Crime Prevention for Elders-Roni Cochran, 2. Clarity regarding “removing” items from agenda – George Porter, 3. Agenda submission form, to be approved – George Porter
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Discussion and Possible Action on Fair Workweek Ordinance Implementation, 8. Discussion and Possible Action on Labor Education.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 6. Presenter, Tech CEO on the Impact of AI on Women and Creating Economic Opportunities in Small Businesses, 7. Presenter, Healthy Black Families on Small Businesses
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor – Cypress Room
AGENDA: 2. Draft letter to Council regarding recommendations on appointments to HWCAC, 3. 2024 HWCAC Strategic Plan Discussion, 4. Review City of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports a. LifeLong Medical Care program and financial reports, 5. Swear-in eligible low-income representative commissioners, 6. HWCAC private sector representatives, 7. City ADA violations, 8. San Pablo plan and Ohlone bike path in light of the Community Risk Assessment, 9. Hybrid meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, May 16, 2024

HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am (members: Kesarwani, Bartlett, alternate Hahn)
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608402725
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 840 2725
AGENDA: 2. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Wengraf, Taplin - Referral for Development of RFP to Support Berkeley-Based Non-Profit Food Assistance Providers Serving Food Insecure Households, 3. Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison – Adopt Amendment Healthy Checkout requiring stores 2500 sq ft and under to sell more nutritious food and beverage options in their checkout areas, 4. Bartlett – Small business support, promote greater transparency about business licensing process, 5. Klein, Planning – Re-adoption of Building codes NOX provisions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Review Commission’s Workplan, Priorities and Goals
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 3030 Telegraph – Final Design Review – to demolish existing 1-story 10,000 sq ft medical office building and 2 duplexes and construct new 5-story mixed used building with approximately 1550 sq ft of commercial area and 144 dwelling units, including 8-below market rate units
1598 University – Final Design Review – to demolish an existing non-residential structure and construct a 134,409 sq ft 8-story mixwed-use residential building containing 207 dwelling units (including 21 very low-income units) and 5,787 sq ft commercial space, 39 parking spaces and 92 bicycle parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNEMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor – Cypress Room
AGENDA: FCPC all discussion and possible action: 6. Report from negotiating subcommittee for Mike Chang for School Board 2022, 7. Request for opinion from Todd Andrew pursuant to BMC 2.12.220, 8. Request for opinion from Re-Elect Mayor Jesse Arreguin 2024 pursuant to BMC 2.12.220, 9. Request for opinion from Nicholas Sanders pursuant to BMC 2.12.220, OGC 11. Public Records Act Complaint filed by Chris Nardi. Joint FCPC-OGC 13. 2024-2025 Workplans.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: B. Discussion/Action Items: 1. (approximate time 7:10 pm) Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant applications – Action requested for following projects: Southwest Berkeley Bike Blvds for up to $4,000,000; Adeline Street Quick-Build for up to $1.05 million. Staff request commission action to authorize the chair to write to write a letter of support for the grant in the Commission’s capacity as the City of Berkeley Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), 2. (approximate time 7:25 pm) Informational update on the Link21 Program*
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
            In-Person: at 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6 pm – 6. Staff Updates Progress on SB-1383 Implementation, SUDs Ordinance Implementation/Enforcement, Organics Sampling, Discussion and Action Items: 6:15 pm 1. Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Friday, May 17, 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for May 14, 2024 at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617988895
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 798 8895
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

RECESS ITEM:

Grant Application: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMWHA) Program Grant to support contract with the Public Safety Family Counseling Group (PSFG) for Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management Services

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Brown, City Attorney - Repeal of BMC 12.80 Natural Gas Ban in new construction, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found ordinance unlawful in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $64,477,630 (gross) and $52,604,888 (net)
Sprague, Fire – Grant Application - $200,000 California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) Grant to establish an Alameda County Coordinator
Gilman, HHCS – amend Contract No. 32100126 add $25,000 total $175,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for Housing Consultant Services
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Reinstatement of sick Leave
Ferris, Parks – Amendment #1 MOU with WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) to accept up to $3,000,000 in WETA funding for the engineering, design and environmental phase of the new pier-ferry project at Berkeley Marina
Ferris, Parks – Contract $6,500,000 includes $250,000 Contingency with COWI North America, In for engineering and design of the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project
Davis, Public Works - Accept Donation $18,000 from Friends of Fountain Walk for installation of Benches and Repairs to Balustrades of Fountain at Marin Circle
Davis, Public Works – Accept Donation $50,000 from Residents of The Uplands from residents of 255 – 305 The Uplands to resurface City owned parcel (public street)
Davis, Public Works – Bike Share Electric-Assist Bicycle Expansion Agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC for the addition of 221 docked electric-assist bicycles and 11 infill bike share stations
Davis, Public works – Amend Contract No. 32300096 add $1,530,000 total $2,244,022 with SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300080 add $750,000 total $1,500,000 with CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group for on-call engineering services and extend contract from 12/31/2025 - 6/30/2027
Davis, Public Works – Contract (Specification No 23-11556-C)$460,350 with Koios Engineering, Inc. for MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project
Davis, Public Works – Final Map of Tract 8639: 3000 San Pablo for 79-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 1 commercial unit at 3000 San Pablo
Davis, Public Works – Increase PO No. 22203563 for Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro add $20,000 total $155,000 for increased cost new vehicles
Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with SWARCO McCain Inc for Traffic Signal Controllers until 6/30/2026
Davis, Public Works – Revised Fees for Public Use of City-Owned EV Charging Ports
Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Support SB 1060 (introduced by Senator Becker, coauthor Senator Dodd) – bill text (it is short) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1060/2023 SB 1060 requires the insurer to use risk models that account for wildfire risk reduction associated with hazardous fuel reduction, home hardening, defensible space and fire prevention activities.
Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Support SB 1144 (Skinner) – directed to sale of stolen goods online - bill text (medium length) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1144/id/2929074 SB 1144 requires that online high-volume (200 sales or more or $5,000 or more in gross revenue) 3rd party seller to Californians produced, procured, purchased, or acquired consumer products in legal manner.
Arreguin - City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments
Arreguin – Elections Code 9212 Report on Street Paving Initiatives
Taplin – Budget Referral $110,000 for BYA (Berkeley Youth Alternatives) Counseling Center and Summer Jam Day Camp
Hahn , co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Humbert– Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds to Berkeley Symphony Spring Benefit

25.Humbert, co-sponsors Taplin, Lunaparra, Hahn – Staff direction and budget referral for Practical Interventions to Clear and Keep Using Parking Spaces (PICKUPS) - creates evening/nighttime 10 and/15 minute parking/loading zones on Shattuck between Berkeley Way and Addison, Durant between Dana and Bowditch, University between Milvia and Shattuck Telegraph between Blake and Bancroft and other areas recommended by staff, $50,000 for revised signage and $75,000 for targeted nighttime enforcement.
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Numainville, City Clerk – 2024 City Council Referral Prioritization using Re-Weighted Range Voting (this is where council reviews referrals to the CM prioritizes and eliminates referrals from the list
27.Arredondo, CM Office – Reimagining Public Safety Update
28.Kesarwani – Refer to CM to implement AB 1033 (Ting - passed 2023) allowing ADUs to be sold separately from primary residence – bill text (long) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1033/id/2832426 ADUs defined as not exceeding 1200 sq ft if separate /detached or if attached shall not exceed more than 50% of existing primary dwelling
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Update response to Audit Directives
30.Wong, Auditor – Audit Follow-up Status
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:
Referred to Parks, Waterfront and Recreation Commission - Taplin – Adopt Resolution designating J-Dock for community service and recreational educational uses and direct CM to retain 2 slips for Cal Sailing Club

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on May 21, 2024
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604289924
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 428 9924
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on Consent:

Kouyoumdjian, HR - Amend BMC 4.04.120(A) to rename the Legislative Assistant classification as Legislation Aide
Taplin, co-sponsor Lunaparra – Add Chapter 13.22 to BMC to prohibit discrimination on the basis of family or relationship structure
Oyekanmi, Finance - Notice of Appropriations Limit for FY 2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Request for Proposals $325,000, County Coordinator $200,000, Miyawaki Forest $125,000
Gilman, HHCS – Contract $250,000 with Social Policy Research Associates for consulting services 6/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300104 add $250,000 total $750,000 and extend to 5/31/2025 with The Village of Love for Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-In Center
Gilman, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 6252 for real property at 819 Hearst (813 Delaware) for purposes of assigning ground lease from current owner, Ocean View, LLC to Orbach Affordable Housing Solutions (OAHS) Ocean View LP and extend ground lease term to 6/30/2089
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application/Accept grant $76,000, city share $7,600 removal and disposal abandoned vessels
Klein, Planning - LOA requests for Mabel Athanasious and Shanza Syed absence requests for Environment & Climate Youth Commissioners for meeting dates June 26, 2024 and July 24, 2024
Klein, Panning - Contract $622,2215 with Online Solutions, LLC (DBA Citizenserve) for Housing Inspection and Code Enforcement Software from 6/17/2024 – 6/16/2029
Klein, Panning – Contract $600,000 with Raimi + Associates for planning services for North Shattuck, College and Solano Avenue corridors zoning update 6/6/2024 – 12/31/2026
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32300103 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Bay Area PL Services of on-call phlebotomy and sexual assault exams and extend 12/31/2028
Davis, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments
Arreguin – Direct CM to develop a pilot program for 5-10 Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) persons who have required frequent interventions
Arreguin – Adopt 1st reading of ordinance amending BMC 3.02 to allow the Mayor to approve LOA for a commissioner appointed by the council as a whole
Arreguin – Budget referral $630,00 restarting 4th of July celebration
Arreguin – Relinquishment of office budget funds for 2024 Taste of Downtown event
Arreguin – Budget referral $31,250 Berkeley Youth Alternatives Part-time Garden Assisstant
Bartlett - Relinquishment of office budget funds for Juneteenth Festival
Bartlett – Refer to CM to analyze potential for speed bump on Russell at King

AGENDA on ACTION:
21.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Budget Presentation and Public Hearing #1
Gilman, HHCS – Rescinding and Adopting the Environmental Health Division Fee Schedule

Gilman, HHCS – Increase the Senior Center Facility Rental Security deposit from $350 to $500
Ferris, Parks – Selected Sports Field Fee increase
Klein, Planning – Planning Department Fee Schedule

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation to manage overtime and security work for outside entities

DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRAFT AGENDA:
Ballot Measure to be reviewed at May 23, 4 pm meeting on Ballot measures - Mayer, BOLT – BOLT request for City Council to place a limited library tax on November 2024 ballot

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 14 at 4:30 pm Annual Report: Police Accountability Board and Office of the Director of Police Accountability Worksession
May 21 at 4 pm Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study – worksession
May 23 at 4 pm (tentative) Ballot Measures for November 2024 Library Tax Ballot Measure, Webinar that night on insurance crisis at 7 pm
June 13 Ballot Measures for November 2024 and results Community Survey
September 17 - open
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

COUNCIL REFERRALS to AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE and UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls

April 28 - May 5, 2024
Worth Noting:
May 4 and May 5 are the free in person Bringing Back the Natives Garden tours from 10 am – 5 pm. Visit gardens planned around butterflies, hummingbirds, and caterpillars (baby bird food). Previewing the gardens online before going out is highly recommended. Saturday East Bay bayside cities list 42 gardens open to the public (all are private gardens except (1) the pollinator pathway). Sunday - Inland cities list 18 gardens (all are private except (1) the John Muir Historic site).

You must REGISTER to receive the garden tour addresses (email will arrive from Kathy Kramer with subject line Garden Tour addresses, maps and tickets) https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
How to make your windows bird safe is on the Saturday Berkeley Garden Tour at Keith Johnson’s and Erin Diehm’s house. Their display includes multiple samples of window film and inexpensive DIY projects.
The YouTube channel with webinars and videos of prior Bringing Back the Native Garden Tours is at: https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour
Douglas Tallamy gives the “why” of seeing little bites out of plant leaves is reason to celebrate and not take a trip to by pesticide poisons. Even Hummingbird babies need insects to grow and fledge. https://youtu.be/ft7tWw470sY?si=PpujMALov3q9_hVP
Calscape is the California Native Plant resource https://calscape.org

This is the 20th year of the annual garden tours. Several tour stops include all electric green homes.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024: From 11 am – 12:30 pm the MHSA Advisory Committee meets in the hybrid format (this is a new meeting posting)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format. At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
Thursday, May 2, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Strategic Plan workshop meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
Saturday, May 4, 2024: From 10 am – 5 pm, forty-two native plant gardens in East Bay bayside cities are opened to the public through the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour.
Sunday, May 5, 2024: From 10 am – 5 pm, eighteen native plant gardens in East Bay inland cities are opened to the public through the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour.

Other Notes:

The City Council May 7, 2024 Agenda is available for comment
The City website format change for retrieving agendas for Boards and Commissions and Council Committees – click on the carrot/down arrow to right of date for meeting locations, agendas, documents, and communications.
Agendas and minutes now go back to January 2019.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 28, 2024 – No City meetings found
Monday, April 29, 2024– No City meetings found

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

MHSA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING from 11 am – 12:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2640 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09&omn=89904190742
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Passcode: 081337
AGENDA: not provided
[email protected]

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617670267
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 767 0267
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/14/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Discussion and Possible action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, 10. Amend BMC Chapter 3.78 to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers. (packet --- pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: II. B. Amend Contract No. 31900013 add $260,829 total $795,651 from 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027 for software licensing and maintenance for Library’s CARL X Integrated Library System, III.A. Proposed Budget for FY 2025- 2026 (expenditures exceed revenue difference made up with grants, Friends of Library and Foundations)
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Homeless System and All Homes Gaps Analysis, 7. Chair Update, 8. Safety protocol in Berkeley shelters, 9. Discussion/possible action on accountability of community-based providers under contract with City of Berkeley, 10. Staff presentation on CES (Coordinated Entry System) and HMS (Homeless Management Information System), information collected
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Keep Innovation in Berkeley receive staff report and provide direction to prepare zoning ordinance amendments.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, May 2, 2024

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Bay Area Housing Finance Agency (BAHFA) Regional Bond Measure, 7. Presentation San Pablo Specific Plan Update, 8. HAC Work Plan Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2462 Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral (Use Permit #ZP2023-0107) – to demolish commercial building over 40 years old, 7. 1401 LeRoy – Structural Alteration Permit (LMSAP2024-0002) for the John Galen Howard House – public hearing – request to make repairs and improve fire safety, 8. Annual Report to City Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

ZERO WASTE STRATEGIC PLAN from 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Project Overview with public comment (virtual workshop offered on May 15 from 6 – 7:30 pm)
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling/zero-waste-strategic-plan

Friday, May 3, 2024 – No City meetings found

Saturday, May 4, 2024

BRINGING BACK the NATIVES GARDEN TOUR (free) from 10 am – 5 pm

YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE GARDEN ADDRESSES
PREVIEW GARDENS on website and REGISTER: Tour is free, donations encouraged, https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
BAYSIDE CITY LOCATIONS (number of gardens): Alameda (1), Albany (3), Berkeley (10), Castro Valley (5), El Cerrito (2), Hayward (4), Kensington (1), Oakland (8), Piedmont (1), Pinole (2), Richmond (3), San Leandro (2), San Pablo (1)

Tour includes small and large gardens, all electric green homes and display of bird safe glass treatments at Keith Johnson and Erin Diehm in Berkeley, check out Stephanie Pruegel in San Leandro

Sunday, May 5, 2024

BRINGING BACK the NATIVES GARDEN TOUR (free) from 10 am – 5 pm

YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE GARDEN ADDRESSES
PREVIEW GARDENS on website and REGISTER: Tour is free, donations encouraged, https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
INLAND CITY LOCATIONS (number of gardens): Antioch (1), Clayton (1), Concord (1), Danville (1), Lafayette (1), Livermore (5), Martinez (2), Moraga (1), Pleasant Hill (1), San Ramon (3) Walnut Creek (1)

+++++++ DRAFT AGENDA for MAY 14 – TO BE REVIEWED ON MAY 1, 2024 +++++++

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 1, 2024

DRAFT AGENDA for May 14, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617670267
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 767 0267
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Grant Application: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMWHA) Program Grant to support contract with the Public Safety Family Counseling Group (PSFG) for Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management Services

Brown,City Attorney - Repeal of BMC 12.80 Natural Gas Ban in new construction, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found ordinance unlawful in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Amendment FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $64,477,630 (gross) and $52,604,888 (net)
Sprague, Fire – Grant Application - $200,000 California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) Grant to establish an Alameda County Coordinator
Gilman, HHCS – amend Contract No. 32100126 add $25,000 total $175,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for Housing Consultant Services
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Reinstatement of sick Leave
Ferris, Parks – Amendment #1 MOU with WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority) to accept up to $3,000,000 in WETA funding for the engineering, design and environmental phase of the new pier-ferry project at Berkeley Marina
Ferris, Parks – Contract $6,500,000 includes $250,000 Contingency with COWI North America, In for engineering and design of the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project
Davis, Public Works - Accept Donation $18,000 from Friends of Fountain Walk for installation of Benches and Repairs to Balustrades of Fountain at Marin Circle
Davis, Public Works – Accept Donation $50,000 from Residents of The Uplands from residents of 255 – 305 The Uplands to resurface City owned parcel (public street)
Davis, Public Works – Bike Share Electric-Assist Bicycle Expansion Agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC for the addition of 221 docked electric-assist bicycles and 11 infill bike share stations
Davis, Public works – Amend Contract No. 32300096 add $1,530,000 total $2,244,022 with SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services
Davis, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300080 add $750,000 total $1,500,000 with CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group for on-call engineering services and extend contract from 12/31/2025 - 6/30/2027
Davis, Public Works – Contract (Specification No 23-11556-C)$460,350 with Koios Engineering, Inc. for MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project
Davis, Public Works – Final Map of Tract 8639: 3000 San Pablo for 79-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 1 commercial unit at 3000 San Pablo
Davis, Public Works – Increase PO No. 22203563 for Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro add $20,000 total $155,000 for increased cost new vehicles
Davis, Public Works – PO $500,000 with SWARCO McCain Inc for Traffic Signal Controllers until 6/30/2026
Davis, Public Works – Revised Fees for Public Use of City-Owned EV Charging Ports
Arreguin – Support SB 1060 (introduced by Senator Becker, coauthor Senator Dodd) – bill text (it is short) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1060/2023 SB 1060 requires the insurer to use risk models that account for wildfire risk reduction associated with hazardous fue reduction, home hardening, defensible space and fire prevention activities.
Arreguin – Support SB 1144 (Skinner) – directed to sale of stolen goods online - bill text (medium length) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1144/id/2929074 SB 1144 requires that online high-volume (200 sales or more or $5,000 or more in gross revenue) 3rd party seller to Californians produced, procured, purchased, or acquired consumer products in legal manner.
Taplin – Budget Referral $110,000 for BYA (Berkeley Youth Alternatives) Counseling Center and Summer Jam Day Camp
Hahn – Relinquishment of Council Budget Funds to Berkeley Symphony Spring Benefit
Naumainville, City Clerk – 2024 City Council Referral Prioritization using Re-Weighted Range Voting (this is where council reviews referrals to the CM prioritizes and eliminates referrals from the list
Arredondo, CM Office – Reimagining Public Safety Update
Kesarwani – Refer to CM to implement AB 1033 (Ting - passed 2023) allowing ADUs to be sold separately from primary residence – bill text (long) https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1033/id/2832426 ADUs defined as not exceeding 1200 sq ft if separate /detached or if attached shall not exceed more than 50% of existing primary dwelling
Taplin – Adopt Resolution designating J-Dock for community service and recreational educational uses and direct CM to retain 2 slips for Cal Sailing Club
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Update response to Audit Directives
Wong, Auditor – Audit Follow-up Status

+++++++++++++++ CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS FOR MAY 7, 2024 ++++++++

CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS for May 7, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602251843
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 225 1843
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL 4:15 pm Special Meeting
AGENDA on ACTION:
1.Public Hearing on submission of PY 2024 (program year) (FY 2025) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds to Community Agencies and Recommendation of Other Local and State Funding to Community Agencies for FY 2025 – 2028, includes HUD funds and allocation of federal funding for community agencies.

CITY COUNCIL 6 pm Regular Meeting Agenda - Action Items 57 and 58

Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Lisa Hernandez for Health Officer Services during periods when City Health Officer is out of the office, 4/1/2024 – 4/1/2026
Fong, IT – Purchase Order $135,189 with SHI for KnowBe4 Products and Services for cyber security
Ferris, Parks - Amend 4 Contracts – add $500,000 to each Bay Area Tree Specialists (31900202), Hamilton Tree Service (31900193, Professional Tree Care (31900212) and West Coast Arborists (31900218) for as-needed tree services and extend terms to 5/28/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $95,000 with School Foodies for Summer Food Service 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 with option to extend for four 1-year extensions total not to exceed $475,000
Ferris, Parks – Contract $8,593,200 (includes 10% contingency of $781,200) with THE DUTRA GROUP for Docks D & E Replacement Project at Berkeley Marina. Authorizes City Manager to execute amendments, extensions and change orders until project is completed
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32300187 add $198,000 total $374,669 with First Serve Productions for additional sport court repair
Ferris, Parks – Contract $4,612,920 (includes 5% contingency of $230,646) with THE DUTRA GROUP for Berkeley Marina Dredging Authorizes City Manager to execute amendments, extensions and change orders until project is completed
Ernst, HHCS – 2nd reading to reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (Kesarwani voted no on the first reading)
Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for approval
Numainville, City Clerk – Calling for Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 5, 2024
Numainville, City Clerk – Ballot Measure increasing the City’s Appropriations Linit to allow expenditure of tax proceeds for FY 2025 – 2028
Numainville, City Clerk – Designate Ballot Measure Argument Authors – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Animal Feeding Operations
Radu, CM Office – Amend Contract No. 117569-1 add $25,000 total $127,218 with Animal Fix Clinic to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to pets of eligible owners and shelter animals for FY 2024
Radu, CM Office – Return Unspent Funding $400,140.17 of $2,200,000 to UC Berkeley for Rodeway Inn for Winter Shelter
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $3,700,000, Comprehensive Permit Management Software Solution $3,500,000 and Dispatch Implementation and Ongoing Support $200,000
Sprague,Fire – Contact $4,000,000 for As-Needed Hazardous Fire Fuel Management and Treatment 1. California Tree Solutions $1,000,000, 2. Mountain Enterprises Inc. $1,000,000, 3. Small World Tree Co. $1,000,000, 4. Bay Area Tree Specialists $1,000,000 5/18/2024 – 5/17/2028
Sprague, Fire – Grant Application for FEMA for up to $7,703,926.83 with no city matching funds to hire additional fire fighters to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710 standard for fire suppression operations
Sprague, Fire – Contract $213,000 with Marin SB Advisor LLC to provide management for Berkeley Chipper Day from 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2027 with option to extend for 3 additional years for $250,000 total $463,000
Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments and Incorporation of California Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Amendments Based on 2022 California Fire Code
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300108 add $100,000 total $199,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for Housing Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2025
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $150,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Compliance Consultant for HARD HATS Ordinance 8/1/2024 – 7/31/2027
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 add $15,000 total $250,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) for SCU evaluation
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200191 add $250,000 total $500,000 with Options Recovery services for Substance Use Disorder 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2025 adds 2 years to existing contract
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $166,080 ($41,520 / year) with City Data Services for Streamlined Community Agency Contract Administration and Monitoring 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2028
Bustamante, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: Funding from State of California and Alameda County for Public Health Services, 1. HIV/AIDS Surveillance $25,701/year total $128,505 for FY 2025 – 2029, 2. Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention $13,625/year total $27,250 for FY 2025 – 2026, 3. TB prevention $35,197 for FY 2025 from Alameda County, 4. Public Health Infrastructure $32,080 FY 2025 from Alameda County
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 add $275,000 total $4,845,500 to funding from State of CA Crisis Care Mobile Units with Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit
Kouyoumdjian, HR – 2023 Fee assessment – State of California Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) authorizes payment for FY 2022-2023 for $240,397.76
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Rename Legislative Assistant to Legislative Aide and approve job specifications and salary range
Fong, IT – Contract $500,000with Catalls Public Works and Citizen Engagement, LLC for New Community Relationship Management (DRM) System, 6/1/2024 – 6/30/2029
Ferris, Parks - Amend Contract No. 32000188 add $200,000 total $425,000 with GSI Environmental Inc for environmental consulting services
Ferris, Parks - Donation $10,000 from Friends of the Rose Garden/Berkeley Partners
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No 32200098 add $115,000 total $1,453,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for O & K Docks Electrical Upgrades Project
a. Commission on Aging – Refer to the CM steps to revisit and act on the recommendations of the Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan, b. Bustamante, HHCS – Companion Report 1. Refer to Transportation Commission to collaborate with Commission on Aging to assess public transportation options for older adult and disabled community, 2. Refer to the Housing Advisory Commission to collaborate with staff to assess the level of affordable, accessible housing options for older adults, 3. Refer Commission on Aging’s request for increased funding to the Budget and Finance Committees
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – DFSC Supports funding of a Program Manager II Position
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation, one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups
Arreguin – Budget Referral $70,000for school supplies
Arreguin – Budget Referral $50,000 Replenish Business Mitigation Fund due to vandalism and other problematic behavior
Arreguin – Budget Referral $10,000 maintenance of Cesar Chavez Solar Calendar
Taplin – Budget Referral $320,000 SafeCity Connect Downtown Berkeley Pilot Program for 2-year security camera program
Taplin – Budget Referral $82,000 for Waterside Workshops to support youth enrichment and climate resilience programs following revenue losses due to construction and street closures on Bolivar Drive
Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf and Humbert – Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure
Taplin, - Budget Referral $300,000 unior Jackets Capacity-Building Grant to provide Young Lives Matter Foundation, Inc with funding for 2 years of operating costs for the Berkeley Junior Jackets Football and Cheer youth sports program and to develop longer-term sustainability and growth plans for the organization. Direct the CM to evaluate organizational capacity and strategic planning supported by this funding on a rolling basis consistent with Reimagining Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Program
Taplin, co-sponsor Humbert – Budget Referral $200,000 Vision Zero Rapid Response on Bicycle Blvd 1. Refer to CM to incorporate Oakland’s Neighborhood Bike Route implementation Guide for all Bicycle Blvds in Berkeley’s Bicycle Plan, 2. Refer $200,000 for Pilot Implementation of Neighborhood Bikeway standards and Complete Streets and prioritizing implementation on Bicycle Blvds on high injury streets and/or the Equity Priority Area
Bartlett, co-sponsor Hahn – Expenditure of discretionary council office budget for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez
Bartlett – Budget Referral $60,000 to support Healthy Black Families Community Engagement – Ashby BART Development and Equitable Black Berkeley
Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett – Budget Referral Fund Small Sites Program to Acquire, Rehabilitate, and Protect Existing Small Scale Housing $200,000 in FY 2025 and $150,000 FY 2026 for Capacity Building grants to the Bay Are Community Land Trust to support expanded participation in the City’s Small Sites Program,
Hahn, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Bartlett – Budget Referral $360,000 over two FY 2025 & FY 2026 to continue Market match Program for Low-Income Berkeley Residents in accessing fresh local produce from Berkeley Farmer’s Markets
Hahn, co-sponsor - Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral $20,000 ($10,000 per year) to support the September Solano Stroll events
Hahn, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget Referral CARE Program for Berkeley Fire Department, 1) Pilot Project to screen for cancer $40,000/year for 2 years, 2. Add FTE to Fire Dept for an in-House Fire Mechanic to service Fire Apparatus on-site $203,107 inclusive of benefits, $350,000 in one-time funds to purchase the necessary tools and equipment, 3. Fire Reserve Program to support recruitment $120,000/year ongoing to cover salaries for 6 interns training, supervision and equipment, 4. For one-time FFE (furniture, fixtures and equipment) upgrades to all Fire Stations Total $140,000 over 2 years for new appliances/enhancements to prevent cancer
Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Resolution in Support of the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California Send to Newsom endorse campaign upholding SB 1137 which prohibits new oil and gas wells within 3200 feet of homes, schools, nursing homes and hospitals and requires companies to adopt health, safety and environment standards.
Hahn, co-sponsor – Budget Referral $200,000 for Development of Voluntary Design Guidelines
Wengraf, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Hahn – Budget Referral $7,000 per year for City of Berkeley Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wengraf , co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral - $22,000 for Crossing Guard for Cragmont School
Wengraf – Budget referral $110,000 for Hybrid Commission Meetings for infrastructure costs to conduct hybrid commission meetings
Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Hahn – Budget Referral $70,000 to evaluate pedestrian safety and implement solutions on Euclid between Eunice and Bay View Place
Wengraf – Budget Referral $300,000 Civic Center Plan III Advancing Pre-Design & Construction Activities for Berkeley’s Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings
Klein, Planning – Re-Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, Including Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building standards Code including adopting a resolution setting forth findings of local conditions that justify more stringent regulations than those provided by the 2022 California Building Standards. First reading of ordinance
Agenda and Rules Committee – Proposed Changes to Public Comment Refer to City Manager to review and implement recommendations by the Open Government Commission to improve public access, transparency, meeting procedures and public comment at City Council and commission meetings. Direct the CM to return back to Council with amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to implement these recommendations (committee - qualified positive recommendation)

INFORMATION REPORTS:
59. Environment and Climate Commission 2024 Work Plan.
DISPOSITION of ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:
Referred to Public Safety Committee – Item 53 in draft agenda – Panoramic Hill a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Adopt a resolution approving the development of a plan regarding Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation egress road, b. Sprague, Fire – Companion Report – Adopt a resolution directing the Fire Department to reach out to other impacted landowners to determine interest in pursuing and coordinate costs sharing to conduct a feasibility study to identify a safe secondary evacuation and access route for Panoramic Hill and share results with Public Safety Committee
Referred to FITES – Item 58 in draft agenda - Bartlett – Recommendation that mayor and council establish EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) to address increasing safety and fire concerns. Ordinance would require 50% of electricians per job installing and maintaining city-funded EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and infrastructure to be certified by EVITP

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 7 at 4 pm Community Agency Allocation Process
May 7 at 5:45 pm (tentative) Adopt the Results of the April 16 Special Election
May 7 City Manager Comments BINDEX Update
May 14 at 4:30 pm Annual Report: Police Accoutability Board and Office of the Director of Police Accountability
May 21 at 4 pm (tentative) Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
September 17 - open
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ballot Measures for November 2024 (May special Meeting – 5/23 or 5/28)
Ballot Measures for November 2024 (June Special meeting 6/6 or 6/13
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

COUNCIL REFERRALS to AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE and UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls

April 21 - April 28, 2024
Worth Noting:
The Agenda Committee meets at the unusual day, Thursday, April 25 and the unusual time of 12 pm to review and finalize the agenda for the first City Council meeting on May 7 after the lengthy spring recess.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

It is spring. Before you go out and make all kinds of gardening mistakes watch the online Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour and follow-up with the in person Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour.

Save May 4 and May 5 for in person (free) native garden tours. Sign up for in-person native garden tours at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
On the May 4 garden tour at Keith Johnson and Erin Diehm’s house are the displays of how to make your windows bird safe with DIY acopian blinds and different examples of window film.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024: From 4:30 – 5:30 pm is the free city sponsored Yoga Class
Wednesday, April 24, 2024:
- From 4:30 – 5:30 pm is the free city sponsored Yoga Class.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person with Berkeley Green Code Amendments.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in the hybrid format for commissioners, however, the public can only attend in person.
Thursday, April 25, 2024:
- At 12 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format with 60 items on the May 7 draft agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person. At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person with the SCU on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday: April 27, 2024:
- From 11 am – 4 pm is the Berkeley Bay Festival at the Marina.
- From 12:30 – 2 pm is Aqua Zumba at King Pool ($20/person).
- From 1 – 4 pm is the free class on managing difficult mental health situations in disasters.

At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving the Chat and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 21, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 22, 2024 - EARTH DAY - PASSOVER begins

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

FREE YOGA CLASSES (CoB + Niroga Institute) from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth,
Use link to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-yoga-classes-15

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presentation & Discussion Proposed mid-cycle code amendments to Berkeley Green Code
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room (commissioners meet in the hybrid format, however, the public can only attend in person in a room that is fully equipped for hybrid meetings)
AGENDA: 2. Election of Low-Income Commissioners, 3. Discussion of possible shift in position on tri-partite board for 3 existing commissioners, 4. HWCAC reform and merger, 5. Discussion of FY 2025-FY 2028 Community Request for RFP, 6. HWCAC Strategic Plan Update, 7. Discussion of response to 45-day notice of anticipated high-risk designation, 8. Review of CoB funded agency Multicultural Institute program and financial reports, 9. City ADA violations, 10. Fire Marshall’s Report, 11. San Pablo Ave plan and Ohlone bike path & community risk assessment, 12. Reverse mortgage, 13. Hybrid commissions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

FREE YOGA CLASSES (CoB + Niroga Institute) from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth,
Use link to register:
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-yoga-classes-15

Thursday, April 25, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 12 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600959436
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 095 9436
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/7/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Discussion and Possible action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Amend BMC Chapter 3.78 to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of Berkeley Considers. (packet 776 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Public Health Officer’s Report, 5. Work Plan revision
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. SCU Update, 4. Establishing a process for evaluating complaints by the public and create a subcommittee to work with Bonita House and make recommendations to the mayor regarding changes that need to be made in police policy to make the SCU successful, 5. Mental Health Commission role with respect to SCU, 6. Vote for May’s MHC SCU panel, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 8. Request Audit of Mental Health Department.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83673449984
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 836 7344 9984
AGENDA: 1788 Fourth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0159 to modify #05-10000094
Add distilled spirits
2600 Tenth Street – on action - appeal of Zoning Officer’s Approval of Administrative Use Permit ZP#2023-0031 to change the use of 3 tenant spaces (9750 sq ft) from Media Production to a Research and Development use, and create up to 9 tenant spaces within a 7-story building on a 114,998 sq ft lot – staff recommend dismiss
1817-B Carleton – on action – Variance #ZP2023-0168 – to construct a 494 sq ft third-story addition over 28 feet in average height (32 feet) that will exceed the allowable lot coverage by approximately 5%, encroach into the third-story setback, reduce building separation, and adding an 11th and 12th bedroom to the lot – staff recommend DENY.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, April 26, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

Saturday, April 27, 2024

BERKELEY BAY FESTIVAL from 11 am – 4 pm
Location: at 160 University, Shorebird Park
Use Link to Register:
EVENT: Free family focused event with entertainment and food vendors
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-bay-festival

AQUA ZUMBA PARTY from 12:30 - 2 pm
Location: at 1700 Hopkins, King Pool
Use Link to Register: Cost $20 per person
EVENT: Low-impact high-energy 90-minute aquatic exercise
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aqua-zumba-party-0

BERKELEY READY DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH from 1 pm – 4 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Berkeley Branch Library Community Room
Use Link to Register:
AGENDA: This class is part of CERT, but open to the public and free. Session focuses on mental health preparedness and strategies to manage difficult mental health situations that can occur in disasters.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-ready-disaster-mental-health

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 12 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024

DRAFT AGENDA for May 5/7/2024 City Council Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600959436
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 095 9436
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Recess Items 1 – 7, Items on Consent 8-47, Items on Action 48 – 59, Information Item 60

Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Lisa Hernandez for Health Officer Services during periods when City Health Officer is out of the office, 4/1/2024 – 4/1/2026
Fong, IT – Purchase Order $135,189 with SHI for KnowBe4 Products and Services for cyber security
Ferris, Parks - Amend 4 Contracts – add $500,000 to each Bay Area Tree Specialists (31900202), Hamilton Tree Service (31900193, Professional Tree Care (31900212) and West Coast Arborists (31900218) for as-needed tree services and extend terms to 5/28/2026
Ferris, Parks – Contract $95,000 with School Foodies for Summer Food Service 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2025 with option to extend for four 1-year extensions total not to exceed $475,000
Ferris, Parks – Contract $8,593,200 (includes 10% contingency of $781,200) with THE DUTRA GROUP for Docks D & E Replacement Project at Berkeley Marina. Authorizes City Manager to execute amendments, extensions and change orders until project is completed
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32300187 add $198,000 total $374,669 with First Serve Productions for additional sport court repair
Ferris, Parks – Contract $4,612,920 (includes 5% contingency of $230,646) with THE DUTRA GROUP for Berkeley Marina Dredging Authorizes City Manager to execute amendments, extensions and change orders until project is completed
Ernst, HHCS – 2nd reading to reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (Kesarwani voted no on the first reading)
Numainville, City Clerk - Minutes for approval
Numainville, City Clerk – Calling for Consolidated General Municipal Election for November 5, 2024
Numainville, City Clerk – Ballot Measure increasing the City’s Appropriations Linit to allow expenditure of tax proceeds for FY 2025 – 2028
Radu, CM Office – Amend Contract No. 117569-1 add $25,000 total $127,218 with Animal Fix Clinic to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to pets of eligible owners and shelter animals for FY 2024
Radu, CM Office – Return Unspent Funding $400,140.17 of $2,200,000 to UC Berkeley for Rodeway Inn for Winter Shelter
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations (proposals not included in item)
Sprague,Fire – Contact $4,000,000 for As-Needed Hazardous Fire Fuel Management and Treatment 5/18/2024 – 5/17. 2028
Sprague, Fire – Grant Application for FEMA for up to $7,703,926.83 with no city matching funds to hire additional fire fighters to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710 standard for fire suppression operations
Sprague, Fire – Contract $213,000 with Marin SB Advisor LLC to provide management for Berkeley Chipper Day from 6/1/2024 – 5/31/2027 with option to extend for 3 additional years for $250,000 total $463,000
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300108 add $100,000 total $199,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for Housing Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2025
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $150,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Compliance Consultant for HARD HATS Ordinance 8/1/2024 – 7/31/2027
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 add $15,000 total $250,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) for SCU evaluation
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32200191 add $250,000 total $500,000 with Options Recovery services for Substance Use Disorder 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2025 adds 2 years to existing contract
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $166,080 ($41,520 / year) with City Data Services for Streamlined Community Agency Contract Administration and Monitoring 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2028
Bustamante, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: Funding from State of California and Alameda County for Public Health Services, 1. HIV/AIDS Surveillance $25,701/year total $128,505 for FY 2025 – 2029, 2. Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention $13,625/year total $27,250 for FY 2025 – 2026, 3. TB prevention $35,197 for FY 2025 from Alameda County, 4. Public Health Infrastructure $32,080 FY 2025 from Alameda County
Bustamante, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 add $275,000 total $4,845,500 to funding from State of CA Crisis Care Mobile Units with Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit
Kouyoumdjian, HR – 2023 Fee assessment – State of California Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) authorizes payment for FY 2022-2023 for $240,397.76
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Rename Legislative Assistant to Legislative Aide and approve job specifications and salary range
Fong, IT – Contract $500,000with Catalls Public Works and Citizen Engagement, LLC for New Community Relationship Management (DRM) System, 6/1/2024 – 6/30/2029
Ferris, Park - Amend Contract No. 32000188 add $200,000 total $425,000 with GSI Environmental Inc for environmental consulting services
Ferris, Parks - Donation $10,000 from Friends of the Rose Garden/Berkeley Partners
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No 32200098 add $115,000 total $1,453,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for O & K Docks Electrical Upgrades Project
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – DFSC Supports funding of a Program Manager II Position
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation, one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups
Arreguin – Budget Referral $70,000for school supplies
Arreguin – Budget Referral $50,000 Replenish Business Mitigation Fund due to vandalism and other problematic behavior
Arreguin – Budget Referral $10,000 maintenance of Cesar Chavez Solar Calendar
Taplin – Budget Referral $320,000 SafeCity Connect Downtown Berkeley Pilot Program for 2-year security camera program
Taplin – Budget Referral $82,000 for Waterside Workshops to support youth enrichment and climate resilience programs following revenue losses due to construction and street closures on Bolivar Drive
Bartlett – Expenditure of discretionary council office budget for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez
Hahn – Budget Referral $200,000 in FY 2025 and $150,000 FY 2026 for Capacity Building grants to the Bay Are Community Land Trust to support expanded participation in the City’s Small Sites Program
Hahn – Budget Referral $360,000 over two FY 2025 & FY 2026 to continue Market match Program for Low-Income Berkeley Residents in accessing fresh local produce from Berkeley Farmer’s Markets
Hahn, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget Referral for Berkeley Fire Department, 1) Pilot Project to screen for cancer $40,000/year for 2 years, 2. Add FTE to Fire Dept for an in-House Fire Mechanic to service Fire Apparatus on-site $203,107 inclusive of benefits, $350,000 in one-time funds to purchase the necessary tools and equipment, 3. Fire Reserve Program to support recruitment $120,000/year ongoing to cover salaries for 6 interns training, supervision and equipment, 4. For one-time FFE (furniture, fixtures and equipment) upgrades to all Fire Stations Total $140,000 over 2 years for new appliances/enhancements to prevent cancer
Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Send to Newsom endorse campaign upholding SB 1137 which prohibits new oil and gas wells within 3200 feet of homes, schools, nursing homes and hospitals and requires companies to adopt health, safety and environment standards.
Wengraf, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin – Budget Referral $7,000 per year for City of Berkeley Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day
Wengraf – Budget Referral - $22,000 for Crossing Guard for Cragmont School
Wengraf – Budget referral $110,000 for infrastructure costs to conduct hybrid commission meetings
Wengraf, co-sponsors Taplin, Hahn – Budget Referral $70,000 to evaluate pedestrian safety and implement solutions on Euclid between Eunice and Bay View Place
Wengraf – Budget Referral $300,000 Civic Center Plan III Advancing Pre-Design & Construction Activities for Berkeley’s Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings
Bustamante, HHCS - Submission of the PY 2024 (FY 2025) Annual action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds to Community Agencies and Recommendations of Other Local and State Funding to Community Agencies and Recommendations of Other Local and State Funding to Community Agencies for FY 2025 - 2028
Numainville, City Clerk – Designate Ballot Measure Argument Authors – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Animal Feeding Operations
Sprague, Fire – Modification and Adoption of Berkeley Fire Code Local Amendments and Incorporation of California Intervening Code Adoption Cycle Amendments Based on 2022 California Fire Code
Klein, Planning – Re-Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, Including Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building standards Code including adopting a resolution setting forth findings of local conditions that justify more stringent regulations than those provided by the 2022 California Building Standards
a. Commission on Aging – Refer to the CM steps to revisit and act on the recommendations of the Berkeley Age-Friendly Action Plan, b. Bustamante, HHCS – Companion Report 1. Refer to Transportation Commission to collaborate with Commission on Aging to assess public transportation options for older adult and disabled community, 2. Refer to the Housing Advisory Commission to collaborate with staff to assess the level of affordable, accessible housing options for older adults, 3. Refer Commission on Aging’s request for increased funding to the Budget and Finance Committees
a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Adopt a resolution approving the development of a plan regarding Panoramic Hill Secondary Evacuation egress road, b. Sprague, Fire – Companion Report – Adopt a resolution directing the Fire Department to reach out to other impacted landowners to determine interest in pursuing and coordinate costs sharing to conduct a feasibility study to identify a safe secondary evacuation and access route for Panoramic Hill and share results with Public Safety Committee
Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf and Humbert – Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure
Agenda and Rules Committee – Refer to City Manager to review and implement recommendations by the Open Government Commission to improve public access, transparency, meeting procedures and public comment at City Council and commission meetings
Taplin, - Budget Referral $300,000 to provide Young Lives Matter Foundation, Inc with funding for 2 years of operating costs for the Berkeley Junior Jackets Football and Cheer youth sports program and to develop longer-term sustainability and growth plans for the organization
Taplin, co-sponsor Humbert – Budget Referral $200,000 for Rapid Response on Bicycle Blvd 1. Direct CM to incorporate Oakland’s Neighborhood Bike Route implementation Guide for all Bicycle Blvds in Berkeley’s Bicycle Plan, 2. Refer$200,000 for Pilot Implementation of Neighborhood Bikeway standards and Complete Streets and prioritizing implementation on Bicycle Blvds on high injury streets and/or the Equity Priority Area
Bartlett – Recommendation that mayor and council establish EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) to address increasing safety and fire concerns. Ordinance would require 50% of electricians per job installing and maintaining city-funded EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and infrastructure to be certified by EVITP
Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral $20,000 ($10,000 per year) to co-sponsor the Solano Stroll with Solano Ave Association
Environment and Climate Commission 2024 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 7 at 4 pm Community Agency Allocation Process
May 7 at 5:45 pm (tentative) Adopt the Results of the April 16 Special Election
May 7 City Manager Comments BINDEX Update
May 14 at 4:30 pm Annual Report: Police Accoutability Board and Office of the Director of Police Accountability
May 21 at 4 pm (tentative) Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
September 17 - open
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ballot Measures for November 2024 (May special Meeting – 5/23 or 5/28)
Ballot Measures for November 2024 (June Special meeting 6/6 or 6/13
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

COUNCIL REFERRALS to AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE and UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

April 14 - April 21, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess through May 6 with the next City Council meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
It is spring. Before you go out and make all kinds of gardening mistakes watch the online Bringing Back the Native Garden Tour https://www.youtube.com/c/BringingBacktheNativesGardenTour

Save May 4 and May 5 for in person garden tours. Sign up for in-person native garden tours at https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/view-gardens
The Demonstration on making your windows bird safe is on the Berkeley Garden Tour at Keith Johnson and Erin Diehm.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024:
- From 11am – 12 pm the Recreation Department offers free Gentle African-Caribbean Movement Classes.
- At 3:30 pm the Civic Arts Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets online.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person (commissioners can join on ZOOM, however, the ZOOM link is withheld from the public.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, April 18, 2024:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the South Cove Community meeting meets online at 6 pm.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in-person at 6:15 pm. (track what the Transportation Commission is planning for our streets)
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices / Open Government Commission meets in person in the Cypress Room at 2180 Milvia which is fully equipped for hybrid meetings however that technology is not being used.
Saturday, April 20, 2024: Earth Day is April 22 Activities start April 20
- Free Home Electrification Fair at the Brower Center from 2 – 5 pm.

At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary and how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, chat and converting YouTube to a transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 14, 2024 – No City meetings found
Monday, April 15, 2024 – No City meetings found

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – City Council District Election

FREE GENTLE AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN MOVEMENT CLASSES from 11 am – 12 pm
            In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
Use link to register and more information
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gentle-african-caribbean-movement-classes

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605160261?pwd=OUV2THcvWDI2czRvVmIreGxCUWR6QT09
Teleconference: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 516 0261
AGENDA: 5. A) Berkeley Boxes: New Pilot Utility Box Mural Program and Management of Existing Utility Box Murals
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. Age-Friendly Berkeley Committee findings, 2. Commission on Aging procedure for submitting agenda items, 3. Plan to Provide City Council with information on Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled, 4. AC Transit’s Transit Supportive Design Guidelines, 5. San Pablo Multimodal Corridor Project, 6. Presentation proposal on Missing Middle Housing. Ongoing Discussion: 1. Alzheimers programs, 2. City Website, 3. Forum for women’s safety.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Workplan, items for workplan a. Civic Center Subcommittee briefinf, b. Safer pathways map, c. Accessibility of speaker’s lectern, d. Use of motorized scooters and bicycles on sidewalks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Pittman, South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. A) Turtle Island Monument Update, b) Approval of Utility Box Mural Pilot Program Plan, c) Possible Changes to BMC 23.316 – Percentage for Public Art Projects, d) Quarterly Report on Public Art on Private Development, e) Referral from Council - Storefront Activations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB)at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment is on agenda and non-agenda items, items 5 – 8 reports, 9. New Business a0 PAB-ODPA (Board and staff) Triennial Report, b) BPD’s 2023 Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance Annual Report, ii. AB 481 Community Meeting Requirement for Military Equipment Reporting, c) FY 2025-2026 OPDA Budget request. 11. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 2002-057569
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation: Policy Link on Women’s Economic Uncertainty and Slow Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic, 8. Presentation on current Berkeley crime trends informing development of crime prevention plan, 9. Proposed Recommendation on City Enforcement of Legally Required Sexual Harassment Training for Employers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, April 18, 2024

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. (6:15 pm) Berkeley High Student Presentation About Their Efforts to Get Reusable Foodware in their Cafeteria, 2. (6:45 pm) WorkPlan, 3. (6:55 pm) Report out from the Special Events Subcommittee and Green Building Subcommittee, 4. (7:10) pm Legislative updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

SOUTH COVE SAILING COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
            Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89523339871
AGENDA: Give input on feasibility study for dredging the South Cove Sailing Basin.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/south-cove-sailing-basin-community-meeting

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission’s Action in Support of Creating a Street Trauma Prevention Program, 2. Commission presentation on Vision 2050 (link to document on vision 2050 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-11-16%20Item%2008%20Vision%202050.pdf) 3. (8pm) Presentation on BerkDOT
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 2127 Dwight Way at Shattuck and Fulton – Final Design Review – demolish two of four existing residential buildings (8 units) and construct 6-story residential building with 58 new units, total 66 units (8-units in remaining two buildings).
2403 San Pablo – Final Design Review –demolish existing 8,251 sq ft 1-story commercial building and construct a 4-story mixed-use development consisting of a 603 sq ft retail tenant space and 39 dwelling (condominium) totaling 53,013 sq ft with 24 auto parking spaces, 39 bicycle spaces,
2462 Bancroft – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 density project - demolish an existing non-residential structure and construct 40,086 sq ft, 8-stary mixed use residential building, 66 units (3 very low-income units), 1312 sq ft commercial space, 28 bicycle parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room
AGENDA: FCPC 6. Report from negotiating subcommittee for Mike Chang for School Board 2022, OGC – Letter from Jim McGrath raising concerns regarding compliance with Open Government Ordinance, Public records Act and Brown Act, Joint FCPC-OGC 9. Communication to City Council regarding FCPC-OGC vacancies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351823870?pwd=6u9aivTslet7SqNRO_IBL3QRcsH57w.WN9X-NdkqPRvYdDc
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 863 5182 3870 Passcode: 662299
AGENDA: Not Posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, April 19, 2024 – No City meetings found

Saturday, April 20, 2024 – EARTH DAY 2024

FREE HOME ELECTRIFICATION FAIR from 2 – 5 pm
Location: 2150 Allston, The Brower Center
Use link to register
Sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby info on rebates part of program
https://cclalameda.org/electrification-fair-2024/

Sunday, April 21, 2024 – No City meetings found – Check the web for Earth Day Activities

April 7 - April 14, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess through May 6 with the next City Council meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
It is spring. Before you go out and make all kinds of gardening mistakes watch the online Native Garden Tour on Sunday (past events and webinars are available on the YouTube channel) and save May 4 and May 5 for in person garden tours.

Sunday: From 10 m – 2:30 pm is the online Native Garden Tour. YouTube link has prior tours and webinars.
Monday:
- From 4 – 5:30 pm is the Mindfulness through beadwork fee 2-part meditative art workshop.
- At 6:30 the Youth Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission in person.
Tuesday: From 4:30 – 5:30 pm is the free YOGA class at the West Berkeley Wellness Center.
Wednesday:
- From 4:30 – 5:30 pm is the free YOGA class at the West Berkeley Wellness Center.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Panel of Experts meets in person on Measure P.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday: At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format. The 2050 Plan includes Berkeley.
Saturday: From 10 am – 12 pm the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets online with the Demolition Ordinance and impacts of parking policy and implementation on the agenda. This meeting is always worthwhile.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Online NATIVE GARDEN TOUR from 10 am – 2:30 pm
YouTube Channel for live viewing and past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA
Website for Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/online24-15
SAVE the WEEKEND: May 4 and May 5 are the in-person garden tours

Monday, April 8, 2024

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Update on Peace and Justice Merger, 9. Fossil Fuels and Possible Action, 10. Discussion and Update on from the Gaza Peace Round Table Subgroup, Update on proposed educational roundtable community conversation, 12. Presentation on Climate Justice and Possible Action, 13. Discussion on BHS Ethnic Studies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1730 Oregon, Youth Services Center/YAP
AGENDA: 9. Jennifer Shanoski from BUSD discussion Measure Y1, 10. Discussion BHS Recommendation Letter, 11. Action on BHS Restroom Letter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

MINDFULNESS THROUGH BEADWORK from 4 – 5:30 pm
Use Link to Register
LOCATION: 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
AGENDA: Free 2-part Meditative Art Workshop, Part 1 Daisy chain beadwork, Part 2 on April 15 is small triangle earrings
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mindfulness-through-beadwork-free-2-part-meditative-art-workshop

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

FREE YOGA CLASSES from 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Use Link to Register
LOCATION: 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
NIROGA INSTITUTE FREE YOGA CLASSES
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-yoga-classes-14

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT (PRW) at 7 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Presentation: Proposed project at 600 Bancroft, 9. Director’s Report, 10. Proposed updates to Berth fee Waiver Resolution, 11. Development Impact Fee for parks improvements, 12. Update on FY 2025-2026 PRW Capital Project submittals and commission recommendations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

HOMELESS PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Measure P funding forecast and recommendations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

FREE YOGA CLASSES from 4:30 5:30 pm
Use Link to Register
LOCATION: 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
Niroga institute free yoga classes
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-yoga-classes-14

Thursday, April 11, 2024

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 7. RFP for design and construction of battery-electric vessels, 9. Information draft 2050 Plan which includes Berkeley
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) – Sold Out
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-emergency-response-team-cert-disaster-medical-operations-part

Friday, April 12, 2024 – Reduced Service Day

Saturday, April 13, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: AGENDA: 10 – 11 am Demolition Ordinance, followed with updates including cumulative effects of parking changes, 1598 University, 2902 Adeline, 2136 San Pablo, D4 Candidate forum May 2.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, April 14, 2024 – no city meetings found

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

March 31 - April 7, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess through May 6 with the next City Council meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

MONDAY, April 1:
- At 4 pm is Part 2 of the recreation activity “Design a Medicine Bag”.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person
WEDNESDAY, April 3:
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person and holds a public hearing on the Middle Housing Map.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person on the FY 2025-2026 budget.
THURSDAY, April 4:
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) meets in person on block grants.
- The LPC is cancelled.
SATURDAY, April 6: At 9:15 am is the Tree Planting at Aquatic Park.

Directions for activating show full transcript, saving transcripts and chat and converting YouTube videos into a transcript go to the end of this post.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 31, 2024 – no city events found – Easter Sunday

Monday, April 1, 2024

DESIGN a MEDICINE BAG: Part 2 of FREE 2-PART ART WORKSHOP at 4 pm
Location: at 1900 Sixth Street
Use link for details and to register (medicine bag is for herbals and flowers)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/design-medicine-bag-free-art-workshop

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Paramedic (R), VI. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification and Salary Range-Legislative Aide, VII. Recommendation to Approve New Personnel Rule 11.09 – Reinstatement of Sick Leave.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: III.A. Proposed Budget FY 2025 – 2026 – All Library Funds, B. Report on Community Survey and Recommended Action.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Public Hearing on Middle Housing General Plan Map Amendment, 11. Discussion San Pablo Specific Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, April 4, 2024

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Receive Presentation from City of Berkeley Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded subrecipient: Bay Area Community Services (BACS) North County Housing Resource Center Access Point, 7. Update on the Arts and Housing Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) - Cancelled

Friday, April 5, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Saturday, April 6, 2024

AQUATIC PARK TREE PLANTING at 9:15 am
Location: at80 Bolivar Drive
Use link for details and to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aquatic-park-tree-planting

Sunday, April 7, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

+++++++++++++++++++ Land Use - Work Sessions - Special Meetings +++++++++++++++

LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Demolition Ordinance - Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

March 24 - March 31, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council will be on spring recess from March 27 to May 6 returning on May 7, 2024. The District 7 councilmember election is April 16. The District 4 councilmember election is May 28.

Recommended goto meetings are bolded: Tuesday - City Council at 6 pm and Wednesday - Environment and Climate Commission.

Monday: At 4 pm recreation activity “Design a Medicine Bag”
Tuesday:
- At 4 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm City Council conducts a regular meeting in the hybrid format with the Demolition Ordinance (23) and Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (24 a & b) on the agenda under action.
Wednesday:
- At 4 pm the Loan Administration meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person with the Urban Forestry Program on the agenda.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format with one project on the agenda.
Friday: The Recreation Department has a Silent Disco from 6 -8 pm and a flashlight egg hunt from 7:30 – 9 pm for 5th – 8th graders.
Saturday: The Recreation Department has a scavenger hunt with prizes and an egg hunt at 9:30 am in the Marina and a Low Tide walk at 10 am.

Murray, Lease Agreement: Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet at 2425a Channing in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage for 5-year term retroactive to 5/1/2023 with option to renew one additional 5 year term.
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Radu, CM office – Amend Contract 32200202 add up to $975,756 total $4,872,158 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for 1461 University for purpose of extending the interim non-congregate shelter program on a month to month basis for no longer than 6 months
Radu, CM office –Contract Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn thru 9/30/2024 for $1,925,256 (pdf page 141 - 146)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 31900162 add $1,400,000 total $5,125,735 with Pride Industries for Janitorial Services through 6/30/2025 estimated annual spending going forward $1,000,000 per year
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 32000060 add $210,000 and $720,000 for two-year extension total $1,750,000 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices thru 9/15/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32400009 add $50,000 with Stella Courier for Satellite Mall Services/Mail Room coverage
Sprague, Fire – Contract $275,000 over 2-year period with Marina Landscape for Wildfire Safe Model Garden Construction at Firehouse #4
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32400033 add $50,000 total $200,000 and extend 1/15/2025 with Strategic Economics for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 31900225 add $15,300 total $2,873,947 with Lifelong Medical Care to fund No Place Like Home (NPLH) supportive services at Maudelle Miller Shirek
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Standards Enforcement Services.
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services when the City Health Officer is out of the office (backup) from 5/1/2024 – 5/1/2025
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Appointment of Terrance Davis as Director of Public Works effective 4/15/2024 at an annual salary of $260,000, previously director of Public Works for Vallejo, BA in Ethnic Studies and MBA
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract No. 32400015 add $303,000 total $350,000 with California Consulting for on-call grant writing services
Murray, Public Works – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments initiating proceedings
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extensions for equipment, parts and services through 1/30/2025: 1. PO with Golden State Emergency for Fire vehicles repairs add $500,000 total $800,437.50, 2. PO with Pape Machinery add $375,000 total $666,697.50, 3. PO with City Auto Supply add $250 total $432,447.50, 4. PO Fleetwash, Inc. add $200,000 total $372,615, 5. PO with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C, add $225,000 total $351,730, 6. PO with Arata Equipment Co add $210,000 total $320,180, 7. PO with TEC of California add $200,000 total $305,000, 8. PO with Future ford of Concord add $205,000 total $300,000, 9. PO with Acme Rigging & Supply Company, In. add $200,000 total $285,995, 10. PO with Western Truck $260,000, 11. PO with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC add $175,000 total $238,500, 12. PO with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co add $150,000 total $200,000, 13. PO with California Covers add $60,000 total $110,881.01, 14. PO with berry Brothers add $15,000 total $50,000

Commission Items:
18. Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Confirm Cheryl Atkinson District 1 as an elected representative of the poor
19. Community Health Commission – Response to Council referral Long Term Care Facility Oversight (1) refer to CM and budget process the establishment of an enhanced Ombudsperson program for oversight of SNF and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and (2) early implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal for minimum staffing levels ahead of the 3-year period proposed by CMS
Council Items:
20. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget referral $200,000 for study and implementation of traffic control measures on upper Marin to address urgent safety needs for pedestrians
21. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin – Proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Day,
22. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2024 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program not to exceed $500 per member
AGENDA on ACTION:
23. Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
24. a. Ernst, HHCS - Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and the establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission,
24. b. Ernst, HHCS - Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission by amending rules regarding the Commission’s composition, number of members, filling of vacancies, election of low-income representatives, enumerated functions, and other changes. (documents in pdf pages 375 – 697, 24b. Reform the HWCAC starts on pdf page 553 with another complete attachment of same state documents, tables, communications for 24a)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
26. Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Two consecutive meetings canceled for lack of quorumDISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:
Request by City Manager and

Request by City Manager and Fire Chief to reschedule for May 7 - Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation for one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups on select participating private properties

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

March 17 - March 24, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is scheduled from March 27 through May 6, 2024. The two special elections are April 16 to fill the vacant District 7 Council seat and May 28 to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
District 4 candidates: Soli Alpert, Elana Auerbach, John Haracz, Ruben Hernandez Story, Igor A. Tregub
District 7 candidates: James Chang, Cecilia Lunaparra,
Check the City of Berkeley (CoB) website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday: At 3 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format in closed session.
Tuesday:
- At 4 pm the Civic Art Commission Public Art Subcommittee meets online.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format with a master lease on small cell telecommunication facilities on streetlight poles.
Wednesday:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in Person.
- No agenda is posted for the Commission on Labor. Check later if cancelled
Thursday:
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person on one multi-family project.
- No agenda is posted for the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission which should be meeting at 6:30 pm.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board is scheduled to meet in the hybrid format. No agenda is posted.
Friday: At 2:30 pm the 2x2 Committee (CoB & BUSD) meets in the hybrid format
Saturday: At 12:30 pm is an Aqua Zumba Party a CoB recreation event.

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 17, 2024 – if living in Districts 4 or 7 check for candidate forums and house parties promoting candidates.

Monday, March 18, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Closed Meeting at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612602699
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 260 2699
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel pending litigation Workers’ Compensation ADJ15654682, 2. Pending Litigation a. GTE Mobilnet of CA v. CoB Case No. 4:20-cv-05260-DMR, b. Jay v. COB; Alameda Superior Court Case No. 22CV018197, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck CoB and Youth Musical Theater Company, 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F./ Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, DEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-march-18-2024

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614156265
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 415 6265
AGENDA: 5. FY 2024/2025 Cube Space Curator application.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618484137
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 848 4137
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option with links to documents by agenda item or pdf to scan/read the agenda and documents as one large packet (284 pages) or scan the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. One action item on cell towers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
Location: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentations: 1. Berkeley rides for Seniors and the Disabled FY 2024-2025 Program – Mary Triston, 2. Missing Middle Housing and Zoning Measures – Karen Parolek, Discussion/Action 1. Ohlone Greenway Project, 2. Follow-up Age Friendly report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Location: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: - NO Agenda posted as of 1 pm 3/16/2024, check before going
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
Location: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presenter, Simone Robenolt, from Policy Link on Women’s Economic Uncertainty and Slow Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic, 8. Possible Presentation from the California Office of Civil Rights (Formerly DFEH) on Brief Overview of California OCR and Sexual Harassment Training Legally Required Under State Law for Employers, 9. Proposed Recommendation on City Enforcement of Legally Required Training, 10. Recommendation on Sex Trafficking.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, March 21, 2024

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
Location: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. 2037 Durant (Hustead’s Auto Body between Shattuck and Milvia) – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish a one-story, 13,000 sq ft commercial building and construct an 8-story 76,373 sq ft building with 1,552 sq ft of ground floor commercial space and 74 dwelling units of multi-family housing. All bedrooms have windows. A SB 330 state density project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 6:15 pm
Location: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: B. 2024 Commission Work Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
Location: 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room
FCPC / OGC normally meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, NO agenda is posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

RENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351823870?pwd=StV8iv1VnftDeahcLsszUQPN5RdeeE.1
AGENDA: NO agenda posted, check later
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, March 22, 2024

2x2 Committee (City - Hahn, Taplin, BUSD - Vasudeo, Shanoski) at 2:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2020 Bonor, Room 126
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86759481399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 867 5948 1399
AGENDA: 5. Discussion items, 5.1 Update 2020 Vision/YEP, 5.2 Summer Programming, 5.3 Bright Streets / street Safety Implementation Update + engagement with BUSD principals, 5.4 Update on parking permits for BHS staff, 6. Action Items: 6.1 Future agenda items
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/2x2-committee

Saturday, March 23, 2024

AQUA ZUMBA PARTY at 12:30 pm
Register: https://ca-berkeley.civicrec.com/CA/berkeley-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIzODgxOTQ%3D
Location: 2100 Browning
AGENDA: 90 minute party in the pool, $20 per person,
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/aqua-zumba-party

Sunday, March 24, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618484137
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 848 4137
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR:
            AC Transit Presentation

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Acquisition of Real Property at 1900 Fourth Street and authorization to transfer that property to the Sogorea Te Land Trust, thereby returning the land to the Ohlone people.

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $120,000 payroll audit
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32200150 add $45,000 total $150,000 with Range Maintenance Services LLC for Indoor range cleaning services and extend from 1/8/2024 to 12/1/2028
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No. 108090-1 add $3,865,300 total $12,790,172 with IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Management System, Parking Meter Maintenance and Conversion to Pay-by-Plate Pay Stations, and extend from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No.115731-1 add $919,815 total $2,915,355 with SKIDATA, Inc (formerly Sentry Control Systems) for extending parking access and revenue control maintenance services and warranties for equipment nearing the end of its useful life in the City’s three parking garages (Oxford, Center and Telegraph Channing) and extend by 2 years to 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works – Grant Application up to $6,000,000 GRO-23-606 to California Energy Commission (CEC) for Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets. If approved requires 30% match and all work to be completed by 6/30/2028
REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order $665,000 with Owen Equipment Safes for one combination storm sewer cleaner, Contract #101221-VTR
Arreguin – Appoint Councilmember Wengraf to represent City of Berkeley to East Bbay Hills Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group, Councilmember Humbert as the Alternate revision added.

AGENDA on ACTION:
9. Murray, Public Works – Adoption of a Master License Agreement Template for the Non-Exclusive Installation of Small Cell Telecommunications Facilities on City Owned and Maintained Streetlight Poles in the Public Right-of-WayINFORMATION REPORTS
10. Radu, CM Office - Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcements Resources Significantly Restrained and Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight
11. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2144 Shattuck Appeal Period Expiration 3/19/2024
12. Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2274 Shattuck Appeal Period Expiration 3/19/2024
13.Murray, Public Works – Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Street At Risk and Significantly Underfunded (packet272 pages)
DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Withdrawn by Arreguin – Sole Source Contract Waiver for Creation of Equitable Black Berkeley Surviving Entity, Adopt resolution that supports efforts to implement the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative by: 1. Approving sole source procurement on the basis of BDO US, P.C. being the only viable vendor, 2. Approving the contract with BDO US, P.C. $600,000, 3. Accepting grant funding up to $660,000 to cover the cost plus 10% administrative fee paid to the City of Berkeley for administering the contract
REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA - Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extension Authorizations for Critical Vendors of Equipment Parts and Services for Multiple Departments total $4,135,803.51, 1. Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire vehicle repairs $800.437.50, 2. Pape Machinery, Inc. for heavy equipment parts and repairs $666,667.50. 3. City Auto Supply for vehicle parts $432,447.50, 4. Fleetwash, Inc for vehicle washing $372,615, 5. Coast Counties Truck & Equipment, Co. for heavy equipment parts $351,730, 6. Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste vehicle parts $305,000, 7. TEC of California, Inc, for vehicle parts and accessories $305,000, 8. Future Ford of Concord for auto/truck parts and service $300,000,9. Acme Rigging & Supply Company, Inc. for wheel loader and heavy equipment $285,995, 10. Western Truck Center $260,000, 11. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co. for Zero Waste Truck parts $200,000, 12. California Covers for upholstery services $110,881.01, 13. Berry Brothers for towing services $50,000

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on March 26, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618014669
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 801 4669
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Murray, Lease Agreement: Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet at 2425a Channing in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage for 5 year term retroactive to 5/1/2023 with option to renew one additional 5 year term.
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Radu, CM office – Amend Contract 32200202 add up to $975,756 total $4,872,158 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for 1461 University for purpose of extending the interim non-congregate shelter program on a month to month basis for no longer than 6 months
Radu, CM office –Contract Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn thru 9/30/2024 for $1,925,256 (pdf page 141 - 146)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 31900162 add $1,400,000 total $5,125,735 with Pride Industries for Janitorial Services through 6/30/2025 estimated annual spending going forward $1,000,000 per year
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000060 add $210,000 and $720,000 for two year extension total $1,750,000 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices thru 9/15/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32400009 add $50,000 with Stella Courier for Satellite Mall Services/Mail Room coverage
Sprague, Fire – Contract $275,000 over 2-year period with Marina Landscape for Wildfire Safe Model Garden Construction at Firehouse #4
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400033 add $50,000 total $200,000 and extend 1/15/2025 with Strategic Economics for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 31900225 add $15,300 total $2,873,947 with Lifelong Medical Care to fund No Place Like Home (NPLH) supportive services at Maudelle Miller Shirek
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Standards Enforcement Services.
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services when the City Health Officer is out of the office (backup) from 5/1/2024 – 5/1/2025
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Appointment of Terrance Davis as Director of Public Works effective 4/15/2024 at an annual salary of $260,000, previously director of Public Works for Vallejo, BA in Ethnic Studies and MBA
Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 32400015 add $303,000 total $350,000 with California Consulting for on-call grant writing services
Murray, Public Works – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments initiating proceedings
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extensions for equipment, parts and services through 1/30/2025: 1. PO with Golden State Emergency for Fire vehicles repairs add $500,000 total $800,437.50, 2. PO with Pape Machinery add $375,000 total $666,697.50, 3. PO with City Auto Supply add $250 total $432,447.50, 4. PO Fleetwash, Inc. add $200,000 total $372,615, 5. PO with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C, add $225,000 total $351,730, 6. PO with Arata Equipment Co add $210,000 total $320,180, 7. PO with TEC of California add $200,000 total $305,000, 8. PO with Future ford of Concord add $205,000 total $300,000, 9. PO with Acme Rigging & Supply Company, In. add $200,000 total $285,995, 10. PO with Western Truck $260,000, 11. PO with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC add $175,000 total $238,500, 12. PO with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co add $150,000 total $200,000, 13. PO with California Covers add $60,000 total $110,881.01, 14. PO with berry Brothers add $15,000 total $50,000
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Confirm Cheryl Atkinson District 1 as an elected representative of the poor
Community Health Commission – Response to Council referral Long Term Care Facility Oversight (1) refer to CM and budget process the establishment of an enhanced Ombudsperson program for oversight of SNF and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and (2) early implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal for minimum staffing levels ahead of the 3-year period proposed by CMS
Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget referral $200,000 for study and implementation of traffic control measures on upper Marin to address urgent safety needs for pedestrians
Wengraf – Proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Day,
Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2024 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program not to exceed $500 per member
On ACTION: Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments BMC 23.326 Demolition and Dwelling Unit Controls
On Action: a. Ernst, HHCS - Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and the establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission, b. Ernst, HHCS - Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission by amending rules regarding the Commission’s composition, number of members, filling of vacancies, election of low-income representatives, enumerated functions, and other changes. (documents in pdf pages 375 – 697, 24b. Reform the HWCAC starts on pdf page 553 with another complete attachment of same state documents, tables, communications for 24a)
INFORMATION REPORTS: Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
INFORMATION REPORTS: Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Two consecutive meetings canceled for lack of quorum

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Request by City Manager and Fire Chief to reschedule for May 7 - Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation for one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups on select participating private properties

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 19 (ceremonial tentative) AC Transit: Update on the Durant Quick Build Project
May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

March 10 - March 17, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is scheduled from March 27 through May 6, 2024. The two special elections are April 16 to fill the vacant District 7 Council seat and May 28 to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
This calendar is lengthy as it includes 3 City Council agendas: (1) the draft agenda for the March 26 City Council Meeting, (2) the Agenda for the March 12 City Council meeting, and (3) the Agenda for the March 19 City Council meeting.

Sunday, March 10, 2024: Daylight Savings Begins – Spring forward
Monday, March 11, 2024:
- From 10 am – 12:30 pm Fatherhood Initiative Kick-off event.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person
Tuesday, March 12, 2024:
- At 11 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format and receives the Berkeley Police Department annual crime report.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format for the regular meeting. All agenda items on consent.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday, March 14, 2024: At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
Friday, March 15, 2024:
- From 9 am – 12 pm the CEMTF presents an online webinar on Climate & the Prison Industrial Complex.
- At 7:30 pm is the Live Oaks Comedy Show. Parents Night Out accompanies the show for children ages 5 – 13,
Saturday, March 16, 2024:
- From 9 – 11 am is the Shoreline Cleanup.
- From 11 am – 12 pm is a Tsunami Readiness Workshop

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 10, 2024 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS begins, spring forward

Monday, March 11, 2024

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE KICK-OFF EVENT from 10 am – 12:30 pm
            In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Wellness Center
Use Link for event details and to Register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/fatherhood-initiative-kick-event

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 9. Action plan for a letter of recommendation using the survey, 10. Discussion Review Letter of Support for Measure Y1, of allowing 16-year olds to vote for BUSD School board elections, 11. Action on Letter of support for Measure Y1 allowing 16-year olds to vote for BUSD School board elections, 12. 2024 Elections for Sergeant at Arms.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609957015
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 995 7015
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/26/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. a. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules and Remote Public Comments, 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Harrison author, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amends BMC 3.78 to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of the Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Online Engagement Portal COUNCIL REFERRALS and unfinished business for scheduling – none. (agenda packet 384 pages, on pages 8 – 11 is the Agenda Committee response to the Open Government Commission’s recommendations on Public Comment, on pages 115 – 123 is a summary of Local City Rules of Order to prevent disruptions at their Council Meetings
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Worksession at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
AGENDA: One item 1. 2023 Berkeley Police Annual Report, use link to read 47 page report
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-march-12-2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
AGENDA: Use HTML to view a singular agenda item or two, use PDF to view the entire agenda packet or view agenda at the bottom of this email.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT at 11 am
In-Person: 1849 Solano, Solano Oriental Rug Gallery
AGENDA: 5. Report from the Secretary, City Council approved Zoning Amendments for Small Businesses, Economic Dashboard, 6. Financial Update, 7. Solano Avenue Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Presentation Daylighting State Parking Regulations and effects on the community by Hamid Mostowfi, Public Works, 9. Presentation Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled by Mary Triston Aging Services, 10. Log of complaints, email and voicemail to commission, 12. Meeting Calendar, 13. Email from Ken Jung on Ohlone Greenway, 14. Curb Management from Environment and Climate Commission, 16. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

POLICE CCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Training: Assessing and Monitoring the Performance and Compliance of Police Departments (1 hour) a. Presentation on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), b. Presentation on the NYU School of Law’s Policing Project’s Sound, Accountable, Just and Effective (SAJR) Policing Assessment for Police Departments, 6. OPDA Staff Report, 7. PAB Reports, 8. BPD Chief Report, 9. Subcommittee, 10. New Business, recap of Strategic Planning Session Recap, b. Follow-up of BPD MOU with other agencies, 11. Public Comment, Closed session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
            In-Person: at 2800 Park, Francis Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 9. Director’s Report on Parks, Waterfront, Capital, Budget, 10. Presentation on Upcoming Waterfront Parking Study, 11. Discussion/Action on new developments adjacent (2136 San Pablo) to public parks/open space, 12. Proposed updates to Berth Fee Waiver Resolution, 13. FY 2025-2026 PRW Capital Projects submittals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
            In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update on the Arts and Housing Subcommittee, 7. Update and Possible Action on Annual Action Plan for Federal Program Year 2024 (FY 2025), 8. Update and possible Action on CDBG (Block Grants) Subcommittee Funding Recommendations, 9. Update and possible action on Subcommittee appointments to Housing Trust Fund, Public Facilities Improvements, Arts and Housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 6. Discussion of the FY 2025 – 2028 Community Agency Funding Process
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, March 14, 2024

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88978857194
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 889 7885 7194
AGENDA: All projects listed as on consent
2. 1328 Sixth Street – UP #ZP2023-0137 modify UP#A2333/MOD and UP#A9990 - add 315 sq ft to outdoor dining with alcoholic beverage service at an existing full service restaurant
3. 2945 College - UP #ZP2023-0152 – establish a wine bar with on-site wine service, retail sales of wine and books and incidental food service
4. 2833 Seventh Street – UP #ZP2023-0123 – convert a 1, 024 sq ft 2-story commercial unit to a residential dwelling unit, for a total of 5 dwelling units on a mixed-use lot
Action: DRC Subcommittee Report elections
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, March 15, 2024 – Reduced Service Day

LIVE OAKS LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
            Location: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
Doors open at 7:30 pm Show Starts at 8 pm
Pre-registration highly recommended, cost $20/person
Comedians: Terry Dorsey, Jeff Applebaum, Rudy Ortiz
Parents Night Out: Drop-off 6:30 – 9 pm, pick-up by 10 pm for children ages 5 – 13, $20/child pre-registration required
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/live-oak-laughs-comedy-show

CLIMATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TASK FORCE
VIRTUAL SUMMIT SERIES from 9 am – 12 pm
            RSVP for ZOOM link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-prison-industrial-complex-registration-656311644797
AGENDA: Climate & the Prison Industrial Complex, Online event is free, donations appreciated
https://www.cemtf.org/site/events

Saturday, March 16, 2024

3rd SATURDAY SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 – 11 am
Location: at 160 University, Shoreline Park Nature Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-4

TSUNAMI READINESS WORKSHOP from 11 am – 12 pm
Location: at 200 Marina Blvd, Double Tree Hotel, California Room
AGENDA: Preparation for and mitigation of Tsunami risk, Preview of tsunami section of draft 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/tsunami-readiness-workshop

Sunday, March 17, 2024 – no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
DRAFT AGENDA for March 26, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor – Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609957015
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 995 7015
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

URGENT ITEM NOT AGGENDIZED
            Wengraf & Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $150,000 for traffic control measures surrounding Cragmont Elementary School

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes for approval
Radu, CM office – Amend Contract 32200202 add up to $975,756 total $4,872,158 with Shree Jalasai Lodging, LP for 1461 University for purpose of extending the interim noncongregate shelter program on a month to month basis for no longer than 6 months
Radu, CM office –Contract Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at the Rodeway Inn
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 31900162 with Pride Industries for Janitorial Services through 6/30/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000060 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices thru 9/15/2025
Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32400009 add $50,000 with Stella Courier for Satellite Mall Services/Mail Room coverage
Sprague, Fire – Contract $275,000 over 2-year period with Marina Landscape for Wildfire Safe Model Garden Construction at Firehouse #4
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 32400033 add $50,000 total $200,000 and extend 1/15/2025 with Strategic Economics for Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract 31900225 add $15,300 total $2,873,947 with Lifelong Medical Care to fund No Place Like Home (NPLH) supportive services at Maudelle Miller Shirek
Ernst, HHCS – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with The Labor Compliance Managers for Labor Standards Enforcement Services.
Bustamante, HHCS – Contract $30,000 with Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services when the City Health Officer is out of the office (backup) from 5/1/2024 – 5/1/2025
Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract 32400015 add $303,000 total $350,000 with California Consulting for on-call grant writing services
Murray, Public Works – FY 2025 Street Lighting Assessments initiating proceedings
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extensions for equipment, parts and services through 1/30/2025: 1. PO with Golden State Emergency for Fire vehicles repairs add $500,000 total $800,437.50, 2. PO with Pape Machinery add $375,000 total $666,697.50, 3. PO with City Auto Supply add $250 total $432,447.50, 4. PO Fleetwash, Inc. add $200,000 toal $372,615, 5. PO with Coast Counties Truck & Equipment C, add $225,000 total $351,730, 6. PO with Arata Equipment Co add $210,000 total $320,180, 7. PO with TEC of California add $200,000 total $305,000, 8. PO with Future ford of Concord add $205,000 total $300,000, 9. PO with Acme Rigging & Supply Company, In. add $200,000 total $285,995, 10. PO with Western Truck $260,000, 11. PO with Southern Counties Lubricants LLC add $175,000 total $238,500, 12. PO with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co add $150,000 total $200,000, 13. PO with California Covers add $60,000 total $110,881.01, 14. PO with berry Brothers add $15,000 total $50,000

Commission Items:

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Use Measure FF to Support Understory Mitigation for one-time eucalyptus understory cleanups on select participating private properties
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Confirm Cheryl Atkinson District 1 as an elected representative of the poor
Community Health Commission – Response to Council referral Long Term Care Facility Oversight (1) refer to CM and budget process the establishment of an enhanced Ombudsperson program for oversight of SNF and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and (2) early implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal for minimum staffing levels ahead of the 3-year period proposed by CMS

Council Items:

Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget referral $200,000 for study and implementation of traffic control measures on upper Marin to address urgent safety needs for pedestrians
Wengraf – Proclamation for Holocaust Remembrance Day,
Wengraf – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for 2024 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program not to exceed $500 per member

AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments
a. Ernst, HHCS - Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and the establishment of the Human Welfare, Peace and Justice Commission, b. Ernst, HHCS - Reform the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (NO DESCRIPTION IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKET)

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Two consecutive meetings canceled for lack of quorum

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Zoning Amendments
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations total $3,676,000, Civic Center Park Upper Plaza Improvements $1,676,000, Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention $2,000,000
Davidson, HHCS – Grant Application Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Infrastructure in connection with the proposed North Berkeley BART (NBB) BRIDGE Phase 1 Project. 1. Grant Application for award amount of up to $50 million, 2. Authorize CM to accept grant if awarded up to $5.8 million for transportation improvements
Davidson, HHCS – Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Funds $1,250,000
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #8392 with Innovative Clam Solutions authorizing third-party administration of Worker’s Compensation claims through 6/30/2026 TOTAL CONTRACT $9,202,243
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400083 with WBCP, Inc Recruitment Agency total $350,000 (does not include original contract amount or dates) 10/2/2023 – 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Adjustments: Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor adjust three steps $62.8856 per hour to $66.6047 per hour effective 3/12/2024
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Align Training and Certification Differentials for Deputy Police Chief and Police Chief with Differentials for Berkeley Police Association Members
Ferris, Parks - Grant Application $50,000: Firehouse Subs Foundation for Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
Murray, Public Works – Lease Agreement: 5 year lease retroactively on May 1, 2023 Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet to use and occupy 2425 a Channing inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Filling Vacancies Among the Elected Representative of the Poor confirming Catherine Huchting (District 3) and Maria Sol (District 1)

Council Consent Items:

Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget Referral FY 2024 – 2025 $160,000 to renovate existing bathroom at James Kenney Community Center to be ADA compliant and permanently accessible to the general public
Taplin , co-sponsor Hahn– Vision 2050 Community Engagement Expansion to authorize the City Manager to expand the scope of the Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan in the FY 2024 Budget to consider addition revenue sources (1) potential ballot referenda for an increase to Berkeley’s Parks Tax and/or (2) renewing the Measure P Real Property Transfer Tax beyond 2028 – moved to consent – (city attorney office wants additional time to review send to author to modify review for attorney)
Hahn – Creating SHARE BERKELEY – A Berkeley Public Library Share Hub for Access, Resilience, and Equity, (vast expansion of tool lending library into wide variety of lending options) – moved to consent Library Director supports item
Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn – Opposition to AT&T Applications: Relief of “Carrier of Last Resort” letter to CPUC expressing opposition to AT&T proposal to discontinue being the default landline phone provider and to reject AT&T’s application to end traditional landline service in all areas until reliable broadband cellular coverage is available

AGENDA on ACTION: - no items on Action
INFORMATION ITEMS:

Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages: City Services Constrained by Staff Retention challenges and Delayed Hiring Audit Status Report

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Sent to FITES then to Budget - Environment and Climate Commission – Develop Curb Management Plan (the Environment and Climate Commission passed a referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission to develop a street parking plan that would include handicapped parking and did NOT include in the motion to include the Commission on Disability in evaluating handicapped parking needs – though it is listed in the document to council. The referral from one commission to another needs to be approved by council)
Scheduled for May 7 to be reviewed by the City Attorney in the interim at the request of the City Attorney - Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Humbert - Relationship Nondiscrimination Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure. – issues raised by Hahn to city attorney number of people who can live in an apartment, what does the right imply, suggested to go to policy committee health life and have city attorney to full evaluation,

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618484137
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 848 4137
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR:
AC Transit Presentation

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $120,000 payroll audit
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32200150 add $45,000 total $150,000 with Range Maintenance Services LLC for Indoor range cleaning services and extend from 1/8/2024 to 12/1/2028
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No. 108090-1 add $3,865,300 total $12,790,172 with IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Management System, Parking Meter Maintenance and Conversion to Pay-by-Plate Pay Stations, and extend from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No.115731-1 add $919,815 total $2,915,355 with SKIDATA, Inc (formerly Sentry Control Systems) for extending parking access and revenue control maintenance services and warranties for equipment nearing the end of its useful life in the City’s three parking garages (Oxford, Center and Telegraph Channing) and extend by 2 years to 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works – Grant Application up to $6,000,000 GRO-23-606 to California Energy Commission (CEC) for Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets. If approved requires 30% match and all work to be completed by 6/30/2028
REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order $665,000 with Owen Equipment Safes for one combination storm sewer cleaner, Contract #101221-VTR
Arreguin – Appoint Councilmember Wengraf to represent City of Berkeley to East Bbay Hills Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group, Councilmember Humbert as the Alternate revision added.

AGENDA on ACTION:

Murray, Public Works – Adoption of a Master License Agreement Template for the Non-Exclusive Installation of Small Cell Telecommunications Facilities on City Owned and Maintained Streetlight Poles in the Public Right-of-Way

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Radu, CM Office - Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcements Resources Significantly Restrained and Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2144 Shattuck
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2274 Shattuck
Murray, Public Works – Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Street At Risk and Significantly Underfunded (packet272 pages)

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Withdrawn by Arreguin – Sole Source Contract Waiver for Creation of Equitable Black Berkeley Surviving Entity, Adopt resolution that supports efforts to implement the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative by: 1. Approving sole source procurement on the basis of BDO US, P.C. being the only viable vendor, 2. Approving the contract with BDO US, P.C. $600,000, 3. Accepting grant funding up to $660,000 to cover the cost plus 10% administrative fee paid to the City of Berkeley for administering the contract
REMOVED BY CITY MANAGER – COMING BACK ON MARCH 26 AGENDA - Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extension Authorizations for Critical Vendors of Equipment Parts and Services for Multiple Departments total $4,135,803.51, 1. Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire vehicle repairs $800.437.50, 2. Pape Machinery, Inc. for heavy equipment parts and repairs $666,667.50. 3. City Auto Supply for vehicle parts $432,447.50, 4. Fleetwash, Inc for vehicle washing $372,615, 5. Coast Counties Truck & Equipment, Co. for heavy equipment parts $351,730, 6. Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste vehicle parts $305,000, 7. TEC of California, Inc, for vehicle parts and accessories $305,000, 8. Future Ford of Concord for auto/truck parts and service $300,000,9. Acme Rigging & Supply Company, Inc. for wheel loader and heavy equipment $285,995, 10. Western Truck Center $260,000, 11. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co. for Zero Waste Truck parts $200,000, 12. California Covers for upholstery services $110,881.01, 13. Berry Brothers for towing services $50,000

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) 6/4/2024
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report
March 19 (ceremonial tentative) AC Transit: Update on the Durant Quick Build Project
May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
October 22 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

March 3 - March 10, 2024
Worth Noting:
The March 12, City Council meeting agenda with notes from Agenda Committee review follows the calendar of meetings and is available for comment.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm (lunch break from 12 – 1 pm) is the free preteen vaccine clinic for uninsured children up to 18.

Monday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the March 19 draft agenda. Discuss Legislative Systems Redesign and public comment at City Council meetings.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person,
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
- From 6 – 7 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate sponsors a presentation on the Sierra Club Alive Campaign.
Tuesday – Primary election, turn in your ballots before 8 pm. If having problems https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/march-5-election-vote-mail-drop-box-or-vote-centers
Wednesday –
- At 10:30 am is the Solano-Peralta Park Ribbon Cutting.
- At 3 pm is the Grove Park Playground Ribbon Cutting.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 3 pm the City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
Saturday:
- At 9:15 pm check in opens for the tree planting at Aquatic Park.
- At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets by videoconference on ZOOM

Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $120,000
Louis, Police – Amend Contract No. 32200150 add $45,000 total $150,000 with Range Maintenance Services LLC for Indoor range cleaning services and extend from 1/8/2024 to 12/1/2028
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No. 108090-1 add $3,865,300 total $12,79-,172 with IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Management System, Parking Meter Maintenance and Conversion to Pay-by-Plate Pay Stations, and extend from 6/30/2024 – 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works - Amend Contract No.115731-1 add $919,815 total $2,915,355 with SKIDATA, Inc (formerly Sentry Control Systems) for extending parking access and revenue control maintenance services and warranties for equipment nearing the end of its useful life in the City’s three parking garages (Oxford, Center and Telegraph Channing) and extend by 2 years to 6/30/2026
Murray, Public Works – Grant Application GRO-23-606 to California Energy Commission (CEC) for Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order Extension Authorizations for Critical Vendors of Equipment Parts and Services for Multiple Departments total $4,135,803.51, 1. Golden State Emergency Vehicle for Fire vehicle repairs $800.437.50, 2. Pape Machinery, Inc. for heavy equipment parts and repairs $666,667.50. 3. City Auto Supply for vehicle parts $432,447.50, 4. Fleetwash, Inc for vehicle washing $372,615, 5. Coast Counties Truck & Equipment, Co. for heavy equipment parts $351,730, 6. Arata Equipment Company for Zero Waste vehicle parts $305,000, 7. TEC of California, Inc, for vehicle parts and accessories $305,000, 8. Future Ford of Concord for auto/truck parts and service $300,000,9. Acme Rigging & Supply Company, Inc. for wheel loader and heavy equipment $285,995, 10. Western Truck Center $260,000, 11. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co. for Zero Waste Truck parts $200,000, 12. California Covers for upholstery services $110,881.01, 13. Berry Brothers for towing services $50,000
Murray, Public Works – Purchase Order $665,000 with Owen Equipment Safes for one combination storm sewer cleaner, Contract #101221-VTR
Arreguin – Appoint Councilmember Wengraf to represent City of Berkeley to East Bbay Hills Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group, Councilmember Humbert as the Alternate

AGENDA on ACTION:

Murray, Public Works – Adoption of a Master License Agreement Template for the Non-Exclusive Installation of Small Cell Telecommunications Facilities on City Owned and Maintained Streetlight Poles in the Public Right-of-Way
Arreguin – Sole Source Contract Waiver for Creation of Equitable Black Berkeley Surviving Entity, Adopt resolution that supports efforts to implement the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative by: 1. Approving sole source procurement on the basis of BDO US, P.C. being the only viable vendor, 2. Approving the contract with BDO US, P.C. $600,000, 3. Accepting grant funding up to $660,000 to cover the cost plus 10% administrative fee paid to the City of Berkeley for administering the contract

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Radu, CM Office - Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcements Resources Significantly Restrained and Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2144 Shattuck
Klein, Planning - LPO NOD: 2274 Shattuck
Murray, Public Works – Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Street At Risk and Significantly Underfunded

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on March 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602817302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 281 7302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Zoning Amendments
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations total $3,676,000, Civic Center Park Upper Plaza Improvements $1,676,000, Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention $2,000,000
Davidson, HHCS – Grant Application Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Infrastructure in connection with the proposed North Berkeley BART (NBB) BRIDGE Phase 1 Project. 1. Grant Application for award amount of up to $50 million, 2. Authorize CM to accept grant if awarded up to $5.8 million for transportation improvements
Davidson, HHCS – Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #8392 with Innovative Clam Solutions authorizing third-party administration of Worker’s Compensation claims through 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400083 with WBCP, Inc Recruitment Agency total $350,000 (does not include original contract amount or dates) 10/2/2023 – 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Adjustments: Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor adjust three steps $62.8856 per hour to $66.6047 per hour effective 3/12/2024
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Align Training and Certification Differentials for Deputy Police Chief and Police Chief with Differentials for Berkeley Police Association Members
Ferris, Parks - Grant Application: Firehouse Subs Foundation for Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
Murray, Public Works – Lease Agreement: 5 year lease retroactively on May 1, 2023 Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet to use and occupy 2425 a Channing inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Filling Vacancies Among the Elected Representative of the Poor confirming Catherine Huchting (District 3) and Maria Sol (District 1)

Council Items:

Kesarwani, co-sponsor Wengraf, Taplin, Humbert – Budget Referral FY 2024 – 2025 $160,000 to renovate existing bathroom at James Kenney Community Center to be ADA compliant and permanently accessible to the general public
Taplin , co-sponsor Hahn– Vision 2050 Community Engagement Expansion to authorize the City Manager to expand the scope of the Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan in the FY 2024 Budget to consider addition revenue sources (1) potential ballot referenda for an increase to Berkeley’s Parks Tax and/or (2) renewing the Measure P Real Property Transfer Tax beyond 2028 – moved to consent – (city attorney office wants additional time to review send to author to modify review for attorney)
Hahn – Creating SHARE BERKELEY – A Berkeley Public Library Share Hub for Access, Resilience, and Equity, (vast expansion of tool lending library into wide variety of lending options) – moved to consent Library Director supports item
Wengraf , co-sponsor Hahn – Opposition to AT&T Applications: Relief of “Carrier of Last Resort” letter to CPUC expressing opposition to AT&T proposal to discontinue being the default landline phone provider and to reject AT&T’s application to end traditional landline service in all areas until reliable broadband cellular coverage is available

AGENDA on ACTION: - no items on Action
INFORMATION ITEMS:

Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages: City Services Constrained by Staff Retention challenges and Delayed Hiring Audit Status Report

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS REMOVED from DRAFT AGENDA:

Sent to FITES then to Budget - Environment and Climate Commission – Develop Curb Management Plan (the Environment and Climate Commission passed a referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission to develop a street parking plan that would include handicapped parking and did NOT include in the motion to include the Commission on Disability in evaluating handicapped parking needs – though it is listed in the document to council. The referral from one commission to another needs to be approved by council)
Scheduled for May 7 to be reviewed by the City Attorney in the interim at the request of the City Attorney - Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Humbert - Relationship Nondiscrimination Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure. – issues raised by Hahn to city attorney number of people who can live in an apartment, what does the right imply, suggested to go to policy committee health life and have city attorney to full evaluation,

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) TBD
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

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WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report
March 19 (ceremonial tentative) AC Transit: Ipdate on the Durant Quick Build Project
May 21 at 4 pm (tentative)Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (October/November)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

February 25 - March 3, 2024
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday, February 26, 2024: At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the agenda for the March 12 city council meeting.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024: At 4:30 city council meets in the hybrid format to receive the Economic Dashboards Update followed by the regular council meeting at 6 pm.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024:
- At 10 am the council meets in the hybrid format to establish the date for the District 4 Council election.
- At 6 pm the Civic arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format. No agenda is posted.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Commission meets in person.
Thursday, February 29, 2024:
- At 6 pm the Berkeley Parks Department sponsors a Celebration of Black History at the Frances Albrier Center.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 25, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, February 26, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610853132
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 085 3132
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/12/2024 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. a. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum, Procedural Rules and Remote Public Comments, b. Open Government Commission Referral to City Council on Public Comment, 9. Harrison – Amends BMC 3.78 to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of the The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Online Engagement Portal COUNCIL REFERRALS and UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Disolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission (15 members) and the Peace and Justice Commission (15 members) and establishment of the Berkeley Community Action Agency Commission (9 members), (packet 458 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614329714
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 432 9714
AGENDA: 1 item: Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update. If you can’t attend check out the presentation document.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: a at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614329714
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 432 9714
AGENDA: Use HTML to view a singular agenda item or two, use PDF to view the entire agenda packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-february-28-2024

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: a at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611841954
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 184 1954
AGENDA: 1 item: Calling for Special Municipal Election for May 21, 2024 to fill the City Council District 4 Vacancy.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-february-28-2024

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: b. Public Art Budget, e. Affordable Housing for artists Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: FY 2024 – 2025 Budget Proposal (Staff) 6. Street Trauma Prevention, 7. Berkeley Traffic Planning.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: NOT POSTED
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, February 29, 2024

CELEBRATION of BLACK HISTORY at 6 pm
Register: https://ca-berkeley.civicrec.com/CA/berkeley-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIzODY5MjE%3D
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/celebration-black-history

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 3. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 7. Revisit hybrid meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

Saturday, March 2, 2024 - no city meetings or events found
Sunday, March 3, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for March 12, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610853132
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 085 3132
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
Davidson, HHCS – Grant Application Affordable and Sustainable Communities Infrastructure in connection with the proposed North Berkeley BART (NBB) BRIDGE Phase 1 Project.
Davidson, HHCS – Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #8392 with Innovative Clam Solutions authorizing third-party administration of Worker’s Compensation claims through 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract No. 32400083 with WBCP, Inc Recruitment Agency total $350,000 (does not include original contract amount or dates) 10/2/2023 – 6/30/2026
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Adjustments: Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor adjust three steps $62.8856 per hour to $66.6047 per hour effective 3/12/2024
Kouyoumdjian, HR – Align Training and Certification Differentials for Deputy Police Chief and Police Chief with Differentials for Berkeley Police Association Members
Ferris, Parks - Grant Application: Firehouse Subs Foundation for Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
Murray, Public Works – Lease Agreement: 5 year lease retroactively on May 1, 2023 Dorothy Day House d.b.a. Dorothy’s Closet to use and occupy 2425 a Channing inside the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Environment and Climate Commission – Develop Curb Management Plan (the Environment and Climate Commission passed a referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission to develop a street parking plan that would include handicapped parking and did NOT include in the motion to include the Commission on Disability in evaluating handicapped parking needs – the referral from one commission to another needs to be approved by council)
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – Filling Vacancies Among the Elected Representative of the Poor confirming Catherine Huchting (District 3) and Maria Sol (District 1)

Council Items:

Kesarwani – Budget Referral FY 2024 – 2025 $160,000 to renovate existing bathroom at James Kenney Community Center to be ADA compliant and permanently accessible to the general public
Wengraf – Opposition to AT&T Applications: Relief of “Carrier of Last Resort” letter to CPUC expressing opposition to AT&T proposal to discontinue being the default landline phone provider and to reject AT&T’s application to end traditional landline service in all areas until reliable broadband cellular coverage is available

AGENDA on ACTION:

Taplin - Relationship Nondiscrimination Ordinance amending BMC to include non-discrimination protections based on family and relationship structure
Taplin – Vision 2050 Community Engagement Expansion to authorize the City Manager to expand the scope of the the Vision 2050 Coplete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan in the FY 2024 Budget to consider addition revenue sources (1) potential ballot referenda for an increase to Berkeley’s Parks Tax and/or (2) renewing the Measure P Real Property Transfer Tax beyond 2028
Hahn – Creating SHARE BERKELEY – A Berkeley Public Library Share Hub for Access, Resilience, and Equity, (vast expansion of tool lending library into wide variety of lending options)

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Cardwell, City Manager’s Office – Staff Shortages: City Services Constrained by Staff Retention challenges and Delayed Hiring Audit Status Report

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on February 27, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614329714
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 432 9714
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes for approval
2.Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 31900184 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. to expand services for intranet services
3.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No.105921-1 add $250,000 total $1,297,200 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for professional services and extend to one year 6/1/2015 – 6/30/2025
4.Ferris, Parks – Accept donation $3,400 for memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Charlie Pollack
5.Ferris, Parks – Contract $1,500,000 over 3 years with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Removal and Pruning Services with option to renew for 2 additional years at $500,000 per year total $2,500,000
6.Klein, Planning - Contract $634,000 over 3 years with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Justice Element, Safety Element Update and Equitable Climate and Resilience Metrics
7.Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32300057add $43,556 to new total $126,890 with Association for Energy Affordability for Pilot Climate Equity Fund and extend to 6/30/2025
8.Murray, Public Works – Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Equipment Voucher $174,290 2/13/2024 – 2/13/2026
9.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11529-C) $4,246,955 with JJR Construction Inc. for FY 2024 sidewalk repair project
10.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11621-C) $4,828,002 includes 10% contingency $438,909 with Bay Pacific Pipeline, In for Virginia, Russell, et al. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
11.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11645-C) $465,187 includes 10% contingency $42,289 with Kolos Engineering, Inc. for Urgent Sewer Repair Project
12.Murray, Public Works – Reject Bids – FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project Specification Nos. 23-11616-C & 11614-C
Council Consent Items:
13.Arreguin – Allocate $300,000 from General Fund to plan for future health care access for Berkeley residents (to study/identify/evaluate healthcare and hospital access over planned closure Alta Bates) 104 page documentation/report with agenda item
14.Bartlett – Referral to City Manager: Eminent Domain feasibility analysis for 2902 and 2908 Adeline and abandoned house on 1946 Russell
AGENDA on CONSENT:
15.ZAB Appeal - 2924 Russell Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081to install an unenclosed hot tub in the rear yard
16.Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments BMC Title 23 to streamline and clarify permitting process for small businesses in commercial districts, select manufacturing districts, residential BART mixed use (R-BMU) and residential Southside mixed use (R-SMU)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
17.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 first quarter investment report ended 9/30/2023
18.Goel, HHCS – Receive State of Public Health in Berkeley Summary Report
19.LPO NOD: 2113-2115 Kittredge #LMSAP2022-0011

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS IN DRAFT AGENDA THAT WERE REMOVED FROM FINAL AGENDA:

Open Government Commission – Referral to Council – Proposed Changes to Public Comment (common sense recommendations) – held in Agenda and Rules Committee for review
Murray, Public Works – Revised fees for public use of city-owned electric vehicle charging ports – removed by City Manager
Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) – sent to Land Use Committee

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LAND USE CALENDAR
2924 Russell (install unenclosed hot tub) 2/27/2024
2113-2115 Kittredge (California Theater) TBD
3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

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WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 27 at 4:30 pm - Berkeley Economic Dashboards (OED)
March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (October/November)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

February 18 - February 25, 2024
Worth Noting:
The only council meeting this week is a closed session. The council agenda for the February 27 regular meeting is available for comment. The planned 4:30 pm meeting on the 27th on Economic Dashboards is not yet posted. At the bottom of the final city council agenda is a new section Disposition of Items in Draft Agenda That Were Removed from Final Agenda to help keep track of what happened. Council committees are on hold until May 1, 2024.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024:
- At 3 pm is the council closed session.
- At 3:30 pm is the Public Art Subcommittee meets online.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday, February 22, 2024:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with all projects listed as on consent.

For a listing of City sponsored classes and recreation activities by day of the week go to the events page in the City website at: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events
To explore and register for all City sponsored recreation activities go to: https://ca-berkeley.civicrec.com/CA/berkeley-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIzODY3NDE=
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript, Save CHAT are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 18, 2024 – no city meetings or events found – major storm predicted
Monday, February 19, 2024 – Presidents’ Day Holiday – major storm predicted

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601602803
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 160 2803
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1423 Ward Street and 1401 Carleton Street, neighboring properties of the Santa Fe Right-of-Way, 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators APN 060 238200301, Second Street, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. Berkeley Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021, Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-february-20-2024

CIVIC ARTS PUBLIC ART Subcommittee at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613266548
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 326 6548
AGENDA: 5. a. Immersive Arts Alliance Presentation, b. Public arts Budget
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation: 1. Report on growth trends in Berkeley’s Aging population and trends in spending on aging services, Commissioner reports: F/U on One Medical senior parking issues, 2. Discussion of opportunity for downsizing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN AT 7 PM
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Presentation with Q&A on Women’s Economic Opportunity: Small Businesses and Credit Reporting by East Bay Community Law Center, 6. Presentation with Q&A on the War on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), 9. Preliminary discussion on Sex Trafficking Recommendations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-PERSON: 2180 Milvia
AGENDA: 2. FY 2025 – FY 2028 RFP, 3. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial reports a. Multicultural Institute, 4. Proposed merger of HWCAC and Peace and Justice Commission, 5. Fire Marshall’s report, 6. Public reverse Mortgage, 7. Difficulty local residents attaining benefits from approved providers. 8. Hybrid meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, February 22, 2024

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Plant-Based Food Public Health Promotion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy
AGENDA: 3. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 7. Revisit to make commissions hybrid.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84070081807
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 849 7008 1807
AGENDA: all projects are on consent
2. 1287 Gillman – Use Permit #ZP2023-0122 – establish a wine bar
3. 1205 Kains – Use Permit #ZP2023-0102 – Residential addition lift dwelling by 18 inches and move dwelling back 3 feet 3 inches toward eastern boundary and construct 3rd floor balcny
4. 1330 Haskell – Use Permit #ZP2023-0112 – demolish 1257 sq ft duplex and construct two detached two story single-family dwellings, new front house 2002 sq ft, height 23 ft 9 in, rear house 2017 sq ft, height 23 ft 6 in, one parking space
5. 1340 Haskell – Use Permit #ZP2023-0113 – demolish one 1908 sq ft single family dwelling and construct two detached two story single-family dwellings, new front house 4037 sq ft, height 23 ft, rear house 4037 sq ft, 24 ft 1.5 in, two off street parking spaces
6. 2901-2903 Deakin – Use Permit #ZP2023-0074 – lift existing duplex 10 ft 6 in for total height 23 ft 8 in to create new 1st floor and 8th bedroom.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

MOVE YA BODY! FREE DANCE FITNESS SERIES from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Use link to register, two sessions left in series, Feb 22 and Feb 29
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/move-ya-body-free-dance-fitness-series-1

Friday, February 23, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

Saturday, February 24, 2024

YOGA and HARP for the SOUL from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Fee $63, use link to register
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/yoga-and-harp-soul

Sunday, February 25, 2024 – no city meetings or events found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on February 27, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614329714
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 432 9714
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes for approval
2.Fong, IT - Amend Contract No. 31900184 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. to expand services for intranet services
3.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No.105921-1 add $250,000 total $1,297,200 with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for professional services and extend to one year 6/1/2015 – 6/30/2025
4.Ferris, Parks – Accept donation $3,400 for memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Charlie Pollack
5.Ferris, Parks – Contract $1,500,000 over 3 years with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Removal and Pruning Services with option to renew for 2 additional years at $500,000 per year total $2,500,000
6.Klein, Planning - Contract $634,000 over 3 years with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Justice Element, Safety Element Update and Equitable Climate and Resilience Metrics
7.Klein, Planning – Amend Contract No. 32300057add $43,556 to new total $126,890 with Association for Energy Affordability for Pilot Climate Equity Fund and extend to 6/30/2025
8.Murray, Public Works – Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Equipment Voucher $174,290 2/13/2024 – 2/13/2026
9.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11529-C) $4,246,955 with JJR Construction Inc. for FY 2024 sidewalk repair project
10.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11621-C) $4,828,002 includes 10% contingency $438,909 with Bay Pacific Pipeline, In for Virginia, Russell, et al. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
11.Murray, Public Works – Contract (Specification No. 24-11645-C) $465,187 includes 10% contingency $42,289 with Kolos Engineering, Inc. for Urgent Sewer Repair Project
12.Murray, Public Works – Reject Bids – FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project Specification Nos. 23-11616-C & 11614-C
Council Consent Items:
13.Arreguin – Allocate $300,000 from General Fund to plan for future health care access for Berkeley residents (to study/identify/evaluate healthcare and hospital access over planned closure Alta Bates) 104 page documentation/report with agenda item
14.Bartlett – Referral to City Manager: Eminent Domain feasibility analysis for 2902 and 2908 Adeline and abandoned house on 1946 Russell
AGENDA on CONSENT:
15.ZAB Appeal - 2924 Russell Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081to install an unenclosed hot tub in the rear yard
16.Klein, Planning – Zoning Amendments BMC Title 23 to streamline and clarify permitting process for small businesses in commercial districts, select manufacturing districts, residential BART mixed use (R-BMU) and residential Southside mixed use (R-SMU)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
17.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 first quarter investment report ended 9/30/2023
18.Goel, HHCS – Receive State of Public Health in Berkeley Summary Report
19.LPO NOD: 2113-2115 Kittredge #LMSAP2022-0011

DISPOSITION OF ITEMS IN DRAFT AGENDA THAT WERE REMOVED FROM FINAL AGENDA:

Open Government Commission – Referral to Council – Proposed Changes to Public Comment (common sense recommendations) – held in Agenda and Rules Committee for review
Murray, Public Works – Revised fees for public use of city-owned electric vehicle charging ports – removed by City Manager
Klein, Planning – Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) – sent to Land Use Committee

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WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 27 at 4:30 pm - Berkeley Economic Dashboards (OED)
March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (October/November)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

February 11 - February 18, 2024
Worth Noting:
The week starts with Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday on Monday February 12 and Valentine’s Day on Wednesday. Look for meetings to be moved around from usual days, times and locations. The week ends with the 3-day Presidents’ Day Holiday weekend.

Tuesday:
- At 10 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with item 12 on increasing safety for vulnerable residents and dissolution of the Peace and Justice Commission and Human Welfare and Community Action Commissions to create new Community Action Commission.
- At 6 pm the Rent Board Eviction / Section 8 / Foreclosure committee meets at 6 pm.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Commission on disability meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 1 pm the City / UC / Student Relations Committee meets in the hybrid format with People’s Park Update on the agenda.
- At 5:30 pm the Parks Commission meets in person.
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person with Woolsey-Fulton Bike BLVD and Shattuck–MLK bus stops on the agenda.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format with the vacancy tax on the agenda.
- At 7:30 pm BNC holds a forum for the Alameda County Supervisors Candidates. If you miss it this forum will be recorded and posted on the BNC website.
Saturday: From 9 – 11 am is the shoreline cleanup.

1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
2924 Russell 2/27/2024 (unenclosed hot tub)
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD
2113-15 Kittredge (California Theater)

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 27 at 4:30 pm - Berkeley Economic Dashboards (OED)
March 12 at 4 pm - BPD Annual Report

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Feasibility Study
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (October/November)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

February 4 - February 11, 2024
Worth Noting:
The February 13 City Council 4 pm special meeting on the Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development is not posted yet. The February 13 Council 6 pm agenda is posted and available for comment with the merger of the Peace and Justice Commission and the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission merger as item 16 under action. Both the Peace and Justice Commission and the Human Welfare and Community Action Commissions meet this coming week.

Monday:
- At 3 pm the Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
Wednesday:
- At 3 pm the HAC CDBG subcommittee meets online.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person with a hearing on “Middle” Housing.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- From 12 – 3 pm appointments are offered to assist with the completion of Displacement Certificate Applications.
Thursday: At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
Friday: At 9 am the Elmwood BID meets in person.
Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets online. On January 13 Berkeleyans for Better Planning presented their ballot initiative for fixing city streets and sidewalks. The alternate ballot initiative presentation on city streets is scheduled for February 10.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 4, 2024 – No city meetings or events found

Monday, February 5, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616189638
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 618 9638
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations Berkeley Fire fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. , Fire Chief Association 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Police Association, Sieu 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders , SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation a. Reugg & Ellsworth V. CoB Alameda Co Superior Court RG18930003, b. CA Restaurant Association v. CoB, 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1512 University.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-february-5-2024

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
AGENDA: V. Election, VI. Revise Job Class Specification – Forestry Climber, VII. Revise Job Class – Playground Leader Trainer, Camp Staff Member, Camp Staff Leader, Camp Staff Supervisor, VIII. Revise Salary Ranges – Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis
AGENDA: 6. Commission Updates, 7. Secretary’s Report, 8. Discussion and Update on the Peace and Justice Merger,9. Election, 10. Update the Gaza Peace Roundtable Subgroup, 11. Update November Roundtable regarding Fukushima Waste Water.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – No city meetings or events found

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION CDBG Subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603825206?pwd=eTZ1cFVBUXVsdUNTWnRRQTJHQUJUZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-435-1820 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 382 5206 Passcode: 881149
AGENDA: 4. RFP
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1170 The Alameda, North Branch Library
AGENDA: I.D. Comments from Library Unions, II.B. Revised 2024 Library Holiday and early closing schedule, C. Contract $110,000 with CivicMakers, D. Contract $88,020 with Communico, LLC for the Communico Digital Publishing Platform, III.A. Budget Priorities for FY 2025 & FY 2026.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
AGENDA: 1. Election, 4. FY 2025 – 2028 RFP, 5. Election of Low-Income Representatives, 6. Review Program and Financial Reports J-Sei, 7. Rights and Responsibilities HWCAC, 8. Merger HWCAC and the Peace and Justice Commissions, 9. Fire Marshal’s Report and implications, 10. Reverse mortgage, 11. Hybrid meetings, 12. Difficulties accessing approved Medical and Medicare benefits from approved providers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Chair report, 7. Committee reports, 10. Election, 11. Public Hearing Middle Housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (rescheduled) at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Members’ Reports, 7. Chief’s Report, Legislative and Policy Updates, 10. Presentation new ODPA Policy Complaint No. 2024-PR-0001, 11. a. Presentation of new ODPA Policy Complaint No. 2024-PR-0002, b. Discussion/action regarding directive to City Manager to engage with the PAB on additional security cameras, c. Review and Approval of BPD Officer Commendations, d. Early Intervention System Policy of BPD, 13. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

DISPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS from 12 – 3 pm
Book and Appointment for In Person Application Assistance: https://calendly.com/housingpreferences/30min?month=2024-01
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, City Hall
AGENDA: Application support in applying for a Berkeley BART Construction Displacement Certificate or Foreclosure Displacement Certificate.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/displacement-certificate-application-assistance-appointments

Thursday, February 8, 2024

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86123370419
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 861 2337 0419
AGENDA: 2. 1101 Euclid – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0135 – construct a 60 sq ft addition to rear unit
3. 1841 Solano – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0151 – add sales of beer and wine at specialty food store
4. 2309 Parker – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0141 – construct a 45 sq ft 1-story residential addition with a roof balcony at the rear duplex, above 14 ft in average height
5. 1730 Oregon – on action – Variance #ZP2023-0018 – exceed lot coverage by 1.7% for a total of 60.5% by constructing two additions for a total of 895 sq ft in new gross floor area and 80 sq ft porch to an existing 10,655 sq ft community center building within the front and rear setback.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, February 9, 2024

ELMWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
In-Person: 2947 College, Rear Parking Lot
AGENDA: IV. Election
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Saturday, February 10, 2024

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: bond measure on street repairs
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, February 11, 2024 – No city meetings or events found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on February 13, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617862221
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 786 2221
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Kouyoumdjian, HR – 2nd reading amending CalPERS Contract
2.Kouyoumdjian, HR – 2nd reading at Will Designations: Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to City Attorney
3.Murry, Public Works – 2nd reading lease agreement with We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
4.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – 2024 State and federal Legislative Platform
5.Numainville, City Clerk – Amendments to Alternative Commissioner Regulations
6.Numainville, City Clerk – Reschedule April 16 regular council meeting to April 2
7.Hollander, Economic Development (OED) – Grant Application for $150,000 to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
8.Hollander, OED – Contract $69,000 with Masako Miki Public Art Commission for Aquatic Park ceramic tile mural for Park Pathway Wall
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP - $90,000, printing and mail services
10.Warhuss, HHCS – Contract $1,379,400 with Traditions Behavioral Health for psychiatry services through 6/30/2027
11.Fong, IT - $300,000 with Compu Systems for Professional Services through 12/31/2024
12.Commission on the Status of Women – Recommendation on Public Safety/Crime Prevention for Women especially older vulnerable women (references recent muggings on BART pathways) suggestions 1 – Ashby/North Berkeley BART escorts, 2. Explore DBA & Telegraph BID Ambassadors as escorts, 3. Explore expanding Go-Go Grandparent, 4. Develop Community-wide forum on safety and crime prevention, 5. Consult with BPD on identifying locations and times of highest safety risk
Council Consent Items:
13.Arreguin – RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center
14.Bartlett, co-sponsors Taplin, Hahn – Designate the Adeline Corridor as the Black Arts and Culture District
AGENDA on ACTION:
15.Klein, Planning – Appeal 1960 San Antonio/645 Arlington Ave – Spring Estate Structural Alteration Permit #LMSAP22022-005
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and establishment of the Berkeley Community Action Commission
INFORMATION REPORTS:
17.Small Sites Program Update
18.Bay Area Housing Finance Authority and 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

January 30 at 3 pm – Ashby BART TOD (Tentative), Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative) (removed)
Cancelled to be rescheduled to be included in regular meeting February 27 or March 12 February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation
February 13 (4 pm) – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development
Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment - (removed)
BPD Annual Report (March 12 at 4 pm tentative)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan– rescheduled from November 2, 2023 and February 6, 2024 to December 2024

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

January 24 - February 4, 2024
Worth Noting:
The election to fill the vacant District 7 Council position is April 16. City Council Committees except the Agenda and Rules Committee and undefined “certain exceptions” are suspended until May 1. This does not affect Commissions and Board meetings.

Monday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format on the Feb 12 Council Council meeting agenda.
- From 6 – 7 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate on BCDC Climate Equity Plan
Tuesday:
- At 3 pm the HAC Subcommittee meets online.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with placement of surveillance cameras on the Action Agenda.
Wednesday:
- From 12 – 3 pm in person appointments for assistance with Displacement Certificate Applications.
- From 6 – 8 pm is the online public meeting on the Woolsey-Fulton Bike Blvd.
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

Monday, January 29, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608158758
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 815 8758
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 2/13/2024 -- draft agenda – (Review/Consider) Request from Bay Area Housing Finance Authority for presentation on the ceremonial calendar, use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 To Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission or any successor commission, to consider the current geographic information of poverty in Berkeley, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83580101367
Meeting ID: 835 8010 1367 (no password)
AGENDA: Phoenix Armenta on BCDC’s Climate Equity Plan. Armenta is Sr. Manager for Climate Equity and Community Engagement SF Bay Conservation and Development Commission
[email protected]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600654738
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 065 4738
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603458497?pwd=QUI5c2ErdEhWTWE5YjVSQjRiUUtpdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-435-1820 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 345 8497 Passcode: 227598
AGENDA: 4. FY2025 – FY 2028 RFP
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WOOLSEY-FULTON BIKE BLVD and SHATTUCK-MLK BUS STOPS from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://parametrix.zoom.us/j/88570868655?pwd=3F-LxskAZffPbMouf7mxQlZJoFu_Ig.MYeZYDITFjr5GTBf
AGENDA: Use link to review initial concept sketches
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/public-meeting-woolsey-fulton-bike-blvd-and-shattuck-mlk-bus-stops

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PREFERENCES info SESSION from 7 – 8 pm
Sold-Out
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/affordable-housing-preferences-info-session

DISPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS from 12 – 3 pm
Book and Appointment for In Person Application Assistance: https://calendly.com/housingpreferences/30min?month=2024-01
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, City Hall
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/displacement-certificate-application-assistance-appointments-1

Thursday, February 1, 2024

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6, 2136-2140 and 2154-2160 University – Demolish two UC-owned City Landmarks, Heron Building
7. 2274 Shattuck – Use Permit #ZP2023-0079 – Demolition referral for UA Theater
8. 2274 Shattuck – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation for the UA Theater – LMIN2023-003
9. Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report for the State Office of Historic Preservation
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Officer elections, 7. Receive Presentation from City of Berkeley Funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ECHO Housing, 8. BOSS’s Application for the City of Berkeley’s CDBG Public Facility Improvement FY 2024 Program, 9. Update and Possible Action on the Arts and Housing Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Friday, February 2, 2024 – no city meetings or events found
Saturday, February 3, 2024 - no city meetings or events found
Sunday, February 4, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on January 29, 2024
DARFT Agenda for February 13, 2024 City Council meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608158758
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 815 8758
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Kouyoumdjian, HR – 2nd reading amending CalPERS Contract
2.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – 2024 State and federal Legislative Platform
3.Numainville, City Clerk – Amendments to Alternative Commissioner Regulations
4.Numainville, City Clerk – Reschedule April 16 regular council meeting to April 2
5.Hollander, Economic Development (OED) – Grant Application for $150,000 to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
6.Hollander, OED – Contract $69,000 with Masako Miki Public Art Commission for Aquatic Park ceramic tile mural for Park Pathway Wall
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP - $90,000
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Dissolution of the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission and the Peace and Justice Commission and establishment of the Berkeley Community Action Commission
9.Warhuss, HHCS – Contract $1,379,400 with Traditions Behavioral Health for psychiatry services through 6/30/2027
10.Fong, IT - $300,000 with Compu Systems for Professional Services through 12/31/2024
11.Commission on the Status of Women – Recommendation on Public Safety/Crime Prevention for Women especially older vulnerable women (references recent muggings on BART pathways) suggestions 1 – Ashby/North Berkeley BART escorts, 2. Explore DBA & Telegraph BID Ambassadors as escorts, 3. Explore expanding Go-Go Grandparent, 4. Develop Community-wide forum on safety and crime prevention, 5. Consult with BPD on identifying locations and times of highest safety risk
AGENDA on ACTION:
12.Klein, Planning – Appeal 1960 San Antonio/645 Arlington Ave – Spring Estate Structural Alteration Permit #LMSAP22022-005
13.Arreguin – RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center
14.Taplin & Bartlett – Referral to City Manager and $250,000 Budget Referral for Incentives for Equitable and Affordable Middle Housing
15.Bartlett – Create a plan to leverage Berkeley arts community and cultural resources to incentivize the occupation of empty store fronts
16.Bartlett – Designate the Adeline Corridor as the Black Arts and Culture District
INFORMATION REPORTS:
17.Small Sites Program Update
18.Bay Area Housing Finance Authority and 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on January 30, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600654738
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 065 4738
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

RECESS ITEMS:
1.Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order Firehouse Alerting System $175,000
2.Sprague, Fire – Reject all bids and negotiate with contractors for Berkeley Fire station landscape project No. 24-11622
AGENDA on CONSENT:
3.Klein, Planning - 2nd Reading Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area add BMC 13.108 for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 sq ft
4.Hollander, Economic Development – 2nd Reading Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (BID) Levy Assessments in the District for 2025 and Authorize a Contract with Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive revenue
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000 (Staff uniforms and resale items for Recreation Division)
6.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $1,100,000 from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Wildfire Prevention Grant to Implement an Incentive Program for Residents in Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
7.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $99,600 to State Homeland Security Grant Program to implement CAD to CAD interface between the City of Berkeley Communications Center and the Alameda County Regional Dispatch Center
8.Sprague, Fire – Contracts total $4,000,000 for hazardous fire fuel treatment and removal 2/1/2024 – 1/30/2028 with $1,00,000 each to Julian Tree Care, Professional Tree Care, West Coast Arborist Inc, West Coast Tree Service
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract accept Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 24F-3001 for $299,495 from CA State Department of Community Services and Development 1/1/2024 – 5/31/2025
10.Warhuus, HHCS - Revenue Grant $300,000 from State of CA Tobacco Control Program for Tobacco Control Program for FY 2025
11.Expenditure Contract $159,000 Alameda County Public Health Department (Office of Dental Health) to provide dental services in BUSD 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract $150,000 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300149 add $30,000 total $158,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform through 3/4/2026
14.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $20,000 total $145,000 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Martin Luther King Jr. House RFP recommendation 1. Approve transfer from RCD to Insight Housing, 2. Extend $1,178,974 funding reservation to Insight Housing, 3. Reserve $822,014 from Housing Trust Fund to Insight Housing, 4. Waive Sections I.A.1 and IV.C.1 of Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 5. Authorize CM to amend contracts
16.Transfer Tax Refund $95,625 for 1741-1747 Russell to Insight Housing to support renovation at 1741-1747 Russell
17.Kouyoumdjian, HR – At-Will Designations – 1. Amend BMC 4.04.120(A) designate unrepresented classifications of Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to the City Attorney as at-will, 2. Approve 5% salary differential for the Employee Relations Manager classification and modify job specification to state that the incumbent “may act as department head in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.”
18.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Samuel Lepie Hallward
19.Louis, Police - Amend Contract No. 31900143 extend contract due to expire 2/4/2024 by 2 years with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Management System
20.Murray, Public Works – Contract $814,680 with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project Specification No.23-11546-C
21.Murray, Public Works – Contract $1,566,000 (includes contingency $261,000) with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Central Library HVAC Replacement Project
22.Murray, Public Works – On-Call Contracts totaling $8,400,000 with $2,800,000 each 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2025 with 1. Hollins Consulting, Inc. (Hollins), 2. Kitchell/CEM, Inc (Kitchell), 3. O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI)
23.Murray, Public Works – Contract $311,348 (includes $29,045 contingency) with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
24.Murray, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 108007-1 add $650,000 total $1,073,534 with Don’s Tires Services, Inc for City fleet vehicles and extend through 6/30/2025
25.Murray, Public Works – 5 Year Lease Agreement with We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Council Consent Items:
26.Arreguin - City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments through 1/31/2025
27.Hahn & Robinson - Support for ACA 4 Elections: Eligibility to Vote repeal constitutional requirement disqualifying electors incarceration for felony convictions
28.Wengraf, co-sponsors Humbert, Hahn, Harrison - Adopt Resolution urging PG&E to underground utilities in Berkeley’s VHFHSZ (Very Hire Fire Hazard Severity Zone)
AGENDA on ACTION:
29.Humbert – Budget Referral: Additional Security Cameras at Intersections Experiencing Increased Violent Crime proposed intersections: Alcatraz and College, Woolsey and Telegraph, Woolsey and Shattuck, Alcatraz and Adeline, Alcatraz and Sacramento
INFORMATION REPORTS:
30.Removed by City Manager - Warhuus, HHCS – Receive Presentation on Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) and its preparation for a $10 to $20 billion Regional General Obligation Affordable Housing Bond under consideration for the November 2024 election
31.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin #LMSAP2023-003
32.LPO NOD: 910 Indian Rock #LMIN2023-0002

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

January 30 at 3 pm – Ashby BART TOD (Tentative), Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative) (removed)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation
February 13 (4 pm) – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development
Berkeley-El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment - (removed)
BPD Annual Report (March 12 at 4 pm tentative)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan– rescheduled from November 2, 2023 and February 6, 2024 to December 2024

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/

The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html

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January 21 - January 28, 2024
Worth Noting:
Goto meetings and agenda items are bolded.

Monday:
- At 10 am City Council holds a special meeting in the hybrid format with item 2 rules for conduct at public meetings.
- At 4 pm the 8-part series on Mindfulness begins. Registration required.
Tuesday: A
- t 10 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 3 pm City Council holds a closed session in the hybrid format with agenda item 4 relating to council meetings and public participation.
- At 6 pm City Council holds a special meeting on Re-imagining Public Safety update
Wednesday:
- At 5:30 pm is the in person San Pablo Specific Plan Presentation and Open House.
- At 1:30 pm is an online HAC subcommittee meeting.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
- From 12 – 3 pm the City offers appointments for displacement certificates. Pre-registration for appointments required.
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget & Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Department meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format. Note the 2587 Telegraph project chopped 2 feet off of the standard height for ground floor commercial (13 foot height instead of 15 foot height).

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for January 30 is available for review. Item 29 is a budget referral on Security cameras and proposed locations. See Agenda at the bottom of the post or go to https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-january-30-2024
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 21, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

Monday, January 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616910770
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 691 0770
AGENDA: All items on CONSENT
1.Call for a Special Election for April 16, 2024 to fill the City Council District 7 Vacancy
2.Amendment to Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum – Amplified Sound and Decorum
3.Temporary Hiatus for City Council Policy Committees from January 22 – March 1 with certain exceptions due to vacancy in District 7.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-january-22-2024

MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP SERIES from 4 – 5:30 pm
REGISTER: use link
In-Person: at 1900 Sixth Street, West Berkeley Wellness Center
WORKSHOP: Every Monday January 22 – March 18 on Mindfulness ages 11 and up
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-mindfulness-workshop-series

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Advisory Board at 10 am
In-Person: 1801 Solano, Mechanics Bank
AGENDA: 4. 2024 Workplans, equity, parking and sidewalks, Peralta Services Feedback, 5. Public comment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/160421762
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 421 7623
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation a. Worker’s Comp ADJ16352062, 2. Conference with legal counsel pending litigation a. SEIU Local 1021 CSU/PTRLA b. City of Berkeley Arb No. 21-0278, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Labor Organizations Berkeley Fire fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 4. Conference with legal counsel anticipated litigation – Berkeley People’s Alliance (relates to conduct of city council meetings).
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-january-23-2024

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613079321
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 307 9321
AGENDA: Re-Imagining Public Safety Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SAN PABLO SPECIFIC PLAN OPEN HOUSE from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
In-Person: at 1701 San Pablo, Berkeley Adult School
AGENDA: PRESENTATION from 5:30 – 6 pm followed with open house from 6 pm until 7:30 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/san-pablo-avenue-specific-plan-open-house

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) CDBG Subcommittee at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611764563?pwd=SnVnU0x4dU5HaURGcmpINUhjVFZNZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-435-1820 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 176 4563 Passcode: 534703
AGENDA: 4. FY2025 – FY2028 Community Agency Request for RFP
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from staff on BESO, Just Transition Pilot, 7. Presentation on Native Plants and Pest Reduction, 8. 2024 Draft Workplan, 9. Reports from Commission Liasons, 10 Subcommittee Updates a. Vehicle Miles Traveled, Native Plants, Electrification.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on non-agenda and agenda items, 5. Staff Reports, Chair and Board Reports, Chief of Police Reports, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Legislative Updates, 10. New Business, a. Elections, b. Recap of 50th Anniversary of Civilian Oversight, c. 2024 PAB Strategic Planning session, d. Report on Policy Complaint No. 2023-PR-0009, e. Presentation of new ODPA Policy Complaint No. 2024-PR-0001, f. BPD MOU with other agencies, 11. Public Comment, 12 Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 2. Fire Department Staff Report, 4. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

DISPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE Application Assistance Appointments from 12 – 3 pm
Relates to application for affordable housing preferences. Use this link for overview of eligibility: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/affordable-housing-berkeley/apply-affordable-housing-preferences
Use this link to register for an appointment: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/displacement-certificate-application-assistance-appointments-0

4 x 4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE on HOUSING – Cancelled
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION - Cancelled

Thursday, January 25, 2024

BUDGET and FINANCE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606002506
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 600 2506
AGENDA: 1. Williams-Ridley - Federal and state Legislative Update, 2. Radu, CM Office - State of California Encampment Resolution Funding Program – Round 3.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. 2024 Workplan, 8. City council referral on Long Term Care Facility Oversight.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. SCU Update, 4. Cares First, Jails Last Update, 5. Proposal for Early Intervention in Psychosis Program, 6. Meeting calendar, 7. Proposal to establish subcommittee concerning statewide effort to build residential facilities, 8. Revisit conducting meetings in hybrid format, Mental Health Manager Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84697222602
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 846 9722 2602
AGENDA:
2.2587 Telegraph (between Parker & Blake) – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0068 – State Density Project SB 330 - demolish 2-story retail building and construct 8-story 112,562 sq ft mixed-use with 52 units including 6 very low-income units, 78 long term, 6 short term bicycle parking spaces. (In lieu fee for remaining low income units to meet Berkeley 20% requirement not provided in documents) Ground floor commercial is proposed with floor height of 13 feet instead of standard 15 feet making building look top heavy and out of place with neighboring buildings.
3.1840 Woolsey – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0127 – convert existing 920 sq ft 2nd floor office space of single-family dwelling unit into a separate dwelling unit. No changes to height and structure.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, January 26, 2024 – no city meetings or events found
Saturday, January 27, 2024 - no city meetings or events found
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - no city meetings or events found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on January 30, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600654738
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 065 4738
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

RECESS ITEMS:
1.Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order Firehouse Alerting System $175,000
2.Sprague, Fire – Reject all bids and negotiate with contractors for Berkeley Fire station landscape project No. 24-11622
AGENDA on CONSENT:
3.Klein, Planning - 2nd Reading Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area add BMC 13.108 for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 sq ft
4.Hollander, Economic Development – 2nd Reading Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (BID) Levy Assessments in the District for 2025 and Authorize a Contract with Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive revenue
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000 (Staff uniforms and resale items for Recreation Division)
6.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $1,100,000 from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Wildfire Prevention Grant to Implement an Incentive Program for Residents in Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
7.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $99,600 to State Homeland Security Grant Program to implement CAD to CAD interface between the City of Berkeley Communications Center and the Alameda County Regional Dispatch Center
8.Sprague, Fire – Contracts total $4,000,000 for hazardous fire fuel treatment and removal 2/1/2024 – 1/30/2028 with $1,00,000 each to Julian Tree Care, Professional Tree Care, West Coast Arborist Inc, West Coast Tree Service
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract accept Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 24F-3001 for $299,495 from CA State Department of Community Services and Development 1/1/2024 – 5/31/2025
10.Warhuus, HHCS - Revenue Grant $300,000 from State of CA Tobacco Control Program for Tobacco Control Program for FY 2025
11.Expenditure Contract $159,000 Alameda County Public Health Department (Office of Dental Health) to provide dental services in BUSD 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract $150,000 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300149 add $30,000 total $158,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform through 3/4/2026
14.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $20,000 total $145,000 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Martin Luther King Jr. House RFP recommendation 1. Approve transfer from RCD to Insight Housing, 2. Extend $1,178,974 funding reservation to Insight Housing, 3. Reserve $822,014 from Housing Trust Fund to Insight Housing, 4. Waive Sections I.A.1 and IV.C.1 of Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 5. Authorize CM to amend contracts
16.Transfer Tax Refund $95,625 for 1741-1747 Russell to Insight Housing to support renovation at 1741-1747 Russell
17.Kouyoumdjian, HR – At-Will Designations – 1. Amend BMC 4.04.120(A) designate unrepresented classifications of Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to the City Attorney as at-will, 2. Approve 5% salary differential for the Employee Relations Manager classification and modify job specification to state that the incumbent “may act as department head in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.”
18.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Samuel Lepie Hallward
19.Louis, Police - Amend Contract No. 31900143 extend contract due to expire 2/4/2024 by 2 years with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Management System
20.Murray, Public Works – Contract $814,680 with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project Specification No.23-11546-C
21.Murray, Public Works – Contract $1,566,000 (includes contingency $261,000) with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Central Library HVAC Replacement Project
22.Murray, Public Works – On-Call Contracts totaling $8,400,000 with $2,800,000 each 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2025 with 1. Hollins Consulting, Inc. (Hollins), 2. Kitchell/CEM, Inc (Kitchell), 3. O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI)
23.Murray, Public Works – Contract $311,348 (includes $29,045 contingency) with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
24.Murray, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 108007-1 add $650,000 total $1,073,534 with Don’s Tires Services, Inc for City fleet vehicles and extend through 6/30/2025
25.Murray, Public Works – 5 Year Lease Agreement with We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
Council Consent Items:
26.Arreguin - City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments through 1/31/2025
27.Hahn & Robinson - Support for ACA 4 Elections: Eligibility to Vote repeal constitutional requirement disqualifying electors incarceration for felony convictions
28.Wengraf, co-sponsors Humbert, Hahn, Harrison - Adopt Resolution urging PG&E to underground utilities in Berkeley’s VHFHSZ (Very Hire Fire Hazard Severity Zone)
AGENDA on ACTION:
29.Humbert – Budget Referral: Additional Security Cameras at Intersections Experiencing Increased Violent Crime proposed intersections: Alcatraz and College, Woolsey and Telegraph, Woolsey and Shattuck, Alcatraz and Adeline, Alcatraz and Sacramento
INFORMATION REPORTS:
30.Removed by City Manager - Warhuus, HHCS – Receive Presentation on Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) and its preparation for a $10 to $20 billion Regional General Obligation Affordable Housing Bond under consideration for the November 2024 election
31.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin #LMSAP2023-003
32.LPO NOD: 910 Indian Rock #LMIN2023-0002

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

January 23, 2024 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update (special meeting)
January 30 at 3 pm – Ashby BART TOD (Tentative), Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation
February 6, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative) – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment - (removed)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

January 14 - January 21, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council returns from winter recess on Tuesday.

Tuesday:
- At 2:30 pm the agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format. Item 10 in the agenda Legislative Redesign is proposed to focus on mandatory guidelines for major council items per Hahn.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format, Item 23- Stop sign at McGee Hopkins and Item 25-Chess Club are on consent.
Wednesday:
- From 11 am – 12 pm is the online Arts Program webinar on grants.
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on aging meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Planning Commission meets in person and holds a hearing on the Demolition Ordinance.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 5:30 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Transportation Commission meets in person and will receive a presentation on the Ohlone Greenway improvements.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Friday:
- From 9 am – 12 pm the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force online webinar is on Climate and Gender.
- From 11 am – 12 pm Civic Arts offers an online webinar on Capital Projects Grants.

Cancelled meetings: Civic Arts Commission, Design Review Committee. Commission on Labor no agenda posted – probable cancellation.
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, January 14, 2024 - no City meetings or events found
Monday, January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr Holiday – all City offices closed

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608547170
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 854 7170
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/30/2024 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum Procedural Rules, and Remote Public Comments, 9. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Amend BMC 3.78 To Expand Eligibility Requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission or any successor commission, to consider the current geographic information of poverty in Berkeley, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619411775
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 941 1775
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION - Cancelled

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CIVIC ARTS GRANT WEBINAR: ARTS PROGRAMS #1 from 11 am – 12 pm
AGENDA: Grants guidelines and application process
Register and Information at: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-arts-grant-webinar-arts-programs-1

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation/Updates 1. Tenant Policies by Leah Simon-Weisberg, Berkeley Rent Board, 2. Senior Services, Discussion/Action Items: 1. Data on housing aging homeless, 2. Peoples Park update, 3. 24/7 use of public paths by pedestrians and bicyclists for the purpose of transportation, 4. Ohlone Greenway Safety and Modernization Project, 5. Mixed population in housing for the aging.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

PLANNING COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing: Demolition Ordinance
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: NO AGENDA POSTED check Tuesday if meeting is on or cancelled.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Presentation on title IX and Affirmative Consent with Q & A, 6. Possible Presentation on sex Trafficking, 7. Update from Small Business Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, January 18, 2024

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion & Action Items: 1. Update on the Zero Waste Stragetic Plan, 2. Subcommittee report Green Building Requirement, 3. SB-54 and opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, 4. Form Sub-Committee to propose Special Events Ordinance, 5. Legislative Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE - Cancelled

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 4th Floor
AGENDA: 6. Mandated cost of living adjustments 1) threshold for filing quarterly campaign reports for ballot measure committees; 2) threshold for listing “top four” contributors on certain campaign communications, 7. Special election to fill City Council District 7 vacancy,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. Informational Briefing on the Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project, (discussion no action)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

RENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86351823870?pwd=6u9aivTslet7SqNRO_IBL3QRcsH57w.WN9X-NdkqPRvYdDc
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9171
Meeting ID: 863 5182 Passcode: 662299
AGENDA: 5.d. Waiver of late registration penalties, 6. Appeal Case No. T-6046 (2218 Durant, Unit 7) (will not be heard before 7:30 pm, 7. Action Items: a. 1) Demolition Ordinance Application, 2) Update on the Empty Homes Tax, b. Utility Tax
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, January 19, 2024

CIVIC ARTS GRANT WEBINAR: CAPITAL PROJECTS from 11 am – 12 pm
AGENDA: Webinar will cover guidelines and the application process.
Register and Information at: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-arts-grant-webinar-capital-projects

CLIMATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TASK FORCE from 9 am – 12 pm
Webinar is virtual
RSVP at: https://www.cemtf.org/event/climate-gender
AGENDA: Climate and Gender.
(Webinar is free though donations are appreciated to continue programming)
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, January 20, 2024 - no City meetings or events found
Sunday, January 21, 2024 - no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm on January 16, 2024
1/30/2024 DRAFT AGENDA
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608547170
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 854 7170
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

RECESS ITEMS:
1.Sprague, Fire – Purchase Order Firehouse Alerting System $175,000
2.Sprague, Fire – Reject all bids and negotiate with contractors for Berkeley Fire station landscape project No. 24-11622
AGENDA on CONSENT:
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $200,000
4.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $1,100,000 from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) Wildfire Prevention Grant to Implement an Incentive Program for Residents in Berkeley’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
5.Sprague, Fire – Grant Application $99,600 to State Homeland Security Grant Program to implement CAD to CAD interface between the City of Berkeley Communications Center and the Alameda County Regional Dispatch Center
6.Sprague, Fire – Contracts total $4,000,000 for hazardous fire fuel treatment and removal 2/1/2024 – 1/30/2028 with $1,00,000 each to Julian Tree Care, Professional Tree Care, West Coast Arborist Inc, West Coast Tree Service
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract accept Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract Number 24F-3001 for $299,495 from CA State Department of Community Services and Development 1/1/2024 – 5/31/2025
8.Warhuus, HHCS - Revenue Grant $300,000 from State of CA Tobacco Control Program for Tobacco Control Program for FY 2025
9.Expenditure Contract $159,000 Alameda County Public Health Department (Office of Dental Health) to provide dental services in BUSD 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract $150,000 with Berkeley Free Clinic for Laboratory Services 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2027
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300149 add $30,000 total $158,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform through 3/4/2026
12.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract No. 32300112 add $20,000 total $145,000 with Harold Dichoso for COVID-19 Outreach and Education
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Martin Luther King Jr. House RFP recommendation 1. Approve transfer from RCD to Insight Housing, 2. Extend $1,178,974 funding reservation to Insight Housing, 3. Reserve $822,014 from Housing Trust Fund to Insight Housing, 4. Waive Sections I.A.1 and IV.C.1 of Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, 5. Authorize CM to amend contracts
14.Transfer Tax Refund $95,625 for 1741-1747 Russell to Insight Housing to support renovation at 1741-1747 Russell
15.Kouyoumdjian, HR – At-Will Designations – 1. Amend BMC 4.04.120(A) designate unrepresented classifications of Employee Relations Manager and Assistant to the City Attorney as at-will, 2. Approve 5% salary differential for the Employee Relations Manager classification and modify job specification to state that the incumbent “may act as department head in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.”
16.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Samuel Lepie Hallward
17.Louis, Police - Amend Contract No. 31900143 extend contract due to expire 2/4/2024 by 2 years with Passport Labs Incorporated for a Parking Management System
18.Murray, Public Works – Contract $814,680 with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Corp Yard City Fleet EV Charger Project Specification No.23-11546-C
19.Murray, Public Works – Contract $1,566,000 (includes contingency $261,000) with CESCORP, dba Cal Elite Builders for Central Library HVAC Replacement Project
20.Murray, Public Works – On-Call Contracts totaling $8,400,000 with $2,800,000 each 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2025 with 1. Hollins Consulting, Inc. (Hollins), 2. Kitchell/CEM, Inc (Kitchell), 3. O’Connor Construction Management, Inc. (OCMI)
21.Murray, Public Works – Contract $311,348 (includes $29,045 contingency) with Shaw Industries, Inc. for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement Project
22.Murray, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 108007-1 add $650,000 total $1,073,534 with Don’s Tires Services, Inc for City fleet vehicles and extend through 6/30/2025
23.Murray, Public Works – 5 Year Lease Agreement with We Wield The Hammer at 2440 Durant in the Telegraph-Channing Mall and Garage
24.Arreguin - City Council Committee and Regional Body Appointments through 1/31/2025
25.Hahn & Robinson - Support for ACA 4 Elections: Eligibility to Vote repeal constitutional requirement disqualifying electors incarceration for felony convictions
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Warhuus, HHCS – Receive Presentation on Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) and its preparation for a $10 to $20 billion Regional General Obligation Affordable Housing Bond under consideration for the November 2024 election
27.Klein Planning – Proposed Amendments to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) 1. Amend BMC 19.81 to establish a flexible building performance standard for small residential buildings containing up to 4 units, 2. Adopt a resolution setting forth findings of local conditions that justify a building performance standard for Berkeley’s small residential buildings
28.Wengraf, co-sponsors Humbert, Hahn - Adopt Resolution urging PG&E to underground utilities in Berkeley’s VHFHSZ (Very Hire Fire Hazard Severity Zone)
29.Humbert – Budget Referral: Additional Security Cameras at Intersections Experiencing Increased Violent Crime proposed intersections: Alcatraz and College, Woolsey and Telegraph, Woolsey and Shattuck, Alcatraz and Adeline, Alcatraz and Sacramento
INFORMATION REPORTS:
30.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin #LMSAP2023-003
31.LPO NOD: 910 Indian Rock #LMIN2023-0002

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on January 16, 2024
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619411775
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 941 1775
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,892-N.S. $270355,759 (gross) and $258,134,257 (net)
2.Minutes for Approval
3.Radu, CM Office - Grant $60,000 All animals Grant Award from Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis
4.Radu, CM Office – Amend Contract No. R9710 with City of Piedmont for Animal services. City of Piedmont will pay the City of Berkeley $196,572 for services performed from FY 2024 – FY 2026, revised maximum $708,388
5.Radu, CM Office – Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis to January 17, 2029
6.Hollander, Economic Development – Grant $30,000 Accept Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a new Civic Arts grant program totaling $60,000 to begin in FY 2025
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $3,434,341, Advanced Medical Response Unit $525,000, Towing Services $90,000, Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting T1 Funds $966,200, Lorin & Gilman Parking Benefit District(s) Formation Services, Fleet Vehicle Washing Services $300,000, Mental health support and consultation services for home visiting and case management $100,000
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $70,000 with Healthy Black Families for Housing Preference Policy Outreach and Education from 1/17/2024 – 1/17/2025
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300203 add $73,060 total $172,600 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Race Management (TCM) from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 32300134 Bonita House for Specialized Care Unit Provider add $11,500 of State Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) grant funding total $4,579,500
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract $920,557 with BUSD to conduct first aid services at BHS Health Center 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2028
12.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources - Correct Effective Date for Salary Range Adjustments from 1/1/2023 to 12/1/2022 for Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Equipment Supervisor, Senior Public Works Supervisor and Senior Solid Waste Supervisor amenda Resolutions No. 70,993-N.S.
13.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32200162-1 $230,000 total $275,000 with ThirdWave Corporation for Professional Services through 6/30/2025
14.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 32100080 add $270,000 total $757,249 with Assetworks LLC Software Modules and Professional Services to provide additional modules and professional services and extend through December 2028
15.Ferris, Parks - Grant Application for $535,000 to Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Grant Program for I80 at Aquatic Park Tide Tube Renovation Project
16.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application to Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grants Program to mitigate hazardous tree conditions at Berkeley overnight camps
17.Ferris, Parks – 3 Contracts total $162,000 for As-needed Derelict Vessel and Debris Removal and Disposal Services 1/17/2024 – 1/16/2026, 1. Lind Marine $162,000, 2. Power Engineering Construction $162,000m 3. Silverado Contractors $162,000
18.Klein, Planning - Adopt 1st reading Prevailing Wage Requirements in the Southside Plan Area add BMC 13.108 for projects exceeding 50 units or 50,000 sq ft
19.Wong, Auditor – Contract $100,000 with Ethico for Whistleblower Hotline and Case Management Services from 2/1/2023 – 1/31/2027
Council Consent Items:
20.Arreguin & Kesarwani (authors), co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – RFP for Development of West Berkeley Service Center at 1900 Sixth Street
21.Bartlett, co-sponsor Hahn – Relinquishment of funds for Black History Month Event to Juneteenth Association, Inc 501(c)3
22.Hahn, co-sponsor Robinson – Support Installation Permanent Chess/Games Tables on Telegraph and Propose Resolution of Concerns at 2454 Telegraph
23.Hahn, Co-sponsor Humbert, Bartlett, Arreguin – Install 3-way Stop at the Intersection of Hopkins and McGee
24.Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn, Kesarwani – Resolution Support of City of Berkeley for Proposition 1
25.Robinson & Harrison authors, co-sponsor Hahn – Referral to City Manager for Policies to Accommodate Chess Club
ACTION CALENDAR:
26.Hollander, Economic Development – Expansion of the Elmwood Business Improvement District (BID) Levy Assessments in the District for 2025 and Authorize a Contract with Elmwood Business Association (EBA) to receive revenue
27.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Amending the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to (a) Eliminate PEPRA Cost Sharing for Unrepresented Employee (b) Add Paramedic and Limited Term EMT to Safety Category
28.Cardwell, CM Office – Consideration for BHS Staff Parking
29.Robinson, Bartlett & Taplin (authors) – Neighborhood-Scale Commercial
30.Harrison – (to be moved to consent to reschedule to date certain) Adopt Ordinance adding BMC 12.75 to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport Entertainment or Profit
INFORMATION REPORTS:
31.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2023 Preliminary Year-End Status

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

January 23, 2024 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update (special meeting)
January 30 at 3 pm – Ashby BART TOD (Tentative), Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation
February 6, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative) – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment - (removed)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

January 7 - January 14, 2024
Worth Noting:
City Council is on winter recess through January 15, 2024. The City Council agenda for January 16 is available for comment and follows the list of meetings by day of the week.

Monday:
- At 5:30 pm the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person. Agenda includes reverse mortgage and Fire Chief’s report.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person. Agenda includes a proposal for a panel on peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- From 5:30 – 6:30 pm there is a webinar on individual artist project grants. Use link in calendar to register.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Panel of Experts meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person. Agenda includes parking study and update on the Waterfront Plan.
Thursday:
- From 4:30 – 5:30 pm there is a free Dance Fitness Series at the Wellness Center. Use link to register.
- At 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
- The Mental Health Commission usually meets the 2nd Thursday of the month check after Monday for meeting status.
Friday: From 11 am – 12 pm there is a Webinar on Community festivals. Use link in the calendar to register.
Saturday: Berkeley Neighborhoods Council usually meets the 2nd Saturday at 10 am on zoom. Check later in the week for the agenda and meeting status.

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

January 23, 2024 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update (special meeting)
January 30 at 3 pm – Ashby BART TOD (Tentative)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation
February 6, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative) – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment - (removed)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

January 2 - January 7, 2024
Worth Noting:
The Agenda & Rules Policy Committee is expected to meet on Thursday, January 4 at 2:30 pm.
The draft agenda for the January 16, 2024 City Council meeting is not available as no meeting agenda is posted. City Council is on winter recess through January 15, 2024.

Check the City website after 5 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024 https://berkeleyca.gov/
Or go directly to the Agenda & Rules Policy Committee webpage for the draft agenda after 5 pm Tuesday. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

The Landmarks Preservation Committee meeting for Thursday evening January 4 has been cancelled.

December 17 - December 24, 2023
Worth Noting:
This is the last Activist’s Calendar for 2023.
The Design Review Committee meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2023 is the only scheduled public meeting until after the New Year’s Holiday.
City Council is on winter recess through January 15, 2024.
Reduced City Service Days, Tuesday, December 26 through Friday, December 29, 2023 follow the Monday, December 25, Christmas Holiday.
Check the City website for announcements and any emergency meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
December 31, is the deadline to complete the Survey of adults 55 and older from the County of Alameda Area Agency on Aging to plan county services to assist older adults to age in place. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/37d724c
Free Yoga Classes every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth Street, Register by phone 510-981-5350.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Thursday, December 21, 2023

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. 2018 Blake (between Shattuck and Milvia) - DRCF2023-0004 – Final Design Review for east and west elevations on a 6-story, multi-family residential building with 12 dwelling units (51bedrooms) as a Use Permit Condition. This is a SB 330 project.
2. 2587 Telegraph (between Parker and Blake) – DRCP2023-0009 – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish a 2-story retail building and construct an 8-story (95 ft) 112,562 sq ft mixed-use residential building with 52 dwelling units, including 6 very low-income density bonus units, 2903 sq ft of ground floor commercial and 73 long term and 6 short term bicycle parking spaces. This is a SB 330 project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

To be rescheduled (previously December 5, 2023) – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Gun Violence Prevention Program
January 23, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

December 10 - December 17, 2023
Worth Noting:
The Sierra Club voting for the group and chapter executive committee and the group executive committees ends at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Voting online is the easiest and fastest way to vote. Faxed and emailed ballots are NOT accepted. https://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/chapter-elections
In order to vote you need your 8 digit membership number (it is above your name on the back of the ballot in the Yodeler). If you can't find the winter edition of the Yodeler with the candidate statements, ballot and your membership number call (415) 977-5653 or email [email protected]

The two scheduled City Council meetings (3 pm and 6 pm) on Tuesday December 12th are the GOTO meetings of the week.,
Council Winter Recess is from December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024. The agenda for the regular meeting is posted at the bottom of this email.

Monday:
- At 9 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format on the AAO#1 (mid-year budget adjustment).
- At 10 am the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meets on locations for the Chess Club.
- At 3 pm the Council meets in closed Session in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday:
- At 10 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets in person.
- At 3 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format on the North Berkeley BART Objective Design Standards.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format with the AAO#1 (mid-year budget adjustment) as the main agenda action item.
Wednesday: no city meetings, the Commission on Disability meeting is cancelled
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday:
- At 8:30 am and 9:45 am Breakfast with Santa, pre-registration required, $10 per person
- At 9 am Saturday Shoreline Cleanup

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

December 5, 2023 To be rescheduled – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire–)
January 23, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm

June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

December 3 - December 10, 2023
Worth Noting:
There are only two (December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess - December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024 and the agendas for both meetings are posted. At the bottom of this posting are the agendas for December 5 and 12. On December 12 the 3 pm meeting is on the North Berkeley BART Station Housing Objective Standards.

Monday:
- At 10 am the Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board in person.
Tuesday:
- At 9:30 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on AAO
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format item A. Deconstruction and Construction regulations, item 12. $900,000 on street calming budget referral and item 13. report on reimaging public safety.
- At 7 pm the Rent Stabilization Board meets in closed session.
Wednesday:
- At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person on the demolition ordinance.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
Friday:
- From 6 – 9 pm there is a dance for teens, pre-registration is required.
- From 8 – 10 pm there is a city sponsored comedy show tickets $20.
Saturday:
- From 10 am – 1 pm on winter weather preparedness, sandbags, storm drains.
- Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets the 2nd Saturday of the month, check later.

Survey of adults 55 and older from the County of Alameda Area Agency on Aging to plan county services to assist older adults to age in place. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/37d724c
Free Yoga Classes every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth Street, Register by phone 510-981-5350.
Check the City website for city activities, late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, December 3, 2023 – no city meetings or vents found

Monday, December 4, 2023

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604312346
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 431 2346
AGENDA: 2. Neighborhood-Scale Commercial, refer to city manager and Planning Commission to consider policies to permit neighborhood-scale retail uses in residential neighborhoods.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Adjustment to City Attorney Salary Range and Revised Salary, VI. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Parking services Manager
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9:30 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607680921
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 768 0921
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance#1 (AAO), 3. Audit Recommendations Berkeley Police Department to manage overtime and security work for outside entities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612629119
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 262 9119
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Special Meeting Closed Session at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2001 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Rent Board Law Library
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82768438800?pwd=_aqrWzCBLNOq0fEvfCFjaFj_whFYRw.mFV3xuQbxvLfqjxW
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968
Meeting ID: 827 6843 8800 Passcode: 452308
AGENDA: 5. Closed session Public Employee Evaluation
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell
AGENDA: 5. Chair’s Report – a) Budget Referral of $300,000 for Capital Projects Grants in AAO#1, 6. Presentation, Discussion & Action Items: a) Action - City of Berkeley Poet Laureate 2024-2025 Hilary Amnah, b) Presentation – 2023/2024 Municipal Artist-in-Residence for City of Berkeley’s San Pablo Area Specific Plan, c) Action: Cube Space Exhibit, d) FY2023 Individual Artist Project Grants Guidelines, e) FY 2025 Community Festivals Grant Guidelines, f) FY 2025 Arts Program Grant Guidelines, g) 2024-2025 Grant Review Panelists, h) letter of support for Capital Projects Grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSIONS at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 1. Chair’s Report, 2. Fire Department Report, Action Items: 4. Meeting schedule, 5. Provide recommendation to Council regarding separation of mixed-use pedestrian and e-bike pathways, 6. Request to merge action and discussion calendars under the title “Items for Discussion and Possible Action”, 7. Send a report to City Council recommending using Measure FF funds to support a Once-Time Clearing of eucalyptus understory for participating properties, Discussion Items: 8. Measure FF Funds, 9. New Commissioner Work Plan, 10. Clarification of recently approved ordinance on ADUs and JADUs, 12. Impact of increased density to new developments on Shattuck/Adeline.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public hearing: Demolition Ordinance – this is about replacing rent controlled and/or affordable units lot through demolition
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: Agenda not posted check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, December 7, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2065 Kittredge – Final Design Review (#DRCF2023-0002) for the Shattuck Hotel Site, 7. 2144 Shattuck – structural alteration permit (#LMSAP2023-0007) American Trust Building,
8. 2037 Durant – Demolition Referral (Use Permit #ZP2023-0064)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA/SF Bay Ferry) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff a. Executive Director’s Report on FTA Grant Award, International Electric Ferry Innovations, Main Street Terminal Rehab Project Update, b. Financial statements, c. Federal Legislative Uptake, D. State Legislation Update, e. Monthly Operations Ridership and Recovery Report.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, December 8, 2023

TEENS HOLIDAY JINGLE DANCE SWAG from 6 – 9 pm
Pre-registration Required – No Onsite Registration
Only current Longfellow, Willard or King students may attend and must bring student ID or class schedule
Location: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/teens-holiday-jingle-dance-swag

LIVE OAK LAUGHS STAND-UP COMEDY doors open 7:30 pm, show from 8 – 10 pm
In-Person: at Live Oak Park Community Center
Cost $10 for ages 18 and up
Refreshments and onsite childcare for 5 – 13 available for additional cost
Registration recommended
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/come-out-december-8-night-local-stand-comedy

Saturday, December 9, 2023

HELLO WINTER WEATHER! PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP AT STRAWBERRY CREEK PARK from 10 am – 1 pm
Location: 1326 Allston Way, Strawberry Creek Park
AGENDA: Short talk followed with demonstrations, Adopt a storm drain, learn how to fill and place sandbags to protect your home.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/hello-winter-weather-preparedness-workshop-strawberry-creek-park

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Check closer to Saturday to confirm BNC is meeting and to check the agenda.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, December 10, 2023 – no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA for DECEMBER 5, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612629119
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 262 9119
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $600,000 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation project
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 32000060 add $210,000 plus 2-year extension $400,000 total $1,438,170 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices through 2025
3.Sprague, Fire – Piggyback on Contract No. 10089896-22-W for $272,029 through 12/18/2023 - 9/30/2028 with Intterra for Operations, Pre-Planning, Reporting and Analytics with option to extend for 5 additional years at additional cost not to exceed $300,000
4.Kouyoumdjian, HR - MOU with Berkeley Fire Fighters Association
5.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32000281 add $825,811 total $1,718,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Telephone System Administration Maintenance and Support 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2025
6.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No, 32000008 (1102) add $115,300 total $322,946 with Granicus, Inc for live video streaming services, for on-demand archival video, podcasting, and web page subscription services 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
7.Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract accept $750,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the MLK Youth Services Center Seismic Upgrade Project
8.Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation of $5,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Rose Garden to purchase roses and maintenance yard fence screening for Berkeley Rose Garden
Council Consent Items:
9.Arreguin – 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
10.Taplin, co-sponsor – Nancy Skinner Municipal Pier Resolution, Refer to Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
11.Harrison – Budget Referral $273,342 to the November 2023 AAO #1 to Pre-fund the Resilient (Green) Buildings Program Manager on Permanent Basis
AGENDA on ACTION:
A.Harrison – Refer to City Manager to Enhance the City’s Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management Enforcement and Regulations and Refer to AAO#1 Budget Process $250,000 for Social Cost of Carbon Nexus Fee Study for Berkeley Origin Construction and Demolition Debris
12.Harrison, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget Referral: Allocate the existing $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) Tax to Calm Traffic in Vicinity of Derby St, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC 1. $100,000 calming measures in the vicinity of 2023 Halloween Derby St. hit and run incident highlighting designation of crosswalks, and consideration of a stop sign on Mabel at Carleton and Derby, 2. $25,000 to purchase 5 additional portable speed radar trailers total 7, 3. Increase traffic Calming budget to $400,000, 4. $450,000 to 2017 bicycle lanes.
13.Arredondo, CM Office - Reimagining Public Safety Status Report

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AGENDA for DECEMBER 12, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610996492
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 099 6492
AGENDA: one item 1. North Berkeley Objective Design Standards
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA for DECEMBER 12, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610996492
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 099 6492
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Harvey – 2nd reading Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) cost of living adjustment and reporting requirement thresholds
2.Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Southside Zoning Implementation Program and 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
3.Warhuus, HHCS – 2nd reading Authorizing Lease of 830 University to Berkeley Free Clinic
4.Minutes for approval 10/23/2023, 11/6/2023, 11/7/2023, 11/13/2023, 11/14/2023, 11/21/2023 and 11/28/2023
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $150,000 for Willard Clubhouse Public Art
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Extend the Duration of Funding Reservations for Housing Trust Fund Projects Measure O Funds Ashby Lofts at 2909-2919 Ninth $850,000, BUSD Workforce Housing at 1701 San Pablo $24,500,000, Peoples Park at 2556 Haste $14,359,593
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Clasification and Salary Ranges for Parking Meter Maintenance and Collection Supervisor and Traffic Maintenance Supervisor
8.Contract $283,500 With Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Mainenance and Support 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
9.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $700,000 – State Parks Outdoor Equity Grants Program up to $700,000
10.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $218,451 - CA Air Resources Board for new electric boat and charging station
11.Ferris, Park - Contract $6,831,067 which includes 10% contingency $621,006 with Buhler for Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project
12.Ferris, Park – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ronald Henry Klein
13.Ferris, Park – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ramakant Tulisan
14.Bellow, Public Works – Contract $3,456,596 includes 10% contingency $314,236 Specification No. 24-11619-C: Kolos Engineering, Inc. for The Alameda, et al. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
15.Bellow, Public Works – Purchase Order $8,500,00 with Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. and $2,000,000 Western States, Inc. for Bulk Renewable Diesel and Gasoline for City Vehicles 2025 – 2029
16.Bellow, Public Works - Purchase Order $1,600,000 with National Auto Fleet Group for 4 Tractor Trucks
17.Bellow, Public Works – Purchase Order $284,974 with Braun Network, Inc for 1 North Start 155 Type 1 Ambulance
18.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 102354-1add $200,000 total $832,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide After-Hours Answering Service
19.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300110 add $150,000 total $300,000 with SCI Consulting for On-call Civil Engineering Services
20.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32400004 add $200,000 total $250,000 with Roofing Constructors, Inc. dba Western Roofing Service on on0call roofing and gutter repair services
21.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 103266-1 add $100,000 total $450,000 with Karste Consulting, Inc for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training
22.Bellow, Public Works – Contract $443,207 with American Restore for Transfer Station Tipping Floor Repair Emergency Project at 1201 Second Street due to hazardous conditions authorizing exception to formal bidding process
23.Miller for Parks and Waterfront Commission – Request for Community Survey for placing a modest increase in Parks Tax on November 2024 Ballot
24.Wong, Auditor – Audit on Ballot Measure FF funds, recommend report back every 6 months
Council Consent Items:
25.Arreguin – Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees for a 2 year term
26.Arreguin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn – Right to Reproductive Freedom
27.Arreguin – Adjustment to City Attorney Salary Range (top $360,000 annually) and Revised SalaryCity Attorney Farimah Brown to $336,000
28.Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn, Harrison – Waterside Workshops Winter Festival and Kids Bike Giveaway
29.Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett, Harrison – Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Staff Expenditures
30.Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn– Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios (plan to end Grizzly Peak route)
AGENDA on ACTION:
31.Hollander, OED – Expansion of Elmwood Business Improvement District
32.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Annual Appropriations Ordinance $258,777,491 (gross) $246,555,990(net)
33.Cardwell, CM Office – Consideration of Options for BHS Staff Parking
INFORMATION REPORTS:
34.Brown, City Attorney – Settlement Claim of D.L. Falk Construction North Berkeley Senior Center
35.Oyekanmi, Finance –FY 2023 4th Quarter Investment Report
36.Oyekanmi, Finance –Section 115 Trust Investment Report for: Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2023
37.Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
38.Lovvorn, Commission Secretary – Civic Arts Commission Work Plan FY 2024
39.Uberti, Commission Secretary – Housing Advisory Commission Work Plan FY 2024

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
January 23, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

November 26 - December 3, 2023
Worth Noting:
There are only three (November 28, December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess - December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024. At the bottom of the posting is the draft agenda for December 12 and the full agendas for November 28 and December 5. The Budget meeting on the AAO#1 (Annual Appropriations Ordinance aka mid-year budget adjustment) is tentatively scheduled for December 5 and is not posted.

Monday:
- At 11 am the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee meets online.
- At 2:30 the Agenda Committee meets in the Hybrid format on the Dec 12 city council draft agenda which includes 27-North Berkeley BART Objective Standards, 30-Horse Racing, 32-Eminent domain for 2902, 3908 Adeline and 1946 Russell and the Chess Club.
Tuesday:
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format item 17 is the 5-year paving plan.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- From 6 – 7 pm community meeting on grant application for outdoor program grant
Wednesday: At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format – the zoom link shows as being expired check for an update,
- The Landmarks Preservation Commission is posted as meeting, but no agenda is posted. Check after Monday.
Saturday: From 10 am – 1 pm is the Tots Carnival for ages 0-5 at Live Oak Park.

The December 5 city council agenda is available for comment and includes $900,000 on street calming budget referral and report on reimaging public safety.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 26, 2023 – no city meetings or vents found

Monday, November 27, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604272001
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 427 2001
AGENDA: 5. Discussion Items with possible action a) FY 2025 Community Festival Guidelines, b) FY 2025 Arts Program Guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606224847
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 622 4847
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve City Council 12/12/2023 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 9. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum and Remote Public Comments, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on use of Berkeley Considers
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619253897
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 925 3897
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: Discussion and Action Items: 1. 2024 calendar move meeting to 3rd or 4th Thursday at 5:30 pm, 2. Report out from subcommittee to review green building requirements, 3. SB-54 and opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, 4. Presentation: As You Sow.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

FRESH ADVENTURE OUTDOOR PROGRAM COMMUNITY BRAINSTORM MEETINGS from 6 – 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Francis Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: Berkeley is competing for State Equity Grant Funding. Meeting is for ideas to design program for more experience with the outdoors and nature. Program will repeat on Saturday at Tots Winter Carnival.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-brainstorm-help-design-fresh-adventures-program-nov-28

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 PM
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Election Chair, 8. Presentation and Discussion: Electric Mobility Roadmap Implementation Update including micro-mobility, municipal fleet electrification, EV infrastructure, and Public EV charging fees, 10. Presentation, Discussion and Action: Curbside Management,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Thursday, November 30, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA: no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: CHECK Webpage for new ZOOM link, the posted link in the agenda is showing as expired https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83408771762
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 834 0877 1762
AGENDA: 2. 2127-2159 Dwight Way between Shattuck & Fulton – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0057 – demolish 2 of the 4 existing buildings and replace with a new 72,251 sq ft 6-story (71-ft, 5 inches) residential building with 58 new units for combined 66 units, includes 3 extremely low-income units, 2 very low-income units, 2 low income units and 1 moderate income unit) utilizing a State Density Bonus
3. 1804 Harmon @ Ellis – on action – Use Permit #ZP2023-0036 - construct new 676 sq ft, 1-story (11 ft) single-family dwelling unit on a vacant non-conforming 1,586 sq ft and grant a variance to open space and setback development standards
4. 1652 University @ Jefferson – on action – Use Permit #ZP2022-0110 – demolish a 2-story 6,232 sq ft commercial building, construct a 24,732 sq ft 5-story (59 ft, 10 inches) mixed-use building with 3,145 sq ft of commercial space on the ground floor including 2 live/work units and 26 dwelling units including 2 very low-income units, utilizing a State Density Bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, December 1, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023

TOTS WINTER CARNIVAL (ages 0-5) from 10 am – 1 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park (register online or on-site at event)
AGENDA: games with prizes for toddlers, program for ideas to design program for more experience with the outdoors and nature will repeat.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/tots-winter-carnival

Sunday, December 3, 2023 – no city meetings or events found

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November 27, 2023 AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA City Council December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606224847
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 622 4847
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Harvey – 2nd reading Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) cost of living adjustment and reporting requirement thresholds
2.Klein, Planning – 2nd reading Southside Zoning Implementation Program and 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
3.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Annual Appropriations Ordinance $255,007,251 (gross) $245,666,549 (net)
4.Minutes for approval 10/23/2023, 11/6/2023, 11/7/2023, 11/13/2023, 11/14/2023, 11/20/2023, 11/21/2023 and 11/28/2023
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $150,000
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Extend the Duration of Funding Reservations for Housing Trust Fund Projects Measure O Funds Ashby Lofts at 2909-2919 Ninth $850,000, BUSD Workforce Housing at 1701 San Pablo $24,500,000, Peoples Park at 2556 Haste $14,359,593
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Clasification and Salary Ranges for Parking Meter Maintenance and Collection Supervisor and Traffic Maintenance Supervisor
8.Contract $283,500 With Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Mainenance and Support 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
9.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $700,000 – State Parks Outdoor Equity Grants Program up to $700,000
10.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application $218,451 - CA Air Resources Board for new electric boat and charging station
11.Ferris, Park - Contract $6,831,067 which includes 10% contingency $621,006 with Buhler for Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom Replacement Project
12.Ferris, Park – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ronald Henry Klein
13.Ferris, Park – Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Ramakant Tulisan
14.Bellow, Public Works – Contract $3,456,596 includes 10% contingency $314,236 Specification No. 24-11619-C: Kolos Engineering, Inc. for The Alameda, et al. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
15.Bellow, Public Works – Purchase Order $8,500,00 with Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. and $2,000,000 Western States, Inc. for Bulk Renewable Diesel and Gasoline for City Vehicles 2025 – 2029
16.Bellow, Public Works - Purchase Order $1,600,000 with National Auto Fleet Group for 4 Tractor Trucks
17.Bellow, Public Works – Purchase Order $284,974 with Braun Network, Inc for 1 North Start 155 Type 1 Ambulance
18.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 102354-1add $200,000 total $832,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide After-Hours Answering Service
19.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32300110 add $150,000 total $300,000 with SCI Consulting for On-call Civil Engineering Services
20.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 32400004 add $200,000 total $250,000 with Roofing Constructors, Inc. dba Western Roofing Service on on0call roofing and gutter repair services
21.Bellow, Public Works – Amend Contract No. 103266-1 add $100,000 total $450,000 with Karste Consulting, Inc for Emergency Preparedness Services and Training
22.Miller for Parks and Waterfront Commission – Request for Community Survey for placing a modest increase in Parks Tax on November 2024 Ballot
23.Wong, Auditor – Audit on Ballot Measure FF funds, recommend report back every 6 months
Council Consent Items:
24.Arreguin – Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees for a 2 year term
25.Taplin – Waterside Workshops Winter Festival and Kids Bike Giveaway
26.Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett, Harrison – Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Staff Expenditures
AGENDA on ACTION:

Klein, Planning – North Berkeley BART Objective Development Standards

28.Cardwell, CM Office – Consideration of Options for BHS Staff Parking
29.Hollander, OED – Expansion of Elmwood Business Improvement District
30.Harrison – Adopt Ordinance adding BMC 12.75 to Establish Protections Relating to Horses Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited or otherwise kept for Racing or Other Sport
31.Arreguin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Right to Reproductive Freedom
32.Bartlett – Referral to the City Manager: Eminent Domain Feasibility Analysis for 2902 and 2908 Adeline Street Properties and Abandoned House at 1946 Russell for purposes of developing mixed-use affordable housing
33.Wengraf – Letter to AC Transit Regarding Draft Realignment Scenarios (plan to end Grizzly Peak route)
34.Robinson, Harrison – Use of Sidewalks for Recreation, Such as Chess in public right of way
INFORMATION REPORTS:
35.Brown, City Attorney – Settlement Claim of D.L. Falk Construction North Berkeley Senior Center
36.Oyekanmi, Finance –FY 2023 4th Quarter Investment Report
37.Oyekanmi, Finance –Section 115 Trust Investment Report for: Inception to Period Ended 6/30/2023
38.Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
39.Lovvorn, Commission Secretary – Civic Arts Commission Work Plan FY 2024
40.Uberti, Commission Secretary – Housing Advisory Commission Work Plan FY 2024

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AGENDA for November 28, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619253897
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 925 3897
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2023 Conflict of Interest Code Update
2.2023 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Report
3.Environment and Climate Commission – Appointment of New Youth Members
4.Radu, City Manager – Amend Contract R9704 with City of Albany, Albany will pay Berkeley $291,019 total $945,512 for Animal Services FY 2024 – FY2026
5.Radu – Contract $60,750 with Echo Cartagena DVM to provide on-site veterinary services January 2024 – June 2024
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $6,880,000, $880,000 for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project Oregon to Fairview, $6,000,000 Berkeley Marin a Dredging Project using State Coastal Conservancy Grant Fund
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $673,179 to provide public health nursing services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Lease of 830 University to Berkeley Free Clinic
9.Louis, Police – Amend Contract 32300062 add $50,000 total $200,000 with Moreland Investigations for background checks, 11/3/2022 – 11/2/2027
10.Louis, Police - Amend Contract 32200152 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Cindy K. Hull & Associates Forensic Consulting Services, LLC
Council Consent Items:
11.Arreguin – Appoint Tracy Matthews to the Berkeley Housing Authority for 2-year term
12.Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Civic Arts Referral for Memorial Wall to Councilmember Dona Spring and budget referral $162,000
13.Arreguin – Accept grant funding $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation and amend Contract 32200161 with Creative Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative total contract $200,000
14.Taplin – Designating Open Space Adjacent to the Ninth Street Greenway between Heinz and Berkeley-Emeryville border as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42
15.Bartlett – Expenditure of Funds - Healthy Black Families 10th Anniversary
16.Harrison – Refer to City Manager to Enhance the City’s Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management Enforcement and Regulations and Refer to AAO#1 Budget Process $250,000 for Social Cost of Carbon Nexus Fee Study for Berkeley Origin Construction and Demolition Debris
AGENDA: on ACTION:
17.LaTanya Bellow, Public Works – Street Rehabilitation Five Year Plan for 2024 – 2028
INFORMATION REPORTS:
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Healthy Checkout Ordinance Update

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AGENDA for December 5, 2023 CITY COUNCIL 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612629119
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 262 9119
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $600,000 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation project
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 32000060 add $210,000 plus 2-year extension $400,000 total $1,438,170 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices through 2025
3.Sprague, Fire – Piggyback on Contract No. 10089896-22-W for $272,029 through 12/18/2023 - 9/30/2028 with Intterra for Operations, Pre-Planning, Reporting and Analytics with option to extend for 5 additional years at additional cost not to exceed $300,000
4.Kouyoumdjian, HR - MOU with Berkeley Fire Fighters Association
5.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32000281 add $825,811 total $1,718,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Telephone System Administration Maintenance and Support 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2025
6.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No, 32000008 (1102) add $115,300 total $322,946 with Granicus, Inc for live video streaming services, for on-demand archival video, podcasting, and web page subscription services 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
7.Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract accept $750,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the MLK Youth Services Center Seismic Upgrade Project
8.Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation of $5,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Rose Garden to purchase roses and maintenance yard fence screening for Berkeley Rose Garden
Council Consent Items:
9.Arreguin – 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
10.Taplin, co-sponsor – Nancy Skinner Municipal Pier Resolution, Refer to Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
11.Harrison – Budget Referral $273,342 to the November 2023 AAO #1 to Pre-fund the Resilient (Green) Buildings Program Manager on Permanent Basis
AGENDA on ACTION:
12.Harrison, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget Referral: Allocate the existing $900,000 Transportation Network Company (TNC) Tax to Calm Traffic in Vicinity of Derby St, Increase Citywide Traffic Calming Budget and Establish Ongoing General Fund Allocation Policy for TNC 1. $100,000 calming measures in the vicinity of 2023 Halloween Derby St. hit and run incident highlighting designation of crosswalks, and consideration of a stop sign on Mabel at Carleton and Derby, 2. $25,000 to purchase 5 additional portable speed radar trailers total 7, 3. Increase traffic Calming budget to $400,000, 4. $450,000 to 2017 bicycle lanes.
13.Arredondo, CM Office - Reimagining Public Safety Status Report

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
January 23, 2024 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20Worth Noting:
There are only three (November 28, December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess - December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024

November 19 - November 26, 2023
Worth Noting:
There are only four (November 21, 28, December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess - December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024
The City Thanksgiving Holiday includes both Thanksgiving Day and Friday. There are no City meetings after City Council finishes the special rescheduled meeting on Tuesday morning.

Sunday: At 7:30 am is the Berkeley Half Marathon, check for street closures
Monday:
- At 2 pm the Civic Arts Grants subcommittee meets online.
- At 2:30 the Agenda Committee meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
Tuesday: At 9 AM the City Council holds a special meeting in the hybrid format taking up the agenda from the November 14, 2023. The November 14 meeting quit abruptly in response to a demonstration in the BUSD Boardroom.

The November 28 City Council meeting agenda is posted and available for comment.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 19, 2023

BERKELEY HALF MARATHON at 7:30 am
Check for street closures (some start at 3 pm November 18) and bus route changes
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/berkeley-half-marathon-nov-19-street-closures-bus-route-info

Monday, November 20, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618450732
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 845 0732
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve City Council 12/5/2023 -- draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum and Remote Public Comments, 9. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Amend BMC 3.78 to expand eligibility requirements for Representatives of The Poor to Serve on The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 10. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, 11. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures 12. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 13. Discussion and Recommendations on use of Berkeley Considers
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606038125
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 603 8125
AGENDA: 1.a. Performance Evaluation of the City Attorney
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-20-2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611050243
AGENDA: No agenda posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: At 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Fair Workweek Ordinance Implementation updates, 3. Community Agency RFP FY 2025-2028 application review
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618247322
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 824 7322
AGENDA: The November 14, 2023 City Council meeting ended abruptly at 8:48 pm with a motion to reschedule the meeting to November 21, 2023. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. There are no consent or action agenda item changes from the agenda published for the November 14, 2023 meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – no city meetings or events found
60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John. F. Kennedy

Thursday, November 23, 2023 - THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 24, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Saturday, November 25, 2023 – no city meetings or events found
Sunday, November 26, 2023 – no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA City Council December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618450732
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 845 0732
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $600,000
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract No. 32000060 with Toshiba for Multi-function Devices through 2025
3.Sprague, Fire – Piggyback on Contract No. 10089896-22-W for $272,029 through 12/18/2023 - 9/30/2028 with Intterra for Operations, Pre-Planning, Reporting and Analytics with option to extend for 5 additional years at additional cost not to exceed $300,000
4.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 32000281 add $825,811 total $1,718,633 with ConvergeOne for Avaya Telephone System Administration Maintenance and Support 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2025
5.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No, 32000008 (1102) add $115,300 total $322,946 with Granicus, Inc for live video streaming services, for on-demand archival video, podcasting, and web page subscription services 7/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
6.Ferris, Parks – Grant Contract accept $750,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the MLK Youth Services Center Seismic Upgrade Project
7.Ferris, Parks – Accept cash donation of $5,000 from Friends of the Berkeley Rose Garden to purchase roses and maintenance yard fence screening for Berkeley Rose Garden
8.Arreguin – 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
9.Harrison – Budget Referral $273,342 to the November 2023 AAO #1 to Pre-fund the Resiliant (Green) Buildings Program Manager on Permanent Basis
10.Harrison – Resolution: Opposition to Police Brutality and Use of Force on Nonviolent Protesters
AGENDA on ACTION:
11.Arredondo, CM Office - Reimagining Public Safety Status Report
12.Taplin – Renaming Berkeley Municipal Pier as Nancy Skinner Municipal Pier

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AGENDA for November 21, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 9 am
The November 14, 2023 City Council meeting ended abruptly with a motion to reschedule the meeting to November 21, 2023
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618247322
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 824 7322
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract No. 090741-1 add $370,000 total $750,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Foster and Foster Actuaries and Consultants (formerly Bartel Associates, LLC) for Actuarial Consulting Services
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Expansion of the Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for calendar year 2025
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,453,813 includes $200,000 for Children’s Story Time Renovation, $816,813 for Parker-Addison Mobility and safety Improvements Project, $400,000 for Berkeley Emergency Communication Center Dispatch Modernization, $325,000 for Food for Summer Lunch Program, $80,000 for Hardscape Repair and Preplacement (Marina), $632,000 for Land Use Planning Consultant
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 31900284 add $290,000 total $6,549,173 with Dorothy Day House to fund inclement Weather Shelter Program
5.Garland, Public Works - Contract $125,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc for Fleet Replacement/Maintenance Study and Consulting Services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026
6.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $335,000 Western Truck Parts and Equipment for One Roll Off Truck
7.Garland, Public Works – Amend multi-year Purchase Order add $400,000 total $11,894,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment for City vehicles and emergency equipment (including generators) increasing the combined amount thru 2/28/2024
Council Consent Items:
8.Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison – Budget referral $7,000 Berkeley Junior Jackets Facilities Expenses
9.Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin – Resolution authorizing City of Berkeley to enter into MOU with Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to form a Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group (WPCG) to improve regionwide collaboration to reduce wildfire risk
AGENDA on ACTION:
10.Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Elmwood BID for calendar year 2024
11.Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Solano BID for calendar year 2024
12.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amend BMC Chapter 2.12 Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to ensure cost of living adjustments and committee reporting thresholds
13.Klein, Planning and Development – Amendments to BMC Title 23, the Zoning Map, General Plan Land Use Diagram, and the General Plan relating to the Southside Zoning Implementation Program of the 2023-2031 Housing element Update to increase residential development in the Southside Plan area
INFORMATION REPORTS:
14.Warhuus, HHCS - Measure O Bond Impacts on Affordable Housing Development in Berkeley
15.Klein - LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-001
16.Klein - LPO NOD: 803 Delaware, LMSAP2023-0002
17.Klein - LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio/645 Arlington LMSAP2022-0005
18.Klein - LPO NOD: 2113-2115 Kittredge LMSAP2022-0011
19.Planning Commission Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan

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AGENDA for November 28, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619253897
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 925 3897
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2023 Conflict of Interest Code Update
2.2023 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Report
3.Environment and Climate Commission – Appointment of New Youth Members
4.Radu, City Manager – Amend Contract R9704 with City of Albany, Albany will pay Berkeley $291,019 total $945,512 for Animal Services FY 2024 – FY2026
5.Radu – Contract $60,750 with Echo Cartagena DVM to provide on-site veterinary services January 2024 – June 2024
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $6,880,000, $880,000 for Sacramento Street Pedestrian Safety Project Oregon to Fairview, $6,000,000 Berkeley Marin a Dredging Project using State Coastal Conservancy Grant Fund
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement $673,179 to provide public health nursing services 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Lease of 830 University to Berkeley Free Clinic
9.Louis, Police – Amend Contract 32300062 add $50,000 total $200,000 with Moreland Investigations for background checks, 11/3/2022 – 11/2/2027
10.Louis, Police - Amend Contract 32200152 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Cindy K. Hull & Associates Forensic Consulting Services, LLC
Council Consent Items:
11.Arreguin – Appoint Tracy Matthews to the Berkeley Housing Authority for 2-year term
12.Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Civic Arts Referral for Memorial Wall to Councilmember Dona Spring and budget referral $162,000
13.Arreguin – Accept grant funding $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation and amend Contract 32200161 with Creative Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative total contract $200,000
14.Taplin – Designating Open Space Adjacent to the Ninth Street Greenway between Heinz and Berkeley-Emeryville border as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42
15.Bartlett – Expenditure of Funds - Healthy Black Families 10th Anniversary
16.Harrison – Refer to City Manager to Enhance the City’s Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management Enforcement and Regulations and Refer to AAO#1 Budget Process $250,000 for Social Cost of Carbon Nexus Fee Study for Berkeley Origin Construction and Demolition Debris
AGENDA: on ACTION:
17.LaTanya Bellow, Public Works – Street Rehabilitation Five Year Plan for 2024 – 2028
INFORMATION REPORTS:
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Healthy Checkout Ordinance Update

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
1960 San Antonio 645 Arlington Avenue 2/13/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
January 23, 2024 Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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November 12 - November 19, 2023
Worth Noting:
There are only four (November 14, 28, December 5, 12) more scheduled City Council meetings before Winter Recess - December 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024
Recommended Go To meetings are bolded:

Monday:
- At 10 am United Against Hate Week launches at Civic Center Park.
- At 10 am the Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community meets in hybrid format on animal welfare at the racetrack.
- At 12 pm CCCC meets online. At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- From 4:30 – 6:30 pm in-person film on Not in Our Town.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday:
- At 4 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format on San Pablo safety enhancement plan.
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format with the Southside Plan as 13 under Action.
Wednesday:
- At 1 pm there is a webinar online on preparing RFPs.
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person on bicycles on sidewalks.
- At 2 pm the FITES Committee meets in the hybrid format on bicycles on sidewalks.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- From 7 – 8:30 pm Councilmember Hahn sponsors an in person meeting on public safety.
- No agenda is posted for the 7 pm Commission on Labor meeting.
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on financial forecast and mid-year budget adjustment (AAO#1).
- At 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
- The Design Review Committee is cancelled.
Friday: From 9 am – 12 pm CEMTF meets online on Climate and Accessibility
Saturday:
- From 9 – 11 am is the Shoreline Cleanup.
- From 11 am – 2pm is the Pandemonium Color Run for grades K-5

Presentation: AC Transit Realign Process

2924 Russell 2/27/2024
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (proposed for January 23, 2024 – rescheduled from November 2, 2023)
February 6, 2024 – Office of Economic Development (OED) Dashboards Presentation

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (December 5 at regular council meeting)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

November 5 - November 12, 2023
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead. The meetings and announcements of special interest are bolded.

Sunday: Daylight Savings Time ends (fall back)
Monday:
- At 10 am the Land Use & Economic Development Committee meets in the hybrid format on retail/commercial in residential zones.
- At 3 pm Council meets in closed session.
- At 6 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meeting precedes the 7 pm Round Table Forum on the release of nuclear waste from Fukushima.
- At 7 pm the HSPE subcommittee on homeless encampment guidelines meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday: At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with concentrated animal feeding, ALPRs and surveillance and building electrification on the action agenda.
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the update on the Ashby BART Transit Power Substation meets on ZOOM.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday: From 6 – 7:30 pm is the presentation and discussion of Parker-Addison Improvements (bicycle lanes on Dwight) meets on ZOOM
Friday: Veterans Day Holiday
Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets on ZOOM.

The November 14, 2023 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
On November 14 at 4 pm there is a special City Council meeting on the Alameda Country Transportation Commission San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Program Safety Enhancement and Parallel Bike Improvements Projects. Council will vote on the project. The 50-page packet includes diagrams photos and project descriptions. https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-november-14-2023

Activist’s Diary for October 29, 2023 https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-10-29/article/50458?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-October-29--Kelly-Hammargren
Two more editions of the Activist’s Diary are in the works with a summary on the three forums with State Senate candidates Kathryn Lybarger, Jovanka Beckles and Dan Kalb coming next.
The link to the recording of the Kristina Hill webinar on Contaminated Sites and Sea Level Rise is posted https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar along with how to change a YouTube video to a readable transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 5, 2023 – Daylight Savings ends – no City meetings or events found

Monday, November 6, 2023

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610594726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161059 4726
AGENDA: 2. Authors Robinson, Bartlett, Taplin – Neighborhood-Scale Commercial to permit neighborhood-scale retail in residential zones.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610918624
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 091 8624
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation Workers Compensation Claim Number BER2200083, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Fire Chiefs Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 3. Evaluation City Attorney.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-6-2023

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Commission updates, 7. Secretary’s Report, 8. Discussion on Commission Merger, 9. Adding a December meeting, 10. Meeting calendar, 11. From 7 – 9 pm is the Round Table Forum Regarding Fukushima Waste.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Request to Establish Classification and Salary Range – Community Preparedness Educator, VI. Recommendation to Admend Job Class Specification – Audit Manager, VII. Recommendation to Amend Parking Meter Supervisor and Traffic Maintenance Supervisor, VIII. Recommendations to Amend Job Class Specifications – Assistant Human Resources Analyst and Associate Human Resources Analyst.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) Subcommittee on HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT GUIDELINES at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1939 Addison, East Bay Media Center
AGENDA: Guidelines and Policies presented by Radu at the October 4, Homeless Services Panel of Experts Meeting. NOTE: the November 6 subcommittee meeting is not posted on the Berkeley City website. The Guidelines presented to HSPE can be found in the HSPE Agenda PDF for 10/4/2023 (pages 7 -15) and in Supplemental 1.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609523217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 952 3217
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Presentation: 7. Anthony Tusler on the Sonoma County ADU visitability resolution, Staff Updates: 8. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 9. Email & voicemail sent to commission, 10. ADA Coordinator Certification & Training Program, 11. CA law on “daylighting,” 12/ ADA Transition Plan submitted to Caltrans, 13. ADA Program Coordinator vacation dates, Discussion/Action Items 14. 16. CM Hahn access changes to public speaker setup at Council meetings, 17. CM Robinson permitting bicycles on sidewalks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report – Ferris, 9. Communication to Council to Update Resolution No. 66,544-N.S. a policy for the Use of Berths at the Berkeley Marina by Non-Profit Organizations Providing Community service, 10. Proposed New Historic Plaque at Presentation Park, 11. Update on waterfront Specific Plan, 12. PRW Commission Addendum to the Commission Recommendations Report on the WSP, 13. Report on Possible Parks Tax Increase, 14. Update on 600 Addison Project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, Chair and Board Members’ Report, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. New Business a. Budget process, b. Policy Complaint No. 2023-PR-0008, c. PAB member policy review procedures, d. BPD Commendations, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Sessions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

ASHBY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (HOUSING at ASHBY BART) from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84565215901?pwd=cUpVUlJWQTFZTVRsVnVjQVVSeENXQT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Traction Power Substation (TPSS) Update

Thursday, November 9, 2023 – Reduced Service Day

PARKER – ADDISON from 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: - link to be posted 24 hours before the meeting
AGENDA: See proposed conceptual designs for improvements (bicycle lanes) along Dwight Way between Bonar and Mabel Streets.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/parker-addison-improvements-public-meeting

Zoning Adjustment Board is not meeting the next meeting is 11/30/2023

Friday, November 10, 2023 – Veterans’ Day Holiday

Saturday, November 11, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA for November 7, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609523217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 952 3217
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Numainville, City Clerk - Kesarwani Appointment to the Police Accountability Board
3.Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant-Funded Contract $840,000 with O2X Human Performance to provide full-time behavioral and nutritional health services for the Berkeley Fire Department11/1/2023 – 10/31/2025 with option to extend 2 additional years
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Purchase Order $504,110 for 3000 gallon Water Tender from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Appoint Dr. Anju Goel, M.D. as Interim Health Officer
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Reallocate $232,362 in unspent child care subsidy funds awarded through the FY 2020 community agency contract process
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Northern California Land Trust – 2321 Tenth Street Trust Fund Reservation additional $1,703,585
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to Reduce the Additional Cost Share Contribution Made by Unrepresented Employees on behalf of the City
9.Mayer, Library – Appointment Tanir Ami to the Board of Library Trustees
10.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation status – Data Analysis of Police Response
Council Consent Items
11.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – United Against Hate Week November 12 – 18, total cost $3000
12.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Berkeley Holiday Fund, mayor’s discretionary fund $500
13.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson – Budget Referral $1,000,000 for Housing Retention Program
14.Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Hahn – November as Transgender Awareness Month, November 20 as Transgender Awareness Day
15.Harrison, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget Referral AAO #1 $6,000 for Two Pilot Special Mentoring and Violence Prevention Events for Berkeley Youth organized by Berkeley Jr. Jackets and Young Lives Matter Foundation
16.Harrison – Budget referral $800,000 to the November 2023 AAO #1 for Matching funds to Repair Eight Deficient Tide Tubes to Avoid Catastrophic Structural Failure and escalating Construction Costs. (per Ferris now a $3,600,000 - $4,000,000 project, much of stormwater in West Berkeley drains through Aquatic Park Lagoon. If the tide tubes which are clay and concrete and already have cracks fail there will be flooding in west Berkeley)
17.Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Taplin – resolution supporting local, state and federal efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50; 50 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted of mutiny during WWII in the wake of a massive devasting explosion at the Port Chicago naval base near Concord, CA.
AGENDA on ACTION:
18.Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in the City of Berkeley (animal agriculture includes cattle, swine, horses),
19.Louis, Police – Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.99 Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Warn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), the Street Level Imagery Project, and External Fixed Surveillance
20.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024
21.a. Peace and Justice Commission – Referral of Two Health Educator Positions, b. Radu, City Manager – Refer back to Peace and Justice Commission
INFORMATION REPORTS:
22.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities.

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AGENDA for November 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617610462
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 761 0462
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL MATTERS:

Presentation: AC Transit Realign Process

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (postponed)
December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (December 5 at regular council meeting)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (proposed for January 23, 2024)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

October 29 - November 5, 2023
Worth Noting:
The last day for members to join the Sierra Club to be able to vote in the Sierra Club election is October 31st. https://www.sierraclub.org/ways-to-give#renew-maintab
Responsibilities of the persons elected include: local conservation policies, administering programs and activities and endorsing political candidates and ballot initiatives. Please join or if you are already a member check to make sure your membership is current. The election bulletin of candidates and ballot will be sent in the Winter edition of the Sierra Club Yodeler.

Monday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- Cancelled and rescheduled for November 6 at 7 pm the Homeless Panel of Experts Subcommittee on guidelines and policies for homeless encampment meets in person.
Tuesday: celebrate Halloween
Wednesday:
- At 2 pm the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person on “Middle Housing.”
- At 6:30 pm Board of Library trustees meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Housing advisory Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Board meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- The City Council meeting on the Waterfront Specific Plan was cancelled and is tentatively rescheduled for January 23, 2024.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Activist’s Diary for October 15, 2023 https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-10-23/article/50450?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY.-week-ending-Oct.15--Kelly-Hammargren
Two more editions of the Activist’s Diary are in the works.
The link to the recording of the Kristina Hill webinar on Contaminated Sites and Sea Level Rise is posted https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar along with how to change a YouTube video to a readable transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 29, 2023 – No City meetings or events found

Monday, October 30, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602118494
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 211 8494
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve -11/14/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum and Remote Public Comments 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS Subcommittee on HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT GUIDELINES at 7 pm – cancelled rescheduled for November 6.
NOTE: the subcommittee meetings are not posted on the Berkeley City website
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Halloween, no city meetings, but events can be found on the city website at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY at 2 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606230651
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 623 0651
AGENDA: 2. Klein, Planning and Development – Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) – Time of Sale Energy Upgrades, 3. Adopt an Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 12.39 to regulate Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing on Tentative Tract Map 8651 to convert sole ownership of 36 dwellings/82 beds to individual ownership, 11. Discussion on Middle Housing to encourage middle housing in low-density residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-2A and MU-R) proposal includes by-right demolition of existing single family housing to build duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes and small projects.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: II. A. Presentations Oral Staff Report from Chenice Jackson, Social services Specialist, IV. A. Budget Process Update for FY 2025 & FY 2026 Biennial Budget, B. Amending BOLT bylaws.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Thursday, November 2, 2023

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on Block Grant funded subrecipient Center for Independent Living residential Access, discussion and possible action on 7. Funding for MLK House, 8. Fair access and Transparency for Rental Housing applications Ordinance, 9. Meeting Calendar, 10. 2024 RFP for Funding Community agencies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2119 Marin, Laflin House – Structural Alteration Permit
7. 910 Indian Rock - Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation
8. 1840 Woolsey – Staff-level Design Review Referral – provide comments on exterior alterations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Request for extension of Temporary Appointment in the HHCS Department of Community services specialist III Joshua Oehler and assistant Management Analyst Marilou Orense, VI. Recommendation to Revise Job Class Specification – Deputy Police Chief.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Friday, November 3, 2023 – No City meetings or events found
Saturday, November 4, 2023 – No City meetings or events found
Sunday, November 5, 2023 – No City meetings or events found

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AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on November 14, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602118494
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 211 8494
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CEREMONIAL MATTERS:

Presentation: AC Transit Realign Process

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract No. 090741-1 add $370,000 total $750,000 thru 12/31/2025 with Foster and Foster Actuaries and Consultants (formerly Bartel Associates, LLC) for Actuarial Consulting Services
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Expansion of the Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for calendar year 2025
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,453,813
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract No. 31900284 add $290,000 total $6,549,173 with Dorothy Day House to fund inclement Weather Shelter Program
5.Garland, Public Works – Alameda County Transportation Commission San Pablo Multimodal Corridor Program: Safety Enhancement and Parallel Bike Improvements Projects
6.Garland, Public Works - Contract $125,000 with Mercury Associates, Inc for Fleet Replacement/Maintenance Study and Consulting Services 12/1/2023 – 12/30/2026
7.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $335,000 wutg Western Truck Parts and Equipment for One Roll Off Truck
8.Garland, Public Works – Amend multi-year Purchase Order add $400,000 total $11,894,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment for City vehicles and emergency equipment (including generators) increasing the combined amount thru 2/28/2024
Council Consent Items
9.Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison – Budget referral $7,000Berkeley Junior Jackets Facilities Expenses
AGENDA on ACTION
10.Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Elmwood BID for calendar year 2024
11.Hollander, Economic Development – Renewal Solano BID for calendar year 2024
12.Klein, Planning and Development – Amendments to BMC Title 23, the Zoning Map, General Plan Land Use Diagram, and the General Plan relating to the Southside Zoning Implmentation Program of the 2023-2031 Housing element Update to increase residential development in the Southside Plan area
13.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amend BMC Chapter 2.12 Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to ensure cost of living adjustments and committee reporting thresholds
14.Authors Taplin, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Staff Expenditures, Refer to Budget and Finance Committee to consider updates for AAO#2 of up to $219,080 with regards to staff salaries for up to 2 FTE, meet obligations under SEIU 1021 CSU/PTRLA MOU and prevent layoffs
15.Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin – Resolution authorizing City of Berkeley to enter into MOU with Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to form a Wildfire Prevention Coordinating Group (WPCG) to improve regionwide collaboration to reduce wildfire risk
16.Warhuus, HHCS - Measure O Bond Impacts on Affordable Housing Development in Berkeley
17.Klein - LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-001
18.Klein - LPO NOD: 803 Delaware, LMSAP2023-0002
19.Klein - LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio/645 Arlington LMSAP2022-0005
20.Klein - LPO NOD: 2113-2115 Kittredge LMSAP2022-0011
21.Planning Commission Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan

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AGENDA for November 7, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609523217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 952 3217
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Numainville, City Clerk - Kesarwani Appointment to the Police Accountability Board
3.Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $840,000 with O2X Human Performance to provide full-time behavioral and nutritional health services for the Berkeley Fire Department11/1/2023 – 10/31/2025 with option to extend 2 additional years
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Purchase Order $504,110 for 3000 gallon Water Tender from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Appoint Dr. Anju Goel, M.D. as Interim Health Officer
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Reallocate $232,362 in unspent child care subsidy funds awarded through the FY 2020 community agency contract process
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Northern California Land Trust – 2321 Tenth Street Trust Fund Reservation additional $1,703,585
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to Reduce the Additional Cost Share Contribution Made by Unrepresented Employees on behalf of the City
9.Mayer, Library – Appointment Tanir Ami to the Board of Library Trustees
10.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation status – Data Analysis of Police Response
11.Council Consent Items
12.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – United Against Hate Week November 12 – 18, total cost $3000
13.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Berkeley Holiday Fund, mayor’s discretionary fund $500
14.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson – Budget Referral $1,000,000 for Housing Retention Program
15.Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Hahn – November as Transgender Awareness Month, November 20 as Transgender Awareness Day
16.Harrison – Budget Referral AAO #1 $6,000 for Two Pilot Special Mentoring and Violence Prevention Events for Berkeley Youth organized by Berkeley Jr. Jackets and Young Lives Matter Foundation
17.Harrison – Budget referral $800,000 to the November 2023 AAO #1 for Matching funds to Repair Eight Deficient Tide Tubes to Avoid Catastrophic Structural Failure and escalating Construction Costs. (per Ferris now a $3,600,000 - $4,000,000 project, much of stormwater in West Berkeley drains through Aquatic Park Lagoon. If the tide tubes which are clay and concrete and already have cracks fail there will be flooding in west Berkeley)
18.Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Taplin – resolution supporting local, state and federal efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50; 50 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted of mutiny during WWII in the wake of a massive devasting explosion at the Port Chicago naval base near Concord, CA.
AGENDA on ACTION:
19.Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in the City of Berkeley
20.Louis, Police – Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.99 Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Warn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), the Street Level Imagery Project, and External Fixed Surveillance
21.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024
22.a. Peace and Justice Commission – Referral of Two Health Educator Positions, b. Radu, City Manager – Refer back to Peace and Justice Commission
INFORMATION REPORTS:
23.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities.

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NOD – NOTICES of DECISION with deadline to appeal the NOD
·      2411 Sixth Street, ZAB 10/30/2023
·      2712 Telegraph, ZAB 10/31/2023
·      2924 Russell Street 10/31/2023
LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (postponed)
December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (December 5 at regular council meeting)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (proposed for January 23, 2024)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

October 22 - October 29, 2023
Worth Noting:
Another packed week. If you have never heard Kristina Hill present on sea level rise, groundwater rise and the impact of groundwater rise on contaminated sites, Monday night at 7 pm is the go to meeting for you. Berkeley has contaminated sites.

Monday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 4:30 pm City Council meets in closed session.
- At 7 pm Kristina Hill presents by videoconference on Contaminated Sites and Sea Level Rise – Preparing For Change.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
Tuesday:
- At 9 am the Loan Administration meets in person.
- At 10 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 3 pm the 4 x 4 Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
Wednesday:
- From 1:30 – 3:30 pm is the Free Flu Shot Clinic.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the PAB is scheduled to meet, but no agenda is posted.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm there is an in person community forum on the Marina
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
- The Community Health Commission normally meets the 4th Thursday, but no meeting announcement is posted.
Saturday:
- Check the list with links or city website for information on city sponsored Halloween family events.
- At 2 pm East Bay Communities for Action is sponsoring a meet and ask questions of Dan Kalb, Candidate for CA State Senate District 7 (Nancy Skinner is termed out). This is NOT an endorsement or fundraiser event.

EBCE - Win a free induction cooktop. Enter EBCE’s Clean Cooking. Winners chosen monthly at https://ebce.org/clean-cooking-contest/
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Activist’s Diary for latest addition check Berkeley Daily Planet after Monday https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 22, 2023 – No city meetings or events found

Monday, October 23, 2023

BNC Presents: CONTAMINATED SITES and SEA LEVEL RISE – PREPARING for CHANGE from 7 – 8:30 pm
Featuring: Kristina Hill
Videoconference: https://tinyurl.com/2vuun382
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 827 7775 1399 Passcode: 160085
Kristina Hill, Associate Professor of Environmental Planning and Urban Design at UC Berkeley.
Talk sponsored by the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/uncategorized/bnc-presents-sea-level-rise-in-berkeley-and-albany/
Kristina hill with others published “Rising coastal groundwater as a result of sea level rise will influence contaminated coastal sites and underground infrastructure.” https://essopenarchive.org/users/621729/articles/645176-rising-coastal-groundwater-as-a-result-of-sea-level-rise-will-influence-contaminated-coastal-sites-and-underground-infrastructure

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604511264
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 451 1264
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/7/2023 draft agenda for City Council regular meeting – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Discussion and Possible Action on City Council Rules of Decorum and Remote Public Comments 9. City Council Legislative Systems Redesign, Unscheduled Items: 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion and recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614932351
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 493 2351
AGENDA: 1. Existing Litigation a. Prado v. City of Berkeley No. 3:23-CV-)4537-EMC, b. Schmier v. City of Berkeley No. RG19036596, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Special Meeting at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82871490734?pwd=4jtOMJ4pp8UVahOsRkEp9MS0vUGODA.MbFtwb9sN7nPkOEm
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 828 7149 0734 Passcode: 208809
AGENDA: 7. Appeal (will not be heard before 7:30 pm Case No. T-6014 (2425 Fulton Unit 4), 8. Action Items: b. Annual General Adjustment 1.9%, c. Move-in and Ellis Act evictions increase by 2.9%
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

4 X 4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE on HOUSING at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Roon, 1st Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603535796?pwd=a2tyeUsyYkMxWkNtT1hEYkxWZWovUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 353 5796 Passcode: 084063
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible recommendations to City Council regarding amendments to the Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 9 am
In-Person: at 2040 Addison, California Jazz Conservatory
AGENDA: B) State of the Revolving Loan Fund.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 10 am
In-Person: at 1801 Solano, Mechanics Bank
AGENDA: 4. Budget review of invoices and disbursements and Solano revitalization, 5. 2023-2024 Work Plans on equity on the avenue and parking and sidewalks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6. 6:30 pm – staff updates SB-1383, SUD (single use ordinance), Plastic Bag Ordinance, Staffing, Transfers Station Rebuild, Discussion/Action: 1. 6:50 pm Strategic Plan Progress Report, 7:10 pm Green Building Requirements, 3. 7:20 pm Updating language to AR 3.5 on Disposal of Surplus Property, 4. 7:30 pm Buoy Presentation,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FREE FLU VACCINE from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
No appointment, no ID, no health insurance required
1900 Sixth St West Berkeley Family Wellness Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-flu-vaccine-pop-0

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Project Overview Municipal Artist-in-Residence for City of Berkeley Climate Equity Pilot Program, b) Approval of final design of artwork elements for Ohlone Park, c) Update on integration of public art into the waterfront Specific Plan, e) Cube Space Exhibition, f) Upcoming grants-funded community festivals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar
AGENDA: 5. Provide a recommendation to City Council on the development of a plan that includes a feasibility study and identification of funding sources for constructing an emergency secondary access road on Panoramic Hill, 6. Provide recommendation to Council regarding separation of mixed-use pedestrian and e-bike pathways, 7. Request to merge action and discussion calendars under the title “items for Discussion and Possible Action,” 9. Clarification of recently approved ordinance on ADUs and JADUs, 10. Discussion on impact of increased density due to new developments along Shattuck/Adeline, 11. Discussion on biolabs and other large facilities, hazardous materials contained therein and potential emergency response impacts and challenges.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6 pm
The PAB conducts meetings in the hybrid format. No agenda is posted as of 10/21/2023 at 1:18 pm for the 10/25/2023 meeting. Check website later.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMUNITY FORUM on the BERKELEY MARINA from 7 – 9 pm
In-Person: at 1 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Yacht Club
The City Council special meeting on November 2 is on the Waterfront Specific Plan.
This forum starts with a brief history followed with discussion of the proposed development plan and how the plan impacts or supports clubs, individuals, and businesses at the waterfront.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600644095
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 064 4095
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 3. Audit recommendations status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 6. Audit status report – Fleet replacement & Rocky Road Berkeley Streets at risk and significantly underfunded. (packet 92 pages – no documents on AAO)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION usually meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm
No meeting announcement posted. Check website after Monday.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83408771762
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 834 0877 1762
AGENDA: 805 Jones – on consent - Use Permit #ZP2022-0162 – to construct 3 2-story duplexes, total 6 units, height of 26 ft and 455 sq ft second story 22 ft to the existing 1,750 sq ft commercial building
1287 Gilman – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0122 to add sale of wine
1515 Derby – on action – Use Permit #ZP2023-0045 to demolish 2-car garage and construct 3-story 30 ft 6 in 1745 sq ft single-family dwelling behind existing single-family dwelling, and ADU on-site subject to ministerial review and not included in this discretionary action.
600 Addison – on action - #DRCP2023-0002 – appeal of approval of lighted exterior signage next to Aquatic Park on R&D Campus two building complex totaling 470,573 sq ft with 943 parking spaces
2403-2407 San Pablo – on action – Use Permit Modification #ZP2023-0103 to modify project originally approved under #ZP2021-0220 to add 5 additional off-street parking spaces where maximum is 19 parking spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, October 27, 2023 – No city meetings or events found

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Meet DAN KALB at 2 pm
In-Person: 1301 Walnut, Live Oak Park Amphitheater, next to Berkeley Art Center
Questions from attendees will follow a brief self-introduction. DAN KALB is a Candidate for CA State Senate District 7 (Nancy Skinner is termed out)
This is NOT a fund-raiser or endorsement event. This is also not a debate. This is an opportunity to get past talking points.
Sponsored by East Bay Communities for Action.

City of Berkeley Sponsored Family Halloween Events
Halloween Howl Dog Parade & Costume Contest from 10 am – 12 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/halloween-howl-dog-parade-costume-contest
Floating Pumpkin Patch at west Campus Pool from 10 am – 6 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/floating-pumpkin-patch-west-campus-pool-0
Halloween Skate Jam at 7 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/halloween-skate-jam

Sunday, October 29, 2023 – No city meetings or events found

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AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT Agenda for City Council November 7, 2023 meeting
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604511264
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 451 1264
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1. Minutes
2.Numainville, City Clerk - Kesarwani Appointment to the Police Accountability Board
3.Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $840,000 with O2X Human Performance to provide full-time behavioral and nutritional health services for the Berkeley Fire Department11/1/2023 – 10/31/2025 with option to extend 2 additional years
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Purchase Order $504,110 for 3000 gallon Water Tender from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Appoint Dr. Anju Goel, M.D. as Interim Health Officer
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Reallocate $232,362 in unspent child care subsidy funds awarded through the FY 2020 community agency contract process
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to Reduce the Additional Cost Share Contribution Made by Unrepresented Employees on behalf of the City
8.Mayer, Library – Appointment Tanir Ami to the Board of Library Trustees
9.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation status – Data Analysis of Police Response
10.Arreguin – United Against Hate Week November 12 – 18, total cost $3000
11.Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund, mayor’s discretionary fund $500
12.Arreguin – Budget Referral $1,000,000 for Housing Retention Program
13.Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Hahn – November as Transgender Awareness Month, November 20 as Transgender Awareness Day
14.Harrison – Budget Referral AAO #1 $6,000 for Two Pilot Special Mentoring and Violence Prevention Events for Berkeley Youth organized by Berkeley Jr. Jackets and Young Lives Matter Foundation
15.Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Taplin – resolution supporting local, state and federal efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50; 50 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted of mutiny during WWII in the wake of a massive devasting explosion at the Port Chicago naval base near Concord, CA.
ACTION:
16.Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in the City of Berkeley
17.Warhuus, HHCS – Northern California Land Trust – 2231 Tenth Street Housing Trust Fund Reservation
18.Louis, Police – Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.99 Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Warn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), the Street Level Imagery Project, and External Fixed Surveillance
19.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024
20.a. Peace and Justice Commission – Referral of Two Health Educator Positions, b. Radu, City Manager – Refer back to Peace and Justice Commission
21.Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Just Transition Framework for West Berkeley Plan Amendments
22.Robinson – Adopt first reading of an Ordinance amending BMC Chapters 6.32, 1432 and 14.68 to: 1. Rescind outdated or unnecessary regulations pertaining to jaywalking, skateboarding, bicycle licenses and bicycle establishment requirements, 2. Allow 24/7 use of public paths by pedestrians and cicyclists for the purpose of transportation; 3. Allow bicyclists on non-electric bicycles to ride on the sidewalk while exercising due care and yielding right-of-way to pedestrians when no Class I, Class II, or Class IV bicycle facility is available; 4. Align the penalty for bicycle violations with other moving violations by amending it from a misdemeanor to an infraction; 5. Update definitions of bicycles and scooters to align with definitions in the California Vehicle Code
23.Robinson, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Referral: Neighborhood-Scale Commercial – Refer to City Manageer and Planning Commission to consider and develop policies to permit neighborhood-scale retail uses in residential zones to increase economic opportunity, vitality, and walkability in Berkeley neighborhoods. Changes may include zoning alterations or modifications to use permit requirements. Staff and the Planning Commission should consider conditions to avoid detrimental impacts on surrounding residential uses and neighborhoods, including but not limited to limitations on operating hours, signage, loading/unloading activity, limitations on selling alcohol, restricting applicants to businesses with fewer than three locations and establishing different permitting requirements depending on square footage, proposed use, or other factors
INFORMATION REPORTS:
24.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities.

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

November 5 - November 12, 2023
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead. The meetings and announcements of special interest are bolded.

Sunday: Daylight Savings Time ends (fall back)
Monday:
- At 10 am the Land Use & Economic Development Committee meets in the hybrid format on retail/commercial in residential zones.
- At 3 pm Council meets in closed session.
- At 6 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meeting precedes the 7 pm Round Table Forum on the release of nuclear waste from Fukushima.
- At 7 pm the HSPE subcommittee on homeless encampment guidelines meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday: At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with concentrated animal feeding, ALPRs and surveillance and building electrification on the action agenda.
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the update on the Ashby BART Transit Power Substation meets on ZOOM.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person.
Thursday: From 6 – 7:30 pm is the presentation and discussion of Parker-Addison Improvements (bicycle lanes on Dwight) meets on ZOOM
Friday: Veterans Day Holiday
Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets on ZOOM.

The November 14, 2023 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
On November 14 at 4 pm there is a special City Council meeting on the Alameda Country Transportation Commission San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Program Safety Enhancement and Parallel Bike Improvements Projects. Council will vote on the project. The 50-page packet includes diagrams photos and project descriptions. https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-november-14-2023

Activist’s Diary for October 29, 2023 https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-10-29/article/50458?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-October-29--Kelly-Hammargren
Two more editions of the Activist’s Diary are in the works with a summary on the three forums with State Senate candidates Kathryn Lybarger, Jovanka Beckles and Dan Kalb coming next.
The link to the recording of the Kristina Hill webinar on Contaminated Sites and Sea Level Rise is posted https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar along with how to change a YouTube video to a readable transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, November 5, 2023 – Daylight Savings ends – no City meetings or events found

Monday, November 6, 2023

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610594726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161059 4726
AGENDA: 2. Authors Robinson, Bartlett, Taplin – Neighborhood-Scale Commercial to permit neighborhood-scale retail in residential zones.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610918624
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 091 8624
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation Workers Compensation Claim Number BER2200083, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organizations: Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Fire Chiefs Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 3. Evaluation City Attorney.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-6-2023

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Commission updates, 7. Secretary’s Report, 8. Discussion on Commission Merger, 9. Adding a December meeting, 10. Meeting calendar, 11. From 7 – 9 pm is the Round Table Forum Regarding Fukushima Waste.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Request to Establish Classification and Salary Range – Community Preparedness Educator, VI. Recommendation to Admend Job Class Specification – Audit Manager, VII. Recommendation to Amend Parking Meter Supervisor and Traffic Maintenance Supervisor, VIII. Recommendations to Amend Job Class Specifications – Assistant Human Resources Analyst and Associate Human Resources Analyst.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) Subcommittee on HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT GUIDELINES at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1939 Addison, East Bay Media Center
AGENDA: Guidelines and Policies presented by Radu at the October 4, Homeless Services Panel of Experts Meeting. NOTE: the November 6 subcommittee meeting is not posted on the Berkeley City website. The Guidelines presented to HSPE can be found in the HSPE Agenda PDF for 10/4/2023 (pages 7 -15) and in Supplemental 1.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609523217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 952 3217
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Presentation: 7. Anthony Tusler on the Sonoma County ADU visitability resolution, Staff Updates: 8. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 9. Email & voicemail sent to commission, 10. ADA Coordinator Certification & Training Program, 11. CA law on “daylighting,” 12/ ADA Transition Plan submitted to Caltrans, 13. ADA Program Coordinator vacation dates, Discussion/Action Items 14. 16. CM Hahn access changes to public speaker setup at Council meetings, 17. CM Robinson permitting bicycles on sidewalks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report – Ferris, 9. Communication to Council to Update Resolution No. 66,544-N.S. a policy for the Use of Berths at the Berkeley Marina by Non-Profit Organizations Providing Community service, 10. Proposed New Historic Plaque at Presentation Park, 11. Update on waterfront Specific Plan, 12. PRW Commission Addendum to the Commission Recommendations Report on the WSP, 13. Report on Possible Parks Tax Increase, 14. Update on 600 Addison Project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, Chair and Board Members’ Report, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. New Business a. Budget process, b. Policy Complaint No. 2023-PR-0008, c. PAB member policy review procedures, d. BPD Commendations, 10. Public Comment, 11. Closed Sessions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

ASHBY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (HOUSING at ASHBY BART) from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84565215901?pwd=cUpVUlJWQTFZTVRsVnVjQVVSeENXQT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Traction Power Substation (TPSS) Update

Thursday, November 9, 2023 – Reduced Service Day

PARKER – ADDISON from 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: - link to be posted 24 hours before the meeting
AGENDA: See proposed conceptual designs for improvements (bicycle lanes) along Dwight Way between Bonar and Mabel Streets.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/parker-addison-improvements-public-meeting

Zoning Adjustment Board is not meeting the next meeting is 11/30/2023

Friday, November 10, 2023 – Veterans’ Day Holiday

Saturday, November 11, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA for November 7, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609523217
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 952 3217
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Numainville, City Clerk - Kesarwani Appointment to the Police Accountability Board
3.Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant-Funded Contract $840,000 with O2X Human Performance to provide full-time behavioral and nutritional health services for the Berkeley Fire Department11/1/2023 – 10/31/2025 with option to extend 2 additional years
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Purchase Order $504,110 for 3000 gallon Water Tender from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Appoint Dr. Anju Goel, M.D. as Interim Health Officer
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Reallocate $232,362 in unspent child care subsidy funds awarded through the FY 2020 community agency contract process
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Northern California Land Trust – 2321 Tenth Street Trust Fund Reservation additional $1,703,585
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract Pursuant to California Government Code Section 20516 to Reduce the Additional Cost Share Contribution Made by Unrepresented Employees on behalf of the City
9.Mayer, Library – Appointment Tanir Ami to the Board of Library Trustees
10.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation status – Data Analysis of Police Response
Council Consent Items
11.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – United Against Hate Week November 12 – 18, total cost $3000
12.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Berkeley Holiday Fund, mayor’s discretionary fund $500
13.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson – Budget Referral $1,000,000 for Housing Retention Program
14.Taplin, co-sponsors Kesarwani, Hahn – November as Transgender Awareness Month, November 20 as Transgender Awareness Day
15.Harrison, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget Referral AAO #1 $6,000 for Two Pilot Special Mentoring and Violence Prevention Events for Berkeley Youth organized by Berkeley Jr. Jackets and Young Lives Matter Foundation
16.Harrison – Budget referral $800,000 to the November 2023 AAO #1 for Matching funds to Repair Eight Deficient Tide Tubes to Avoid Catastrophic Structural Failure and escalating Construction Costs. (per Ferris now a $3,600,000 - $4,000,000 project, much of stormwater in West Berkeley drains through Aquatic Park Lagoon. If the tide tubes which are clay and concrete and already have cracks fail there will be flooding in west Berkeley)
17.Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Taplin – resolution supporting local, state and federal efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50; 50 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted of mutiny during WWII in the wake of a massive devasting explosion at the Port Chicago naval base near Concord, CA.
AGENDA on ACTION:
18.Numainville, City Clerk – Initiative Petition – Initiative Ordinance Prohibiting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in the City of Berkeley (animal agriculture includes cattle, swine, horses),
19.Louis, Police – Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.99 Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Warn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), the Street Level Imagery Project, and External Fixed Surveillance
20.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024
21.a. Peace and Justice Commission – Referral of Two Health Educator Positions, b. Radu, City Manager – Refer back to Peace and Justice Commission
INFORMATION REPORTS:
22.Louis, Police – Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities.

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AGENDA for November 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617610462
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 761 0462
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CEREMONIAL MATTERS:

Presentation: AC Transit Realign Process

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (postponed)
December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (December 5 at regular council meeting)
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (proposed for January 23, 2024)

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

October 15 - October 22, 2023
Worth Noting:
There is a special City Council meeting on November 2, 2023 at 6 pm on the Draft Waterfront Specific Plan. (note that the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission Recommendations are separate from the City staff and consultants’ reports)

The 13-page Report & Recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission can be read starting on page 9 at: https://tinyurl.com/y7s4y3xu
All of the documents from the consultants, meetings, presentations and city staff are at: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/waterfront-specific-plan

The next regular Tuesday evening 6 pm City Council meeting is listed as November 7, 2023
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Go to meetings and events are bolded: The Bird Festival looks terrific. Wednesday is a public hearing on BART. The Zero Waste Strategic Plan is offered twice. Two SB 330 state density projects at DRC on Thursday.

Sunday: From 8 am to 5 pm there are Bird Festival activities all over Berkeley from birding field trips, to sidewalk chalk drawing to poetry, art and presentations at the Brower Center on plants for birds and making your home safe for birds.
Monday:
- At 6 pm the online Point Molate speaker is on the Marine Mammal Center.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Panel of Experts Subcommittee on guidelines and policies for homeless encampment meets in person. This meeting is not posted.
Wednesday:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person and holds a public hearing on Objective standards for the North Berkeley BART Station Housing.
- At 6 pm is the Zero Waste Strategic Plan Presentation.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on the status of Women meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 10:30 am the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meets on an ordinance on horse racing.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Strategic Plan will be repeated in the online.
- At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices Commission/Open Government Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee meets in person on two projects 17-story at 2420 Shattuck and 6-story 2127 Dwight.
Saturday: From 9 am – 11 am Shoreline Cleanup

Activist’s Diary for week ending Oct 8, 2023 Parts 1 & 2 https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-10-04

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 15, 2023

BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL from 8 am – 5 pm
Check the website there is something for everyone: field trips, bird watching, sidewalk chalk drawing, tours of the UC Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, poetry, stories, children’s art and presentations at the Brower Center on birding, bird safe home plants for birds
https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/

Monday, October 16, 2023

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Discussion and Planning Forum Regarding Fukushima Waste, 9. Discussion with Corina Gould regarding land acknowledgement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS Subcommittee on HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT GUIDELINES at 7 pm
In-Person: 1939 Addison, East Bay Media Center
AGENDA: Guidelines and Policies presented by Radu at the October 4, Homeless Services Panel of Experts Meeting. NOTE: the October 16 subcommittee meeting is not posted on the Berkeley City website
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
Meeting ID: 998 9161 9534
Agenda: Speaker Laura Gill on the Marine Mammal Center, “Behind the Bark”

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - no City meetings or events found

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentations: 1. Sidewalk Repair, 2. Use and multifunctionality of senior centers as a City resource, Commissioner Reports: 1. Age-friendly parks, 2. City merchants accepting cash only (this was supposed to be cards only), Action Items: Commission on Disabilities lawsuit with City of Berkeley over commissioner virtual attendance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Multi-purpose Room
AGENDA: Information Updates: 2. Labor education, 3. Fair Workweek Ordinance Outreach, 4. Subcommittee appointments, 5. Date and time for November 2023 meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: (all agenda items are listed as discussion/possible action except chair report) 6. Panel/Presenters on Sex Trafficking, 7. Chair Report, 8. Topics from Small business subcommittees, 9. Proper lighting in Neighborhoods, 10. Calendar of Public Information, 11. Non-profit Village Connect, 13. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presentation, Discussion and Action: BESO Proposed Time and Sale Upgrade, 9. Workplan Subcommittee Updates on Vehicle Miles Traveled, Native Plants and Pest Reduction, Electrification.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Public Hearing North Berkeley BART Objective Design Standards (packet 198 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

ZERO WASTE STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: presentation of plan, presentation of plan will also be offered virtually on Thursday
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/zero-waste-strategic-plan-meeting-person

Thursday, October 19, 2023

HEALTH, LIFE, ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608367679
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 836 7679
AGENDA: Kate Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to BMC to Establish Protections Relating to Animals Held, Owned, Used, Exhibited or Otherwise Kept for Racing or Other Sport, Entertainment or Profit.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 2420 Shattuck [between Channing and Haste] DRCP2023-0018 – to demolish two existing commercial buildings, merge two lots, and construct a 17-story mixed-use building with 132 dwelling units and a 2314 sq ft commercial space a SB 330 state density bonus project,
2127 Dwight [between Shattuck and Fulton] DRCP2023-0004 – to demolish two of the existing four residential buildings (demolish 8 units and retain 8 units) and replace with new 6-story residential building with 58 dwelling units with 70 bedrooms without windows (combined total of retained buildings and new project 66 dwelling units and 304 bedrooms on lot), a SB 330 state density project.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 6. City Clerk enforcement referral regarding Mike Chang for BUSD School Board 2022, 7. Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) clean-up amendments, 8. Report from staff on public financing matching funds disbursements to Mark Humbert for council 2022, 9. Report from subcommittee on contribution limits.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Dining Room
AGENDA: B. 1. 2023 Work Plan Progress Check
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

ZERO WASTE STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
Virtual: use link to register for zoom link
AGENDA: presentation of plan, same program as Wednesday, October 18
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/zero-waste-strategic-plan-meeting-virtual

Friday, October 20, 2023 – no City meetings or events found

Saturday, October 21, 2023

SHORELINE CLEAN-UP from 9 – 11 am
Meet at 160 University Nature Center
Use link for more information and registration
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-3

Sunday, October 22, 2023 - no City meetings or events found

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

October 8 - October 15, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Go to meetings and events: The Bird Festival on Sunday is the highlight of the week. The 4 pm City Council meeting on legislation is a “should do.” If you miss the Budget and Finance AAO there will be more meetings before the council vote.

Monday: Indigenous Peoples Day - The Youth Commission is listed with the date as October 10 with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on the holiday.
Tuesday: City Council meets in the hybrid format starting at 3 pm with a closed session, followed with a special meeting at 4 pm on redesigning their legislative process, followed with the regular meeting a 6 pm with a light agenda.
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Disability Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets in person with the Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR on the agenda.
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format. The AAO (mid-year budget adjustment) is not posted with the agenda.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format.
Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in person.
Sunday: From 8 am to 5 pm there are Bird Festival activities all over Berkeley from birding field trips, to sidewalk chalk drawing to poetry, art and presentations at the Brower Center on plants for birds and making your home safe for birds.

Heart 2 Heart – Beginning October 12 from 4:30 – 6 pm an 8 week Public Health Advocate Program for South Berkeley to reduce heart disease and hypertension. Registration required. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/heart-2-heart-advocate-program
The Berkeley Daily Planet is back in full swing https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/
Activist’s Diary for September 29, 2023 on Ready Festival, Planning and Fire Department Master Plan
https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-09-02/article/50416?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-WEEK-ENDING-SEPTEMBER-29--Kelly-Hammargren
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 8, 2023 - No City meetings found

Monday, October 9, 2023 – Indigenous People’s Day Holiday

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
The Youth Commission is listed as October 10 which is Monday with the day listed as Tuesday – expect this meeting to be Tuesday not on Monday the holiday.

In-Person: at 1730 Oregon, Youth Services Center / YAP
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Berkeley High School Restroom
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606556704
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 655 6704
AGENDA: 1. Conference with labor negotiators, employee organizations Berkeley Firefighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
AGENDA: City Council Legislative System Redesign (packet 138 pages) this is the evolution of the proposals that started with former councilmember Droste to establish rules for how council policy committees function and how major legislation submitted by councilmembers needs to be prepared including checklists to be completed and processed with time frames for submission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Staff Updates 7. 2023 Log of Access Complaints, 8. Email and voicemail sent to commission, 9. Sept meeting follow-up, Discussion/Action Items: 10. 2024 calendar, 11. CoD membership, 12. Workplan, Carried Over & Items for future meetings a. Civic Center Subcommittee, b. Safer Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report (Ferris), 9. Aquatic Park update on public arts project, Discussion/Action: 10. Possible parks tax increase ballot measure, 11. Proposed Ohlone Greenway Improvement Project, 12. Feedback on draft Waterfront Specific Plan and EIR process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. ODPA Staff Report 8. Chief’s Report9. Subcommittee reports,10. Policy complaint 2023-PR-000511. Policy complaints 2023-PR-0006, 2023-PR-0007, 2023-PR-0008 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session 14 complaints 2-23-Cl-0001 – 2023-Cl-0014
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, October 12, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Mivia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611557693
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 155 7693
AGENDA: 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 3. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt, 4. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of other jurisdictions, 5. Audit recommendations status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 6. Audit status report – Fleet replacement & Rocky Road Berkeley Streets at risk and significantly underfunded. (packet 92 pages – no documents on AAO)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84781420938
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 847 8142 0938
AGENDA: 2712 Telegraph – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0179 – to demolish two non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 sq ft 6-story (70 ft) mixed-use residential building containing 40 dwelling units (4-very-low income), 590 sq ft commercial space, 2 auto parking spaces and 46 bicycle spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
2411 Sixth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2023-0101 – to legalize the demolition of a non-conforming single-family dwelling and construct a 2,058 sq ft 2-story (22 ft) conforming single family dwelling
2924 Russell - on action – Appeal of Zoning Officer’s decision to approve Administrative Use Permit #ZP2023-0081 to install an unenclosed hot tub in rear yard.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff reports – (peak hour utilization is not available, farebox recovery is listed as 21% - without a cut of Bridge Tolls and Federal & State funding WETA could not stay afloat), 7. Agreement with UBER for Alameda Mainstreet Terminal Rideshare program, 8. Adopt Fares between Mission Bay and South San Francisco, 9. Filing for an application with MTC for $700,000 in Regional Measure 3 Capital Funds.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, October 13, 2023 – Reduced Service Day

Saturday, October 14, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, October 15, 2023

BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL from 8 am – 5 pm
Check the website there is something for everyone: field trips, bird watching, sidewalk chalk drawing, tours of the UC Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, poetry, stories, children’s art and presentations at the Brower Center on birding, bird safe home plants for birds
https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
A. 2nd reading of the ADU Ordinance No. 7,888-N.S. passed on Oct 3 to read ordinance go to https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10-10%20Item%20A%20Ordinance%207888.pdf1.
1. removed by City Manager
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP, Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment $4,000,000
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
6.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
7.Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
8.Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
9.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
10.Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
11.Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $3,000,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
12.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
13.Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
14.Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
AGENDA on ACTION:
B.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs Attention (continued from Oct 3)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
15.Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

October 1 - October 8, 2023
Worth Noting:
The manufacturing tours of Berkeley businesses look interesting!
BERKELEY MANUFACTURING WEEK TOURS October 2 – 6,
Check Webpage and Registration for Tour Times
Register for Free Tours: At https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2023-berkeley-manufacturing-week-tours-2635549
Participating Local Manufacturers: Adams and Chittenden, Artworks Foundry, Berkeley Potters Guild, Boichik Bagels, Metro Lighting, Takara Sake, TCHO Chocolate, Zenbooth
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/explore-berkeleys-manufacturing-bagels-glass-soundproof-booths
The Go to meeting of the week is City Council on the ADU Ordinance in the Hillside Overly (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Landslide Zones, and the Hayward Fault runs through it). Monday:

At 9 am the Elmwood BID meets in person.
At 3 pm the City Council meets in Closed Session.
At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday: At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format. The ADU Ordinance is item 10 on the agenda.
Wednesday:
- From 9 am – noon is the tree planting at John Hinkel Park.
- At 2 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format on deconstruction/construction materials.
- At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person and conducts a public hearing on zoning to support small business in Southside, BART Housing and Commercial Districts.
- At 6:30 BOLT meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.

Activist’s Diary for September 17, 2023 on Ready Festival, Planning and Fire Department Master Plan
https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-09-02/article/50412?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-Sept.-17--Kelly-Hammargren

The City Council October 10, 2023 is posted and available for comment.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, October 1, 2023 – No City meetings

Monday, October 2, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602668772
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 266 8772
AGENDA: 1. Employee Evaluation – City Attorney, 2. Conference with labor negotiators, employee organizations Berkeley Firefighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employee Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-october-2-2023

ELMWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
In-Person: 2947 College, Rear Outdoor Parking Lot
AGENDA: Review and Approve Elmwood BID Boundary Map
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Request for Extension of Temporary Appointment in the HHCS Community Service Specialist III Joshua Oehler and Assistant Management Analyst
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600539994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 053 9994
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. Item 10 On the Agenda Is the ADU Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

JOHN HINKEL PARK TREE PLANTING at 9 am – 12 pm
Location: 41 Somerset Place
Wear closed-toed footwear and clothing ready to get a bit dirty. Park staff supply all the tools.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/john-hinkel-park-tree-planting

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (FITES) Meeting at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610954457
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 095 4457
AGENDA: 2. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.39 to the BMC to Regulate Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: At 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: II. Consent Calendar A. FY 2022 Annual Report of Gift Received to City Council, E. 2024 Holiday & Closing Schedule, F. Schedule to open 1 hour later for staff meetings, G. 2024 Meeting Schedule, H. Amend Contract #32000176 add $1,450.000 and extend for 12 months 7/31/2023 – July 6/31/2024 with Universal Protection Service, LP. Dba: Allied Universal Security Services for security services at the Central Library and Library Branches on request, III. Action Calendar A. Recommendation on appointment of Trustee to serve four-year term, B. Nominations for Board President and Vice-President, C. Election of President, D. Election of Vice-President.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 999 Harrison, Berkeley Reparatory Theater, Admin Office, Mercer-Golden Rehearsal Hall
AGENDA: 6. Development of Good Neighbor Guidelines and Encampment Policy, 7. 2024 meeting schedule, 8. Update on reports to council including serving inclement weather needs, RV dwellers and other vehicle dwellers, 9. Update on Encampment Based Mobile Wellness Team, HHCS new health assessment report and additional funds to Berkeley Food Network.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION AT 5:30 PM
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 11. Public Hearing: Zoning Amendments to Support Businesses. Areas affected Southside, BART Housing Development and Commercial Districts. (packet 128 pages – 98 pages on hearing)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, October 5, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Piedmont Avenue and Channing Way Pedestrian Improvements – Advisory Referral presentation on Public Works project that would affect the City Landmark Olstem Landscape, 7. 2113 Kittredge Street – Structural Alteration Permit #LMSAP2022-0011 for the California Theater, 8. 2420 Shattuck – Demolition Referral.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Receive Presentation on HUD Program Year 2022 (FY 2023) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), 9. 2023-2024 Workplan, 10. Fair Access and Transparency for Rental Housing Applications Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Friday, October 6, 2023 - No City meetings
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - No City meetings
Sunday, October 8, 2023 - No City meetings

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 3, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600539994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 053 9994
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD, Adopt 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,883-N.S. to convey utility easement to EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park

2.2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax
3.2nd reading – Authorizing Lease of 830 University to Lifelong Medical Care
4.Robinson – Appointment to Police Accountability Board (PAB)
5.Radu, City Manager Office – Revenue Contract with City of Emeryville for Animal Care Services for $235,548 for 10/6/2023 – 6/30/2023
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $9,284,266, Housing Inspection Software $150,000, sidewalk Repair Project $1,181,266, Whistleblower Hotline $100,000, Library Technology Roadmap $100,000. Berkeley Marina Docks D & E Replacement Project $7,753,00
7.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 9791 add $279,750 total $900,750 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Enterprise Graphical Information system (GIS) Software License Maintenance and Support
8.Fong, IT - Modify Contract No. 114382-1, add $115,016 total $261,922 from 7/1/2014 – 6/30/2026
AGENDA on ACTION:
9.Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase
10.Klein, Planning – Amendments to title 23 ADU Ordinance – (on 9-19-2023 the council was split 4 to 4, Councilmember Harrison was away representing the City at a conference)
11.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2023
13.Louis, Police - Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611670896
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 167 0896
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Removed by City Manager
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP, Hazardous Fire Fuel Treatment $4,000,000
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
6.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
7.Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
8.Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
9.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
10.Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
11.Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $3,000,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
12.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
13.Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
14.Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
INFORMATION REPORTS:
15.Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update and Ceasefire– (to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

September 24 - October 1, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
The City Council Agenda for October 3, 2023 is available for comment. Item 10 Amendments to title 23 ADU Ordinance is back for a vote (on 9-19-2023 the council was split 4 to 4, Councilmember Harrison was away representing the City at a conference).
The go to meetings in bold are Tuesday-Council appeal of 1598 University, Wednesday-Environment and Climate and Disaster and Fire Safety Commissions, Thursday-Community Health Commission.

Tuesday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 5 pm the Council meets in closed session.
- At 6 pm Council hears 2-ZAB appeals 705 Euclid and 1598 University.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
Wednesday:
- At 3 pm the 4x4 Committee meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person on green building policy, native plants and pesticide reduction.
- At 6 pm the PAB meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, density on Shattuck/Adeline and biolabs
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person on Environmental Justice, Long term care oversight and light pollution.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the Hybrid format with a house addition, Pacific School of Religion and a car wash on the agenda.

Activist’s Diary for week ending September 17, 2023 https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-09-02/article/50412?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-Sept.-17--Kelly-Hammargren

Bay Area SunShares Solar Discount Program is open from September 1 – November 15, 2023.
Register at: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/
If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – no City meetings or events found
Monday, September 25, 2023 – Yom Kippur – no City Meetings
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TUESDAY, September 26, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611609558
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 160 9558
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 10/10//2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8.a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8.b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals) UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 5 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614522259
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 452 2259
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, a. Claim of D.L. Falk Construction Inc.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611020299
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 102 0299
AGENDA: 1. ZAB Appeal: 705 Euclid Ave, Use Permit #ZP2022-0104 to construct a new 3-story 4,528 sq ft single family dwelling with 2 parking spaces and associated retaining walls located in the setbacks on a 6,024 sq ft vacant lot. Project is in Hillside Overlay in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2, 2. ZAB Appeal: 1598 University, Use Permit ZP#2022-0099 to demolish a non-residential building and construct a 127,472 sq ft, 8-story (89 feet 2 inches) mixed-use residential building with 207 dwelling units (21 very low-income), 5,943 sq ft commercial space, 39 automobile parking spaces, 92 parking spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1326 Allston Way, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:30 pm – 6. Staff Updates Progress on SB-1383 Implementation, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Staffing, Discussion/Action Items: 6:50 pm – 1 Berkeley Food Network Presentation, 7:05 pm – 2. Strategic Plan Progress, 7:40 pm – Report out from the Sub-Committee to Review Green Building Requirements, 7:50 pm – Discuss Legislative Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
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WEDNESDAY, September 27, 2023

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE on HOUSING at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Cypress Room, 1st Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615140325?pwd=Z3N1c1JDeVVaK2RMT1k0N0lHcXUydz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 514 0325 Passcode: 065975
AGENDA: 6. Discussion recent eviction activities, 7. Demolition Ordinance, 8. Update on Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance, 9. Meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action: a) Recommendation approve Nigel Sussman Mural for Fire Station 5, b) Presentation Utility Box Mural Program recommendations, c) Recommend Masako Miki wall project, Recommendation reject all proposals for sculpture opportunity,
d) Recommendation integration of public art into the Waterfront Specific Plan, e) Update - Queen Shamiram Sculpture (not happening)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Center
AGENDA: 5. Request that the Commission forward the Janice Thomas August 27, 2023 letter “RE: State Fire Marshal’s Recommendation for Panoramic Hill” to City Council, UC Berkeley President and the UC President and Board, 6. Staff presentation on 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update process, 7. Discussion on impact of increased density due to new developments along Shattuck/Adeline, 8. Discussion on biolabs and other large facilities, hazardous materials contained therein and potential emergency response impacts and challenges, 9. Discussion to write a Commendation to Chief Sprague for the Master Facilities Plan, 10. Update on the City’s progress of evaluating and regulating non-ductile concrete structures.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Updated Environment & Climate Commission calendar, 8. Presentation & Discussion Municipal Energy Use and Green Building Policy a. Green Building and LEED Requirements – Resolution #62284, b. Energy Commission FY 2023-2024 Budget Recommendation – 11/30/2022 Council report, 9. Presentation & Discussion: Native Plants & Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment is taken at the beginning and end of meeting not with agenda items. Comment may be on anything within the jurisdiction of the PAB including evening agenda, 5. ODPA Staff report – introduction of Carianna Arredondo, assistant to the City Manager for Reimagining Public safety, 6. Chair and Board Reports, 7. Chief Report on crime/cases of interest, community engagement/department events, staffing, training and other items of interest, 9, a. Presentation of new policy complaints, 10. Public comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
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THURSDAY, September 28, 2023

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation – Sarah Moore on City of Berkeley, Planning Department on Environmental Justice Plan, Discussion and Action items: 7. Council referral on Long Term Care Facility Oversight, 8. Light Pollution
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81499010985
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 814 9901 0985
AGENDA: 2. 2424 Jefferson – on consent - Use Permit #ZP2023-0082 to demolish a portion of a rear deck and construct a 26 sq ft addition to an existing single-family dwelling on a lot that exceeds lot coverage standards
3. 1798 Scenic Avenue – on consent – Use Permit Modification #ZP2023-0086 to modify the project originally approved under ZP#2021-0106 to change the ground floor use of Holbrook Hall at the Pacific School of Religion for higher education to a middle school. There are no changes proposed to the enrollment capacity. In Hillside Overly, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2,
4. 2996 Telegraph at Ashby – on action – Use Permit #ZP2020-0055 to construct a 1704 sq ft self-service car wash, includes a gas station, quick food service and convenience store, new 165-foot long wall at the west and north property lines, two new EV charging stations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Saturday, September 30, 2023 - no City meetings or events found
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, September 26, 2023
DRAFT AGENDA for October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611609558
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 160 9558
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1. Numainville, city Clerk - City Council Rules of Procedure and Order revisions
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
6.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
7.Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
8.Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
9.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
10.Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
11.Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $2,300,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
12.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
13.Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
14.Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
INFORMATION REPORTS:
15.Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 3, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600539994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 053 9994
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1. 2nd reading – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD, Adopt 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,883-N.S. to convey utility easement to EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park2.2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax
3. 2nd reading – Authorizing Lease of 830 University to Lifelong Medical Care
4.Robinson – Appointment to Police Accountability Board (PAB)
5.Radu, City Manager Office – Revenue Contract with City of Emeryville for Animal Care Services for $235,548 for 10/6/2023 – 6/30/2023
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $9,284,266, Housing Inspection Software $150,000, sidewalk Repair Project $1,181,266, Whistleblower Hotline $100,000, Library Technology Roadmap $100,000. Berkeley Marina Docks D & E Replacement Project $7,753,00
7.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 9791 add $279,750 total $900,750 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Enterprise Graphical Information system (GIS) Software License Maintenance and Support
8.Fong, IT - Modify Contract No. 114382-1, add $115,016 total $261,922 from 7/1/2014 – 6/30/2026
AGENDA on ACTION:
9.Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase
10.Klein, Planning – Amendments to title 23 ADU Ordinance – (on 9-19-2023 the council was split 4 to 4, Councilmember Harrison was away representing the City at a conference)
11.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2023
13.Louis, Police - Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update – ( to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
The City Council Agenda for October 3, 2023 is available for comment. Item 10 Amendments to title 23 ADU Ordinance is back for a vote (on 9-19-2023 the council was split 4 to 4, Councilmember Harrison was away representing the City at a conference).
The go to meetings in bold are Tuesday-Council appeal of 1598 University, Wednesday-Environment and Climate and Disaster and Fire Safety Commissions, Thursday-Community Health Commission.

Tuesday:
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 5 pm the Council meets in closed session.
- At 6 pm Council hears 2-ZAB appeals 705 Euclid and 1598 University.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
Wednesday:
- At 3 pm the 4x4 Committee meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person on green building policy, native plants and pesticide reduction.
- At 6 pm the PAB meets in the Hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, density on Shattuck/Adeline and biolabs
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person on Environmental Justice, Long term care oversight and light pollution.
- At 7 pm the ZAB meets in the Hybrid format with a house addition, Pacific School of Religion and a car wash on the agenda.

Activist’s Diary for week ending September 17, 2023 https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-09-02/article/50412?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-week-ending-Sept.-17--Kelly-Hammargren

Bay Area SunShares Solar Discount Program is open from September 1 – November 15, 2023.
Register at: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/
If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – no City meetings or events found
Monday, September 25, 2023 – Yom Kippur – no City Meetings
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TUESDAY, September 26, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611609558
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 160 9558
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 10/10//2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8.a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8.b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals) UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 5 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614522259
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 452 2259
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, a. Claim of D.L. Falk Construction Inc.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611020299
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 102 0299
AGENDA: 1. ZAB Appeal: 705 Euclid Ave, Use Permit #ZP2022-0104 to construct a new 3-story 4,528 sq ft single family dwelling with 2 parking spaces and associated retaining walls located in the setbacks on a 6,024 sq ft vacant lot. Project is in Hillside Overlay in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2, 2. ZAB Appeal: 1598 University, Use Permit ZP#2022-0099 to demolish a non-residential building and construct a 127,472 sq ft, 8-story (89 feet 2 inches) mixed-use residential building with 207 dwelling units (21 very low-income), 5,943 sq ft commercial space, 39 automobile parking spaces, 92 parking spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1326 Allston Way, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:30 pm – 6. Staff Updates Progress on SB-1383 Implementation, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Staffing, Discussion/Action Items: 6:50 pm – 1 Berkeley Food Network Presentation, 7:05 pm – 2. Strategic Plan Progress, 7:40 pm – Report out from the Sub-Committee to Review Green Building Requirements, 7:50 pm – Discuss Legislative Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
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WEDNESDAY, September 27, 2023

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE on HOUSING at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Cypress Room, 1st Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615140325?pwd=Z3N1c1JDeVVaK2RMT1k0N0lHcXUydz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 514 0325 Passcode: 065975
AGENDA: 6. Discussion recent eviction activities, 7. Demolition Ordinance, 8. Update on Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance, 9. Meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action: a) Recommendation approve Nigel Sussman Mural for Fire Station 5, b) Presentation Utility Box Mural Program recommendations, c) Recommend Masako Miki wall project, Recommendation reject all proposals for sculpture opportunity,
d) Recommendation integration of public art into the Waterfront Specific Plan, e) Update - Queen Shamiram Sculpture (not happening)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Department Training Center
AGENDA: 5. Request that the Commission forward the Janice Thomas August 27, 2023 letter “RE: State Fire Marshal’s Recommendation for Panoramic Hill” to City Council, UC Berkeley President and the UC President and Board, 6. Staff presentation on 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update process, 7. Discussion on impact of increased density due to new developments along Shattuck/Adeline, 8. Discussion on biolabs and other large facilities, hazardous materials contained therein and potential emergency response impacts and challenges, 9. Discussion to write a Commendation to Chief Sprague for the Master Facilities Plan, 10. Update on the City’s progress of evaluating and regulating non-ductile concrete structures.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Updated Environment & Climate Commission calendar, 8. Presentation & Discussion Municipal Energy Use and Green Building Policy a. Green Building and LEED Requirements – Resolution #62284, b. Energy Commission FY 2023-2024 Budget Recommendation – 11/30/2022 Council report, 9. Presentation & Discussion: Native Plants & Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5339 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment is taken at the beginning and end of meeting not with agenda items. Comment may be on anything within the jurisdiction of the PAB including evening agenda, 5. ODPA Staff report – introduction of Carianna Arredondo, assistant to the City Manager for Reimagining Public safety, 6. Chair and Board Reports, 7. Chief Report on crime/cases of interest, community engagement/department events, staffing, training and other items of interest, 9, a. Presentation of new policy complaints, 10. Public comment, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
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THURSDAY, September 28, 2023

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation – Sarah Moore on City of Berkeley, Planning Department on Environmental Justice Plan, Discussion and Action items: 7. Council referral on Long Term Care Facility Oversight, 8. Light Pollution
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81499010985
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 814 9901 0985
AGENDA: 2. 2424 Jefferson – on consent - Use Permit #ZP2023-0082 to demolish a portion of a rear deck and construct a 26 sq ft addition to an existing single-family dwelling on a lot that exceeds lot coverage standards
3. 1798 Scenic Avenue – on consent – Use Permit Modification #ZP2023-0086 to modify the project originally approved under ZP#2021-0106 to change the ground floor use of Holbrook Hall at the Pacific School of Religion for higher education to a middle school. There are no changes proposed to the enrollment capacity. In Hillside Overly, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2,
4. 2996 Telegraph at Ashby – on action – Use Permit #ZP2020-0055 to construct a 1704 sq ft self-service car wash, includes a gas station, quick food service and convenience store, new 165-foot long wall at the west and north property lines, two new EV charging stations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Saturday, September 30, 2023 - no City meetings or events found
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - no City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, September 26, 2023
DRAFT AGENDA for October 10, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611609558
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 160 9558
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.
2.Hollander, Economic Development – Write-off of a delinquent revolving loan fund (RLF) Balance of $25,000 oved by Kidventurez, Inc.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitation and requests for RFP
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contracts: Aging Services Programs, FY 2024-2026, a. Congregate Meals $213,000, b. Home Delivered Meals $440,000, Family Caregiver Support Program $126,500, d. Senior Center Activities $136,000, e. Information and assistance Services $460,000
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $10,760 total $139,400 with City Data Services to Develop and maintain Homelessness Prevention reporting module in online data management utilized by HHCS
6.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish classification and salary range for Graphic Designer hourly $39.5233 - $48.5000 annually $82,208.4870 - $100,880.0000
7.Klein, Planning – Contract $128,375 from 12/1/2023 – 11/31/2028 with EdgeSoft for Data Automation Services and Support for Toxics Management Division
8.Louis, Police – Contract (appears to be amendment though not listed as such) for $344,500 total not to exceed $425,000 with Flock Safety to provide ALPR Cameras Services and extend term to two years from date of implementations,
9.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32300191 add $150,000 total $260,000 with Pacific Site Management for Landscaping Services for Public works and HHCS
10.Garland, Public works – Amend Contract #108037-1 add $350,000 total $480,000 with MSR Mechanical, LLC for on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services
11.Garland, Public Works – Grant Application to BART for $2,300,000 from the Safe Routes to BART (SR2B) Grant Program to help close the funding gap for construction of safety-related improvements to the Ohlone Greenway
12.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order: $2,050,000 for four Front Loaders with Western Truck Center
13.Elmwood BID Advisory Board – Renewal of the Elmwood Ave. BID (Business Improvement District for 2024 Calendar Year
14.Solano Avenue BID Advisory Board - Renewal of the Solano Ave. BID for 2024 Calendar Year
INFORMATION REPORTS:
15.Hollander, Economic Development - FY 2024 Civic Arts Grants Awards

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on October 3, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600539994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 053 9994
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD, Adopt 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,883-N.S. to convey utility easement to EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update – ( to be the only action item of the evening, Wengraf and Arreguin will be absent on December 5)

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

September 17 - September 24, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday:
- From 10 am – 2 pm is the Fire Ready Festival at Live Oak Park
- At 12 noon is the test of citywide warning system
Monday:
- At 10:30 the Public safety Committee meets in the hybrid format
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format
- At 4:30 pm the City Council meets in closed session
Tuesday:
- At 3 pm the Civic Arts Public Art Subcommittee meets online
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format
Wednesday: At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the FCPC/OGC meets in person
- At 6:30 pm the DRC meets in person
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person
- At 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person
- At 6 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format
Friday: At 7:15 pm the movie in the park is The War With Grandpa
Saturday:
- From 9 am – 12 pm is Coastal CleanUp Day
- From 9 am – 1:30 pm is tree planting at Ohlone Park.
- From 11 am – 1 pm is the Waterfront Specific Plan Open House
- At 1:30 pm is the new equipment ribbon cutting at the Ohlone Park Playground

Bay Area SunShares Solar Discount Program is open from September 1 – November 15, 2023.
Register at: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

Free on-day household hazardous waste drop-off event in Albany, Sunday, September 24, Event is full

Library Service Survey https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/36ee2d5

If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 17, 2023

FIRE READY FESTIVAL from 10 am – 2 pm
In-Person: At Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/36f3c40

Monday, September 18, 2023

CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604354226
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 435 4226
AGENDA: 2. Audit Recommendation Status – City of Berkeley Police Department.
Audit Recommendation Status presented to Budget and Finance Committee on September 14, 2023 https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-attachments/2023-09-14%20Budget%20Committee%20Item%2007%20Audit%20Recommendation%20%28Presentation%29.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611095018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 109 5018
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/21/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8.a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8.b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals) UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610332476
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 033 2476
AGENDA: 1.a. Workers Comp ADJ15348795 and ADJ15456130, b. Workers Comp #Ber2200121
c. Rena Fisher, Kathi Pugh, and Helen Walsh v. City of Berkeley, d. Harrison v Martinez et al. Alameda Co Superior Court #22CV09169, 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 921-927 Parker Street.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601608901
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 160 8901
AGENDA: Discussion with possible action a) Mural for Fire Station #5, b) Approval of selected artwork proposals for Aquatic Park, c) Queen Shamiram Donation, d) Staff report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609353651
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 935 3651
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presentation from National Housing Law Project on Abuse and Exploitation of Older Weomen in the Housing Market, 8. Discussion on how commission recommendations are made to Council, 9. Recommendation to Council on development of sex trafficking resources in Berkeley, 10. Development of subcommittees, 11. Finalize workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Commission on Aging usually meets the 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 pm at the North Berkeley Senior Center. As of 3:30 pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 there is no posted meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Commission on Labor usually meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center. As of 3:30 pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 there is no posted meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Human Welfare and Community Action Commission usually meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center. As of 3:30 pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 there is no posted meeting.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, September 21, 2023

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: FCPC 6. Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) Clean-Up Amendments to ensure consistency with Contribution Limit Cost of Living Adjustment, 7. Report from subcommittee on contribution limits under BMC 2.12.415, OGV 9. Letter from Jim McGrath raising concerns regarding compliance with the Open Government Ordinance, Public Records Act and Brown Act., 10. Report from subcommittee reviewing policies and practices related to City Council meeting public commenting, access and public participation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

DEISGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 6:30 pm (note new time)
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: 2480 Bancroft Way – Final Design Review – demolish 1-story retail building and construct 8-story 95 feet mixed use building with 2,066 sq ft commercial and 28 dwelling units including 2 very low income units, Communications North Berkeley Housing Project 9/11/2023 presentation documents.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Poppy Room
AGENDA: 3. SCU update, 4. Discussion of the implications for Berkeley of the CARE Act, which is described in the DHCS/JC/CalHHS, 5. Review and vote of draft letter regarding the MHC recommendation on MHSA “Mobile Encampment Wellness Project, 6. Subcommittee reports, 7. Create a subcommittee concerning the Governor’s plan for “Transformation of Behavioral Health Services, 8. Summary on the state agenda for changing the state public behavioral health system.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Dining Room
AGENDA Discussion/Action: 1. Jeronimus Alley Naming Recommendation – renaming 5 ½ street, an alley that runs parallel to 5th and 6th streets between Camelia and Virginia, 2. City of Berkeley’s Street Rehabilitation Five Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028 includes staff presentation of plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES Special Meeting at 6 pm
In-Person: At 1125 University, West Branch
AGENDA: II. Action Trustee Interviews
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

RENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81315510979?pwd=LytGV2RZUDNrNVl4NHRJWkhHcVhSUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 813 1551 0979 Passcode: 101882
AGENDA: 6. Special Presentation 2022 Berkeley Tenant Survey Summary Report, 7. Special Presentation: State Legislative Report, 9. Appeal Case No. T-6014 (2425 Fulton, Unit 4).
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, September 22, 2023

MOVIES in the PARK, THE WAR WITH GRANDPA from 7:15 pm – 9 pm
At 1201 Euclid, Cordornices Park
Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low-back beach chairs with maximum height of 9 inches off the ground. A flashlight or headlamp makes walking out at the end of the night easier. This is an alcohol-free event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-war-grandpa

Saturday, September 23, 2023

TREE PLANTING from 9 am – 1:30 pm
OHLONE PARK PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING at 1:30 pm following tree planting
At Ohlone Park between Milvia and Bonita
For tree planting wear closed-toed shoes and wear clothes that are okay to get a little dirty.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/ohlone-park-playgrounds-ribbon-cutting-and-tree-planting

CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY from 9 am – 12 pm
Pre-Register at: https://rec.berkeleyca.gov/CA/berkeley-ca/catalog/index/c0b08bcfedb1adf2347c415e83e356f8?filter=c2VhcmNoPUNhbGlmb3JuaWE=
Meet at 160 University
Bring a bucket or reusable bag, a pair of lightweight gardening gloves and a filled, reusable water bottle.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/california-coastal-cleanup-day

WATERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN OPEN HOUSE from 11 am – 1 pm
At 160 University, Nature Center at Shorebird Park
Read the Waterfront Specific Plan at https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/WSP%20PUBLIC%20DRAFT%202023-09-11%20v2.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-open-house

Sunday, September 24, 2023

The special Hazardous Waste Drop-off event required pre-registration – all appointments are full.
Dropping off Hazardous Household waste at the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste site at 2100 East 7th Street, Oakland 94606 does not require an appointment. Check the website for days and hours for drop-off.
https://www.stopwaste.org/at-home/household-hazardous-waste/residential-hhw-drop-off-service/oakland-hhw-facility

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, September 18, 2023
DRAFT AGENDA for October 3, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611095018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 109 5018
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD, Adopt 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 7,883-N.S. to convey utility easement to EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park

2.Robinson – Appointment to Police Accountability Board (PAB)
3.Radu, City Manager Office – Revenue Contract with City of Emeryville for Animal Care Services for $235,548 for 10/6/2023 – 6/30/2023
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations
5.Fong, IT – Amend Contract No. 9791 add $279,750 total $900,750 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Enterprise Graphical Information system (GIS) Software License Maintenance and Support
6.Fong, IT - Modify Contract No. 114382-1, add $115,016 total $261,922 from 7/1/2014 – 6/30/2026
AGENDA on ACTION:
7.Sprague, Fire – Ambulance Transport Fee Increase
8.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs
INFORMATION REPORTS:
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2023
10.Louis, Police - Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 19, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609353651
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 935 3651
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract #32200202 add $5,362,043 total $8,367,313 extending lease at 1461 University for interim non-congregate shelter program at this location
2.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at 1461 University, Rodeway Inn.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $22,472,259, Berkeley Fire Station Landscape Project $172,259, Street Rehab $14,000,000. Berkeley Water Transportation Ferry Pier Project Traffic & Parking $150,000, Berkeley Water Transportation Ferry Pier Project Design $5,800,000, Berkeley Water Transportation Project EIR $2,200,000, TOTAL for PIER & FERRY $8,150,000, HARD HATS labor compliance consultant $150,000
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc) 56.162 cents individual, $27.424 pooled for rides originating in Berkeley
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $2,802,400 through 6/30/2028 with Options Recovery Services for encampment-based mobile wellness center project
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Authorize Lease 830 University to Lifelong Medical Care
7.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $269,000 accept Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant with CA Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) period 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
8.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $59,168 accept Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) with CA Highway Patrol period 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023
9.Garland, Public Works – 5 year License Agreement with RM Ventures, LLC, d.b.a. In the Wood Grill & Bar for nonexclusive use of the Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
10.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32200073 add $508,602 total $1,790,213 and extend from 12/31/2023 to 6/30/2025 with Toole Design Group for engineering design and construction for Southside Complete Streets Project
11.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with Goldsmiths for Strawberry Creek Culvert Repair authorizing cost sharing agreement and release of claims for 10/24/2021 failed culvert under both City right of way and private property, City share $75,000
12.Garland, Public Works – Amend Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways between City and CA Dept of Transportation for new pedestrian hybrid beacon at San Pablo and Virginia, San Pablo and Hearst and new rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) at Ashby and California
13.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #9977C add $1,650,000 total $3,700,000 and extend to 6/30/2029 with Portable Computer Systems dba PCS Mobile for parking and citation services
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contracts #32000078 add $300,000 total $475,000 and #32000093 add $100,000 total $600,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc for on-call electric services
15.Garland, Public Works – Contract $375,000 with Turnstone Data, Inc for parking data analytics services period 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026
16.Arreguin, so-sponsor Hahn, Harrison – Budget Referral $200,000 to November AAO#1with Measure P funds to Berkeley Food Network for FY 2023-2024
AGENDA on ACTION:
17.Klein, Planning – Amendments to Title 23 relating to ADUs to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
18.Arreguin & Robinson, co-sponsor Wengraf – Authorizing City Attorney to Submit an Amicus Brief in Support of the UC Regents in Make UC a Good Neighbor v. Regents of UC
19.Kesarwani, co-sponsor Taplin, Robinson, Wengraf – Referral to City Manager to rezone Gilman from existing Manufacturing (M) to Manufacturing, Research and Development (M-RD) for the planned Pacific Steel Casting site development and to extend the West Berkeley Commercial Zone from Gilman and Ninth West and to refer $250,000 to the FY 2024-2025 for consulting services to assist with the planning process and associated environmental review and economic analyses. (The project plan thus far is to “cap” the toxic waste and build on top of it)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Brown, City Attorney - Settlement of California River Watch of Intent to File Suit

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 3, 2023 - Staff report on Berkeley's financial condition
October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process
November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Proposed December 5, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

September 10 - September 17, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council returns from summer recess on Tuesday. It is getting busy.

The Go To meetings of the week are in bold and underlined. The agenda for parks is unknown

Sunday: Solano Stroll from 10 am – 5 pm
Monday:
- At 3 pm City Council meets in closed session.
- From 6 – 8 pm the North Berkeley Housing presentation is in-person.
- At 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday: At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with only one action item, should the land in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building (Old City Hall) be designated as a linear park?
Wednesday:
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission is scheduled to meet, not documents, not agenda or location have been posted as 3 pm Saturday.
Thursday:
- At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Zoning adjustment Board meets the hybrid format presentation and comments for the EIR on the Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station is the only action item.
Friday: From 9 am – 12 pm the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) webinar is on Climate & Indigenous Leadership
Saturday: From 10 am – 2 pm the Fire Ready Festival is at Live Oak Park

The City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for September 19, 2023 is available for comment.
Check the City website for postings on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Bay Area SunShares Solar Discount Program is open from September 1 – November 15, 2023.
Register at: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

Free on-day household hazardous waste drop-off event in Albany, Sunday, September 24, appointment required sign-up early. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/free-one-day-household-hazardous-waste-drop-event-albany-sunday-sept-24

Library Service Survey https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/36ee2d5

If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic

e-Bike rewards/purchase discount program for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
https://www.rsrebikecommute.org/s/

Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 10, 2023

SOLANO STROLL from 10 am – 5 pm
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

Monday, September 11, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613787641
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 378 7641
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee organizations: Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. Fire Chiefs, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, PEU Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, 2. Employee Performance Evaluation City Attorney.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-11-2023

BART PRESENTATION and OPEN HOUSE from 6 pm – 8 pm
In-Person: At 1701 San Pablo
AGENDA: Presentation from 6 pm – 7 pm followed with open house from 7 pm – 8 pm to provide feedback on Updated/Revised Design and draft Objective Design Standards
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-presentation-and-open-house

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: At 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Discussion on a Possible Forum Regarding Japan’s Release of readioactive water in the Pacific, now and for the next 30 years
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Creekside Room
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Establish Classification and Salary Range – Graphic Designer
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: At 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 10. Commission Workplan 2023-2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 12, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606796328
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 679 6328
AGENDA: Agenda follows calendar of meetings or use link and choose HTML to view the agenda and choose which agenda items you wish to open to see the documents.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-september-12-2023

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY (CoD) at 5 PM
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA: Staff Updates: 2. ADA Program Coordinator reply to ADA Title III complaints, 3. Messages to CoD re Ohlone Greenway Project, Presentations: 1. Ohlone Greenway Project, 2. CA Commission on Disability Access
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: not posted as of 3 pm 9/9/2023
AGENDA: not posted as of 3 pm 9/9/2023
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, September 14, 2023

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612170326
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 217 0326
AGENDA: 2. Oyekanmi, Finance – Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association, 3. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation budget priorities staff positions, pilot projects, EV and charging stations, 4.a. Peace and Justice Commission – Refer to budget process two Health Educator Positions $150,000, 4.b. Refer back to commission, 5. Oyekanmi, Finance –Investment Report Update, 6. Warhuus, HHCS – COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance, Presentation from the Eviction Defense Center, 7. Louis – Audit Recommendation Status on BPD overtime and security work for outside entities, 8. Garland, Public Works - Audit Status fleet replacement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD Special Meeting Closed Session at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87621762698
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 876 2176 2698
AGENDA: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Negotiator: Tim Davis, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, employee organization, Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86341722178
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 of 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 863 4172 2178
AGENDA: 2701 Eighth – on consent - #ZP2022-0159 – to change protected industrial use to a non-industrial use within an existing catering business (Standard Fare) to a quick service restaurant with incidental service of beer and wine for on-site consumption and incidental retail sales of beer and wine for off-site consumption
3121 Sacramento – on consent – #ZP2023-0075 – to add service of distilled spirits incidental to food service at an existing restaurant, under a Type 47 ABC license
1201 Second / 699 Gilman – on action – Public Scoping session for EIR and Project Preview for Use Permit #ZP2021-0215 – to demolish existing City of Berkeley Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station (SWRTS) and replace with new SWRTS with 2 main buildings, 114,380 sq ft of gross floor area, 195,300 sq ft of unenclosed and paved area and 32,200 sq ft landscaped area.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Reduced Service Day

CLIMATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TASK FORCE from 9 am – 12 pm
Online - Register At: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-indigenous-leadership-registration-656180893717
AGENDA: Climate & Indigenous Leadership
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, September 16, 2023

FIRE READY FESTIVAL from 10 am – 2 pm
In-Person: At Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/36f3c40

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – no City meetings or events found

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 12, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606796328
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 679 6328
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $130m176 with Downtown YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024
2.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200058 add $35,000 total $185,000 with ACI Payments, Inc for Recreation Online Registration System
3.Ferris, Parks – Stipend for Echo Lake Camp Staff approving $500/week stipend for certain Echo Lake Camp daily-rated staff working in the summer of 2023 starting 7/30/2023
4.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #10092-4 add $1,000,000 total $3,000,000 with Serological Research Institute (SERI) for DNA testing
5.Minutes
6.Establish 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
7.Numainville, City Clerk - Appointment of new Police Accountability Board Member
8.Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $170,700 with NWestcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. dba NetFile for online campaign report, public financing and Form 700 Filing, processing, web posting, and tracking
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $9,990,000 (Derelict Vessel/Debris $90,000, Sanitary Sewer The Alameda, Keeler, Euclid, et al $4,400,000, Sanitary Sewer Virginia, Parker et al $5,500,000
10.Sprague, Fire – Contract $600,000 with Swifthawk, LLC to provide project management and consulting services
11.Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract #32300094 add $228,000 total $308,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for Counseling Education and Support
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept Future of Public Health Funds from the State of California of $912,213 for each of the following fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Increase Taxi Scrip Redemption Window Cash Drawer from $15,000 to $20,000
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with The Housing Workshop for Social Housing Models & Market Analysis from 9/13/2023 – 9/13/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract: $289,011 with Persimmony International for ongoing system maintenance of web-based MediCal Administration Activities (MAA)and Targeted Case Management (TCM) documentation from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #31900009 add $287,712 total $945,424 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for McKinley House (2111 McKinley) and extend 2 years to 11/1/2025
17.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Contract $125,000 (1 year) with Sensis, Inc. for recruitment and marketing services with option to renew for $125,000 total $250,000 over 2 years
18.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range for Lactation Counselor, hourly $41.1351 - $50.0000, annual $85,561.0080 - $104,000 in order to utilize grant funding for International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
19.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Classification and Salary Range for Paramedic hourly $30.00 - $40.00 (currently $30 - $45 per hour) to offset unanticipated budgetary impacts due to overtime
20.Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley Police Association
21.Ferris, Parks – Grant Applications: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL) for Parks Improvement Projects amount up to $5,000,000 to the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) for the Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project
22.Ferris, Parks – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park
23.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Serving Inclement weather needs, RV dwellers, and other vehicle dwellers through Encampment Mobile Mental Health Wellness Team
24.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Restore one monthly meeting
25.a. Homeless Service Panel of Experts - Accommodating Client Literacy and Cognitive Challenges in Community Agency Allocation Funding Process to include allocation funding RFP, b. Companion Report – take no action staff have already included RFP
26.Arreguin – Appoint Ayanna Davis to the Berkeley Housing Authority Board
27.Arreguin – Excused Absence for Kate Harrison
28.Tapin, co-sponsor Robinson – Letter to State Legislators requesting state budget allocations for capital improvements at San Pablo Park including Frances Albrier Community Center and San Pablo Park Pool
29.Taplin, co-sponsors Robinson, Humbert (reviewed by FITES) – 51B GART + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements Referral to City Manager for feasibility analysis and community engagement process plus budget referrals $150,000 for FY 2024-2025 and $150,000 for FY 2025 – 2026
30.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to FY 2023 and FY 2024 AAO #1 to beautify Vacant Storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts
31.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget referral $140,000 AAO #1 for Miyawaki “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health, and Equity
AGENDA on ACTION:
32.Harrison – Designate Open Space adjacent to Old City Hall, Alameda County Berkeley Court House and City of Berkeley Public Safety Building as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42
INFORMATION REPORTS:
33.LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-0001
34.LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio Ave // 645 Arlington #LMSAP2022-0005
35.LPO NOD: 803 Delaware LMSAP2023-0002

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 19, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609353651
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 935 3651
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract #32200202 add $5,362,043 total $8,367,313 extending lease at 1461 University for interim non-congregate shelter program at this location
2.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at 1461 University, Rodeway Inn.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $22,472,259, Berkeley Fire Station Landscape Project $172,259, Street Rehab $14,000,000. Berkeley Water Transportation Ferry Pier Project Traffic & Parking $150,000, Berkeley Water Transportation Ferry Pier Project Design $5,800,000, Berkeley Water Transportation Project EIR $2,200,000, TOTAL for PIER & FERRY $8,150,000, HARD HATS labor compliance consultant $150,000
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc) 56.162 cents individual, $27.424 pooled for rides originating in Berkeley
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $2,802,400 through 6/30/2028 with Options Recovery Services for encampment-based mobile wellness center project
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Authorize Lease 830 University to Lifelong Medical Care
7.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $269,000 accept Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant with CA Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) period 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
8.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $59,168 accept Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) with CA Highway Patrol period 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023
9.Garland, Public Works – 5 year License Agreement with RM Ventures, LLC, d.b.a. In the Wood Grill & Bar for nonexclusive use of the Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
10.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32200073 add $508,602 total $1,790,213 and extend from 12/31/2023 to 6/30/2025 with Toole Design Group for engineering design and construction for Southside Complete Streets Project
11.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with Goldsmiths for Strawberry Creek Culvert Repair authorizing cost sharing agreement and release of claims for 10/24/2021 failed culvert under both City right of way and private property, City share $75,000
12.Garland, Public Works – Amend Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways between City and CA Dept of Transportation for new pedestrian hybrid beacon at San Pablo and Virginia, San Pablo and Hearst and new rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) at Ashby and California
13.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #9977C add $1,650,000 total $3,700,000 and extend to 6/30/2029 with Portable Computer Systems dba PCS Mobile for parking and citation services
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contracts #32000078 add $300,000 total $475,000 and #32000093 add $100,000 total $600,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc for on-call electric services
15.Garland, Public Works – Contract $375,000 with Turnstone Data, Inc for parking data analytics services period 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026
16.Arreguin, so-sponsor Hahn, Harrison – Budget Referral $200,000 to November AAO#1with Measure P funds to Berkeley Food Network for FY 2023-2024
AGENDA on ACTION:
17.Klein, Planning – Amendments to Title 23 relating to ADUs to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
18.Arreguin & Robinson, co-sponsor Wengraf – Authorizing City Attorney to Submit an Amicus Brief in Support of the UC Regents in Make UC a Good Neighbor v. Regents of UC
19.Kesarwani, co-sponsor Taplin, Robinson, Wengraf – Referral to City Manager to rezone Gilman from existing Manufacturing (M) to Manufacturing, Research and Development (M-RD) for the planned Pacific Steel Casting site development and to extend the West Berkeley Commercial Zone from Gilman and Ninth West and to refer $250,000 to the FY 2024-2025 for consulting services to assist with the planning process and associated environmental review and economic analyses. (The project plan thus far is to “cap” the toxic waste and build on top of it)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Brown, City Attorney - Settlement of California River Watch of Intent to File Suit

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – new date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 3, 2023 - Staff report on Berkeley's financial condition
October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City legislative process
Proposed November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed November 30, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
September 19 at 4 pm Being rescheduled - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

September 3 - September 10, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is scheduled to be on summer recess through September 11, 2023. It is going to get busy as Boards and Commissions resume meeting and local government gears up to complete work in anticipation of the November mid-year budget allocation.

The Go To meeting of the week is the Planning Commission on Wednesday with the Public Hearing on Modifying the Zoning for the Southside.

Sunday: From 11 am – 5 pm is the Bizerkeley Vegan Food Festival
Tuesday:
- At 10 am the Solano Business Improvement District meets virtually.
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the 9/19/2023 regular City Council 6 pm meeting.
Wednesday:
- At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person and conducts a hearing on Zoning modifications to the Southside on increased density and allowing inside building amenities to qualify as open space.
- At 6:30 pm the Library Trustees meet in person.
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person on Dispatch Needs Assessment and Fire Dept Facilities Master Plan.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
Friday:
- At 9 am the Elmwood Business District meets in person.
- At 7:30 pm the Movie in the Park is VIVO.
Saturday: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets virtually.
Sunday: From 10 am – 5 pm Solano Stroll

The City Council Regular Meeting Agenda for September 12, 2023 is available for comment.
Check the City website for postings on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Bay Area SunShares Solar Discount Program is open from September 1 – November 15, 2023.
Register at: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

Free on-day household hazardous waste drop-off event in Albany, Sunday, September 24, appointment required sign-up early. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/free-one-day-household-hazardous-waste-drop-event-albany-sunday-sept-24

Free 8-week Quit smoking class starting Thursday, September 7. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-quit-smoking-class

If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic

e-Bike rewards/purchase discount program for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
https://www.rsrebikecommute.org/s/

Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, September 3, 2023

BIZERKELY VEGAN FOOD FESTIVAL from 11 am – 5 pm
At 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement Parking lot
https://www.thebizerkeleyvegan.com/foodfest

Monday, September 4, 2023 - Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613501789
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 350 1789
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/19/2023 – 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: None, Unscheduled Items: 8a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals), 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

SOLANO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Advisory Board at 10 am
Videoconference via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_OTEzM2E3ZjEtOTQwZS00ZjU2LTk3N2ItODdlMjhlMDU1YjU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%2 2Tid%22%3a%22a750ed8b-1a22-4730-a100-9811b37d4d17%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d040ee21-d6d5-4cbf8437-58c322c069d5%22%7d
AGENDA: 4. Annual Report 2023 and Budget 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION Special Meeting at 7 pm
In-Person: At 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 1. Dispatch Needs Assessment, 2. Facilities Master Plan. (packet 243 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 4. Non-agenda Public Comment, 10. Public Hearing: Southside Zoning Modification Project – increases height and density and expands open space requirement to allow 50% of open to include shared residential amenities such as gym/health club/fitness studio, multipurpose room or pet wash room that are a minimum of 10 ft by 10 ft, pedestrian amenities each square ft of pedestrian amenity counts as 1.5 sq ft of usable open space, lighting description is not shielded, 11. 2023-2024 WorkPlan. (Packet 269 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person at 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA: II. B. Amend Purchase Authority of Director from $50,000 to $100,000, C. RFP to engage consultant to produce Library Technology Roadmap, D. Amend Contract #119062-1 with Java Connections (dba Laptops Anytime) add $112,091.66 total $275,571 and extend to 4/30/2027, III.A. Election BOLT President and Vice-President.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Thursday, September 7, 2023

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: At 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Housing Trust Fund program funding for NCLT 2321 Tenth Street, 7. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Ala Costa Center’s Public Facilities Improvements NOFA Application 8. Update and Discussion on Fair Access and Transparency subcommittee, 9. WorkPlan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2680 Bancroft Way – Structural Alteration Permit for the College Women’s Club
2603-2611 San Pablo – Demolition Referral – two commercial buildings
2414 Shattuck – Potential Initiation Consideration
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, September 8, 2023

ELMWOOD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Advisory Board Meeting at 9 am
In-Person: At 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room 1st Floor
AGENDA: IV. Commission seat appointments, V. Annual Report and Budget, VI. Calendar, VII. Expansion of the Elmwood BID Boundary.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

MOVIES in the PARK – VIVO from 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
In-Person: At 1310 Glendale Ave, Glendale La Loma Park
Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low-back beach chairs with maximum height of 9 inches off the ground. A flashlight or headlamp makes walking out at the end of the night easier. This is an alcohol-free event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-vivo

Saturday, September 9, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: 10:05-10:25: PG&E Proposed Changes-Igor Tregub, 10:25-11:25 Biolabs – Alliance for Humane Biotechnology, 11:25-11:55 Community Updates – 1598 University Elizabeth Kowal, 3000 Shattuck Larisa Cummings, BART Housing Updates Christopher Kroll.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, September 10, 2023

SOLANO STROLL from 10 am – 5 pm
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
REVIEW AND APPROVE 9/19/2023 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613501789
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 350 1789
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
DRAFT AGENDA
AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $22,472,259
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – 2024 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax (Uber, Lyft, etc) 56.162 cents individual, $27.424 pooled for rides originating in Berkeley
3.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $2,802,400 through 6/30/2028 with Options Recovery Services for encampment-based mobile wellness center project
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Authorize Lease 830 University to Lifelong Medical Care
5.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $269,000 accept Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant with CA Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) period 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2023
6.Louis, Police – Revenue Grant $59,168 accept Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) with CA Highway Patrol period 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2023
7.Garland, Public Works – 5 year License Agreement with RM Ventures, LLC, d.b.a. In the Wood Grill & Bar for nonexclusive use of the Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
8.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32200073 add $508,602 total $1,790,213 and extend from 12/31/2023 to 6/30/2025 with Toole Design Group for engineering design and construction for Southside Complete Streets Project
9.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with Goldsmiths for Strawberry Creek Culvert Repair authorizing cost sharing agreement and release of claims for 10/24/2021 failed culvert under both City right of way and private property, City share $75,000
10.Garland, Public Works – Amend Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways between City and CA Dept of Transportation for new pedestrian hybrid beacon at San Pablo and Virginia, San Pablo and Hearst and new rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) at Ashby and California
11.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #9977C add $1,650,000 total $3,700,000 and extend to 6/30/2029 with Portable Computer Systems dba PCS Mobile for parking and citation services
12.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contracts #32000078 add $300,000 total $475,000 and #32000093 add $100,000 total $600,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc for on-call electric services
13.Garland, Public Works – Contract $375,000 with Turnstone Data, Inc for parking data analytics services period 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026
14.Arreguin – Budget Referral $200,000 to November AAO#1with Measure P funds to Berkeley Food Network for FY 2023-2024
AGENDA on ACTION:
15.Klein, Planning – Amendments to Title 23 relating to ADUs to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
16.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract #32200202 add $5,362,043 total $8,367,313 extending lease at 1461 University for interim non-congregate shelter program at this location
17. Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract with Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) to operate shelter at 1461 University, Rodeway Inn.
18.Kesarwani, co-sponsor Taplin – Referral to City Manager to rezone Gilman from existing Manufacturing (M) to Manufacturing, Research and Development (M-RD) for the planned Pacific Steel Casting site development and to extend the West Berkeley Commercial Zone from Gilman and Ninth West and to refer $250,000 to the FY 2024-2025 for consulting services to assist with the planning process and associated environmental review and economic analyses. (The project plan thus far is to “cap” the toxic waste and build on top of it)
INFORMATION REPORTS:
19.Brown, City Attorney - Settlement of California River Watch of Intent to File Suit

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for Regular 6 pm Meeting on September 12, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606796328
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 679 6328
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-september-12-2023

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $130m176 with Downtown YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024
2.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200058 add $35,000 total $185,000 with ACI Payments, Inc for Recreation Online Registration System
3.Ferris, Parks – Stipend for Echo Lake Camp Staff approving $500/week stipend for certain Echo Lake Camp daily-rated staff working in the summer of 2023 starting 7/30/2023
4.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #10092-4 add $1,000,000 total $3,000,000 with Serological Research Institute (SERI) for DNA testing
5.Minutes
6.Establish 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
7.Numainville, City Clerk - Appointment of new Police Accountability Board Member
8.Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $170,700 with NWestcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. dba NetFile for online campaign report, public financing and Form 700 Filing, processing, web posting, and tracking
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $9,990,000 (Derelict Vessel/Debris $90,000, Sanitary Sewer The Alameda, Keeler, Euclid, et al $4,400,000, Sanitary Sewer Virginia, Parker et al $5,500,000
10.Sprague, Fire – Contract $600,000 with Swifthawk, LLC to provide project management and consulting services
11.Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract #32300094 add $228,000 total $308,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for Counseling Education and Support
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept Future of Public Health Funds from the State of California of $912,213 for each of the following fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Increase Taxi Scrip Redemption Window Cash Drawer from $15,000 to $20,000
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with The Housing Workshop for Social Housing Models & Market Analysis from 9/13/2023 – 9/13/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract: $289,011 with Persimmony International for ongoing system maintenance of web-based MediCal Administration Activities (MAA)and Targeted Case Management (TCM) documentation from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #31900009 add $287,712 total $945,424 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for McKinley House (2111 McKinley) and extend 2 years to 11/1/2025
17.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Contract $125,000 (1 year) with Sensis, Inc. for recruitment and marketing services with option to renew for $125,000 total $250,000 over 2 years
18.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range for Lactation Counselor, hourly $41.1351 - $50.0000, annual $85,561.0080 - $104,000 in order to utilize grant funding for International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
19.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revise Classification and Salary Range for Paramedic hourly $30.00 - $40.00 (currently $30 - $45 per hour) to offset unanticipated budgetary impacts due to overtime
20.Kouyoumdjian, HR – MOU Berkeley Police Association
21.Ferris, Parks – Grant Applications: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL) for Parks Improvement Projects amount up to $5,000,000 to the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) for the Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project
22.Ferris, Parks – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park
23.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Serving Inclement weather needs, RV dwellers, and other vehicle dwellers through Encampment Mobile Mental Health Wellness Team
24.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Restore one monthly meeting
25.a. Homeless Service Panel of Experts - Accommodating Client Literacy and Cognitive Challenges in Community Agency Allocation Funding Process to include allocation funding RFP, b. Companion Report – take no action staff have already included RFP
26.Arreguin – Appoint Ayanna Davis to the Berkeley Housing Authority Board
27.Arreguin – Excused Absence for Kate Harrison
28.Tapin, co-sponsor Robinson – Letter to State Legislators requesting state budget allocations for capital improvements at San Pablo Park including Frances Albrier Community Center and San Pablo Park Pool
29.Taplin, co-sponsors Robinson, Humbert (reviewed by FITES) – 51B GART + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements Referral to City Manager for feasibility analysis and community engagement process plus budget referrals $150,000 for FY 2024-2025 and $150,000 for FY 2025 – 2026
30.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to FY 2023 and FY 2024 AAO #1 to beautify Vacant Storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts
31.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget referral $140,000 AAO #1 for Miyawaki “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health, and Equity
AGENDA on ACTION:
32.Harrison – Designate Open Space adjacent to Old City Hall, Alameda County Berkeley Court House and City of Berkeley Public Safety Building as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42
INFORMATION REPORTS:
33.LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-0001
34.LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio Ave // 645 Arlington #LMSAP2022-0005
35.LPO NOD: 803 Delaware LMSAP2023-0002

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – new date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

October 10 at 4 pm Potential Changes & Enhancements to the City legislative process
Proposed November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed November 30, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update
October 3, 2023 - Staff report on Berkeley's financial condition

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment
September 19 at 4 pm Being rescheduled - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

August 27 - September 3, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is scheduled to be on summer recess through September 11, 2023, however, City Council is meeting on Monday at 6 pm to approve the MOU with the Berkeley Police Association (BPA) see meeting link below for details.
Monday:

At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the 9/12/2023 regular City Council 6 pm meeting.
At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format to approve the MOU with the Berkeley Police Association.
From 6 – 7 pm online Speaking Up for Point Molate.
Wednesday: At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.

Check the City website for postings on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic
If you know someone in need of affordable housing, applications for the waiting list for Allston House studio, 1,2, and 3-bedroom units is open. Paper applications must be postmarked by 8/29/2023. For more information see flyer: https://www.sahahomes.org/sites/default/files/41%20Allston%20House%20Flyer%20-%20English.pdf

Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Monday, August 28, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600009748
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 000 9748
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/12/2023 – 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: None, Unscheduled Items: 8a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals), 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603794554
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 379 4554
AGENDA ACTION: Memorandum of Understanding: Berkeley Police Association July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 approving new Classification and Salary table for Representation Units E and F. COLA 3% increase per year, KIND Policing Education Incentive, Longevity Pay and Retiree Health Benefits.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-august-28-2023

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: Send request to [email protected]
Since this is a series the previous zoom link given here may work if you do not receive a gmail response in time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82326950370?pwd=cnRvejFTWFkrZzVqcGJ4RExrSVRYUT09
Meeting ID: 823 2695 0370 Passcode: 941160
AGENDA: YES - Youth Take the Lead to Improve Local Parks

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Presentation on Planned Berkeley High Wellness Center as Addressing Girls’ Needs and Coaching Boys into Men on Facilitating Healthy Relationships, 88. Presentation from National Housing Law Projec on Abuse and Exploitation of Older Women in the Housing Market, 9. Possible recommendation to Council on Development of Sex Trafficking Resources in Berkeley, 10. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Friday, September 1, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Saturday, September 2, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Sunday, September 3, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Monday, September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
REVIEW AND APPROVE 9/12/2023 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600009748
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 000 9748
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
DRAFT AGENDA
AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Friedrichsen, Budget – Contract $130m176 with Downtown YMCA for Fitness Center Memberships for City Employees, 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024
2.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200058 add $35,000 total $185,000 with ACI Payments, Inc for Recreation Online Registration System
3.Ferris, Parks – Stipend for Echo Lake Camp Staff approving $500/week stipend for certain Echo Lake Camp daily-rated staff working in the summer of 2023 starting 7/30/2023
4.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #10092-4 add $1,000,000 total $3,000,000 with Serological Research Institute (SERI) for DNA testing
5.Minutes
6.Establish 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
7.Numainville, City Clerk - Appointment of new Police Accountability Board Member
8.Numainville, City Clerk – Contract $170,700 with NWestcoast Online Information Systems, Inc. dba NetFile for online campaign report, public financing and Form 700 Filing, processing, web posting, and tracking
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals $9,990,000
10.Sprague, Fire – Contract $600,000 with Swifthawk, LLC to provide project management and consulting services
11.Sprague, Fire – Amend Contract #32300094 add $228,000 total $308,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for Counseling Education and Support
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept Future of Public Health Funds from the State of California of $912,213 for each of the following fiscal years 2024, 2025, 2026
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Increase Taxi Scrip Redemption Window Cash Drawer from $15,000 to $20,000
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with The Housing Workshop for Social Housing Models & Market Analysis from 9/13/2023 – 9/13/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Expenditure Contract: $289,011 with Persimmony International for ongoing system maintenance of web-based MediCal Administration Activities (MAA)and Targeted Case Management (TCM) documentation from 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #31900009 add $287,712 total $945,424 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) for McKinley House (2111 McKinley) and extend 2 years to 11/1/2025
17.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Contract $125,000 (1 year) with Sensis, Inc. for recruitment and marketing services with option to renew for $125,000 total $250,000 over 2 years
18.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range for Lactation Counselor, hourly $41.1351 - $50.0000, annual $85,561.0080 - $104,000 in order to utilize grant funding for International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC)
19.Kouyoumdjian, HR –Revise Classification and Salary Range for Paramedic hourly $30.00 - $40.00 (currently $30 - $45 per hour) to offset unanticipated budgetary impacts due to overtime
20.Ferris, Parks – Grant Applications: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL) for Parks Improvement Projects amount up to $5,000,000 to the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) for the Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project
21.Ferris, Parks – Utility easement: Bolivar Drive – EBMUD along Bolivar Drive at Aquatic Park
22.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Serving Inclement weather needs, RV dwellers, and other vehicle dwellers through Encampment Mobile Mental Health Wellness Team
23.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Restore one monthly meeting
24.Arreguin – Appoint Ayanna Davis to the Berkeley Housing Authority Board
25.Tapin – Letter to State Legislators requesting state budget allocations for capital improvements at San Pablo Park including Frances Albrier Community Center and San Pablo Park Pool
26.Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson (reviewed by FITES) – 51B GART + University/Shattuck Corridor Mobility Improvements Referral to City Manager for feasibility analysis and community engagement process plus budget referrals $150,000 for FY 2024-2025 and $150,000 for FY 2025 – 2026
27.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to FY 2023 and FY 2024 AAO #1 to beautify Vacant Storefronts in Berkeley Commercial Districts
28.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin – Budget referral $140,000 AAO #1 for “Pocket Forest” Pilot Program to Support Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity, Cooling, Noise Reduction, Health, and Equity
AGENDA on ACTION:
29.a. Homeless Service Panel of Experts - Accommodating Client Literacy and Cognitive Challenges in Community Agency Allocation Funding Process to include allocation funding RFP, b. Companion Report – take no action staff have already included RFP
30.Arreguin – Excused Absence for Kate Harrison
31.Harrison – Designate Open Space adjacent to Old City Hall, Alameda County Berkeley Court House and City of Berkeley Public Safety Building as a Linear City Park pursuant to BMC 6.42
INFORMATION REPORTS:
32.LPO NOD: 60 Panoramic Way #LMIN2023-0001
33.LPO NOD: 1960 San Antonio Ave // 645 Arlington #LMSAP2022-0005
34.LPO NOD: 803 Delaware LMSAP2023-0002

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) – new date 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

September 19 at 4 pm - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
Proposed November 2, 2023 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
Proposed November 30, 2023 – Re-Imagining Public Safety Update

UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

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Berkeley Daily Planet postings are currently on hold while the editor recovers from an injury: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

August 20 - August 27, 2023
Worth Noting:
Very light week. City Council is on summer recess through September 11, 2023 and most boards and commissions do not meet in August.

Monday:
- At 3 pm the Civics Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee meets online.
- From 6 – 7 pm online Speaking Up for Point Molate.
Tuesday: At 12 pm the Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meets online.
Friday: From 8 – 9:45 pm the movie in Willard Park is Strange World.

There is no announcement of cancellation or that the commission will not meet for the following commissions that normally meet the 4th Thursday: Community Health Commission, Mental Health Commission, and Police Accountability Board. Check later in the week at https://berkeleyca.gov/

If you know someone needing assistance with overdue water bills, refer them to the Low Income Household Waster Assistance Program (LIWAP) Program has been extended, however, applications need to be submitted asap https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/financial-relief-customers-behind-water-bills-during-pandemic
If you know someone in need of affordable housing, applications for the waiting list for Allston House studio, 1,2, and 3-bedroom units opens at 9 am August 22, 2023. Paper applications must be postmarked by 8/29/2023. For more information see flyer: https://www.sahahomes.org/sites/default/files/41%20Allston%20House%20Flyer%20-%20English.pdf

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Monday, August 21, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602754069
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 275 4069
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action a) Grant Cycle 2024, b) Grant Guidelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82326950370?pwd=cnRvejFTWFkrZzVqcGJ4RExrSVRYUT09
Meeting ID: 823 2695 0370 Passcode: 941160
AGENDA: Youth vision for Point Molate Park

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

COMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85930753239?pwd=L0dFVlZyWDIzU2E5dHBHcjU2S0Uxdz09
AGENDA: Update with Eleanor Hollander from City of Berkeley Office of Economic Opportunity and Susi Marzuola from Siegel & Strain (consultant group)

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Friday, August 25, 2023

MOVIES in the PARK – STRANGE WORLD from 8 pm – 9:45 pm
In-Person: At Willard Park, 2720 Hillegass
Bring blankets, sleeping bags and/or low-back beach chairs with maximum height of 9 inches off the ground. A flashlight or headlamp makes walking out at the end of the night easier. This is an alcohol-free event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-strange-world

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment to be scheduled
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation to be rescheduled
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan – rescheduled to fall

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-may-16-2023-6-pm
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-20

August 13 - August 20, 2023
Worth Noting:
Very light week. City Council is on summer recess through September 11, 2023 and most boards and commissions do not meet in August.

Monday: From 6 – 7 pm online Speaking Up for Point Molate on species that live in eelgrass.
Thursday: At 7 pm in person DRC meets on 600 Addison, 1652 University and 2538 Durant.
Saturday: From 9 – 11 am is shoreline cleanup

The Rent Board meeting for August 17 is cancelled. The Fair Campaign Practices/Open Government Commissions and the Transportation Commission usually meet the 3rd Thursday. There are no meeting announcements. There are no posts that these meetings are cancelled nor is there any notice that they do not meet in August. Check later in the week at https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Monday, August 14, 2023

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82326950370?pwd=cnRvejFTWFkrZzVqcGJ4RExrSVRYUT09
Meeting ID: 823 2695 0370 Passcode: 941160
AGENDA: Dr. Hughes Sonoma State Ecologist will speak on species that inhabit Point Molate eelgrass.
More about the speaker: https://www.kqed.org/science/1970711/sea-hares-scrub-seagrass-by-the-seashore

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Thursday, August 17, 2023

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA:
1. 600 Addison – Coordinated Sign Program – exterior building signage, two buildings, 943 parking spaces
2. 1652 University at Jefferson (former Radio Shack location) – Preliminary Design Review – to demolish a 2-story 6232 sq ft commercial building and construct a 24,732 sq ft 5-story mixed-use building with 2264 sq ft of commercial space including 2 live-work units, 22,468 sq ft for 26 dwelling units, no parking, height 59 ft 10 in on 7,480 sq ft lot
3. 2538 Durant (between Telegraph and Bowditch) – Final Design Review - to demolish existing 4-story residential building including 12 dwelling units and construct 80,829 sq ft 8-story mixed-use building with 1641 sq ft of ground floor commercial space and 83 dwellings including 5 very low income units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Friday, August 18, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

Saturday, August 19, 2023

SHORELINE CLEANUP from 9 – 11 am
Meetup: At 160 University, Shorebird Park Nature Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/3rd-saturday-shoreline-cleanup-0

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment to be scheduled
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation to be rescheduled
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan – rescheduled to fall

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

August 6 - August 13, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess through September 11, 2023 and most boards and commissions do not meet in August.
Hybrid format means a meeting can be attended in person or online via zoom or by phone through teleconference.

Monday:
- At 3 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Wednesday: At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
Thursday: At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format on 3 projects.
Friday: At 8:15 pm the movie Turning Red will be shown in Cedar Rose Park.

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment to be scheduled
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation to be rescheduled
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan – rescheduled to fall

PAST MEETINGS with reports worth reading:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update reports available https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

July 30 - August 6, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess through September 11, 2023 and most boards and commissions do not meet in August.

Monday: At 12 pm CCCC meets online.
Tuesday: From 5 – 9 pm, National Night Out, individual neighborhood times vary.
Wednesday: At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
Thursday: At 7 pm the Landmarks Commission meets in person.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 30, 2023 – no city meetings or events listed

Monday, July 31, 2023

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225523461?pwd=aUd1dmNGb3NBWG5jOTJDajF4RkxZZz09
AGENDA: debrief of July 25 City Council special meeting on the Civic Center Phase II Design Plan

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT from 5 pm – 9 pm
AGENDA: Build bonds with your neighbors, police and local leaders, 50 neighborhood events are listed.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/national-night-out

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: At 997 Cedar
AGENDA: 4. Election Vice-Chair, 5. Workplan, 6. Hybrid meetings, 7. Discussion regarding the CA Office of the State Fire Marshal’s review of Panoramic Hill neighborhood, 8. State laws pertaining to development fees, 9. Request review of low-cost particulate smoke detectors tailored for high-priority areas.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, August 3, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: At 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 2138-2140 Dwight – Davis-Byrne Building – provide guidance and advice on paint colors for a City Landmark Building
7. 2428 Shattuck – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2022-0149 – demolish commercial building
8. 2712 Telegraph – Demolition Referral – Use Permit #ZP2022-0179 – demolish two commercial buildings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, August 4, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed
Sunday, August 6, 2023 - no city meetings or events listed

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story miexed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (rescheduled from July 11 to September 19 at 4 pm)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to October 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled due to lack of quorum, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled)
Re-imagining Public Safety Update (November 2023)

July 23 - July 30, 2023
Worth Noting:
Council goes on summer recess from July 26 through September 11.

Monday:
- At 3 pm Council goes into closed session.
- At 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format on the appeal of the approval by ZAB of the Construction of a Community Center at Willard Park.
- At 6:30 pm the PAB has a special meeting in the hybrid format.
Tuesday:
- At 4 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format to adopt the Civic Center Design Plan.
- At 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format with ALPR as item 38 on the agenda.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
Wednesday:
- At 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person, no agenda is posted.
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the Community Health Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm ZAB meets in the hybrid format.
Friday: A
- t 8:30 pm Movies in the Park is showing DC League of Super Pets.
Saturday:
- From 12:30 – 3:30 pm is the Adopt-a-Spot potluck in Cedar Rose Park.

Give Feedback on Art Proposals for Two Public Artworks at Aquatic Park. Deadline August 4 at 5 pm.
https://communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/portal257/Issue_12979
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 23, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Monday, July 24, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616042048
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 604 2048
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated litigation Worker’s Comp #ADJ10187918, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated litigation a. California River Watch – Notice of Intent to File Suit Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water act), 3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1900 Addison, Suite 300-350, Price and Terms, 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire fighters Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Officers , Berkeley Police Association, Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders SEIU 1021, Maintenance and Clerical SEIU 1021, Unrepresented Employees.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618357177
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 835 7177
AGENDA: ZAB Appeal: 2720 Hillegass, Willard Park, Community Center, Use Permit/Variance #ZP2022-0095 (the administrative record for the appeal is 935 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1947 Center, Basement Level
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82136328053
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 821 3632 8053
AGENDA: 3. Public comment limited to agenda items, 4. Planning Session: PAB Presentation on ALPR at City Council, 5. Discussion on latest reporting concerning the independent investigation into allegations against the BPD’s Downtown Task Force/Bike Unit.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606074224
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 607 4224
AGENDA: Civic Center Phase II – Design Concept (the design concept packet is 194 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606074224
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 607 4224
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. Item 38 on the agenda is the Fixed Automated License Plate Readers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston Way, CoB Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 1. Waste Characterization Study Report, Rport out from the Sub-Committee to Review Green Building Requirements, 3. Legislative Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: no agenda posted, check later
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, July 27, 2023

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Referral on Long Term Care Facility Oversight, 8. Light Pollution Control.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83526432627
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 835 2643 2627
AGENDA: 2. DRC Recommendation for DRC Landscape Architect Position,
3. 2480 Bancroft Way – on consent – #ZP2022-0148 - demolish a one-story retail building and construct a 38,205 sq ft 8-story (95 ft) mixed-use building with 2,066 sq ft of commercial area, 28 units (includes two very low-income units).
4. 2208 Roosevelt – on consent – #ZP2023-0059 - to legally convert a 2535 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling into two individual units.
5. 1601 Harmon – on consent – #ZP2023-0049 - construct a 602 sq ft major residential addition over 14 ft in height on a lot that exceeds lot coverage and construct a balcony within the side setback. Proposed building height 18 ft 5 inches.
6. 2015 Blake at Milvia – staff recommend adopt the addendum and approve - #ZP2022-0178 – modify project originally approved under #ZP2020-0072 to construct main building on Parcel 2 that has 8-stories (88 ft, 6 inches) 200,683 sq ft of gross floor area, 206 units (including 23 very low-income density qualifying units) and 81-space subterranean parking garage, adopt the addendum to certified FEIR (State Clearinghouse #2021010078).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, July 28, 2023

MOVIES in the PARK from 8:30 – 10:15 pm
In-Person: at 1720 8th, James Kenney Park
MOVIE: DC League of Super Pets
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-dc-league-super-pets

Saturday, July 29, 2023

ADOPT-a-SPOT Volunteer Potluck Picnic 12:30 - 3:30 pm
In-Person: at 1300 Rose, Cedar Rose Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/adopt-spot-volunteer-potluck-picnic-0

Sunday, July 30, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

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July 25, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606074224
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 607 4224
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 to conform to State Law and make non-substantive technical edits
2.
3.Designate Voting Delegate (Taplin) and Alternate (Humbert) at League of California Cities Annual Conference on 9/22/2023
4.Hollander, Economic Development – Contract to distribute 1/12 Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax) not to exceed $3,500,000 with Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
5.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts Turtle Island Monument in Civic Center Park 7/1/2023 – 3/30/2025, 1. Scott Parsons - $236,000 for fabrication of three new stone medallions, boulders for mounting and purchase granite base stone for mounting five bronze turtles, 2. Artworks Foundry - $350,000 for fabrication of large central bronze turtle sculpture
6.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract # 117596-1 add $35,000 total $102,218 with Animal Fix Clinic (formerly Fix Our Ferals) for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 7/25/2026
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid Solicitations $885,000, FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement
8.Sprague, Fire Department and Louis, BPD – Expand Contract add $50,000 total $300,000 with Cooke and Associates for Applicant Background Investigations 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend 10 Contracts for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Community Services and Supports (CSS) and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funded through MHSA, CSS and PEI and extend to 6/30/2026, 1. CSS #108800-1 add $46,941 total $325,678 with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network, 2. CSS #31900132 add $100,000 per year total $700,000 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 3. CSS #32200130 add $491,933 per year total $2,459,665 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 4. CSS #32000117 add $626,616 per year for 3 years total $5,286,488 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project), 5. CSS #32000094 add $132,046 per year for 3 years with Youth Spirit Artworks and $78,000 (from Measure P) for FY 2024 for Tiny House Village total $1,211,230, 6. PEI #32000240 add $401,369 total $2,598,334 with BUSD, 7. PEI #088999-1 add $32,046 per year total $448,860 with Center for Independent Living, 8. PEI #052129-1 add $100,000 per year total $815,150 with Pacific Center for Human Growth, 9 PEI #32200146 add $100,000 per year total $475,000 with ONTRACK, 10. PEI #3200111 add $100,000 per year total $500,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32300138 add $93,027 total $163,934 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to execute a Participation Agreement for FY 2024 for the Prevention and Early Intervention Statewide Project thru 6/30/2024
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with 2 Plus 1 Housing Resolution services for Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Advocate for HHCS 7/15/2023 – 7/15/2024
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Resolution approving Mental Health Services Act Three Year Expenditure Plan FY 2024 - 2026
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Reserve $1,500,000 in Predevelopment Funds in Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee funds to BRIDGE Housing or its affiliate related to development of affordable Housing at North Berkeley BART
14.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range Deputy Police Chief annual salary range $200,000 - $260,000
15.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustment for Public Employees Union (PEU) – Local 1, increase base salary Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor by 9.30%, Senior Equipment Supervisor by 13%, Senior Publics Works Supervisor by 8.53% and Senior Solid Wast Supervisor by 8.53% effective 1/1/2023
16.Fong, IT – Contract $325,000 with opportunity to extend thru FY 2025 total $370,000 for Piggyback Contract with SmartWave for City Facility Managed WiFi throughout City of Berkeley facilities
17.Ferris, Parks – Side Letter Agreement with Hornblower sublease rent payments at Doubletree Hotel at Waterfront
18.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200183 add $79,000 total $1,179,000 with Western Water Features, Inc for renovations at King Swim Center
19.Ferris, Parks – Amendment to existing $5,500,000 loan for D and E Dock Project in Berkeley Marina (4 alternatives) or internal loan with terms (charging interest to Marina fund) to use terms defined by City Manager.
20.Klein, Planning – Accept Grant $497,042 from Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to Create a New Environmental Justice Element, Update the General Disaster Preparedness & Safety Element, and Develop Community-Driven Climate and Resilience Metric 4/31/2023 – 1/31/2026
21.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with AC Transit to Provide Funding for Transit Shelter Maintenance $110,000 over 5 years
22.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Benefit Resource, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator of Employee Commute Benefit Program and extend to 2/28/2025
23.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32000128 add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) for on-call environmental consulting services extend to 12/30/2026
24.Garland, Public Works – Amend contract #32000145 add $200,000 total $478,698 with Zonar Systems for Global Positioning System Telematics Program and extend to 6/30/2026
25.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100070 add $75,272 total $189,848 with Urban Ore, Inc. for Salvage Operations at CoB Transfer Station and extend to 6/30/2025
26.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with R & S Erection of Richmond, Inc. for on-call roll up door and gate maintenance and replacement 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
27.Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,900,000 with Wood Rogers, Inc. for Stormwater Master Plan
28.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with Disability Access Consultants (DAC) for up to 3 years for on-call American with Disabilities Act consulting for CoB Compliance Program
29.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
30.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
31.Mental Health Commission – Resolution Adopt a City-Wide “Care First, Jails Last” Policy
32.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Young Lives Matter Foundation Walk for Peace: Relinquishment Council Office Budget Funds
33.Barlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison – Resolution proclaim the first week of August as Berkeley Farmer’s Market Week
34.Wengraf, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Arreguin – Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 1923 Berkeley Fire: Relinquishment Council Office Budget Funds
35.Robinson, co-sponsors Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin – Support Unionization of Peet’s Coffee Workers
AGENDA on ACTION:
36.Amendments to Title 23 Relating to ADU to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from California Department of Housing and Community Development
37.Warhuus, HHCS – Adopt Affordable Housing framework for North Berkeley BART Station Area
38.a. Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), b. Police Accountability Board - response to BPD proposed Surveillance Ordinance
39.Louis, BPD – AB 488, 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report
40.Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Waivers for Woolsey Gardens Affordable Housing Project at 3120 – 3130 Shattuck, waives requirement that purchasers have a yearly gross income limited to no more than 44% of the cost of the unit at the time of sale and adds one unit instead of paying .44 unit in lieu fee

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 24 ZAB Appeal 2720 Hillegass – Willard Park Clubhouse
September 26 ZAB Appeals 3000 Shattuck and 705 Euclid new single-family dwelling

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:

Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (rescheduled from July 11 to September 19 at 4 pm)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to October 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled) (didn’t have quorum)
Re-imagining Public Safety Update (November 2023)

July 16 - July 23, 2023
Worth Noting:
Council did not get to the agenda item on the plan for the Civic Center at the Tuesday July 11 Council meeting. Mayor Arreguin said the Civic Center Plan would be rescheduled before Council goes on summer recess (July 26 – September 11). Expect the presentation and vote on July 25 at 4 pm, but keep checking the City website. https://berkeleyca.gov/
If you are driving to a meeting at the North Berkeley Senior Center allow lots of extra time to find parking.

Monday:
- At 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format onn police response.
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person on Fair Access to Housing.
Tuesday:
- At 6 pm the City Council meets in the hybrid format on the Ashby BART housing development and public parking at both stations. A total of 950 parking spaces will be removed to build housing.
Wednesday:
- At 1:30 pm the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- At 2 pm the FITES Committee meets in the hybrid format on reconfiguring University, Oxford and Fulton for the 51B bus and bicycles.
- At 6 pm there is a community meeting online on the Santa Fe Park Plan.
- At 6 pm the Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- At 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- At 6:30 pm the HWCAC meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person on Labor Bill of Rights.
Thursday:
- At 6:30 pm the FCPC / OGC meets in person with an open government complaint, public meeting procedures, public comment and meeting transcripts on the agenda.
- At 7 pm the DRC meets in person on the final review of one project (38 bedrooms have no windows).
- At 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person – full agenda.
- At 7 pm the Rent Board meets in the hybrid format and receives report on evictions.
Saturday: From 11 am – 7 pm at the Downtown Berkeley Plaza there will be live music, mural painting, vendors and food trucks to celebrate the arts.

The appeal of the Community Center in Willard Park is July 24.
The July 25 Regular City Council meeting agenda is available for comment. Item 38 is the Fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRS). Use link or check list of agenda items at the end of the calendar. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 16, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Monday, July 17, 2023

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616975543
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 697 5543
AGENDA: 1. Audit recommendation Status - Data Analysis of CoB Police Response.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on Fair Access and Transparency for Rental Housing Applications Ordinance, 7. Discussion and possible action on Fair Access and Transparency, 8. Presentation by civic arts Commission on Artist Housing Initiatives, 9. Discussion and possible action to collaborate with the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission on Housing and Wildfire Risk, 11. Update on Affordable Housing Requirements Economic Feasibility Analysis.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616390973
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 639 0973
AGENDA: 1. Ashby BART Station Transit Oriented Development (14 pages), 2. City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations (4 pages) Ashby BART current 535 spaces will decrease to 85 maximum, North Berkeley BART current 700 spaces decrease to 200 spaces 80 of which auxiliary lots (offsite).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618670126
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 867 0126
AGENDA: 51B Bus Rapid Transit improvements $300,000 in total for consulting costs refer to FY 2025 – 2026 budget process, $150,000 for corridor studies along University from Seawall to Oxford and along Oxford and Fulton from Virginia to Durant, $150,000 for analysis of 4-way intersections for ADA improvements, width of curb cuts, signals, bulb-outs and safety improvements.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

SANTA FE TRACKBED TO PARK CONVERSION COMMUNITY MEETING from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86557638538 (register)
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 865 5763 8538 Passcode: 516869
AGENDA: Join for Updates, funding, schedule, design and potential uses at currently unprogrammed area of block 1 (between Blake and Ward).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/santa-fe-trackbed-park-conversion

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentations: Overview on Citywide Community Health Assessment, Update on Aging Services Division.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Public Library
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action items. a) CA Theater Consortium plans for ground floor theater space at 2113 Kittredge, b) Utility Box Mural inventory and assessment, c) WorkPlan, d) Public Comment Guidelines from Commissioner Manual, e) Public Art on Private Development quarterly Report, f) FY 2024 Civic Arts Grant-Funded Festivals and quarterly report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. Updates to City of Berkley Labor Bill of Rights, 3. Subcommittee appointments.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from Staff a. Solar + Storage, 7. Presentation: Principles of Community Engagement (Valerie Nguyen), 8. Letter to Council Transportation Division Staffing, 10. Workplan a. Transportation Public Space Reallocation Subcommittee, b. Native Plants and Pest Reduction Subcommittee, c. Electrification Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, San Pablo Park Community Center
AGENDA: 6. Election of Low-Income Representatives, 7. HWCAC Bylaws, 8. Review J-Sei program and financial records, 9. Hopkins Corridor, 10. Appointments to HWCAC, 11. Hybrid meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, July 20, 2023

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1752 Shattuck at Francisco – Final Design Review – to construct a 7-story mixed use building with 72 residential apartments (38 bedrooms have no windows) with 1210 sq ft commercial space, 28 bicycle spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room
AGENDA FCPC: 6. Report from subcommittee on contribution limits, FCPC WorkPlan,
AGENDA OGC: 9. OGC Complaint from Jim McGrath, 10. Discussion and possible action on Subcommittee report reviewing City Council policies and practices related to public comment access and public participation, 11. OGC WorkPlan, 12. Commission meeting procedures, adding agenda items, agenda item order and Brown Act considerations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center,
AGENDA: 3. SCU update, 4. Proposal for Early Intervention in Psychosis Program, 5. Mental Health Commission’s role regarding the policy of police sweeps of homeless folks, 6. Motion to establish subcommittee on Governor’s plan for “Transformation of Behavioral Health Services, 7. Caseload statistics, 8. Recording Mental Health Commission Meetings and Posting Them, 9. Subcommittee reports, 10. Community Health Records.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81315510979?pwd=LytGV2RZUDNrNVl4NHRJWkhHcVhSUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 813 1551 0979
AGENDA: 6. Presentation: Eviction Defense Center (EDC) and East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) update on Berkeley eviction trends and data during the Eviction Moratorium Transition, 8. Appeal (will not be heard before 7:30 pm) Case No. T-5986 and T-5987 (1619 Walnut Street Units A & B).
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, July 21, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Saturday, July 22, 2023

FRONT ROW ARTS FESTIVAL from 11 am – 7 pm
In-Person: at Downtown Berkeley Plaza
AGENDA: Celebrating the Arts in Downtown Berkeley, live music, food trucks, vendors, live music, mural painting.
https://www.downtownberkeley.com/frontrowfestival/

Sunday, July 23, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

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July 25, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606074224
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 607 4224
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 to conform to State Law and make non-substantive technical edits
2.
3.Designate Voting Delegate (Taplin) and Alternate (Humbert) at League of California Cities Annual Conference on 9/22/2023
4.Hollander, Economic Development – Contract to distribute 1/12 Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax) not to exceed $3,500,000 with Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
5.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts Turtle Island Monument in Civic Center Park 7/1/2023 – 3/30/2025, 1. Scott Parsons - $236,000 for fabrication of three new stone medallions, boulders for mounting and purchase granite base stone for mounting five bronze turtles, 2. Artworks Foundry - $350,000 for fabrication of large central bronze turtle sculpture
6.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract # 117596-1 add $35,000 total $102,218 with Animal Fix Clinic (formerly Fix Our Ferals) for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 7/25/2026
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid Solicitations $885,000, FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement
8.Sprague, Fire Department and Louis, BPD – Expand Contract add $50,000 total $300,000 with Cooke and Associates for Applicant Background Investigations 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend 10 Contracts for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Community Services and Supports (CSS) and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funded through MHSA, CSS and PEI and extend to 6/30/2026, 1. CSS #108800-1 add $46,941 total $325,678 with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network, 2. CSS #31900132 add $100,000 per year total $700,000 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 3. CSS #32200130 add $491,933 per year total $2,459,665 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 4. CSS #32000117 add $626,616 per year for 3 years total $5,286,488 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project), 5. CSS #32000094 add $132,046 per year for 3 years with Youth Spirit Artworks and $78,000 (from Measure P) for FY 2024 for Tiny House Village total $1,211,230, 6. PEI #32000240 add $401,369 total $2,598,334 with BUSD, 7. PEI #088999-1 add $32,046 per year total $448,860 with Center for Independent Living, 8. PEI #052129-1 add $100,000 per year total $815,150 with Pacific Center for Human Growth, 9 PEI #32200146 add $100,000 per year total $475,000 with ONTRACK, 10. PEI #3200111 add $100,000 per year total $500,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32300138 add $93,027 total $163,934 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to execute a Participation Agreement for FY 2024 for the Prevention and Early Intervention Statewide Project thru 6/30/2024
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with 2 Plus 1 Housing Resolution services for Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Advocate for HHCS 7/15/2023 – 7/15/2024
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Resolution approving Mental Health Services Act Three Year Expenditure Plan FY 2024 - 2026
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Reserve $1,500,000 in Predevelopment Funds in Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee funds to BRIDGE Housing or its affiliate related to development of affordable Housing at North Berkeley BART
14.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range Deputy Police Chief annual salary range $200,000 - $260,000
15.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustment for Public Employees Union (PEU) – Local 1, increase base salary Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor by 9.30%, Senior Equipment Supervisor by 13%, Senior Publics Works Supervisor by 8.53% and Senior Solid Wast Supervisor by 8.53% effective 1/1/2023
16.Fong, IT – Contract $325,000 with opportunity to extend thru FY 2025 total $370,000 for Piggyback Contract with SmartWave for City Facility Managed WiFi throughout City of Berkeley facilities
17.Ferris, Parks – Side Letter Agreement with Hornblower sublease rent payments at Doubletree Hotel at Waterfront
18.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200183 add $79,000 total $1,179,000 with Western Water Features, Inc for renovations at King Swim Center
19.Ferris, Parks – Amendment to existing $5,500,000 loan for D and E Dock Project in Berkeley Marina (4 alternatives) or internal loan with terms (charging interest to Marina fund) to use terms defined by City Manager.
20.Klein, Planning – Accept Grant $497,042 from Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to Create a New Environmental Justice Element, Update the General Disaster Preparedness & Safety Element, and Develop Community-Driven Climate and Resilience Metric 4/31/2023 – 1/31/2026
21.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with AC Transit to Provide Funding for Transit Shelter Maintenance $110,000 over 5 years
22.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Benefit Resource, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator of Employee Commute Benefit Program and extend to 2/28/2025
23.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32000128 add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) for on-call environmental consulting services extend to 12/30/2026
24.Garland, Public Works – Amend contract #32000145 add $200,000 total $478,698 with Zonar Systems for Global Positioning System Telematics Program and extend to 6/30/2026
25.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100070 add $75,272 total $189,848 with Urban Ore, Inc. for Salvage Operations at CoB Transfer Station and extend to 6/30/2025
26.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with R & S Erection of Richmond, Inc. for on-call roll up door and gate maintenance and replacement 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
27.Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,900,000 with Wood Rogers, Inc. for Stormwater Master Plan
28.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with Disability Access Consultants (DAC) for up to 3 years for on-call American with Disabilities Act consulting for CoB Compliance Program
29.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
30.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
31.Mental Health Commission – Resolution Adopt a City-Wide “Care First, Jails Last” Policy
32.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Young Lives Matter Foundation Walk for Peace: Relinquishment Council Office Budget Funds
33.Barlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison – Resolution proclaim the first week of August as Berkeley Farmer’s Market Week
34.Wengraf, co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn, Arreguin – Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 1923 Berkeley Fire: Relinquishment Council Office Budget Funds
35.Robinson, co-sponsors Hahn, Humbert, Arreguin – Support Unionization of Peet’s Coffee Workers
AGENDA on ACTION:
36.Amendments to Title 23 Relating to ADU to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from California Department of Housing and Community Development
37.Warhuus, HHCS – Adopt Affordable Housing framework for North Berkeley BART Station Area
38.a. Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), b. Police Accountability Board - response to BPD proposed Surveillance Ordinance
39.Louis, BPD – AB 488, 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report
40.Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Waivers for Woolsey Gardens Affordable Housing Project at 3120 – 3130 Shattuck, waives requirement that purchasers have a yearly gross income limited to no more than 44% of the cost of the unit at the time of sale and adds one unit instead of paying .44 unit in lieu fee

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 24 ZAB Appeal 2720 Hillegass – Willard Park Clubhouse
September 26 ZAB Appeals 3000 Shattuck and 705 Euclid new single-family dwelling

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:

Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (rescheduled from July 11 to September 19 at 4 pm)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to October 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled) (didn’t have quorum)
Re-imagining Public Safety Update (November 2023)

July 9 - July 16, 2023
Worth Noting:
The week ahead is packed with meetings. The last City Council meeting before leaving on summer recess is July 25. Summer recess is July 26 through September 11. Most of the commissions do not meet in August.

Monday:
- At 2:30 pm Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan July 25 City Council meeting.
- At 4:30 pm Council goes into closed session on active litigation.
- At 6 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate Elizabeth Dougherty explains watersheds (online).
- At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission is scheduled to meet, but no agenda is posted.
Tuesday: At 7 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with two important agenda items, 31city staff vacancies and 33 the Civic Center Plan which lists daylighting Strawberry Creek as an alternative for Civic Center Park
Wednesday: At
- 5 pm the community meeting on the African American Holistic Center Plan meets in person.
- At 5 pm the Commission on Disability meets in person.
- At 6 pm there is a community meeting online on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan.
- At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format on the proposal for fixed camera licensed plate readers (ALPRs) from the Police Department.
- At 7 pm the Parks Commission meets in person on the subcommittee’s proposed Waterfront Specific Plan report.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person.
- At 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
Friday: At 12 pm is Derby Day for children at the West Campus Pool.
Saturday: At 1 pm Aimee Baldwin gives a tour on Chinese in Berkeley for the Berkeley historical Society and Museum

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Monday, July 10, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604824574
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 482 4574
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 7/25/2023 draft agenda for the regular 6 pm City Council meeting – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Unscheduled Items: 8. a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals), 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618149511
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 814 9511
AGENDA: Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation a. Smith v. City of Berkeley Alameda County Superior Case No. 22CV012424
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-10-2023

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: No Agenda is posted as of Friday, July 7 at 10:24 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Amend Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor Job Class Specifications, VI. Recommendation to Amend Parking Services Manager Job Class Specification, VII. Recommendation to Establish Lactation Counselor Job Class Specification and Salary Range, VIII. Revisions to the Unrepresented Employee Manual
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty, Executive Director, Wholly H2O on watersheds that supply the water where we work and live and how our actions affect them
https://whollyh2o.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWg3-3wrgguS02lbt5wO_Qw

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. Agenda Item 31 the Auditor’s Report on City Staffing Shortages, Item 33 Adoption of the Civic Center Plan with consideration of daylighting Strawberry Creek.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

AFRICAN AMERICAN HOLISTIC RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING from 5 – 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: Presentations by AE3 Architects, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Team followed with public comment on design.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/african-american-holistic-resource-center-community-meeting

BERKELEY ZERO WASTE STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-GrrjMjHN3H0qmtVO9Qg0QPmqhWUyCb#/registration
Meeting ID: 833 9808 8684
AGENDA: Zero Waste Strategic Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/berkeley-zero-waste-strategic-plan-meeting-0

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 5 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. Nomination and vote for Chair, 2. Improving accessibility by changing meeting time, schedule or location, 3. WorkPlan, 4. Effective representation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center, Auditorium
AGENDA: 7. Chair’s Report, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Update $5,500,000 loan for D&E Dock Project, 10. Update on Marina Fund Gap, 11. Waterfront Specific Plan subcommittee report, 12. PRW WorkPlan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. OPDA Staff Report, Chair and Board Reports, Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a. Policy and practices relating to Downtown Task force and Bike Unit Allegations, b. Body Worn Camera, c. Conflict of Interest, 9. Review of commendations, 10. A. Rescheduling July 25 meeting, b. Meeting minutes, c. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), 11. Public Comment, 12 Closed session case updates (Agenda Packet 201 pages, BPD commendations 182 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, July 13, 2023

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 4. Schedule special meeting for presentation on Facilities Master Plan And Dispatch needs (Council session 9/19/2023), 5. Election of Vice-Chair, 6. WorkPlan, 7. Request review of low-cost outdoor particulate smoke detectors that are tailored for high priority areas.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports, 11. Adopt WETA FY 2024 – 2028 Regional Measure 3 5-year operating plan
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, July 14, 2023

DERBY DAY from 12 – 3 pm
In-Person: at West Campus Pool, 2100 Browning
AGENDA: Recreation for youth, Cardboard Races Scavenger Hunt, Cannonball Contest.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/derby-day

Saturday, July 15, 2023

BERKELEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and MUSEUM presents Chinese in Berkeley at 1 pm
In-Person: 1931 Center
AGENDA: Aimee Baldwin, Curator and Historian for the exhibition, “Touching Ground, Putting Down Roots: Chinese in Berkeley”
https://berkhistory.org/

Sunday, July 16, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

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July 10 AGENDA and AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for July 25 City Council meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604824574
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 482 4574
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
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2.Hollander, Economic Development – Contract to distribute 1/12 Berkeley Transient Occupany Tax (Hotel Tax) not to exceed $3,500,000 with Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.s. Visit Berkeley for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2027
3.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts Turtle Island Monument in Civic Center Park 7/1/2023 – 3/30/2025, 1. Scott Parsons - $236,000 for fabrication of three new stone medallions, boulders for mounting and purchase granite base stone for mounting five bronze turtles, 2. Artworks Foundry - $350,000 for fabrication of large central bronze turtle sculpture
4.Radu, City Manager’s Office – Amend Contract # 117596-1 add $35,000 total $102,218 with Animal Fix Clinic (formerly Fix Our Ferals) for Spay and Neuter Services and extend to 7/25/2026
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – Bid Solicitations $885,000,
6.Sprague, Fire Department and Louis, BPD – Expand Contract add $50,000 total $300,000 with Cooke and Associates for Applicant Background Investigations 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend 10 Contracts for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Community Services and Supports (CSS) and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funded through MHSA, CSS and PEI and extend to 6/30/2026, 1. CSS #108800-1 add $46,941 total $325,678 with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network, 2. CSS #31900132 add $100,000 per year total $700,000 with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 3. CSS #32200130 add $491,933 per year total $2,459,665 with Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, 4. CSS #32000117 add $626,616 per year for 3 years total $5,286,488 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food and Housing Project), 5. CSS #32000094 add $132,046 per year for 3 years with Youth Spirit Artworks and $78,000 (from Measure P) for FY 2024 for Tiny House Village total $1,211,230, 6. PEI #32000240 add $401,369 total $2,598,334 with BUSD, 7. PEI #088999-1 add $32,046 per year total $448,860 with Center for Independent Living, 8. PEI #052129-1 add $100,000 per year total $815,150 with Pacific Center for Human Growth, 9 PEI #32200146 add $100,000 per year total $475,000 with ONTRACK, 10. PEI #3200111 add $100,000 per year total $500,000 with East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32300138 add $93,027 total $163,934 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to execute a Participation Agreement for FY 2024 for the Prevention and Early Intervention Statewide Project thru 6/30/2024
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with 2 Plus 1 Housing Resolution services for Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Advocate for HHCS 7/15/2023 – 7/15/2024
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Resolution approving Mental Health Services Act Three Year Expenditure Plan FY 2024 - 2026
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Reserve $1,500,000 in Predevelopment Funds in Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee funds to BRIDGE Housing or its affiliate related to development of affordable Housing at North Berkeley BART
12.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Establish Classification and Salary Range Deputy Police Chief annual salary range $200,000 - $260,000
13.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustment for Public Employees Union (PEU) – Local 1, increase base salary Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor by 9.30%, Senior Equipment Supervisor by 13%, Senior Publics Works Supervisor by 8.53% and Senior Solid Wast Supervisor by 8.53% effective 1/1/2023
14.Fong, IT – Contract $325,000 with opportunity to extend thru FY 2025 total $370,000 for Piggyback Contract with SmartWave for City Facility Managed WiFi throughout City of Berkeley facilities
15.Ferris, Parks – Side Letter Agreement with Hornblower sublease resnt payments at Doubletree Holtel at Waterfront
16.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200183 add $79,000 total $1,179,000 with Western Water Features, Inc for renovations at King Swim Center
17.Klein, Planning – Accept Grant $497,042 from Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to Create a New Environmental Justice Element, Update the General Disaster Preparedness & Safety Element, and Develop Community-Driven Climate and Resillience Metric 4/31/2023 – 1/31/2026
18.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with AC Transit to Provide Funding for Transit Shelter Maintenance $110,000 over 5 years
19.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 with Benefit Resource, Inc. for Third-Party Administrator of Employee Commute Benefit Program and extend to 2/28/2025
20.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32000128 add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (foremerly Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) for on-call environmental consulting services extend to 12/30/2026
21.Garland, Public Works – Amend contract #32000145 add $200,000 total $478,698 with Zonar Systems for Global Positioning System Telematics Program and extend to 6/30/2026
22.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100070 add $75,272 total $189,848 with Urban Ore, Inc. for Salvage Operations at CoB Transfer Station and extend to 6/30/2025
23.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with R & S Erection of Richmond, Inc. for on-call roll up door and gate maintenance and replacement 8/1/2023 – 7/31/2026
24.Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,900,000 with Wood Rogers, Inc. for Stormwater Mster Plan
25.Garland, Public Works – Contract $300,000 with Disability Access Consultants (DAC) for up to 3 years for on-call American with Disabilities Act consulting for CoB Compliance Program
26.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
27.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
28.Mental Health Commission – Resolution Adopt a City-Wide “Care First, Jails Last” Policy
29.Arreguin – Sponsorship of Peace Lantern Ceremony at Aquatic Park on 8/5/2023
30.Barlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison – Resolution proclaim the first week of August as Berkeley Farmer’s Market Week
31.Wengraf, co-sponsor Harrison – Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the 1923 Berkeley Fire
32.Robinson, co-sponsors Hahn, Humbert – Support Unionization of Peet’s Coffe Workers
AGENDA on ACTION:
33.Amendments to Title 23 Relating to ADU to conform to State Law and respond to guidance from California Department of Housing and Community Development
34.Designate Voting Delegate and Alternate at League of California Cities Annual Conference on 9/22/2023
35.Warhuus, HHCS – Adopt Affordable Housing framework for North Berkeley BART Station Area
36.Ferris, Parks - $5,500,000 loan for D and E Dock Project in Berkeley Marian
37.Louis, BPD – AB 488, 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report
38.Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fied Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
39.Arreguin – Waivers for Woolsey Gardens Affordable Housing Project at 3120 – 3130 Shattuck, waives requirement that purchasers have a yearly gross income limited to no more than 44% of the cost of the unit at the time of sale and adds one unit instead of paying .44 unit in lieu fee

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July 11, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607533030
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 753 3030
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services

3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,879-N.S. $728,631,293 (Gorss) $621,229,929 (Net)
4.Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Business
5.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award of $4,931,058 from state of California
6.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1619 University (Super 8 Motel) for 60 months
7.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $7,295,635 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley food and Housing Project) to operate an interim housing program at Super 8 Motel (1619 University) from 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2028
8.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $482,500
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13.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32000226 total $233,736 (amount added not given) with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for administration of SRIP | Disability, Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan (RHPAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Police Employee Retiree Income Plans (PERIP) for 1/12021 – 12/31/2025
14.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32300158 total $750,000 (amount added not given) with AppleOne Employment Services for temporary staffing from 2/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
15.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revisions to the Unrepresented Employee Manual1) Merit raises in current classification, 2) Aligns vacation accrual and longevity pay rates and vacation sell-back policies for the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and their deputies 3) Includes Office Specialists III among classifications that qualify for the City Manager Department Differential
16.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Supplemental Military Leave Compensation Policy to offer City’s supplemental ilitary leave compensation benefit retroactively from 6/1/2019 – 6/30/2025 to provide wages to supplement an employee’s military pay and allowances for a period not to exceed two years that must be taken within 36 months of the leave request for emplyees called up to involuntary active military service
17.Ferris, Parks – Accept grant $5,138,685 from Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Berkeley Pier Water Transportation / Ferry Project
18.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32000188 add $75,000 total $225,000 with GSI Environmental Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services and extend term from 12/20/2023 – 6/30/2025
19.Louis, BPD – Amend contract #32300022 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. for additional critical incident stress management (CISM), education and counseling services
20.Housing Advisory Commission – Conduct a Study on the City’s History of Discriminatory Actions in Housing Policies/Programs that adversely impacted the Black community and its ability to remain and grow in the city, build inter-generational wealth and fully realize the benefits of homeownership and how lessons learned can inform future housing policies and programs
21.Arreguin – Reappoint Thomas-Rodriguez, Max Levine and Ali Kashani to Berkeley Housing Authority of Commissioners
22.Arreguin, Co-sponsor Hahn – Support Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage for Multifamily Housing and Schools and send resolution to Newsom, Skinner, Wicks and CPUC in support of Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEM-A)
23.Arreguin, Co-sponsor Hahn – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the Kala Art Institute the fiscal sponsor for the Chavez/Huerta Tribute Site
24.Excused absence for Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett
25.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to support the Berkeley Humane Society adoption event
26.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for BHS all class reunion
27.Bartlett – Resolution in support for unionized employees of REI
28.Harrison, Arreguin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds and co-sponsorship fo the Cesar Chavez, Dolores Heurta Tribute Site Curriculum Project
29.Harrison – Resolution opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Government of Japan’s Planned Discharge of Wastewater from Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean
AGENDA on ACTION:
30.Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC to Conform to State Law and Make Non-Substantive Technical Edits
31.Wong, City Auditor – Report Staff Shortages, City services Constrained by Staff Retention Challenges and Delayed Hiring
32.Warhuus, HHCS – Referral Response: Affordable Housing Preference Policy for rental housing created through below market rate and Housing Trust Fund Programs
33.Adoption – Civic Center Phase II – Design Concept
34.Hahn, Co-sponsor Arreguin – Dedicated Public Comment Time for City of Berkeley Unions at the beginning of City Council meetings
35.De-prioritizing the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for Entheogenic/Psychedelic plants and fungi for personal use
INFORMATION REPORTS:
36.Annual Report on Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Actions
37.City Auditor FY 2024 Audit Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 24 ZAB Appeal 2720 Hillegass – Willard Park Clubhouse
September 26 ZAB Appeals 3000 Shattuck and 705 Euclid new single-family dwelling

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:

Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (rescheduled from July 11 to September 19 at 4 pm)
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to October 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled) (didn’t have quorum)
Re-imagining Public Safety Update (November 2023)

July 2 - July 9, 2023
Worth Noting:
Enjoy the 4th of July Holiday week

Thursday: At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission in person.
Saturday:
- At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets online.
- From 3:30 – 5:30 pm is the Morchestra 17 piece Jazz orchestra in John Hinkel Park.

The July 11 City Council Agenda is posted for review and comment. Agenda Item 31 is the City Auditors report on staffing shortages and employee satisfaction (report 60 pages). Agenda Item 33 is the Adoption of the Civic Center Phase II Design Concept (Report 180 pages).

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed
Monday, July 3, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – HOLIDAY

4th of July announcement on closed roads prohibition of fireworks
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3624f60

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 FITES Meeting canceled

Thursday, July 6, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 60 Panoramic Way – Resume Public Hearing for Landmark or Structure of Merit
910 Indian Rock Ave – open public hearing Landmark or Structure of Merit
2113 Kittredge – Structural Alteration Permit
803 Delaware – Structural Alteration Permit
1850 Berryman – Structural Alteration Permit for the Maybeck House Property
2480 Bancroft – Demolition Referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, July 7, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Saturday, July 8, 2023

MUSIC in the PARK (JAZZ) from 3:30 – 5:30 pm
At 41 Somerset Place, John Hinkel Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/music-park-jazz-morchestra

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Check later – no posting yet
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, July 9, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

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July 11, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607533030
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 753 3030
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services

3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 7,879-N.S. $728,631,293 (Gorss) $621,229,929 (Net)
4.Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Business
5.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award of $4,931,058 from state of California
6.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1619 University (Super 8 Motel) for 60 months
7.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $7,295,635 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley food and Housing Project) to operate an interim housing program at Super 8 Motel (1619 University) from 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2028
8.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $482,500
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10.
11.
12.
13.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32000226 total $233,736 (amount added not given) with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for administration of SRIP | Disability, Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan (RHPAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Police Employee Retiree Income Plans (PERIP) for 1/12021 – 12/31/2025
14.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32300158 total $750,000 (amount added not given) with AppleOne Employment Services for temporary staffing from 2/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
15.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revisions to the Unrepresented Employee Manual1) Merit raises in current classification, 2) Aligns vacation accrual and longevity pay rates and vacation sell-back policies for the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and their deputies 3) Includes Office Specialists III among classifications that qualify for the City Manager Department Differential
16.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Supplemental Military Leave Compensation Policy to offer City’s supplemental ilitary leave compensation benefit retroactively from 6/1/2019 – 6/30/2025 to provide wages to supplement an employee’s military pay and allowances for a period not to exceed two years that must be taken within 36 months of the leave request for emplyees called up to involuntary active military service
17.Ferris, Parks – Accept grant $5,138,685 from Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Berkeley Pier Water Transportation / Ferry Project
18.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32000188 add $75,000 total $225,000 with GSI Environmental Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services and extend term from 12/20/2023 – 6/30/2025
19.Louis, BPD – Amend contract #32300022 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. for additional critical incident stress management (CISM), education and counseling services
20.Housing Advisory Commission – Conduct a Study on the City’s History of Discriminatory Actions in Housing Policies/Programs that adversely impacted the Black community and its ability to remain and grow in the city, build inter-generational wealth and fully realize the benefits of homeownership and how lessons learned can inform future housing policies and programs
21.Arreguin – Reappoint Thomas-Rodriguez, Max Levine and Ali Kashani to Berkeley Housing Authority of Commissioners
22.Arreguin, Co-sponsor Hahn – Support Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage for Multifamily Housing and Schools and send resolution to Newsom, Skinner, Wicks and CPUC in support of Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEM-A)
23.Arreguin, Co-sponsor Hahn – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the Kala Art Institute the fiscal sponsor for the Chavez/Huerta Tribute Site
24.Excused absence for Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett
25.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to support the Berkeley Humane Society adoption event
26.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for BHS all class reunion
27.Bartlett – Resolution in support for unionized employees of REI
28.Harrison, Arreguin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds and co-sponsorship fo the Cesar Chavez, Dolores Heurta Tribute Site Curriculum Project
29.Harrison – Resolution opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Government of Japan’s Planned Discharge of Wastewater from Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean
AGENDA on ACTION:
30.Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC to Conform to State Law and Make Non-Substantive Technical Edits
31.Wong, City Auditor – Report Staff Shortages, City services Constrained by Staff Retention Challenges and Delayed Hiring
32.Warhuus, HHCS – Referral Response: Affordable Housing Preference Policy for rental housing created through below market rate and Housing Trust Fund Programs
33.Adoption – Civic Center Phase II – Design Concept
34.Hahn, Co-sponsor Arreguin – Dedicated Public Comment Time for City of Berkeley Unions at the beginning of City Council meetings
35.De-prioritizing the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for Entheogenic/Psychedelic plants and fungi for personal use
INFORMATION REPORTS:
36.Annual Report on Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Actions
37.City Auditor FY 2024 Audit Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 24 ZAB Appeal 2720 Hillegass – Willard Park Clubhouse
September 26 ZAB Appeals 3000 Shattuck and 705 Euclid new single-family dwelling

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:

Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to Fall 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled) (didn’t have quorum)

June 25 - July 2, 2023
Worth Noting:
Summer is here with the community picnic, movies in the park and Pride on the Plaza with drag performances.

Monday
- At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format to finalize the July 11 City Council meeting and continue discussion on Council legislative process
Tuesday
- At 10 am the Solano BID meets in person.
- At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format and will vote to finalize the FY 2024 budget.
- At 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
Thursday
- From 9 am – 4 pm is the Community Picnic at San Pablo Park.
- From 4 – 7 pm is the Pride on Plaza event with music and drag show.
- From 6 – 7:30 pm Berkeley Zero Waste Strategic Plan Community meeting in person.
Friday
- At 11 am the Civic Arts Grants Subcommittee meets.
- From 8:40 – 10:30 pm is the movie Minions the rise of Gru at the Strawberry Creek Park.

KPFA – To vote for the local Board of Directors later this summer, if you have not already contributed $25 the deadline is June 30. The local board in turn will select four Directors to serve on the National Board.
The Land Use Calendar of appeals and Council Special Meetings and Worksessions are listed near the end of the Calendar.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

Monday, June 26, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618410107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 841 0107
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 7/11/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. a. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 8. b. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals), Unscheduled Items: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council meeting procedures, 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 10 am
In-Person: 1801 Solano, Mechanics Bank
AGENDA: 5. Review Invoices, 6. Update on Solano Ave Revitalization RFP and project planning and coordinated with changes Albany is considering, 7. Update on the Zoning Amendments to support small business (Planning Commission 6/7/2023), 8. Work Plan, Holiday Décor 2023-2024; review tree well progress
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608493904
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 849 3904
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1326 Allston Way, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6. At 6:30 pm Staff Updates on Rates, Progress on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, Progress on SB-1383, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Discussion and Action Items: 1. At 6:50 pm Ridwell Presentation, 2. At 7:10 pm Berkeley Food Network, 3. At 7:30 om Formation of Sub-Committee to Review Green Building Requirements, 4. At 7:40 pm Discuss Legislative Updates
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – Islam Eid al-Adha – no city meetings or events

Thursday, June 29, 2023

COMMUNITY PICNIC from 9 am – 4 pm
At 2800 Park, San Pablo Park
(Free Event)
Afternoon of activities for youth and teens with giant inflatables, wall climbing, burgers catered by Fuddruckers, a petting zoo, tot zone, sports zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/community-picnic-2023

LOVE WINS: A VARIETY SHOW from 4 – 7 pm
Downtown Berkeley Plaza
(Free Event)
Pride on the Plaza event with music, local vendors and drag performances
https://www.downtownberkeley.com/events/

BERKELEY ZERO WASTE STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING from 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
To be repeated online on July 12 from 6 – 7:30 pm

Friday, June 30, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616394238
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 639 4238
AGENDA: 5. Discussion with possible action a. Grants Program Work Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

MOVIES in the PARK: MINIONS THE RISE of GRU from 8:40 pm to 10:30 pm
1260 Allston Way, Strawberry Creek Park
(Free Event)
Bring blankets, sleeping bags, and/or low-back beach chairs with maximum height of 9” off the ground, alcohol free event, flashlight suggested for walking out at the end of the evening
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-minions-rise-gru

Saturday, July 1, 2023 – no city meetings, events listed
Sunday, July 2, 2023 - no city meetings, events listed

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DRAFT AGENDA for July 11, 2023 City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618410107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 841 0107
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Award of $4,931,058 from state of California
2.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1619 University (Super 8 Motel) for 60 months
3.Peter Radu, City Manager’s Office – Contract $7,295,635 with Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley food and Housing Project) to operate an interim housing program at Super 8 Motel (1619 University) from 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2028
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal bid solicitations $482,500
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32000226 total $233,736 (amount added not given) with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for administration of SRIP | Disability, Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan (RHPAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Police Employee Retiree Income Plans (PERIP) for 1/12021 – 12/31/2025
11.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend contract #32300158 total $750,000 (amount added not given) with AppleOne Employment Services for temporary staffing from 2/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
12.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Revisions to the Unrepresented Employee Manual1) Merit raises in current classification, 2) Aligns vacation accrual and longevity pay rates and vacation sell-back policies for the Fire Chief, the Police Chief and their deputies 3) Includes Office Specialists III among classifications that qualify for the City Manager Department Differential
13.Aram Kouyoumdjian, HR – Supplemental Military Leave Compensation Policy to offer City’s supplemental ilitary leave compensation benefit retroactively from 6/1/2019 – 6/30/2025 to provide wages to supplement an employee’s military pay and allowances for a period not to exceed two years that must be taken within 36 months of the leave request for emplyees called up to involuntary active military service
14.Ferris, Parks – Accept grant $5,138,685 from Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Berkeley Pier Water Transportation / Ferry Project
15.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32000188 add $75,000 total $225,000 with GSI Environmental Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services and extend term from 12/20/2023 – 6/30/2025
16.Louis, BPD – Amend contract #32300022 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc. for additional critical incident stress management (CISM), education and counseling services
17.Housing Advisory Commission – Conduct a Study on the City’s History of Discriminatory Actions in Housing Policies/Programs that adversely impacted the Black community and its ability to remain and grow in the city, build inter-generational wealth and fully realize the benefits of homeownership and how lessons learned can inform future housing policies and programs
18.Wong, City Auditor – Report Staff Shortages, City services Constrained by Staff Retention Challenges and Delayed Hiring
19.Arreguin – Reappoint Thomas-Rodriguez, Max Levine and Ali Kashani to Berkeley Housing Authority of Commissioners
20.Arreguin – Support Rooftop Solar and Battery Storage for Multifamily Housing and Schools and send resolution to Newsom, Skinner, Wicks and CPUC in support of Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEM-A)
21.Arreguin – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the Kala Art Institute the fiscal sponsor for the Chavez/Huerta Tribute Site
22.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to support the Berkeley Humane Society adoption event
23.Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds for BHS all class reunion
24.Bartlett – Resolution in support for unionized employees of REI
25.Harrison, Arreguin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds and co-sponsorship fo the Cesar Chavez, Dolores Heurta Tribute Site Curriculum Project
26.Harrison – Resolution opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Government of Japan’s Planned Discharge of Wastewater from Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean
AGENDA on ACTION:
27.Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Title 23 of BMC to Conform to State Law and Make Non-Substantive Technical Edits
28.Warhuus, HHCS – Referral Response: Affordable Housing Preference Policy for rental housing created through below market rate and Housing Trust Fund Programs
29.Adoption – Civic Center Phase II – Design Concept
30.De-prioritizing the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for Entheogenic/Psychedelic plants and fungi for personal use
31.Excused absence for Vice Mayor Ben Bartlett
32.Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.75 to BMC to establish protections relating to animals held, owned, used, exhibited or otherwise kept for racing or other sport, entertainment of profit
33.Hahn – Dedicated Public Comment Time for City of Berkeley Unions at the beginning of City Council meetings
INFORMATION REPORTS:
34.Annual Report on Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Actions
35.City Auditor FY 2024 Audit Plan

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June 27, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608493904
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 849 3904
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading - Klein, Planning and Development - Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, Nov 2018 Election) at 0,0250%

3.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundFirefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1176 (11.76 cents)
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008) at 0.0050%
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundService on 2015 Refnding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I) elections 1992, 1996 and 2002 at o.0115%
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012)
8.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits at $0.7909 per square foot of improvements
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2130
10.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0451
11.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundEmergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02018)
12.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act to modify the forms required to open a campaign committee, change the deadline to qualify for public financing, clarify rules
13.Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance.

Minutes for Approval
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $400,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024 $342,803,053
Oyekanmi, Finance – Revisions to the Debt Management and Disclosure Policy
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Reaffirming the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $106,000 with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defibrillator Support for emergency Response Vehicles from 7/1/2023-6/30/2025
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $62,000 with Stryker Corp, Preventive Maintenance Service from 8/1/2023 – 8/1/2026
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $1,600,000 with US Digital Designs for Fire Station Emergency Alerting System from 7/12/2023 – 6/2/2026
Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $35,000 total $125,000 with Harold Dichoso COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2024
Warhuus, HHCS – Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant 1. Allocate $680,000 of FY 2023 Federal CDBG funds available to to Insight Housing to rehabilitate IH’s Dwight Way Center
Fong, IT – Amend Contract - Total $1,939,538 with Dell Computer for Computer software and hardware using County Riverside Amendment No. 1 for 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2024
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 10549B add $1,000,000 total $4,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services and disaster recovery services 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
Ferris, Parks – Contract $263,000 includes $50,000 (23.5%) contingency with R.X. Lodge, Inc. for the West Side Aquatic Park Tree Planting and Irrigation Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: USDA Forest Service – Berkeley Urban Forestry Project up to $3,800,000 local in-kind match, up to $500,000 in local cash match
Ferris, Parks – Donation $6,800 Two Memorial Benches at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Richard & Gloria Crocker
Louis, Police Dept – Contract $200,000 with Citygate for Police Dept Staffing and Workload Study $120,000 for 6/30/2023 – 6/30/2024 with option to extend for 2 additional years for total $200,000
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (3) total $1,200,000 with Cunha Surveying, Inc. (Cunha) $400,000, Kister, Savio & Rei, Inc (KSR) $400,000, MNS Engineers, Inc (MNS) $400,000 for on-call survey services for capital improvement projects and the Engineering Division, for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (5) total $1,500,000 for On-Call Geotechnical and Engineering Testing Services, BSK Associates $400,000, Inspection Services, Inc. $400,000, Ninyo & Moore $400,000, Alan Kropp & Associates $150,000, Fisher Geotechnical $150,000.
Garland, Public Works – Contract $12,973,925 includes 20% contingency with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Southside Complete Streets Project
Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,625,500 with Downtown Streets for Hand Sweeping, Graffiti and Litter Abatement, Poster Removal and Low Barrier Volunteer Work Experience Program for 8/1/2023 – 8/30/2027
Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $835,969 total $2,285,969 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, In for FY 2020 Sidewalk Inspection and Shaving Services
Garland, Public Works – Ground Lease Agreement – RM Ventures LLC d.b.a. in the Wood Grill and Bar for Nonexclusive Use of Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
Garland, Public Works – SteelWave Donation for $40,000 cash donation for Addison Bike Blvd project and Vision Zero traffic safety improvements in West Berkeley
Garland, Public Works - goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Evaluation & Next Steps, adopt resolution to maintain SmartSpace
Garland, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipate to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2023 – 2024
Garland, Public Works – Extend the Community Workforce Agreement with Building & Construction Trades Council, et al., for Construction Projects over $500,000
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request that City Council Strongly Recommend that HUD-Owned Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments Install Solar Battery Back-Up Battery Capability to meet the medical needs of their residents during loss of electrical power and consider same action for other HUD properties in Berkeley
Peace and Justice Commission – Establishment of a Sister City Relationship with Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Honduras
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32000196 add $78,000 total $303,500 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2024
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM) – Refer to City Manager the task of protecting the City’s Food Supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions and the Office of Economic Development and adopt the goals of FARM
Bartlett – Street Pavement Painting, relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison – Reparations Now Community Art Mural Restoration and Preservation on Ellis next to Malcolm X Elementary School
Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for AB-660 Food Labeling (Assemblymember Irwin) Food Labeling quality dates, safety dates and sell by dates

AGENDA on ACTION:

Garland, Public Works - Public Hearing on Zero Waste Five Year Rate Schedule (fee for refuse, compost and recycling collection based on size of garbage container)
Warhuus, HHCS – Biennial Syringe Services Report
Garland, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee in FY 2024
Garland, Public Works – Levy and Collection of Street Lighting Assessments
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Adoption
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $718,982,025 (gross) and $610,760531 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2023-2024 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Humbert – Adopt temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2024
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2023 Third Quarter Investment Report: ended 3/31/2023
Louis, Police – Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations
Zero Waste Commission – FY 2023 – 2024 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story mixed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan (If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, Reports worth reading https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 24 zAB Appeal 2720 Hillegass – Willard Park Clubhouse
September 26 ZAB Appeals 3000 Shattuck and 705 Euclid new single-family dwelling

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings:

Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm) – rescheduled from July 25 to Fall 2023
Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment June 13 presentation cancelled, report is worth reading (to be rescheduled) (didn’t have quorum)

June 18 - June 25, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

SUNDAY – Juneteenth Festival 11 am – 7 pm
MONDAY – Berkeley City Juneteenth Holiday
TUESDAY

10 am Public Safety Committee meets in hybrid format
2 pm Civic Arts Commission Policy Committee meets online
4 pm City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format
6 pm City Council Special Meeting in hybrid format on Economic Dashboard and Climate Action Plan

WEDNESDAY

1:30 Commission on Aging meets in person.
2 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format on GHG limits, the Climate Action Plan and 51 Bus Rapid Transit
6 pm Civic Arts Commission meets in person
6 pm Environment and Climate Commission meets in person
6:30 pm Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets in person
6:30 pm Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format
7 pm Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm

THURSDAY

9 am Budget & Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format and will finalize the 2024 budget recommendations for the June 27 full council vote.
4:30 Emergency Relief Funding for artists online webinar
6:30 pm Community Health Commission meets in person
7 pm ZAB meets in the hybrid format. All projects are alterations to existing dwellings

KPFA – To vote for the local Board of Directors later this summer, if you have not already contributed $25 the deadline is June 30. The local board in turn will select four Directors to serve on the National Board.
June 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting agenda is available for comment and follows list of meetings.
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Juneteenth Festival from 11 am – 7 pm
https://berkeleyjuneteenth.org/

Monday, June 19, 2023 – Juneteenth City Holiday

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604903901
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 490 3901
AGENDA: Review and Recommendations Requested on Surveillance Ordinance Item Related to Fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617483268
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 748 3268
AGENDA: 6. Discussion items with possible action: a. FY 2023 Accomplishments, b. FY 2024 Workplan, c. Public Art in Private Development Ordinance Amendment
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613505317
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 350 5317
AGENDA: 1. Pending Litigation a. Dressler v. CoB Alameda County Superior Court RG21094748, b. SEIU Local 1021 v. CoB California Public Employment Relations Board, Unfair Practice Charge No. SF-CE-1965-M, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616716467
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 671 6467
AGENDA: - 1. Berkeley Economic Dashboards, 2. Update Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Presentation - Overview on Housing & Seniors, Discussion/Action: 1. a. Conference on Aging, b. Land Use & Economic Development Downsizing for Seniors, 2. Berkeley’s Age-Friendly Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 2 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606960872
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 696 0872
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Adopt an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter BMC 12.01Establishing Emergency GHG Limits, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, 3. Taplin – 51 Bus Rapid Transit, 4. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter BMC 12.39 to Regulate Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a. FY 2024 Grant process and awards, b. IFY 2024 individual Artist Projects Grant Awards, c. FY 2024 Community Festival Grant Awards, d. FY 2024 General Operating Support Awards, e. Public Art in Private Development Ordinance Amendment, f. FY 2023 Public Art Accomplishments, g. FY 2024 Annual Workplan, h. FY 2024 Public Art Budget
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from Staff. A. DC Fast Chargers on Municipal Property, b. Native Street Trees, 7. Presentation BESO Development of Upgrade Requirements.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 4. Review and approve the Community Action Plan Public Hearing and approval of the 2024-2025 Block Grant, 6. Election of Low-Income Representatives, 9. Review City funded agency Program and Financial reports a. J-Sei program and financial reports, 10. Hopkins Corridor, 12. Discussion and possible action on holding hybrid meetings
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 8. PRW Divisions Capital Budget, 9. Update on DBAW loan for D&E Dock Project, 10. Update on Marina Fund fiscal gap FY 2024, qq. Update on Aquatic Park Capital Projects, 12. Parking at the Berkeley Waterfront, 13. Waterfront Specific Plan subcommittee, 14. Update on Pier and Water Transportation Ferry Project, 16. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 4. Closed Session (20 minutes) Conference with Labor Negotiators BPA, 10. Subcommittee reports on a. Policy and practices related to Downtown Task force and Bike Unit, b. Body-Worn Cameras, 11. a. Recognition of Maritza Martinez, b. Adoption NACOLE’s code of ethics, c. Procedures for continuous review of commendations, e. Presentation of Policy Complaint No. 2023-PR-0003, f. PAB Charter Rules and Policies, 12. Public Comment, 13. Closed Session Case No. 32.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 22, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606807814
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 680 7814
AGENDA: 2. Presentation from City Attorney on the Department’s FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Funding Requests, 3. FY 2024 Proposed Budget, 4. Interim Housing Program at the Super * Motel (1619 University), Presentation on the Status of the Marina Fund, 6. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association, Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Subcommittee Reports: Chronic Disease Prevention, Entheogenic Subcommittee, Health Facilities, Policy tracking, Discussion/Action Items: 1. Updates from Health Officer, 2. Community Health Assessment presentation, 4. Referral on Long Term Care Facility Oversight, 5. Light Pollution Control
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89616268195
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 896 1696 8195
AGENDA: 2. 1192 Oxford - on consent – #ZP2023-0039 enclose and convert existing porch into a powder room and foyer, convert existing 2nd floor sunroom into a bathroom, remodel existing 2nd floor deck to add approximately 100 square feet and construct new outdoor stairs, height would be 25 ft, 10 inches
3. 1432 Blake – on consent - #ZP2022-0180 to construct exterior stairs and a 100 sq ft enclosed porch with maximum height of 17 ft 6 inches to existing dwelling unit on a lot that is non-conforming for lot density
4. 1524 Campus Drive – appeal – staff recommend dismiss the appeal #ZP2022-0122 – construct a 3rd story major residential addition over 20 ft maximum height, alterations in the nonconforming front setback, addition of a 5th bedroom, outside deck and a new pedestrian access bridge
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING for ARTISTS and HOW to ACCESS IT from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Online: Use Link to Register
AGENDA: Navigating local vs national resources, key differences and similarities, resources
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/emergency-relief-funding-artists-and-how-access-it

Friday, June 23, 2023 – no public meetings listed
Saturday, June 24, 2023 – no public meetings listed
Sunday, January 25, 2023 – no public meetings listed

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June 27, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608493904
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 849 3904
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading - Klein, Planning and Development - Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
2nd reading - Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, Nov 2018 Election) at 0,0250%

Minutes for Approval
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $400,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024 $342,803,053
Oyekanmi, Finance – Revisions to the Debt Management and Disclosure Policy
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Reaffirming the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $106,000 with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defibrillator Support for emergency Response Vehicles from 7/1/2023-6/30/2025
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $62,000 with Stryker Corp, Preventive Maintenance Service from 8/1/2023 – 8/1/2026
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $1,600,000 with US Digital Designs for Fire Station Emergency Alerting System from 7/12/2023 – 6/2/2026
Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $35,000 total $125,000 with Harold Dichoso COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2024
Warhuus, HHCS – Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant 1. Allocate $680,000 of FY 2023 Federal CDBG funds available to to Insight Housing to rehabilitate IH’s Dwight Way Center
Fong, IT – Amend Contract - Total $1,939,538 with Dell Computer for Computer software and hardware using County Riverside Amendment No. 1 for 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2024
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 10549B add $1,000,000 total $4,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services and disaster recovery services 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
Ferris, Parks – Contract $263,000 includes $50,000 (23.5%) contingency with R.X. Lodge, Inc. for the West Side Aquatic Park Tree Planting and Irrigation Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: USDA Forest Service – Berkeley Urban Forestry Project up to $3,800,000 local in-kind match, up to $500,000 in local cash match
Ferris, Parks – Donation $6,800 Two Memorial Benches at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Richard & Gloria Crocker
Louis, Police Dept – Contract $200,000 with Citygate for Police Dept Staffing and Workload Study $120,000 for 6/30/2023 – 6/30/2024 with option to extend for 2 additional years for total $200,000
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (3) total $1,200,000 with Cunha Surveying, Inc. (Cunha) $400,000, Kister, Savio & Rei, Inc (KSR) $400,000, MNS Engineers, Inc (MNS) $400,000 for on-call survey services for capital improvement projects and the Engineering Division, for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (5) total $1,500,000 for On-Call Geotechnical and Engineering Testing Services, BSK Associates $400,000, Inspection Services, Inc. $400,000, Ninyo & Moore $400,000, Alan Kropp & Associates $150,000, Fisher Geotechnical $150,000.
Garland, Public Works – Contract $12,973,925 includes 20% contingency with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Southside Complete Streets Project
Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,625,500 with Downtown Streets for Hand Sweeping, Graffiti and Litter Abatement, Poster Removal and Low Barrier Volunteer Work Experience Program for 8/1/2023 – 8/30/2027
Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $835,969 total $2,285,969 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, In for FY 2020 Sidewalk Inspection and Shaving Services
Garland, Public Works – Ground Lease Agreement – RM Ventures LLC d.b.a. in the Wood Grill and Bar for Nonexclusive Use of Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
Garland, Public Works – SteelWave Donation for $40,000 cash donation for Addison Bike Blvd project and Vision Zero traffic safety improvements in West Berkeley
Garland, Public Works - goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Evaluation & Next Steps, adopt resolution to maintain SmartSpace
Garland, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipate to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2023 – 2024
Garland, Public Works – Extend the Community Workforce Agreement with Building & Construction Trades Council, et al., for Construction Projects over $500,000
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request that City Council Strongly Recommend that HUD-Owned Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments Install Solar Battery Back-Up Battery Capability to meet the medical needs of their residents during loss of electrical power and consider same action for other HUD properties in Berkeley
Peace and Justice Commission – Establishment of a Sister City Relationship with Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Honduras
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32000196 add $78,000 total $303,500 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2024
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM) – Refer to City Manager the task of protecting the City’s Food Supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions and the Office of Economic Development and adopt the goals of FARM
Bartlett – Street Pavement Painting, relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Bartlett, co-sponsor Ha – Reparations Now Community Art Mural Restoration and Preservation on Ellis next to Malcolm X Elementary School
Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for AB-660 Food Labeling (Assemblymember Irwin) Food Labeling quality dates, safety dates and sell by dates

AGENDA on ACTION:

Garland, Public Works - Public Hearing on Zero Waste Five Year Rate Schedule (fee for refuse, compost and recycling collection based on size of garbage container)
Warhuus, HHCS – Biennial Syringe Services Report
Garland, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee in FY 2024
Garland, Public Works – Levy and Collection of Street Lighting Assessments
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Adoption
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $718,982,025 (gross) and $610,760531 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2023-2024 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Humbert – Adopt temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2024
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Libilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2023 Third Quarter Investment Report: ended 3/31/2023
Louis, Police – Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations
Zero Waste Commission – FY 2023 – 2024 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story miexed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan (If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 13 - Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment cancelled, report is worth reading
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
Draft Waterfront Specific Plan July 25 cancelled – rescheduled to fall

June 11 - June 18, 2023
BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS and CIVIC EVENTS for JUNE 11 – June 18, 2023

Worth Noting

MONDAY

10 am, Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee discuss Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy;
2:30 pm Agenda & Rules Committee on the June-27 Draft Agenda for City Council.
3 pm African American Holistic Resource Center Community Meeting
6 pm Mental Health Services Act Community Input Meeting

TUESDAY

4 pm City Council Special Session on Fire Department Community Risk Assessment Report
6 pm City Council Regular Meeting includes Budget, Surveillance Ordinance, T1

THURSDAY

12:30 pm Arts Organizations Preparedness 101
6:30 pm, Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission meet concurrently, with several reports, donor contribution policy, public participation in City Council meetings and public records act
7 pm Mental Health Commission
7 pm Design Review Committee

FRIDAY – 8:40 pm Movies in the Park, From the Rough
SATURDAY – 4 pm Music in the Park, (R&B.Soul)

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to Zoom Support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS and CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 11, 2023 – No public meeting listed.

Monday, June 12, 2023

HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, or
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612692263
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1612692263
Agenda: 2. Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, or
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619554457
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1619554457
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 6/27/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures
(referred by Council at the March 14, 2023 meeting), 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions: Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion and Recommendations on the Continued Use of the Berkeley Considers Online Engagement Portal
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AFRICAN AMERICAN HOLISTIC RESOURCE CENTER Community Meeting
from 3 pm – 5 pm
In-Person: at 1890 Alcatraz
AGENDA: Gather in person to discuss the future African American Holistic Resource Center
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAHRC%20Community%20Meetings-FINAL.pdf
For more information: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/african-american-holistic-resource-center

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING FROM 6 – 7:30 PM
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Community input on proposed MHSA FY 2023 – FY 2026, 3-year plan and on new ideas and strategies to address mental health needs in Berkeley
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-community-input-meeting-person-0

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Session Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting with
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St., School District Board Room
Videoconference at: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613410530
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 341 0530
AGENDA: Public Comments will be heard before the Special Session begins.
1. Sprague, Fire Department – Fire Department Final Report and Recommendations from Standards of Coverage and Community Risk assessment Study, Report is 160 pages with 17 findings and 10 recommendations, including ambulance staffing and response, dispatch, traffic calming while not significantly worsening emergency response times or evacuation, staffing, overtime, distribution of fire stations,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting with
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St., School District Board Room,
Videoconference at: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613410530
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 341 0530
AGENDA: - Use the City weblink below (then choose Html at the City website) or see the agenda at end of this calendar. --See:
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

PARKS, RECREATION, WATERFRONT COMMISSION meeting changed to June 21
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, June 15, 2023

ARTS ORGANIZATIONS PREPAREDNESS 101 – Civic Arts Workshop at 1:30 pm
Online
REGISTER: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Z6Reem4gQW-eNdcuIM4Y5g
AGENDA: Identifies hazards that are most likely to impact your organizations operations and programming. Participants will begin to craft a business continuity plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/arts-organizations-preparedness-101-civic-arts-workshop

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center.
AGENDA: Reports from Chair, and Staff and from subcommittees, on political donor contribution limits; 9. Public participation in City council meetings, 10. OGC Work Plan, and 11. on Public Records Act compliance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

Berkeley/Albany MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center, Conf. Rm. A
AGENDA: 3. MHSA Three Year Plan Public Hearing, 5. Mangers Report, 6.a Youth Subcommittee, 7. Community Health Records, 8. State legislative update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center, Gooseberry Room
AGENDA: 1. - 2427 San Pablo Ave – Preliminary Design Review – demolish 2 existing multifamily buildings and construct a new 5-story, missed use multifamily residential building with 8 replacement apartment units and Group Living Accommodation (GLA) with 77 private rooms (5 VLI units) and a request for a density bonus in the C-W zoning district
2. - 2480 Bancroft Way - Preliminary Design Review – demolish 1-story retail building and construct an 8-story (95 ft) missed-use building with 2,066 sq ft of commercial area and 28 dwelling units including 2 very low income units
Presentation of Southside Zoning Modification Project / DRC Recommendations – continued from May 18 meeting
DRC Meeting Length preliminary discussion with recommendations for staff follow-up
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Friday, June 16, 2023

Movies in the Park: From the Rough from 8:40 – 10 pm
Location: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park
Bring blankets, sleeping bags or low back beach chairs, alcohol free event
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/movies-park-rough

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Music in the Park (R&B/Soul) Dee Dee Simon at 4 pm
Location: Strawberry Creek Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/music-park-rbsoul-dee-dee-simon

Sunday, June 18, 2023 – No public meeting listed.
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AGENDA & RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT Agenda for City Council Regular meeting on June 27, 2023 at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, or
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619554457
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1619554457
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Klein, Planning and Development - Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
Numainville, City Clerk – Minutes
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $400,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – Tax Rate: Fund fire Protection and Emergency Response and Preparedness Measure GG
Oyekanmi, Finance – Special Tax Rate: Fund Library Services
Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024 $342,803,053
Oyekanmi, Finance – Revisions to the Debt Management and Disclosure Policy
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Reaffirming the Investment Policy and Designation of Investment Authority
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $106,000 with ZOLL Medical Corporation for ECG Monitor/Defibrillator Support for emergency Response Vehicles from 7/1/2023-6/30/2025
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $62,000 with Stryker Corp, Preventive Maintenance Service from 8/1/2023 – 8/1/2026
Sprague, Fire Dept – Contract $1,600,000 with US Digital Designs for Fire Station Emergency Alerting System from 7/12/2023 – 6/2/2026
Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract add $35,000 total $125,000 with Harold Dichoso COVID-19 Outreach and Education and extend to 6/30/2024
Warhuus, HHCS – Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant 1. Allocate $680,000 of FY 2023 Federal CDBG funds available to to Insight Housing to rehabilitate IH’s Dwight Way Center
Fong, IT – Amend Contract - Total $1,939,538 with Dell Computer for Computer software and hardware using County Riverside Amendment No. 1 for 11/1/2019 – 10/31/2024
Fong, IT – Amend Contract 10549B add $1,000,000 total $4,705,342.68 with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning System for ongoing software licensing, maintenance services and disaster recovery services 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2025
Ferris, Parks – Contract $263,000 includes $50,000 (23.5%) contingency with R.X. Lodge, Inc. for the West Side Aquatic Park Tree Planting and Irrigation Project
Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: USDA Forest Service – Berkeley Urban Forestry Project up to $3,000,000 local in-kind match, up to $500,000 in local cash match
Ferris, Parks – Donation $6,800 Two Memorial Benches at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Richard & Gloria Crocker
Louis, Police Dept – Contract $200,000 with Citygate for Police Dept Staffing and Workload Study $120,000 for 6/30/2023 – 6/30/2024 with option to extend for 2 additional years for total $200,000
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (3) total $1,200,000 with Cunha Surveying, Inc. (Cunha) $400,000, Kister, Savio & Rei, Inc (KSR) $400,000, MNS Engineers, Inc (MNS) $400,000 for on-call survey services for capital improvement projects and the Engineering Division, for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
Garland, Public Works – Contracts (5) total $1,500,000 for On-Call Geotechnical and Engineering Testing Services \, BSK Associates $400,000, Inspection Services, Inc. $400,000, Ninyo & Moore $400,000, Alan Kropp & Associates $150,000, Fisher Geotechnical $150,000.
Garland, Public Works – Contract $12,973,925 includes 20% contingency with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Southside Complete Streets Project
Garland, Public Works – Contract $1,625,500 with Downtown Streets for Hand Sweeping, Graffiti and Litter Abatement, Poster Removal and Low Barrier Volunteer Work Experience Program for 8/1/2023 – 8/30/2027
Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract add $835,969 total $2,285,969 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, In for FY 2020 Sidewalk Inspection and Shaving Services
Garland, Public Works – Adoption of Civic Center Phase II, declaring Council’s intention to support the preferred design concept plan
Garland, Public Works – Ground Lease Agreement – RM Ventures LLC d.b.a. in the Wood Grill and Bar for Nonexclusive Use of Elmwood Parking Lot Pedestrian Paseo
Garland, Public Works – SteelWave Donation for $40,000 cash donation for Addison Bike Blvd project and Vision Zero traffic safety improvements in West Berkeley
Garland, Public Works - goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Evaluation & Next Steps, adopt resolution to maintain SmartSpace
Garland, Public Works – Approve Proposed Projects Anticipate to be paid for by the State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for FY 2023 – 2024
Garland, Public Works – Extend the Community Workforce Agreement with Building & Construction Trades Council, et al., for Construction Projects over $500,000
Peace and Justice Commission – Establishment of a Sister City Relationship with Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Honduras
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM) – Refer to City Manager the task of protecting the City’s Food Supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions and the Office of Economic Development and adopt the goals of FARM
Bartlett – Street Pavement Painting, relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds
Wengraf – Support for AB-660 Food Labeling (Assemblymember Irwin) Food Labeling quality dates, safety dates and sell by dates

AGENDA on ACTION:

Garland, Public Works - Public Hearing on Zero Waste Five Year Rate Schedule (fee for refuse, compost and recycling collection based on size of garbage container)
Warhuus, HHCS – Biennial Syringe Services Report
Garland, Public Works – Approval and Levy of 2018 Clean Stormwater Fee in FY 2024
Garland, Public Works – Levy and Collection of Street Lighting Assessments
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Humbert – Adopt temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D) Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businessess
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Adoption
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $718,982,025 (gross) and $610,760531 (net)
Oyekanmi, Finance – Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2023-2024 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request that City Council Strongly Recommend that HUD-Owned Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments Install Solar Battery Back-Up Battery Capability to meet the medical needs of their residents during loss of electrical power and consider same action for other HUD properties in Berkeley
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32000196 add $78,000 total $303,500 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services and extend to 6/30/2024
Bartlett – Reparations Now Community Art Mural Restoration and Preservation on Ellis next to Malcolm X Elementary School
Harrison – Adopt Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.39 to the Berkeley Municipal Code to Regulate Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2024
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Libilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2023 Third Quarter Investment Report: ended 3/31/2023
Louis, Police – Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations
Zero Waste Commission – FY 2023 – 2024 Work Plan

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JUNE 13, 2023, AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting with
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St., School District Board Room,
Videoconference at: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613410530
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 341 0530
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Re-vote to Adopt the Final Ordinance to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $650,000, IT $450,000, Zero Waste $200,000
Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2024 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from July 1, 2023 until the effective date of the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) at 0,0250%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1176 (11.76 cents)
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008) at 0.0050%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundService on 2015 Refnding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I) elections 1992, 1996 and 2002 at o.0115%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012)
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits at $0.7909 per square foot of improvements
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2130
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0451
Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundEmergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02018)
Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 6/26/2023 – 6/30/2023 with BUSD for a Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at BHS
Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract # 32200084 add $65,000 total $271,025 with Capoeira Arts Foundation, Inc, COVID-19, Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32200135 add $65,000 total $186,000 with Multi-cultural Institute, COVID-19 Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
Warhuus, HHCS – 1. Reserve $14,531,301 in Housing Trust Fund for a development loan for Community Housing Development Corporation’s Ephesian Legacy Court (1708 Harmon), 2. Reserve $1,000,000 in Housing Trust Fund for predevelopment loan for Northern California Land Trust’s Woolsey Gardens (3120-3130 Shattuck)
Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation Reserve up to $4,500,000 in General Funds Measure P for the Russell Street Project at 1741-1747 Russell
Ferris, Parks – Contract $120,000 with Chemical Procurement Services, LLC for King and West Campus Swim Centers 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
Louis, BPD – Amend Contract #32100065 add $60,000 total $260,000 with BMI Imaging Systems, Incorporated for Data Conversion Services for Berkeley Police Department and extend to 8/31/2026
Garland, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – Fiscal Year 2024 Street Lighting assessments

AGENDA on ACTION

Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act to modify the forms required to open a campaign committee, change the deadline to qualify for public financing, clarify rules
Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #2
Surveillance Ordinance Items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones)
Ferris, Parks, Garland, Public Works – Provide Direction on Closing Funding Gaps to Complete Remaining Measure T1 Projects.
Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance.

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LAND USE CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS:

705 Euclid Avenue (new single family dwelling) 9/26/2023
2720 Hillegass Avenue - Willard Park (Construct Community Center) 7/24/2023
3000 Shattuck Avenue (Construct 10-story mixed-use building) – 9/26/2023
1598 University Avenue (Construct 8-story miexed-use building) 10/3/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan (If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 13 - Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (at 4 pm)
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 25 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm)

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Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings: - None

June 4 - June 11, 2023
BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS and CIVIC EVENTS for JUNE 4 - 10, 2023

Worth Noting:
The vote by City Council on the Bird Safe Ordinance is Tuesday, June 6 at the 6 pm regular City Council meeting. Register your opinion in Berkeley Considers and send an email by Monday. The Toolkit by Erin Diehm contains information and links. For more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZkY-L8ugJoy-sU3WfkPnlh2Mx8UcE6MIM7VRDYlY2nA/edit?usp=sharing

MONDAY
·      At 1pm, Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee meets via Zoom.
·      At 3 pm City Council meets in closed session. Comment can be made via Zoom
At 4:30 pm, Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel meets in-person.
·      At 7pm, the Peace & Justice Commission meets in-person.
At 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person

TUESDAY
·      At 6 pm, City Council's Regular Meeting meets in the hybrid format and will include the Bird Safe Ordinance--item #18 on the agenda, the first agenda item on the Action Calendar The Bird Safe Ordinance is a vital solution to this most important environmental bird hazard.
o   Bird-glass collisions and deaths in Berkeley are anywhere between 100,000 to 500,000 per year. Birds are in decline worldwide and nearly 1/3 of birds have vanished since 1970. Glass, transparent and reflective materials in cities are the #2 cause of bird deaths up to 1 billion in the U.S. alone. Aggressive action is needed starting with passing the Bird Safe Ordinance to use bird friendly glass/materials in new construction.
·      At 7 pm Mental Health Security Act will hold an in-person Community Input Meeting.

WENDESDAY
·      At 2pm the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) holds a Special Meeting in the hybrid format.
·      At 3pm, the (Second) Mental Health Security Act Community Input Meeting starts on Zoom.
·      At 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in-person.
·      At 6 pm the Commission on Disability meets in-person.
·      At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board will meet in-person.
·      At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in-person.

THURSDAY
·      At 10am the Budget & Finance Committee meets in the hybrid format.
·      At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets in the hybrid format.

SATURDAY morning at 10am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets online via Zoom.

The June 13 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda is available for comment, see agenda at the bottom of this calendar or go to https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-13
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to Zoom Support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, June 04, 2023 – No public meetings listed.

Monday, June 05, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session Meeting at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605794532
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 579 4532
AGENDA:--Public Comments will be heard before the closed session begins.
1. Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation pursuant to Gov.'t Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1) -- a. Dresslar v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG21094748, and --b. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 v. City of Berkeley
2. California Public Employment Relations Board, Unfair Practice Charge No. SF-CE-1965-M
At the end of the meeting Open Session 3. Public Reports of actions taken pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-05
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 1pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619977869
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 997869
AGENDA: 4. Chair's Report; 5. Discussion Items with possible action:
a) Funding scenarios for FY24 Individual Artist Projects grants (Attachment 1)
b) Funding scenarios for FY24 Community Festivals grants (Attachment 2)
c) Funding scenarios for FY24/25 General Operating Support grants (Attachment 3)
d) Schedule future meeting for work plan discussion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE PRODUCT Panel of Experts Commission, at 4:30 pm
In-Person Only: at West Berkeley Family Wellness Center 1900 Sixth St.
AGENDA: 1. Subcommittee Reports: 2. Action 1: Approve SSBBPPE Commission Recommendations for Funding, FY 24 and FY 25; 3. Action 2: Add/Remove Subcommittees/ Members (Commissioner Hecht); 4. Action 3: For the good of the order (Commissioner Hecht)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION Meeting, at 7pm
In-Person Only: at South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.
AGENDA: 7. Secretary’s Report (on status of passed items in previous meetings)
8. Discussion on proposed Surveillance Policy (a public camera system)
9. Discussion on Full Funding for the African American Holistic Resource Center
10. Discussion on Opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Government of Japan’s
Planned Discharge of Wastewater from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the
Pacific Ocean.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD, at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1301 Shattuck Avenue Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: Recommendations: V. to Amend Assistant to the City Attorney Job Class Specification;
VI. to Amend Junior Public Works Engineer and Assistant Public Works
Engineer Job Class Specifications; VII.-to Amend Drafting Technician and Senior Drafting Technician Job Class Specifications; VIII.-to Amend Solid Waste Worker Job Class Specification; IX.-to Amend Public Safety Dispatcher I and Public Safety Dispatcher II Job
Class Specifications
X. to Establish Deputy Police Chief Job Class Specification and Salary Range.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St., School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605182859
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1605182859
AGENDA: Use City weblink below (then choose Html at the City website) or go to agenda at end of this calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas/city-council-2023-06-06
City Council will vote on the Bird Safe Ordinance (item #18) and your public comments are important on this environmental issue. Use the toolkit for more information and to make comments.
Here is the Bird Safe tool kit by Erin Diehm, at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZkY-L8ugJoy-sU3WfkPnlh2Mx8UcE6MIM7VRDYlY2nA/edit?usp=sharing

MENTAL HEATLTH SECURITY ACT- Community Input Meeting, at 6 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center, Aspen Room.
First of two community meetings on information and for input on the proposed MHSA FY23/24-25/26 Three Year Plan, and new ideas and strategies to address public mental health needs. (A Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June7.)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mental-health-services-act-community-input-meeting-person

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE (FITES) Special Meeting, at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615164582
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1615164582
AGENDA: 2. Discussion/Action on new proposed regular meeting time: first and third
Wednesday of the month, at 2 pm. 3. Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal, 4.Report: Unified Vision of Zero Waste Activities to Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity Action: 5. Adopt an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 12.01 to the Berkeley Municipal
Code Establishing Emergency Greenhouse Gas Limits, Process for Updated Climate Action
Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, Unscheduled: 6. #51 Bus Transit - on proposal for dedicated lanes & more public changes on University Ave.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

MENTAL HEATLTH SECURITY ACT- Community Input (Zoom) Meeting, at 3 pm
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYWllKcDVhdz09 Teleconference: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966 Password: 081337
A second community meeting (via Zoom) on information and for input on the proposed MHSA FY23/24-25/26 Three Year Plan, and new ideas and strategies to address public mental health needs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MHSA%20Three%20Year%20Plan%20Community%20Meetings%20Flier%5B26151%5D.pdf

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Chairperson's Report, 10. Work Plan for 2023-24; 11. State Law Edits- to review revised/proposed zoning amendments on special housing, child care, and parking.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
In-Person Only: at 1326 Allston Way, the Corporation Yard, Willow Room, Bldg. A
AGENDA: 7-b. About chat function when Commissioners meet via Zoom.
Discussion/Action: 2. Voting on Chair & Vice Chair; 3.Work Plan (see packet); 4.Complying with ADA and Brown Acts; 5.Briefing & overview of the design concept for Civic Center Park, the Veterans Memorial Building, and the Maudelle Shirek (old City Hall) Building (see packet).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center.
AGENDA: 5. Office of the Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) Staff Reports on CACOLE 2023 Conference; on NACOLE Code of Ethics; on ODPA Budget Requests, and on PAB Resolution; 8. SubCommittee Reports on Body Cameras Policy, & on Conflict of Interest subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

HOMELESS SERVICE PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst St., North Berkeley Senior Center, Juniper Room
AGENDA: 11. Discussion of possibly discontinuing or limiting land acknowledgment.
13. HSPE’s expectations of staff role in commission funding recommendations, and in distributing information to commissioners on the full funding network of Berkeley homeless services and housing programs related to homelessness under all streams of funding.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, June 08, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616990302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 1616990302
AGENDA: 2. For additional allocation of Measure P Funding ($114,660/yr for 10yrs) to Homless “Step Up Housing” Project; 3. Presentation on Proposed FY-2024 Budget from City Auditor, City Attorney, & Police Accountability Board;
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD (ZAB) at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St., School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82808734231
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 (US)
Meeting ID: 828 08734231
AGENDA: 2. - 2147 San Pablo Ave - #Z P2022-0113 – continue to August 10, 2023
3. 2610 Russell St - #Z P2022-0183 – on consent – construct a 113 sq ft addition to 2-story single-family dwelling over 14 ft in average height (22 ft) on a lot that exceed the lot coverage limit
4. 1608 Beverly Place - #Z P2022-0167 – on consent - construct 2-story, 291 sq ft residential addition to a single family dwelling on a lot that is over lot coverage
5. 947 Euclid Ave - #Z P2022-0134 – staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve – construct 420 sq ft 2-car garage (enclosed accessory structure), approximately 17 ft in ave ht, with a car lift within the front half of lot.
6. 3030 Telegraph Ave - #Z P2022-0170 – staff recommend approve – demolish 1-story medical office building and 2 duplexes containing 4 units (2334-2336 Webster) and construct a 5-story (63 ft) mixed use building with 144 units including 7 very low income units and 1 low income unit, utilizing a State Density Bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, June 09, 2023 - A Reduced City Services Day
No public city meetings listed.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL, at 10 am
Videoconference at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 422 318 8307
Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: check later in the week
  https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
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June 6, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605182859
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 518 2859
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $1,061,394 West Berkeley Services Center
2.Warhuus, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants 1. a. HUD $3,949,021 for supportive Housing for 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024, b. COACH Project $2,327,914 for 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2023, 2. Federal grant via Alameda County $881,045 for chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2023 – 2/28/2024
3.Warhuus, HHCS – RFP for MLK, Junior (MLK) House for new owner, 2. Consider the reallocation of $1,178,974 in 2021 Housing Trust FundRehabilitation Funding initially awarded to RCD to the new owner/operator of MLK House as part of the transfer of property to help support rehabilitation of the existing housing
4.Grant Application: Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $60,000 and $6,000 match
5.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts for as-needed Tree Services add $250,000 to each Tay Area Tree Specialists (31900292), Hamilton Tree Service (31900193), Professional Tree Care (31900212), West Coast Arborists (31900218)
6.Ferris, Parks - Donation from the Bessemer Trust for Tree Planting $7,105
7.Klein, Planning - Contract $1,500,000 with Rebuilding Together East Bay North for Just Transition Pilot Program over 2-year period
8.Klein, Planning - Amend Contract 32000020 add $61,000 total $2,061,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services for 2023 – 2031
9.Wong, Auditor, co-sponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani – Endorse the City Auditor’s plan to implement a Whistlerblower Program
10.Arreguin – Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Tenant Habitability Plan and Amendments to Relocation Ordinance
11.Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to adjust the timeline to provide documentation proving that non-payment of rent was for a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment if an Unlawful Detainer is served
12.Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – Additional Street Maintenance Funding to Improve Pavement Condition increase total street paving by $4,700,000 total $20,000,000
13.Bartlett – Bench Donation: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $3,500) for creating a community bench in memory of the efforts from community members made in 2020 on the Black Life Matters Movement
14.Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $1000)
15.Harrison, co-sponsors Hahn, – Budget Referral $7,000 to Purchase Marking Equipment to Engrave Identification Numbers onto Catalytic Converters
16.Harrison – Budget Referral $15,000 in Budget Process in Measure P funds for City recreational vehicle pump-out station, including minimal staffing costs, liability, maintenance, and replacement costs to allow individuals to discharge effluent waste directly into the City’s sewer system
17.Wengraf, co-sponsors– Support SB-233 (Skinner) EV vehicles and EV supply equipment: bidirectional capability
AGENDA on ACTION:
18.Klein, Planning – Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
19.Louis BPD - 2022 Equipment Ordinance & Community Safety Annual Report
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Police Overtime Audit Report Wins National Recognition

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JUNE-13, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting - at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room, or
Videoconference at: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613410530
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 161 341 0530
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:

1.Re-vote to Adopt the Final Ordinance to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $650,000, IT $450,000, Zero Waste $200,000
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2024 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from July 1, 2023 until the effective date of the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) at 0,0250%
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundFirefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1176 (11.76 cents)
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008) at 0.0050%
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundService on 2015 Refnding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I) elections 1992, 1996 and 2002 at o.0115%
8.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012)
10.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits at $0.7909 per square foot of improvements
11.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2130
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0451
13.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundEmergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02018)
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 6/26/2023 – 6/30/2023 with BUSD for a Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at BHS
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract # 32200084 add $65,000 total $271,025 with Capoeira Arts Foundation, Inc, COVID-19, Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32200135 add $65,000 total $186,000 with Multi-cultural Institute, COVID-19 Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
17.Warhuus, HHCS – 1. Reserve $14,531,301 in Housing Trust Fund for a development loan for Community Housing Development Corporation’s Ephesian Legacy Court (1708 Harmon), 2. Reserve $1,000,000 in Housing Trust Fund for predevelopment loan for Northern California Land Trust’s Woolsey Gardens (3120-3130 Shattuck)
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation Reserve up to $4,500,000 in General Funds Measure P for the Russell Street Project at 1741-1747 Russell
19.Ferris, Parks – Contract $120,000 with Chemical Procurement Services, LLC for King and West Campus Swim Centers 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
20.Louis, BPD – Amend Contract #32100065 add $60,000 total $260,000 with BMI Imaging Systems, Incorporated for Data Conversion Services for Berkeley Police Department and extend to 8/31/2026
21.Garland, Public Works – Declaration of Intent – Fiscal Year 2024 Street Lighting assessments
AGENDA on ACTION
22.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act to modify the forms required to open a campaign committee, change the deadline to qualify for public financing, clarify rules
23.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #2
24.Surveillance Ordinance Items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones)
25.Ferris, Parks, Garland, Public Works – Provide Direction on Closing Funding Gaps to Complete Remaining Measure T1 Projects.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
·      705 Euclid (single family home) - TBD
·      2720 Hillegass (construct community center) - TBD

Notice of Decision and Date Appeal Period Ends
none.

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
(If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
June 13 - Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment (at 4 pm)
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan & Resilience Update,
Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 11- Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (at 4 pm)
July 18 (WS) - Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 25 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (at 4 pm)

Unscheduled Presentations – Workshops and Special Meetings: - None

May 28 - June 4, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday: At 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the June 13 City Council Regular Meeting. The status of In-Person meeting of City legislative bodies (boards and commissions) is #8 on the agenda.
Wednesday:
- From 6 – 7 pm there is a community meeting on the Specialized Care Unit in the hybrid format. Register before the meeting for the Zoom link.
- At 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets on Measure P.
Thursday:
- At 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person.
- At 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person. The Civic Center Plan is on the agenda.

City Council will vote on the Bird Safe Ordinance on June 6 at the 6 pm Regular city Council meeting.
Bird Safe tool kit by Erin Diehm https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZkY-L8ugJoy-sU3WfkPnlh2Mx8UcE6MIM7VRDYlY2nA/edit?usp=sharing

Directions with links to Zoom Support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS and CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 28, 2023 – No City Meetings listed
Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person Only: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615085844
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 508 5844
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 6/13/2023 draft agenda (use link below or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, SCHEDULING: 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Status of In-Person Meeting of City Legislative Bodies, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures. 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst. North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Review Programs, current and proposed, funded under Measure P and establish priorities for funding, 8. Approve report with Homeless Services Panel of Expert’s budget recommendations to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

SPECIALIZED CARE UNIT COMMUNITY DIALOGUE from 6 – 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
            Register in advance to join on Zoom: http://bit.ly/44s8rty
            (once meeting starts you will not be able to request the zoom link)
AGENDA: The Specialized Care Unit will be Berkeley’s new 24/7 non-police mental health and substance use crisis response team, implemented in partnership with Bonita House
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/specialized-care-unit-community-dialogue-1

Thursday, June 1, 2023

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Funding for Berkeley Food & Housing Project’s Application for the City of Berkeley Block Grant Public Facility Improvement FY 2023 Program, 7. Appoint Subcommittees a. Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee, b. Public Facilities Improvement NOFA Applications Review Subcommittee, 8. Update and Discussion Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Advocate Request for Proposals, 9. Update on Fair Access and Transparency for Rental Housing Applications Ordinance Subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1901 Hearst. North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. - 2700 Bancroft Way – Westminster Hall – referral on proposed paint colors
7. - 1960 San Antonio – Structural Alteration Permit
8. - 2847 Shattuck – Demolition Referral
9. Berkeley Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, June 2, 2023 – No City Meetings listed
Saturday, June 3, 2023 – No City Meetings listed
Sunday, June 4, 2023 – No City Meetings listed

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AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE Meeting Tuesday, May 30 at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for June 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615085844
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 508 5844
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:

1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $650,000
2.Oyekanmi, Finance – Temporary Appropriations FY 2024 sum $50,000,000 to cover payroll and other expenses from July 1, 2023 until the effective date of the FY 2024 Annual Appropriations Ordinance
3.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds (Measure O, November 2018 Election) at 0,0250%
4.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundFirefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention (Measure FF) at annual tax rate of $0.1176 (11.76 cents)
5.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF, November 2008) at 0.0050%
6.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundService on 2015 Refnding General Obligation Bonds (Measures G, S & I) elections 1992, 1996 and 2002 at o.0115%
7.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds (Measure T1, November 2016) at 0.0140%
8.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds (Measure M, November 2012)
9.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits at $0.7909 per square foot of improvements
10.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping at $0.2130
11.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0451
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – FY 2024 Tax Rate: FundEmergency Services for the Severely Disabled (Measure E) at $0.02018)
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 6/26/2023 – 6/30/2023 with BUSD for a Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator at BHS
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract # 32200084 add $65,000 total $271,025 with Capoeira Arts Foundation, Inc, COVID-19, Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32200135 add $65,000 total $186,000 with Multi-cultural Institute, COVID-19 Outreach & Education and extend to 6/30/2024
16.Warhuus, HHCS – 1. Reserve $14,531,301 in Housing Trust Fund for a development loan for Community Housing Development Corporation’s Ephesian Legacy Court (1708 Harmon), 2. Reserve $1,000,000 in Housing Trust Fund for predevelopment loan for Northern California Land Trust’s Woolsey Gardens (3120-3130 Shattuck)
17.Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation Reserve up to $4,500,000 in General Funds Measure P for the Russell Street Project at 1741-1747 Russell
18.Ferris, Parks – Contract $120,000 with Chemical Procurement Services, LLC for King and West Campus Swim Centers 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
19.Louis, BPD – Amend Contract #32100065 add $60,000 total $260,000with BMI Imaging Systems, Incorporated for Data Conversion Services for Berkeley Police Department and extend to 8/31/2026
AGENDA on ACTION:
20.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act to modify the forms required to open a campaign committee, change the deadline to qualify for public financing, clarify rules
21.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #2
22.Surveillance Ordinance Items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones).

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June 6, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605182859
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)
Meeting ID: 160 518 2859
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $1,061,394 West Berkeley Services Center
2.Warhuus, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants 1. a. HUD $3,949,021 for supportive Housing for 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024, b. COACH Project $2,327,914 for 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2023, 2. Federal grant via Alameda County $881,045 for chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2023 – 2/28/2024
3.Warhuus, HHCS – RFP for MLK, Junior (MLK) House for new owner, 2. Consider the reallocation of $1,178,974 in 2021 Housing Trust FundRehabilitation Funding initially awarded to RCD to the new owner/operator of MLK House as part of the transfer of property to help support rehabilitation of the existing housing
4.Grant Application: Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $60,000 and $6,000 match
5.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts for as-needed Tree Services add $250,000 to each Tay Area Tree Specialists (31900292), Hamilton Tree Service (31900193), Professional Tree Care (31900212), West Coast Arborists (31900218)
6.Ferris, Parks - Donation from the Bessemer Trust for Tree Planting $7,105
7.Klein, Planning - Contract $1,500,000 with Rebuilding Together East Bay North for Just Transition Pilot Program over 2-year period
8.Klein, Planning - Amend Contract 32000020 add $61,000 total $2,061,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services for 2023 – 2031
9.Wong, Auditor, co-sponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani – Endorse the City Auditor’s plan to implement a Whistlerblower Program
10.Arreguin – Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Tenant Habitability Plan and Amendments to Relocation Ordinance
11.Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to adjust the timeline to provide documentation proving that non-payment of rent was for a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment if an Unlawful Detainer is served
12.Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – Additional Street Maintenance Funding to Improve Pavement Condition increase total street paving by $4,700,000 total $20,000,000
13.Bartlett – Bench Donation: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $3,500) for creating a community bench in memory of the efforts from community members made in 2020 on the Black Life Matters Movement
14.Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $1000)
15.Harrison, co-sponsors Hahn, – Budget Referral $7,000 to Purchase Marking Equipment to Engrave Identification Numbers onto Catalytic Converters
16.Harrison – Budget Referral $15,000 in Budget Process in Measure P funds for City recreational vehicle pump-out station, including minimal staffing costs, liability, maintenance, and replacement costs to allow individuals to discharge effluent waste directly into the City’s sewer system
17.Wengraf, co-sponsors– Support SB-233 (Skinner) EV vehicles and EV supply equipment: bidirectional capability
AGENDA on ACTION:
18.Klein, Planning – Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
19.Louis BPD - 2022 Equipment Ordinance & Community Safety Annual Report
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Police Overtime Audit Report Wins National Recognition

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
            705 Euclid (single family home) - TBD
2720 Hillegass (construct community center) - TBD

            Notice of Decision and Date Appeal Period Ends

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
(If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

June 13 – at 4 pm - Fire Department Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment
June 20 (WS) - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update; Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 11 – at 4 pm - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
July 18 (WS) – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 25 – at 4 pm - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan

Unscheduled Presentations, Workshops and Special Meetings:
            none

May 21 - May 28, 2023
Worth Noting:
So far no meetings are listed for Thursday or Friday adding extra days to the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Only those meetings noted as recorded can be accessed for a full record after the meeting is over. City meeting minutes contain only actions, the outcome of votes on action items. In meetings that are not recorded, discussion is heard only by those who attend the meeting and there is no record of discussion.

Monday:
- 12 noon the Community for a Cultural Civic Center online on Turtle Island Monument.
- 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to review the City Council draft agenda for June 6. The Bird Safe Ordinance is on the June 6 City Council agenda. (this meeting is audio recorded (not video) and allows attendees to save the transcript)
- 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in person.
- 6 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate meets online Jacob T. Henry Engineering Geologist SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board on “Cleaning Up Point Molate: Progress and Challenges. “ (recorded) The May 15 video on the steep decline of bird populations and preventing deadly bird-glass collisions is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOi8cGie_8s
Tuesday:
- 4 pm City Council Special Meeting on Unfunded Liabilities and Infrastructure Needs is in the hybrid format (video recorded and allows attendees to save the transcript)
- 6 pm City Council regular meeting in the hybrid format Surveillance Ordinance on the agenda. (video recorded and allows attendees to the save transcript)
Wednesday:
- 6 pm Civic Arts Commission meets in person.
- 6 pm the Environment and Climate Commission meets in person.
- 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format.
- 7 pm the Disaster and Fire safety Commission meets in person.

Directions with links to Zoom Support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 21, 2023 - No city meetings listed

Monday, May 22, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613010148
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 301 0148
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/21/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: none Unscheduled Items: 8. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modifications or improvements to City Council Meeting Procedure, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

COMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER at 12 noon
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225523461?pwd=aUd1dmNGb3NBWG5jOTJDajF4RkxZZz09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Presentation Jennifer Lovvrom on Turtle Island Monument

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: 1326 Allston, CoB Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment on non-agenda items, 6. (6:30 pm) Staff Updates on Rates, Progress on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB-1383 Implementation, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Discussion and Action Items: 1. Eco-Sorter, 2. Prop 218 process and Workplan, 3. Ridwell Waste Less, and Deconstruction Ordinance, 4. San Francisco Refuse Separation Law.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Jacob T. Henry, Engineering Geologist, SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board on “Cleaning Up Point Molate: Progress and Challenges.“ (recorded)
Hosted by the Sierra Club
The May 15 presentation by Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren on “What we can do right now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOi8cGie_8s

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
AGENDA: 1. Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
AGENDA: Use the link below (and choose the html option on the website) or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA Presentations, Discussion & Action: 7. a) Action: Approval of Final Art Plan for 2403 San Pablo, b) Presentation: Artist Space Trust, c) Action: approval of Poet Laureate Program Guidelines, d) Presentation and Action: Civic Center Design Concept.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 997 Cedar, Fire Department Division of Training Classroom
AGENDA: 2. Fire Dept Staff Report, 4. Bradstreet – Adopt Recommendation to City Council on Measure FF and Measure GG Tax Rate Adjustment, 5. Select date and time for special meeting to hear presentations on the Facilities Master Plan and Dispatch Needs Assessment, 6. Consideration to change date for June meeting, (June 28th Islam Eid alAdha), 7. Dean – Recommendation that council consider establishing height-related fire fighting surcharge for high-rise buildings, 8. Concrete Retrofits/Seismic Threat.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Update from staff a. OESD, b. Community Resilience Centers (CRC), c. Building electrification outreach – May Green Home Tour, 7. Presentation & Discussion: Lead Paint Hazard Enforcement, 9. Workplan Updates a. Transportation, b. Native Plants and Pest Reduction Subcommittee, c. Electrification subcommittee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 2. Oath of office for new members District 5 Leah Wilson & District 8 William Williams, 5. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Reports, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Report, 9. Training on Graham v. Connor, 10. a. ODPA proposed procedure for internal/external communications between the Board and other parties, b. Processing of commendations for BPD officers, c. Presentation on the incorporation of Animal Assisted Intervention, d. Policy review case status updates, 11. Closed Session on Case Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 25, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Friday, May 26, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, May 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day Holiday

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for May 6 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613010148
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 301 0148
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations $1,061,394
2.Warhuus, HHCS – Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants 1. a. HUD $3,949,021 for supportive Housing for 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024, b. COACH Project $2,327,914 for 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2023, 2. Federal grant via Alameda County $881,045 for chronically homeless and disabled 3/1/2023 – 2/28/2024
3.Warhuus, HHCS – RFP for MLK, Junior (MLK) House for new owner, 2. Consider the reallocation of $1,178,974 in 2021 Housing Trust FundRehabilitation Funding initially awarded to RCD to the new owner/operator of MLK House as part of the transfer of property to help support rehabilitation of the existing housing
4.Grant Application: Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) $60,000 and $6,000 match
5.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contracts for as-needed Tree Services add $250,000 to each Tay Area Tree Specialists (31900292), Hamilton Tree Service (31900193), Professional Tree Care (31900212), West Coast Arborists (31900218)
6.Ferris, Parks - Donation from the Bessemer Trust for Tree Planting $7,105
7.Klein, Planning - Contract $1,500,000 with Rebuilding Together East Bay North for Just Transition Pilot Program over 2-year period
8.Klein, Planning - Amend Contract 32000020 add $61,000 total $2,061,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services for 2023 – 2031
9.Louis BPD - Resolution approving 2022 Equipment Ordinance Annual Report
10.Wong, Auditor, co-sponsors Arreguin, Kesarwani – Endorse the City Auditor’s plan to implement a Whistlerblower Program
11.Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – Additional Street Maintenance Funding to Improve Pavement Condition increase total street paving by $4,700,000 total $20,000,000
12.Bartlett – Bench Donation: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $3,500) for creating a community bench in memory of the efforts from community members made in 2020 on the Black Life Matters Movement
13.Bartlett – Berkeley Juneteenth Festival: Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds (Bartlett $1000)
14.Harrison, co-sponsors Hahn, – Budget Referral $7,000 to Purchase Marking Equipment to Engrave Identification Numbers onto Catalytic Converters
15.Harrison – Budget Referral $15,000 in Budget Process in Measure P funds for City recreational vehicle pump-out station, including minimal staffing costs, liability, maintenance, and replacement costs to allow individuals to discharge effluent waste directly into the City’s sewer system
16.Wengraf, co-sponsors– Support SB-233 (Skinner) EV vehicles and EV supply equipment: bidirectional capability
AGENDA on ACTION:
17.Klein, Planning – Bird Safe Building Requirements; Adding Municipal Code Section 23.304.150
18.Arreguin – Referral to City Manager and City Attorney: Tenant Habitability Plan and Amendments to Relocation Ordinance
19.Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to adjust the timeline to provide documentation proving that non-payment of rent was for a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment if an Unlawful Detainer is served
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Police Overtime Audit Report Wins National recognition

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May 23, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
2.Amendment FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $27,940,780 (gross) and $29,658,924 (net)
3.2nd reading - Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
4.Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
5.Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
6.Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert (Mr. Bill Williams) and Hahn (Leah Wilson).
7.Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
8.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
9.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
10.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
11.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts total $600,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026, $200,000 with Atthowe Fine Art Services, $100,000 with Kala Art Institute, $200,000 with Preservation Arts LLC, $100,000 with ShipArt International
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987 ( Tenant Legal Services for Rent Board $870,000, On-call Landscaping $50,000, second stair Improvements $987,987)
13.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
14.Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
15.Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
16.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 9367 $3,000,000 with Wells Fargo for Banking Services to continue the work of de-bundling and extend to 5/31/2027
17.Sprague, Fire – Contract $100,000 to align with City of Downey existing contract with Data Ticket to provide Administrative Citation Processing 5/1/2023 – 9/21/2025 with option to extend for addition three one year terms not to exceed $300,000 for 5/2023 – 9/2028
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant total $46,080, $14,000 from State of CA for Tuberculosis Control Program, $32,080 from Alameda Co for Public Health Infrastructure Program
19.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $200,000 with JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. for CA Hom Visiting Program Planning Consulting Services, 7/1/2023 – 1/31/2024
20.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
21.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
22.Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
23.Ferris, Parks – Contract $399,000 with Delta Charter for bus transportation services for Echo Lake Camp and Select Recreation Division Summer Programs 6/1/2023 – 6/1/2026
24.Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
25.Louis, BPD – Referral Response: Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo, assessment did not indicate a need for further security improvements to the Berkeley Inn or immediate area
26.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
27.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract 10986 add $100,000 total $600,000 with Zero waste Collaborative for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Rebuild Feasibility Study and extend to 6/30/2025
28.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
29.Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
30.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
31.Removed by Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
32.Arreguin – Support Scott Weiner & Phil Ting SB 532 requires if proposed ballot measure imposes a tax, raises taxes or issues bonds, that rate and duration of tax levied be included in ballot, for full bill see https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB532
33.Arreguin – 1. Resolution calling on Hyundai and Kia to take immediate action to fix for the flaw in their vehicles that make the easy targets for car thefts, 2. Direct City Attorney to explore taking legal action against Hyundai and Kai
34.Arreguin – Contract $482,525 includes contingency of $50,000 with Badawi & Associates, CPAs for Professional Auditing Services to perform annual financial audits of City’s financial statements and perform annual compliance audits required by Single Audit Act of 1984 (revised 1996) for 5/22/2023 – 6/30/2026 with option to extend for 2 additional years
35.Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
36.Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds 2023 Taste of Downtown Berkeley Event
37.Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – FY 2024 Budget Referral: Study to support Housing Element commitment to increase housing and enhance economic vitality on all commercial corridors, with particular attention to the higher-resourced commercial avenues identified in Program 27 of the Housing
38.Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
39.Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office budget Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth 50th Anniversary Gala
AGENDA on ACTION:
40.ZAB Appeal: 469 Kentucky Use Permit #ZP2022-0087 – demolish single family dwelling and construct a 3-story 3,310 sq ft single-family dwelling with a two-car garage, and dismiss the appeal
41.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Application Fee by $30 new total $310 per application and for units currently rented by $40 total $410 and applications deferring the mitigation fee by $95 to $1040 per unit
42.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
43.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
44.Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases
45.Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation fees
46.Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
47.Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D): Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
Items 48 – 50 previously listed as Information Reports now listed as Action Items
48.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
49.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
50.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

            Notice of Decision and Date Appeal Period Ends
            705 Euclid (single family home) 5/23/2023
            2000 Milvia (add service of alcoholic beverages) 5/23/2023
            2439 Durant (construct mixed-use building) 5/23/2023
            2538 Durant (construct mixed-use building) 5/23/2023
2555 College (construct multifamily residential building) 5/23/2023
2720 Hillegass (construct community center) 5/23/2023
2800 Telegraph (construct residential building) 5/23/2023
3031 Telegraph (construct mixed-use building) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
(If you missed the Fire Facilities Presentation this is worth watching) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

May 23 – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs 4 pm
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
July 25 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan 4 pm (new date and time)

Unscheduled Presentations, Workshops and Special Meetings:
Fire Dept Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment
Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation (requested by Public Safety Committee)
City Council Referrals to Agenda & Rules Committee
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations

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 [email protected] or a phone call or individual email:

Mayor - Jesse Arreguin - 510.981.7100 - [email protected]
District 1 - Rashi Kesarwani - 510.981.7119 - [email protected]
District 2 - Terry Taplin - 510.981.7120 - [email protected]
District 3 - Ben Bartlett - 510.981.7130 - [email protected]
District 4 - Kate Harrison - 510.981.7140 - [email protected]
District 5 - Sophie Hahn - 510.981.7150 - [email protected]
District 6 - Susan Wengraf - 510.981.7160 - [email protected]
District 7 - Rigel Robinson - 510.981.7170 - [email protected]
District 8 - Mark Humbert - 510.981.7180 - [email protected]

May 14 - May 21, 2023
Worth Noting:
Another busy week – our attendance is important. The May 23, City Council Agenda is now available for public comment. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday: 2 -5 pm a Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea at the Rose Garden.
Monday:
- 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee meets in the hybrid format and receives a multi-department report on the January 16, 2023 mudslide. (audio recorded)
- 3 pm City Council Closed Session includes the CA Restaurant Association v. CoB over the natural gas ban comment can be made in the hybrid format before the closed session.
- 6 pm “What we can do now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren online at Speaking Up for Point Molate and hosted by the Sierra Club
Tuesday:
- 9 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on the 2024 Budget and RV parking. (audio recorded)
- 4 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format on FY 2024 Budget (recorded)
- 6 pm Council meets in the hybrid format on the Community Fire Wildfire Protection Plan and the Fire Department Facilities. (recorded)
Wednesday:
- 1:30 the Commission on Aging meets in person.
- 6:30 pm the Human welfare and Community Action Commission.
- 7 pm the Commission on the Status of Women meets in person.
- 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
Thursday:
- 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commissions meet in person.
- 7 pm the DRC meets on two SB 330 projects and responds to the presentation on the Southside Zoning Modification Project.
- 7 pm the Mental Health Commission meets in person on the SCU.
- 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person and receives presentations on goBerkeley SmartSpace (parking metering pilot in residential neighborhoods) and HAWK signals.
- 7 pm the Rent Board is scheduled to meet, but no agenda is posted.
Saturday:
- 10 am BNC meets online with City presentation on Small Business Support Package and Proposed Downtown Development. (recorded)
- 10 am is the virtual Green Home Tour. (video recorded – whether closed captioning is offered is unknown)

All meetings noted as “recorded” are recorded by the host and recordings are posted for public access. If you attend one of the meetings noted as “recorded” those meetings also provide closed captioning and allow attendees to save the transcript. At City Council meetings, a real person is transcribing. At all other meetings the transcript is through computer voice recognition software.

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar. Whether the Green Home Tour offers closed captioning and saving the transcript is unknown. All of the other meetings that are noted as recorded also have closed captioning and allow attendees to save the transcript.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea from 2 – 5 pm
In-Person: Berkeley Rose Garden, 1200 Euclid
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mothers-day-hats-and-high-tea

Monday, May 15, 2023

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619853040
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 985 3040
AGENDA: 2. Klein – Planning, Sprague – Fire, Garland – Public Works on the January 16, 2023 Berkeley Hills Mudslide, 3. Sprague - Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610355649
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 035 5649
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel existing litigation a. Alisha Gard v. CoB Case No. 23CV025176, b. CA Restaurant Association v. CoB, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Case No 21-16278, 2. Employee Performance Evaluation, a. City Attorney, b. Director of Police Accountability, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Officers Association, Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE FROM 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: “What we can do right now to prevent deadly bird-window collisions” Presentation by Erin Diehm and Kelly Hammargren on the size of the problem and solutions within reach, hosted by the Sierra Club.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615029400
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 502 9400
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 3. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update, 4. Russell Street residence Update, 5. a. Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendations for RV Lot and Waste Management of Streets for RVs, b. Companion Report – Refer back to the Homeless Services Panel of Experts to identify a new RV parking location/program and develop a waste management plan for RVs and budget priorities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CIVIC CENTER CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT BRIEFING from 10 – 11 am
In person: at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Conference Room, 1st floor
AGENDA: Super Subcommittee meeting with representatives from the four commissions, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Civic arts Commission and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission.

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1 (packet 78 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608636592
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 863 6592
AGENDA: 1. Approval of the City of Berkeley Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on overview of social services by Culdonce Corona, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, 2. Discussion of presentation, 3. Commissioner reports on Mental Health, Land Use and Economic Development, r. Update on aging services outreach methods.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION ON LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2. FY 2024 Commission Work Plan, Under Information: 3. Fair Work Week, 4. Hard Hat Ordinance, 5. Discussion of First Source and Community workforce Agreement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HHCAC) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA on ACTION: 5. Community services Block Grant Community Action Plan, 6. HHCAC Commission Seat Vacancies, 7. Review of J-Sei program and financial reports, Discussion/Possible Items: 1. Appointments to HHCAC, 2. Holding hybrid meetings, 3. Supporting the Commission on Aging’s communication regarding the Hopkins Corridor, 4. Mechanisms for City employees and service providers to communicate, 5. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 6. Possible holding concurrent meeting with the Commission on Disabilities regarding action items of mutual interest including but not limited to road plans, integral universal design planning, gaps and redundancies in existing service, 7. Accessibility and availability on the city website.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN (COSOW) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 7. Presentation from the Berkeley Police Department on domestic violence/gender-based violence/intimate partner violence, sex trafficking and increase in sexual assaults followed with Q&A and possible action, 8. Presentation on the African-American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC), 9. Women-owned businesses losses during the pandemic and supports, 10. Letter to Council from the Commission requesting updates from the Mason-Tillman report regarding gender disparities in contracts, 11. Suicide surge among young women, 12. Plan Black Maternal Health Month, 13. Financial exploitation, scams and speculators approaching older women.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

Thursday, May 18, 2023

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. City Clerk Department referral regarding failure of Mike Chang for Berkeley School Board 2022 to file campaign report covering Oct 23, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022, Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) related to public campaign reporting, 8. Report on contribution limits, 10. Subcommittee report on reviewing policies and practices related to City Council meeting public commenting, access and public participation, 11. Annual report to BMC 2.06.190.C Open Government Duties related to the Brown Act, the Lobbyist Registration Act, or open and effective government in Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 1. 3030 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish an existing 1-story square foot medical office building and two duplexes and construct a new 5-story mixed-use building with 1,550 square feet of commercial area and 144 dwelling units (95 studios, 34 2-bedroom, 15 4-bedroom) including 8-below market units
2. 2712 Telegraph – Preliminary Design Review – SB 330 Project – Demolish two exiting non-residential structures and construct a 41,065 square foot, 6-story residential building containing 40 dwelling units (16 2-bedroom units, 3-3-bedroom units and 21 4-bedroom units) including 4 very low income units (2 2-bedroom units and 2-4 bedroom units) Project contains bedrooms without windows and study rooms come without windows and a commercial space,
3. Presentation of Southside Zoning Modification Project / DRC Recommendations
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Dining Room
AGENDA: B. 1. goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot Informational Presentation, 2. HAWK (High Intensity Activated crosswalk signal presentation, 3. Daylighting Policy Informational presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU (Special Care Unit) and SCU Update, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, r. Commission Vote on Revised version of Care First, Jails Last Resolution, 6. Community Health Records, 7. State legislative update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

RENT BOARD at 7 pm
AGENDA is not posted check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, May 19, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Saturday, May 20, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: 1. Small Business Support Package – Kieron Slaughter, COB Office of Economic Development, 2. Proposed Downtown Developments – Steven, COB Land Use Manager.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

VIRTUAL GREEN HOME TOUR from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Register to attend: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tour-2023-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability
Tour will be recorded and available on the East Bay Green Home Tour website. https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/

Sunday, May 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed

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May 23, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604260018
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 426 0018
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
2.Amendment FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $27,940,780 (gross) and $29,658,924 (net)
3.2nd reading - Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
4.Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
5.Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
6.Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert (Mr. Bill Williams) and Hahn (Leah Wilson).
7.Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
8.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
9.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
10.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
11.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts total $600,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026, $200,000 with Atthowe Fine Art Services, $100,000 with Kala Art Institute, $200,000 with Preservation Arts LLC, $100,000 with ShipArt International
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987 ( Tenant Legal Services for Rent Board $870,000, On-call Landscaping $50,000, second stair Improvements $987,987)
13.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
14.Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
15.Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
16.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 9367 $3,000,000 with Wells Fargo for Banking Services to continue the work of de-bundling and extend to 5/31/2027
17.Sprague, Fire – Contract $100,000 to align with City of Downey existing contract with Data Ticket to provide Administrative Citation Processing 5/1/2023 – 9/21/2025 with option to extend for addition three one year terms not to exceed $300,000 for 5/2023 – 9/2028
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant total $46,080, $14,000 from State of CA for Tuberculosis Control Program, $32,080 from Alameda Co for Public Health Infrastructure Program
19.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $200,000 with JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. for CA Hom Visiting Program Planning Consulting Services, 7/1/2023 – 1/31/2024
20.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
21.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
22.Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
23.Ferris, Parks – Contract $399,000 with Delta Charter for bus transportation services for Echo Lake Camp and Select Recreation Division Summer Programs 6/1/2023 – 6/1/2026
24.Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
25.Louis, BPD – Referral Response: Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo, assessment did not indicate a need for further security improvements to the Berkeley Inn or immediate area
26.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
27.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract 10986 add $100,000 total $600,000 with Zero waste Collaborative for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Rebuild Feasibility Study and extend to 6/30/2025
28.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
29.Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
30.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
31.Removed by Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
32.Arreguin – Support Scott Weiner & Phil Ting SB 532 requires if proposed ballot measure imposes a tax, raises taxes or issues bonds, that rate and duration of tax levied be included in ballot, for full bill see https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB532
33.Arreguin – 1. Resolution calling on Hyundai and Kia to take immediate action to fix for the flaw in their vehicles that make the easy targets for car thefts, 2. Direct City Attorney to explore taking legal action against Hyundai and Kai
34.Arreguin – Contract $482,525 includes contingency of $50,000 with Badawi & Associates, CPAs for Professional Auditing Services to perform annual financial audits of City’s financial statements and perform annual compliance audits required by Single Audit Act of 1984 (revised 1996) for 5/22/2023 – 6/30/2026 with option to extend for 2 additional years
35.Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
36.Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds 2023 Taste of Downtown Berkeley Event
37.Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – FY 2024 Budget Referral: Study to support Housing Element commitment to increase housing and enhance economic vitality on all commercial corridors, with particular attention to the higher-resourced commercial avenues identified in Program 27 of the Housing
38.Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
39.Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Relinquishment of Council Office budget Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth 50th Anniversary Gala
AGENDA on ACTION:
40.ZAB Appeal: 469 Kentucky Use Permit #ZP2022-0087 – demolish single family dwelling and construct a 3-story 3,310 sq ft single-family dwelling with a two-car garage, and dismiss the appeal
41.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Application Fee by $30 new total $310 per application and for units currently rented by $40 total $410 and applications deferring the mitigation fee by $95 to $1040 per unit
42.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
43.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
44.Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases
45.Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation fees
46.Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
47.Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D): Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
Items 48 – 50 previously listed as Information Reports now listed as Action Items
48.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
49.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
50.Louis, BPD - Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Wildfire Prevention Plan
May 23 – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs 4 pm
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
Fire Dept Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment None
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations

May 7 - May 14, 2023
Worth Noting:
Another busy week. The funding gap for approved T1 projects ate up another Council Budget and Finance Committee on Thursday, meaning a special extra Budget meeting will be scheduled. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday: Bay Area Book Festival
Monday:
- 10 am the Council Health Life, Enrichment Equity & Community meets in the hybrid format.
- 1 pm the Community Health Commission Subcommittee meets online on long term care facilities
- 2 pm (note time) the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format to plan the May 23 City Council Regular Meeting agenda. Use the link below or read the full draft agenda at the end of the list of city meetings.
- 3 pm City council meets in closed session on labor negotiations,
- 6:30 pm the Youth Commission meets in person.
Tuesday: City Council meets at 6 pm in the hybrid format. Confirmation of Police Chief Louis is item 5 on Consent.
Wednesday:
- 6 – 8 pm is an in person open house on the North Berkeley BART Plan.
- 6:30 pm the PAB meets in the hybrid format.
- 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person on Measure P.
- 7 pm the Parks Commission meets on the Waterfront Specific Plan.
Thursday: The Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with two State Density Bonus projects on the agenda, 1598 University and 3000 Shattuck.
Saturday: 10 am Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets online. Two presentations by city staff are on the agenda, the Small Business Support Package and proposed downtown development.
Sunday: 2 -5 pm a Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea at the Rose Garden.

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, May 7, 2023

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL 2023
Outdoor Fair events – one-day only – on Sunday
No hours are listed on the festival website for the outdoor fair
https://www.baybookfest.org/

Monday, May 8, 2023

HEALTH, LIFE, ENRICHMENT EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601472164
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 147 2164
AGENDA: 2. Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), 3. Referral Response from Community Health Commission Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform in Berkeley.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609748748
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 974 8748
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/23/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Unscheduled Items: 8. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures (referred by Council at the March 14, 2023 meeting), 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612609972
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 260 9972
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Fire Fighters association Local 1227 I.A.F.F / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Health Facilities Subcommittee at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87903569046?pwd=d1NsT0QzR0hpNXFjcnFuYWNVUDFoQT09
Teleconference: 1-305-224-1968 Meeting ID: 879 0356 9046 Passcode: 120168
AGENDA: Bartlett - Discussion regarding City Council Referral on Long Term Care Facilities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1730 Oregon, MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/YAP
AGENDA: 9. Youth Commission responsibility, 10. Action: Youth Commission Work Plan 2023-2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603158470
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 315 8470
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the meeting html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

North Berkeley BART OPEN HOUSE from 6 – 8 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Drop in anytime to see proposed plans and provide input on transportation bike and pedestrian routes, urban design, open space including the Ohlone Greenway, outdoor amenities and plants, ground floor uses, architecture and building design.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-open-house

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS Special Meeting at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Review Programs, current and proposed, funded under Measure P and establish priorities for funding. Discussion and possible action.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PARKS, RECREATION, and WATERFRONT COMMISSION (PRW) at 7 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park, Frances Albrier Community Center Auditorium
AGENDA: 7. Chair’s Report, 8. Presentation on Undergrounding Interstate 80 in Berkeley, 9. Presentation/Action on Waterfront Specific Plan Webinar 1, Webinar 2 and subcommittee report, 10. Discussion/Action on Measure T1 proposed reductions, 11. Discussion on Proposed fee increases to City Recreation and Waterfront fees and programs, 12. PRW Commission Workplan 2023, 13. Director’s Report Ferris.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Member Reports, 7. Chief of Police Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports: a. Policy and Practices relating to the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegations, b. Body-worn Camera Policy, c. Conflict of Interest, 9. A. Training on Graham V. Connor, 10. A. Appointment of members to the Berkeley City Charter Section 125 Review Subcommittee, b. Consideration of ODPA proposed procedure for internal/external communications between the Board and other parties, c. Discussion regarding the proposed guidelines for PAB Subcommittees, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 11, 2023

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84840138056
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 848 4013 8956
AGENDA: 2. 2049 Shattuck – on consent – change alcoholic beverage license from beer & wine to beer, wine and distilled spirits
3. 2966 College – on consent – add sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption incidental to movie theater
4. 1598 University – on consent – State Density Bonus project - demolish non-residential structure and construct a 134,409 sq ft 8-story (89 ft-2in) mixed-use residential building with 207 dwelling units (including 21 very low income), 5,787 sq ft commercial space, 39 auto parking spaces, 92 bicycle parking spaces,
5. 3000 Shattuck – on action – State Density Bonus project – demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story (114 feet) mixed-use with 166 dwellings (including 17 very low income), 1,043 sq ft of commercial space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, May 12, 2023 – A City Reduced Service Day

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: 1. Small Business Support Package with Kieron Slaughter, CoB Office of Economic Development, 2. Proposed Downtown Developments with Steven Buckley, CoB Land Use Manager.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Hats and High Tea from 2 – 5 pm
In-Person: Berkeley Rose Garden, 1200 Euclid
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mothers-day-hats-and-high-tea

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2 pm
Draft Agenda for May 23 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609748748
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 974 8748
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.2nd reading Arreguin - Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance
2.Appointment of Standby Officers for District 8 and District 2.
3.Minutes for April 11, 13, 17, and 25
4.Appointment of new members to the Police Accountability Board by Councilmembers Humbert and Hahn.
5.Hollander, Economic Development – Annual Report for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Telegraph Property Based Business Improvement District (TBID)
6.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District (BTBID)
7.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for North Shattuck Property Based Businesses (NSBID)
8.Hollander, Economic Development - Annual for 2023 and 2024 Assessments for Downtown Berkeley Property Based Businesses (DPBID)
9.Hollander, Economic Development – Contracts total $600,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026, $200,000 with Atthowe Fine Art Services, $100,000 with Kala Art Institute, $200,000 with Preservation Arts LLC, $100,000 with ShipArt International
10.Oyekanmi, Finance – Formal Bid Solicitations - $1,907,987
11.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 32000164 add $975,000 with Synthesis Group, Inc. dba Minuteman Press for citywide copying and extend thru 1/31/2025
12.Oyekanmi, Finance – Contract (no cost given) with Stella Courier, LLC. With Stella Courier for mail room services and coverage
13.Oyekanmi, Finance – Appropriations Limit for FY 2024
14.Oyekanmi, Finance – Amend Contract 9367 $3,000,000 with Wells Fargo for Banking Services to continue the work of de-bundling and extend to 5/31/2027
15.Sprague, Fire – Contract $100,000 to align with City of Downey existing contract with Data Ticket to provide Administrative Citation Processing 5/1/2023 – 9/21/2025 with option to extend for addition three one year terms not to exceed $300,000 for 5/2023 – 9/2028
16.Sprague, Fire – Approve CoB Community Wildfire Protection Plan
17.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant total $46,080, $14,000 from State of CA for Tuberculosis Control Program, $32,080 from Alameda Co for Public Health Infrastructure Program
18.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $200,000 with JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. for CA Hom Visiting Program Planning Consulting Services, 7/1/2023 – 1/31/2024
19.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300104 add $250,000 total $500,000with Village of Love to Operate the Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center
20.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract 32300144 with Resource Development Associates for Specialized Care Unit Evaluation
21.Fong, IT – Contract $299,710 with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025
22.Ferris, Parks – Contract $399,000 with Delta Charter for bus transportation services for Echo Lake Camp and Select Recreation Division Summer Programs 6/1/2023 – 6/1/2026
23.Ferris, Parks – Contract $436,954 includes 20% contingency $72,826 with Baldoni Construction Services, Inc. for Echo Lake Camp accessibility upgrades
24.Louis, BPD – Referral Response: Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo, assessment did not indicate a need for further security improvements to the Berkeley Inn or immediate area
25.Garland, Public Works – Audit Status Report, Rocky Road, Berkeley Streets
26.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract 10986 add $100,000 total $600,000 with Zero waste Collaborative for the Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station Rebuild Feasibility Study and extend to 6/30/2025
27.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group for Uplifting of Crime Scene Unit Cargo Van
28.Civic Arts Commission – Refer to City Manager Development of Artists Affordable Housing Certification Program
29.Aguilar, PAB – Contract $100,000 with AppleOne for temporary staffing services
30.Arreguin – Support Scott Weiner & Phil Ting SB 532 requires if proposed ballot measure imposes a tax, raises taxes or issues bonds, that rate and duration of tax levied be included in ballot, for full bill see https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB532
31.Taplin – Budget Referral $600,000 for HAWK crosswalk at 6th and Addison
32.Wengraf, co-sponsor Arreguin – Support H.R. 603 HEAL Act Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
AGENDA on ACTION:
33.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Application Fee by $30 new total $310 per application and for units currently rented by $40 total $410 and applications deferring the mitigation fee by $95 to $1040 per unit
34.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Condominium Conversion Program Subordination Fee add $35 new total $399
35.Warhuus, HHCS – Fee Increase: Below Market Monitoring Program add $18 new total $450
36.Ferris, Parks – Selected Marina Fee Increases: - NO DOCUMENTATION OF FEE
37.Ferris, Parks – Changes to Selected Parks and Recreation Fees – NO DOCUMENTATION OF FEES
38.ZAB Appeal: 469 Kentucky Use Permit #ZP2022-0087 – demolish single family dwelling and construct a 3-story 3,310 sq ft single-family dwelling with a two-car garage, and dismiss the appeal
39.Louis, BPD – Surveillance Ordinance items related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (Drones)
40.Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023-2024
41.Arreguin – 1. Resolution calling on Hyundai and Kia to take immediate action to fix for the flaw in their vehicles that make the easy targets for car thefts, 2. Direct City Attorney to explore taking legal action against Hyundai and Kai
42.Arreguin – Contract $482,525 includes contingency of $50,000 with Badawi & Associates, CPAs for Professional Auditing Services to perform annual financial audits of City’s financial statements and perform annual compliance audits required by Single Audit Act of 1984 (revised 1996) for 5/22/2023 – 6/30/2026 with option to extend for 2 additional years
43.Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopting temporary exemption from the collection of taxes under BMC Chapter 9.04.136(D): Tax Rate for Non-Medical and Medical Cannabis Businesses
44.Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Humbert – Referral to City Manager to assess the viability of transforming the University & I-80 interchange with the goal of removing the I-80 at-grade barrier between the Berkeley Marina and the rest of the City and explore related grant opportunities, like Tunnel Tops in San Francisco
INFORMATION REPORTS:
45.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive to Overtime and Low Morale
46.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of the City of Berkeley’s Police Response
47.Audit Recommendation Status – Berkeley Police Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities

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May 9, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603158470
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 315 8470
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.Proposition Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Schedule (garbage pick-up rates)
2.Brown, City Attorney – Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance to Amend Westlaw Subscription
3.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – First reading of an Ordinance amending FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) $27,740,780 (gross) and $29,4588,924 (net)
4.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of David Sprague-Livingston as Fire Chief
5.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Police Chief
6.Oyekanmi, Finance - $7,305,000 Formal bid solicitations
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Apply for and accept $5,000,000 from State of CA Local Housing Trust Fund program and apply to St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby) via the City’s Housing Trust Fund
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #31900263 add General Funds $98,275, Safe at Home Program $24,575, Community Facility Improvement $122,850 amended total $614,250 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and extend to 6/30/2024
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $75,000 with Optimas Services, Inc for consulting services related to Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and the CalAIM Initiative
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300108 add $50,000 total $99,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for housing consulting services and extend to 6/30/2024
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $110,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $380,000 with resource Development Associates for consultation services to support HHCS program assessment and planning
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities for 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement: funding support from Essential Access Health to conduct Public Health Services $180,000 for 4/1/2023 – 3/30/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from the state of CA to conduct Public Health Services CHDP and EPSDT and HCPCFC $303,709, MCAH $375,000, Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000 all for FY 2024; Immunization Program $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CRI $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CLPPP $107,374 per year for FY 2024-2026 total $322,123, CFHL $487,170 for FY 2024-2027
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from Alameda County for health promotion, protection and prevention services all for FY 2024, Foster Care $96,500, Berkeley High and Berkeley technology Academy Health Center Programs $181,208, School Linked Health Services Program $200,011, Tobacco Prevention $78,960
17.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept $650,928 from CA Dept of Public Health Strengthening Public Health Initiative for 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2027
18.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Establish Classification and Salary for Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor monthly salary range $9,666.8000 - $10,882.1055
19.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at Mortar Rock Park in memory of Charles D. Sooy
20.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32100138 add $1,000,000 with AnchorCM and amend #32100144 add $1,000,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. for on-call Waterfront Project and Construction Management Services total for both contracts $4,000,000 and extend 6/30/2024-6/30/2025
21.Ferris, Parks – Contract $360,000 with Elavon for credit card payment processing transaction services for the Recreation Division’s online registration system for 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2027
22.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32200098 add $138,000 total $1,338,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks electrical upgrade project
23.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with EBMUD for Sewer Service Billing and Collection $6,100,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2033
24.Wong, Auditor – Amend contract add $100,000 total $124,000 with Missionmark for Audit Management and Recommendation Tracking Software and extend to 5/30/2027
25.May, Fire Dept – Approval of Additional Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Meeting
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Updates and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1
27.Warhuus, HHCS – Submission of the ProgramYear (FY 2024) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds
28.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29.Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2023 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2022
30.Warhuus, HHCS – Annual Report on the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
31.Klein, Planning and Development - LPO NOD 1919 Addison
32.Klein, Planning and Development – LPO NOD 0 Center Street – Civic Center Park

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
Fire Dept Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment None
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs

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April 30 - May 7, 2023
Worth Noting:
The April 25 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda is available for public comment and follows below this calendar of meetings.
The bolded meetings are selected as “go to meetings” to encourage your attendance at those meetings and give public comment.
Picking a city commission or a council committee that covers your issues and then attending those meetings regularly is the best way to influence and have a say in the outcomes for our community.

Monday:
- 10 am the Council Land Use Committee meets in the hybrid format on the Relocation Ordinance.
- 3 pm the City Council is in closed session, but public comments can be made in the hybrid format before the closed session begins.
- 6:30 pm is the Waterfront Specific Plan meeting online on design standards for recreation and nature areas.
- 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission meets in person on sister cities and on the Shellmound status.
- 7 pm the Personnel Board meets in person.
Tuesday:
- 3 pm the 4 x 4 Committee meets in the hybrid format the on eviction moratorium.
- 6 pm City Council meets in hybrid format on the Hard Hat Ordinance and includes “consider upzoning” for more taller buildings in the downtown.
- 6:30 pm the goBerkeley SmartSpace paid parking program in the Southside and Elmwood neighborhoods meets in the hybrid format.
Wednesday:
- 5:30 pm the Planning Commission meets in person.
- 6:30 pm the Waterfront Specific Plan webinar on parking and commercial development meets online.
- 6:30 pm the Board of Library Trustees meets in person.
- 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in person on Measure P funding priorities.
Thursday:
- 9 am the Council Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on T1 funding shortfall, action on the T1 shortfall is expected) and FY 2024 budget.
- 1 pm Council FITES Committee meets in the hybrid format.
- 1 pm WETA meets in the hybrid format.
- 7 pm the Housing Advisory Commission meets in person on projects for Housing Trust Fund funding.
- 7 pm the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets in person.
Saturday and Sunday: is the Book Fair, but the Outdoor Book Fair is only on Sunday not both days as in prior years. Programs with speakers are on both days.

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Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 30, 2023 - No city meetings listed.

Monday, May 1, 2023

Council LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603285918
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 328 5918
AGENDA: 2. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Tenant Habitability Plan and amendments to Relocation Ordinance, 3. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – Budget Referral $250,000 for Study to support Housing Element commitment to increase housing on higher-resourced (wealthier neighborhoods) commercial avenues of Solano, North Shattuck and College Avenue
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611791416
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 179 1416
AGENDA: 1. Existing litigation a. Stachl v City of Berkeley RG20074265, 2. a. Significant exposure to litigation see April 22, 2023 letter from David H. Blackwell on behalf of Mevlanarumi LLC. Owners of 2023-25 Shattuck, 2.a. Communications, Tuija Catalano, on behalf of Reuben, Junius & Rose LLP, b. Alejandres v. City of Berkeley CA Civil Rights Dept, #202209-18233514, 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F., Berkeley Police Association Public Employees Union Local 1
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 8. Presentation and Discussion by Share Members and Mayor Victor Hugo Tejada of Las Vegas, Honduras, 9. Pass a resolution to establish a Sister City with Las Vegas Honduras and Santa Barbara Honduras, 10. Seating at Post Offices, 11. Discuss the Shellmound and possible modification of Land Acknowledgement, 12. Discuss Reimagining Public Safety in Berkeley
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: V. Request for Extension of Temporary Community Service Specialist III Joshua Oehler, Senior Management Analyst Rhianna Babka, and Senior Development Project Coordinator Jenny Wyant, VI. Recommendation Amending Fire Captain II Job Class Specification, VII. Recommendation amending the Police Officer Recruit Job Class Specification, VIII. Recommendation for Creating Lactation Counselor Job Class Specification, IX. Recommendation amending the Audit Manager Job Class Specification
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

WATERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN WEBINAR from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83258360468
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 832 5836 0468 Passcode: 366537
AGENDA: Discussion on design standards for Nature and Recreation (Cesar Chavez Park is excluded
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/357b7e8
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-webinar-1

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

4 x 4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE at 3 pm (City Council and Rent Board)
A Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st floor, cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619359698?pwd=bHRJSHp5Z2MyMTNPOXBoWDlhcEJRUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 935 9698 Passcode: 435279
AGENDA: 6. Eviction Moratorium, 7. Housing Retention Program, 8. Discussion regarding approval process for messages in the City of Berkeley newsletter, to promote short-term rentals, 9. Update on Tenant Habitability
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612900378
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 290 0378
AGENDA: 1. Adding BMC Chapter 13.107 Hard Hat Ordinance, helping to achieve responsible development with healthcare and apprenticeship training standards, 1. Establish standards for private development, 2. Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission if necessary to include analysis of the costs, feasibility, recommend adjustments to impact fees to offset the cost of new requirements, bring back to council enabling legislation if necessary, consider upzoning downtown for increased number of taller buildings, refer to 2024 budget process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

goBerkeley SmartSpace COMMUNITY Meeting from 6:30 – 8 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
Register to attend in person or receive virtual link
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goberkeley-smartspace-may-2023-community-meeting-tickets-594924965587
In-Person: 2236 Parker, LIFE Adventist Church
AGENDA: goBerkeley SmartSpace is a grant-funded pilot program for parking management
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/goberkeley-smartspace-community-meeting-findings-next-steps

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
AGENDA: II.B. Consent Amend Contract add $325,000 total $1,200,000 with L.J. Kruse Company for HVAC plumbing repair and preventive maintenance, III.A. Action: Interview Trustee candidates, B. Recommendation to City Council
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Review programs, current and proposed, funded under Measure P and establish priorities for funding
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5 Staff report, 10. Public Hearing Tentative Tract Map #8639, 11. Public Hearing ADU Amendments to conform to current state law and HCD Guidance, 12. Public Hearing: State Law Technical Edits, 13. Poll for Special Meeting on July 19, 2023
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

WATERFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN WEBINAR from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859978480
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 878 5997 8480 Passcode: 164630
AGENDA: Discussion on design standards for Commercial Development and Parking
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/357b7e8
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-specific-plan-webinar-2

Thursday, May 4, 2023

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613420519
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 2. Measure T1 funding gap, 3. Second Amendment to the FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 4. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 5. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609443290
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 944 3290
AGENDA: 2. Garland - Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, strategic plan and communication needed to continue progress towards the year 2020 zero waste goal 3. Garland - Audit Status Report: unified vision of zero waste activities will help align service levels with billing and ensure customer equity, 4. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin - Budget Referral: Additional street maintenance funding to improve pavement condition, saving tax dollars and our streets
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Discussion & possible action to recommend Housing Trust Fund program funding for Ephesian Legacy Court (1708 Harmon), 7. Discussion & possible action to recommend Housing Trust Fund program funding for Woolsey Gardens (3120-3130 Shattuck), 8. Update on Fair Access and Transparency for Rental Housing Applications Ordinance Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. 60 Panoramic Way – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation, 7. 910 Indian Rock – Consider a request from a group of residents to initiate consideration of City Landmark or Structure of Merit for a Walter H. Ratcliff Jr. residential property, 8. 2531 Ridge Road Consider a request for a residential property for consideration of City Landmark or Structure of Merit, 9. 2132-2154 Center – Thomas Block Building, consider initiating City Landmark or Structure of Merit.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Port of San Francisco Pier 1
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 4. Report Chair, 5. Report Directors, 6. Reports Staff, 8. Adopt WETA fare policy and program FY 2024-2028, 9. Contract for Vallejo terminal reconfiguration, EIR and permitting services, 10. Contracts for on-call pilot and emergency ferry services, 11. Draft final WETA zero emissions plan, 12. Review proposed FY 2023/2024 budget and salary schedule.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, May 5, 2023 - No city meetings listed.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL 2023
Programs start at 11 am, check website
https://www.baybookfest.org/

Sunday, May 7, 2023

BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL 2023 from
Outdoor Fair – one-day only – on Sunday
No hours are listed on the festival website for the outdoor fair
https://www.baybookfest.org/

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May 9, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603158470
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 315 8470
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.Proposition Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Schedule (garbage pick-up rates)
2.Brown, City Attorney – Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance to Amend Westlaw Subscription
3.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – First reading of an Ordinance amending FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) $27,740,780 (gross) and $29,4588,924 (net)
4.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of David Sprague-Livingston as Fire Chief
5.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Police Chief
6.Oyekanmi, Finance - $7,305,000 Formal bid solicitations
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Apply for and accept $5,000,000 from State of CA Local Housing Trust Fund program and apply to St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby) vis City’s Housing Trust Fund
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #31900263 add General Funds $98,275, Safe at Home Program $24,575, Community Facility Improvement $122,850 amended total $614,250 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and extend to 6/30/2024
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $75,000 with Optimas Services, Inc for consulting services related to Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and the CalAIM Initiative
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300108 add $50,000 total $99,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for housing consulting services and extend to 6/30/2024
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $110,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $380,000 with resource Development Associates for consultation services to support HHCS program assessment and planning
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities for 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement: funding support from Essential Access Health to conduct Public Health Services $180,000 for 4/1/2023 – 3/30/2024
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from the state of CA to conduct Public Health Services CHDP and EPSDT and HCPCFC $303,709, MCAH $375,000, Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000 all for FY 2024; Immunization Program $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CRI $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CLPPP $107,374 per year for FY 2024-2026 total $322,123, CFHL $487,170 for FY 2024-2027
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from Alameda County for health promotion, protection and prevention services all for FY 2024, Foster Care $96,500, Berkeley High and Berkeley technology Academy Health Center Programs $181,208, School Linked Health Services Program $200,011, Tobacco Prevention $78,960
17.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept $650,928 from CA Dept of Public Health Strengthening Public Health Initiative for 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2027
18.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Establish Classification and Salary for Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor monthly salary range $9,666.8000 - $10,882.1055
19.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at Mortar Rock Park in memory of Charles D. Sooy
20.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32100138 add $1,000,000 with AnchorCM and amend #32100144 add $1,000,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. for on-call Waterfront Project and Construction Management Services total for both contracts $4,000,000 and extend 6/30/2024-6/30/2025
21.Ferris, Parks – Contract $360,000 with Elavon for credit card payment processing transaction services for the Recreation Division’s online registration system for 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2027
22.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32200098 add $138,000 total $1,338,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks electrical upgrade project
23.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with EBMUD for Sewer Service Billing and Collection $6,100,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2033
24.Wong, Auditor – Amend contract add $100,000 total $124,000 with Missionmark for Audit Management and Recommendation Tracking Software and extend to 5/30/2027
25.May, Fire Dept – Approval of Additional Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Meeting
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Updates and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1
27.Warhuus, HHCS – Submission of the ProgramYear (FY 2024) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds
28.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29.Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2023 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2022
30.Warhuus, HHCS – Annual Report on the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
31.Klein, Planning and Development - LPO NOD 1919 Addison
32.Klein, Planning and Development – LPO NOD 0 Center Street – Civic Center Park
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
City Council Agenda & Rules Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs

April 23 - April 30, 2023
Worth Noting:
The April 25 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda is available for public comment and follows below this calendar of meetings.
The bolded phrases are to encourage your attendance, public comment and reporting back. Picking a commission or a council committee that covers your issues and then attending those meetings regularly is the best way to influence and have a say in the outcomes for our community.

Sunday: Fifth & Gilman Street Fair from 11 am – 4 pm
Monday:
- 9:30 am Public Safety Committee meets in hybrid format on Public Surveillance Fixed Cameras and Drones use for the BPD
- 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format and plans the May 9 City Council Agenda with Police Chief confirmation of Jennifer Louis as item 4 on consent in the agenda
- 5 pm the 3 x 3 Committee meets online on housing
- 5:30 – 7:30 online meeting on Cedar Rose Park playground renovation
- 6-7 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate is online on Pogo Park Community Engagement
Tuesday:
- 10 am the Solano Business District meets in person
- 12 pm CCCC meets online
- 3 pm the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee on Public Art meets online
- 5 pm City Council conducts a special meeting on referrals in the hybrid format followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6 pm.
- 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in-person
Wednesday:
- 6 pm Civic Arts Commission meets in person on public art discussion and approvals
- 6 pm Environment and Climate Commission meets in person with a staff update on the court decision on the natural gas ban
- 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format
- 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person
- 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets on Measure P and Russell House
Thursday:
- 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on 2024 Mid-biennial Budget
- 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with eight projects on the agenda with five as state density bonus projects
- the Community Health Commission is expected to meet but no meeting notice is posted
Saturday is Arbor Day: 9 am – 2 pm is tree planting at San Pablo Park

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 23, 2023

GILMAN DISTRICT STREET FAIR from 11 am – 4 pm
Street Fair at Fifth and Gilman with live music, food, wine, art and family activities
https://www.gilmandistrict.org/gilmandistrictstreetfair

Monday, April 24, 2023

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf) at 9:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615224966
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 522 4966
AGENDA: 2. Berkeley Police Dept Surveillance Ordinance Policies Related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras, Related Surveillance Acquisition Report and Unmanned Aerial System (drones) Policy
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE (Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf) Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605317726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 7726
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/21/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to City Council Legislative Process,10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

3 x 3 (City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602863797?pwd=Ym9QdmpEM3ZSZlJRc3hSWDY2VWh2QT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 286 3797
AGENDA: 4. Discussion Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) Programs updates on: a. BHA activities for unhoused residents, b. Outreach and incentives for landlord recruitment and retention, c. Status change HUD for more flexibilty in housing options, 5. Affordable Housing Berkeley, Inc (AHB) updates: a. Status, b. Strategic Planning, c. discussion of alignment with the City’s housing goals and strategies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee

CEDAR ROSE PLAYGROUND RENOVATION COMMUNITY MEETING from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87844993012
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 878 4499 3012 Passcode: 233277
AGENDA: Conceptual designs for renovation of ages 2-5 playground, ages 5-12 playground, pathways, site furnishings fencing and accessibility improvements
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/cedar-rose-park-playground-renovation-community-meeting

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Toody Maher presents, “Pogo Park’s Community Engagement Process”
Sponsored by the Sierra Club and Speaking Up for Point Molate

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

COUMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225523461?pwd=aUd1dmNGb3NBWG5jOTJDajF4RkxZZz09
AGENDA: Flexibility of seismic standards, city meeting room requirements, funding options, date of final report for review, what happens after June approval, water intrusion repairs
https://berkeleycccc.org/

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
AGENDA: 1. 2023 City Council Referral Prioritization Proceess Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
AGENDA: Use the link below and choose the HTML option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT at 10 am
In-Person: at 1825 Solano, Peet’s Coffee
AGENDA: 5. Review of SAA invoices, 6. Update on Solano Revitalization Process, 7. Update on the Zoning amendments to support small business, 8. Work plan for remainder of 2023, review hliday décor 2023-2024, 9. Commissioner recruitment
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607254890
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 725 4890
AGENDA: 4. Discussion possible action a) Jean LaMarr Design Development for Ohlone Park, b) 2403 San Pablo Preliminary art Plan, c) socially engaged art practice project selected artists, d) Public art administrative priorities for FY 2024-2026
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:30 pm – Staff updates on rates, strategic plan, SB-1383, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Disaster Debris Management Plan, Discussion/Action 6:45 – CCC Presentation on textile Collection & Materials Markets, 6:55 pm – 2. Rate discussion, 7:10 pm – 2. Complete Commission work Plan, 7:20 pm -3. Deconstruction Ordinance, 7:30 pm – 4. San Francisco Environment Refuse Separation Law.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion and Action: a) Approve Two Cube Space Exhibition, b) Art Plan for 2403 San Pablo, c) Jean LaMarr Design Development for Ohlone Park, d) Socially engaged art practice project selected artists, e) Presentation Public art administrative priorities for FY 2024-2026, f) Presentation Public art on private development quarterly report, 8. Staff reports, 9. Committee reports
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Dept Training Facility
AGENDA: Action Items: 3. Recommend City Council adopt the final draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) (Bedolla, Raine), 4. Recommendation to form a working group to seek items presented with the goal of presenting a proposal in the future that outlines a program to retrofit all vulnerable non-ductile buildings (Dean, Murphy), 5. Request City Council to require HUD to upgrade their electrical grid to include battery back-up during the time that the facility is going through renovation (DEAN), Discussion: 6. Updates on citywide disaster preparedness efforts beyond fire presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Update from Chair, 6. Update from Staff a. Court decision on City gas prohibition, c. Just transition, d. BESO, e. Funding update UC $25,000 to both the Ecology Center and waterside Workshops, Risilient Community Impact Funds $50,000 awarded to Norther CA Land Trust to install Harvest Thermal heat pump systems in 8-unit NCLT building, f. Building electrification May 20 10 am – 12 pm green home tour, 7. Presentation Community building electrification outreach
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Reconsideration of vote to allocate monies to Russell House as to the amount needed for acquisition and renovation, 8. Review programs, current and proposed funded under Measure P and establish priorities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 53596072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report introduction to Deputy City Attorney Stephen Hylas, 6. Chair report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Downtown Task Force, b. Body-Worn Camera c. Conflict of Interest, 9. New business a. Land acknowledgement, b. Cancel July 25 regular meeting, c. Letter requesting documents and other information regarding determination of a conflict of interest, d. Clarification and discussion on the communication of Attorney-Client Privileged Documents and Information, e. Notice of Policy Complaint #2023-PR-0002, f. Discussion concerning memo from DPA Aguilar to Council titled “Delays in ODPA Work Production due to BPD Non-Adherence to Charter Deadlines, g. Establish a subcommittee dedicated to reviewing Charter Section 125, H. Budget allocation for Investigator, Communications Specialist, 10. Training on Graham v. Connor on excessive force, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, April 27, 2023

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613406627
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 340 6627
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Vacancy and Overtime, 2. Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) Staffing Proposal, 3. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update, 4. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 5. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report Provided by Government Finance Officers Association
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82805274623
Teleconference: 1-669-254900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 828 0527 4623
AGENDA: 2. 2555 College – on consent – state density project - demolish two single-story commercial structures with combined size of 834 sq ft and construct 4-story (47 feet, 3 inches), 10,324 sq ft multi-family residential buildings with 11 units (including 1 very low income unit)
3. 2538 Durant – on consent – state density project – demolish a 4-story (52 feet) 14,780 sq ft residential building that includes 12 dwelling units, 5 residential off street parking spaces and a surface parking lot with 30 vehicle spaces and construct an 8-story (88 ft and 8 inches) 80,829 sq ft mixed use building with 83 units (including 6 very low income units) and 1460 sq ft of ground floor commercial space,
4. 2800 Telegraph – on consent – state density bonus – demolish 1-story 18 feet, 3290 sq ft non-residential building and construct a 6-story (70 ft and 5 inches) 19,936 sq ft residential building with 16 dwelling units (including 1 very low income unit)
5. 2000 Milvia – on consent – add service of alcoholic beverages under a Type 47 ABC license incidental to new full-service restaurant
6. 705 Euclid – on consent – construct new 3-story (41 ft and 11 inches) 4528 sq ft single family dwelling with 2 parking spaces and associated retaining wall located in the required front setback on a 6,024 vacant lot in the hillside overlay fire zone 2
7. 3031 Telegraph – on consent – state density bonus - modify originally approved project under #ZP2020-0069 to construct 6-story (70 ft and 6 inches) 100,992 sq ft mixed use building with 127 dwelling units (including 9 very low income units) where 110 units were originally proposed. Also includes 1921 commercial space, 7622 sq ft of usable open space, 64 bicycle parking spaces and 19 vehicle spaces at ground level
8. 2439 Durant – on consent – demolish 10,554 sq ft 2-story (25 ft) commercial building and construct a 36,529 sq ft 7-story (75 feet) mixed-use building with 22 units, a restaurant, bar, and an entertainment establishment,
9. 2720 Hillegass – on action – demolish existing clubhouse and restroom and construct a 3,301 sq ft single-story (18 feet) community center with a variance for a rear setback of 16 feet where 20 feet is required and add a new single-story restroom building (12 feet)
10. 2900-20 Shattuck – on action – state density bonus – demolish commercial building and construct a 10-story (110 feet and 4 inches) 115,204 sq ft mixed-use building with 221 dwelling units (including 22 very low income units), 4090 sq ft commercial space and 9 parking spaces
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION usually meets 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm, No meeting posted. Check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Friday, April 28, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING from 9 am – 2 pm
at San Pablo Park, 2800 Park
Volunteers please wear outdoor appropriate clothing including closed toe shoes. The city will provide tools, guidance and lunch
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/arbor-day-tree-planting-2023

Sunday, April 30, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for May 9 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605317726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 7726
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT
1.Brown, City Attorney – Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance to Amend Westlaw Subscription
2.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – First reading of an Ordinance amending FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) $27,740,780 (gross) and $29,4588,924 (net)
3.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of David Sprague-Livingston as Fire Chief
4.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Police Chief
5.Oyekanmi, Finance - $7,305,000 Formal bid solicitations
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Apply for and accept $5,000,000 from State of CA Local Housing Trust Fund program and apply to St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby) vis City’s Housing Trust Fund
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #31900263 add General Funds $98,275, Safe at Home Program $24,575, Community Facility Improvement $122,850 amended total $614,250 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and extend to 6/30/2024
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $75,000 with Optimas Services, Inc for consulting services related to Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and the CalAIM Initiative
9.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300108 add $50,000 total $99,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for housing consulting services and extend to 6/30/2024
10.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $110,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
11.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $380,000 with resource Development Associates for consultation services to support HHCS program assessment and planning
12.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities for 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
13.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement: funding support from Essential Access Health to conduct Public Health Services $180,000 for 4/1/2023 – 3/30/2024
14.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from the state of CA to conduct Public Health Services CHDP and EPSDT and HCPCFC $303,709, MCAH $375,000, Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000 all for FY 2024; Immunization Program $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CRI $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CLPPP $107,374 per year for FY 2024-2026 total $322,123, CFHL $487,170 for FY 2024-2027
15.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from Alameda County for health promotion, protection and prevention services all for FY 2024, Foster Care $96,500, Berkeley High and Berkeley technology Academy Health Center Programs $181,208, School Linked Health Services Program $200,011, Tobacco Prevention $78,960
16.Warhuus, HHCS – Accept $650,928 from CA Dept of Public Health Strengthening Public Health Initiative for 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2027
17.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Establish Classification and Salary for Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor monthly salary range $9,666.8000 - $10,882.1055
18.Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at Mortar Rock Park in memory of Charles D. Sooy
19.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32100138 add $1,000,000 with AnchorCM and amend #32100144 add $1,000,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. for on-call Waterfront Project and Construction Management Services total for both contracts $4,000,000 and extend 6/30/2024-6/30/2025
20.Ferris, Parks – Contract $360,000 with Elavon for credit card payment processing transaction services for the Recreation Division’s online registration system for 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2027
21.Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32200098 add $138,000 total $1,338,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks electrical upgrade project
22.Garland, Public Works – Agreement with EBMUD for Sewer Service Billing and Collection $6,100,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2033
23.Wong, Auditor – Amend contract add $100,000 total $124,000 with Missionmark for Audit Management and Recommendation Tracking Software and extend to 5/30/2027
24.May, Fire Dept – Approval of Additional Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Meeting
AGENDA on ACTION:
25.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Updates and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1
26.Warhuus, HHCS – Submission of the ProgramYear (FY 2024) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds
27.Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
28.Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2023 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2022
29.Warhuus, HHCS – Annual Report on the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
30.Klein, Planning and Development - LPO NOD 1919 Addison
31.Klein, Planning and Development – LPO NOD 0 Center Street – Civic Center Park

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April 25, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Lease Amendment: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for City to disburse up to $400,000 to implement capital improvements
2.2nd reading – Adopt Ordinance to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
3.Oyekanmi, Finance - $2,035,590 Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals for Healthy Berkeley Community-Based Organizations 2-year funding FY24 and FY25
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant Application: FEMA to hire additional firefighters for up to $5,093,798 with no matching funds to hire 6 additional firefighters
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Extension of the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program through 5/31/2033
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract Grant Funds projected award $1,050,000 for Vector Program FY 2022 - FY 2024
7.Ferris, Parks – Contract total $1,200,000 with Freitas Landscaping ($600,000) and Pacific Site Management ($600,000) for on-call vegetation management services over 3 years
8.Ferris, Parks – Contracts total $200,000 with Redwood Engineering ($100,000) and OBS Engineering ($100,000) for as-needed irrigation services 5/15/2023 to 5/15/2026
9.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200178 add $120,000 total $169,900 with Mountain Valley Environmental Services for Chief Water Plant Operator Services for Berkeley Tuolumme Camp
10.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: Clean California Local Grant – Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project up to $5,000,000
11.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #31900297 add $100,000 total $410,000 with Epic Recruiting for Advertising and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police Dept
12.Garland, Public Works – Contract $262,666 with GradeTech, Inc for Restroom in the right of way Channing at Telegraph
13.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract # 112199-1 add $164,000 total $414,000 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc., dba TEC Accutite, for Fuel Sotrage Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Certification Services and extend through 6/30/2024
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #112725-1 add $250,000 total $650,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety and Training Services
15.Garland, Public Works – Initiate proceedings for FY 2024 Street Lighting Assessments
16.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order Amendment add $750,000 total $11,494,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc. to purchase fuel for City vehicles and equipment
17.Garland, Public Works – Reject Bids for the MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project, Specification #23-1156-C
18.Arreguin – Support AB 441 earned income tax credit for young children and foster children
19.Taplin – Budget Referral: $1,500,000 for Berkeley Marina J & K Parking lot design and implementation
20.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral: $800,000 for Berkeley Marina Bike Park
21.Taplin – Budget Referral: $300,000 Dreamland for Kids Playground Design
22.Taplin – Budget Referral: $200,000 Shorebird Park Playground Design
23.Bartlett – Relinquishment of Council Budget funds for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez Spring Cultural Celebration Sylvia Mendez School PTA
24.Harrison – Budget Referral for $100,000 in Traffic Safety Upgrades for the MLK and Haste Intersection
25.Harrison – Budget Referral $372,000 for staffing costs associated with administering the Empty Homes Tax
26.Robinson – Support AB 73 (Idaho Stop) which allows bicyclists 18 yr and older to treat all-way stop signs as yield signs
AGENDA on ACTION:
27.Garland, Public Works – Proposition 218 Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule and add Zero Waste customers to the City’s very low income refund program
28.Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Contract $35,000 for four months with CONCUR for a strategic plan to engage with Sutter Health to alleviate impacts of closure of Alta Bates Hospital

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
City Council Agenda & Rules Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs

April 16 - April 23, 2023
Worth Noting:
The April 25 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda is available for public comment and follows below this calendar of meetings.
The bolded phases are to encourage your attendance and comment. Picking a commission and/or council committee that covers your issues and then attending those meetings regularly is the best way to influence / have a say in the outcome.

Sunday: Holocaust Remembrance Day at 2 pm. The program event is online.
Monday:
- 2 pm WETA Business Plan Workshop #2 in hybrid format online and in-person.
- 3 pm City Council closed session.
- 6-7 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate is online on the development of the Bay Trail.
Tuesday: 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets in-person on Measure P priorities for funding.
Wednesday:
- 9 am The City/UC/Student committee meets in the hybrid format on funding priorities for the long-range development plan settlement funding.
- 1:30 pm The Commission on Aging meets in person.
- 3 – 4:30 pm The Mental Health Services Act meeting is online (this will be repeated).
- 5:30 pm (new time ) The Planning Commission meets on proposed zoning changes to for the Southside (increasing housing for students)
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm James Kenney Community is meeting online on the Skate Spot
- 6:30 pm BOLT meets in person.
- 6:30 pm Human Welfare and Community Action meets in-person. Accessibility issues on the agenda.
Thursday:
- 10 am Budget & Finance meets in hybrid format on T1 Phase 2 (not enough funds for approved projects).
- 1 pm FITES meets in the hybrid format on increasing financing for streets.
- 6:30 pm The Rent Board meets in the hybrid format.
- 6:30 – 8:30 pm BART meeting on the Ashby BART housing project and station planning is in-person only. Register by April 17, space limited to 100. (links below)
- 7 pm The Design Review Committee meets in-person on 3 density bonus projects and the bid safe ordinance.
- 7 pm The Mental Health Commission meets in person and receives an update on SCU (Special Care Unit for response to mental health crisis)
- 7 pm The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in-person and receives a presentation on the safety plan for railroad crossings from ACTC.
Saturday: Earth Day 2 – 5 pm is an in-person free event on electrification at the Brower Center

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 16, 2023

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY at 2 pm
Reserve complimentary tickets at https://BerkeleyHRD.eventbrite.com
Program is online

Monday, April 17, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606367861
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 636 7861
AGENDA: 1. a. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation discussion whether to register as an eligible Non-Litigating Subdivision in nationwide settlements that are proposed to resolve all opioids litigation, b. Ruegg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley Case No. RG18930003, 2. Conference with real property negotiators 3100 Adeline (Ashby BART) Negotiating parties: City of Berkeley; BART District Under Negotiation: Price and terms, 3. Conference with labor negotiators, Employee Organizations: Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. (Fire Officers), Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, Local 1227 I.A.F.F. (Firefighters); Berkeley Police Association
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 2 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, San Francisco
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: Business Plan Workshop #2, discuss WETA’s business business plan, including planning, policies, funding and strategies to carry out 2050 WETA Service Vision.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Suzanne Wilson, East Bay Regional Park District Senior Planner presents, “The Development of the Bay Trail Along the San Pablo Peninsula: Bike and Pedestrian Access to Point Molate”
Sponsored by the Sierra Club and Speaking Up for Point Molate

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Review programs, current and proposed, funded under Measure P and establish priorities for funding.
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

CITY/UC/STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE at 9 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84383346144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 8334 6144
AGENDA: 4. Introduction to new UC student leadership, 5. Discussion and possible action on Funding Priorities for the UC-City of Berkeley Long Range Development Plan settlement funding, Presentation and discussion about Capital Projects in the Master Plan
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/cityucstudent-relations-committee

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Commissioner Reports, 7. Outreach methods by Aging Services – Tanya Bustamante, Aging Services Division Manager, 8. Update on Hopkins Corridor Project
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) from 3 – 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8446733966?pwd=OGp3Tm5LQTc5TGdhb2tYW11KcDVhdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 844 673 3966 Password: 081337
AGENDA: Community meeting to elicit community input on the proposed MHSA FY2023/2024 – 2025/2026 Three Year Plan and on new ideas and strategies to address mental health needs in Berkeley
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/mhsa-three-year-plan-community-input-meetings

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 1125 University, West Branch Library
AGENDA on CONSENT: B. Amend Contact #31900159 add $750,000 total $2,000,000 and extend term to 6/30/2024 with Pride Industries One, C. Contract $195,000 with Dell Computer Using NASPO for server hardware, data storage equipment, server virtualization software and related services, D. Amend Contract #32300079 add $34,000 total $109,000 with Protiviti for Professional services in support of Library IT, ACTION: A. RFP for Library Technology Roadmap, B. Report on recruitment to fill BOLT vacancy
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person: 2800 Park Street, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 5. Review City of Berkeley Single Audit for FY2022, 6. Review of City of Berkeley funded Program and Financial reports, Through the Looking Glass, Discussion and Possible Action: 7. Road plans, integral universal design planning and oversight and gaps and redundancies in existing service, accessibility on City’s website, 8. Update on mechanism for City employees and service providers to communicate, 9. Draft Council item Requirements for Contracted Non-profit Service Providers and Transparency of Grant Reports, 10. Eligibility for Service as Representative of the Poor, 11. Accessibility and Availability of Materials on City Website, 12. Letter of support for Center for Independent Living action on Pathways STAIR Center, 13. Accessibility Quality Assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 5:30 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Staff report, 6. Chair’s report, 7. Committee reports, 10. Discussion Southside Zoning Modification Project and provide feedback to staff.
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

JAMES KENNEY PARK SKATE SPOT COMMUNITY MEETING from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88473782025
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 884 7378 2025 Passcode: 536639
AGENDA: Review of the community survey results and proposed conceptual designs for the James Kenney Park Skate Spot. Anticipated improvements related to the skate area include grading, drainage, fencing, beautification and accessibility improvements
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/james-kenney-park-skate-spot-community-meeting

Thursday, April 20, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605536147
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 553 6147
AGENDA: 2. Ferris & Friedrichson – Measure T1 Phase 2 Projects, 3. Friedrichson – Second Amendment to the FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO), 4. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities, several staff positions, pilot projects, EVs and charging infrastructure for FY 2023 and FY2024
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613396861
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 339 6861
AGENDA: 1. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral Street Maintenance Funding add $4,700,000 total $20,000,000 for FY2024-2025, 2. Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan, and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal, 3. Audit Status Report: Unified Vision of Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 2920 Shattuck @ Russell – Preliminary Design Review Majority Recommendations – Demolish two existing non-residential structures and construct a density bonus project 10-story mixed-use building with 221 dwelling units (including 22 very low income units), 4090 sq ft of commercial space, nine parking spaces
1598 University @ California – Preliminary Design Review Committee Decision – Density bonus project - demolish existing non-residential structure and construct a density bonus project 132,409 sq ft 8-story mixed-use residential building with 207 dwelling units (including 21 very low income unit) and 5787 sq ft commercial space with 39 parking spaces and 92 parking spaces
2147 San Pablo @ Cowper – Preliminary Design Review for Committee Decision – Density bonus project - demolish 1-story automotive commercial building and construct a 6-story mixed-use building with 128 Group Living Accommodation (GLA) units including 12 very low income units and 23 ground-floor parking spaces, 1873 sq ft of retail space
V. Discussion Item – Bird Safe Ordinance
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. MHC Manager Report, Caseload Statistics, 5. Letter to council about MHC vacancies, 6. Annual Report Update, 7. Governor’s proposed changes to funding of mental health programs, 8. Updat on the Care First, Jails Last resolution, summary of meeting BPD, 9. Subcommittee Reports, a. Diversion, b. Youth, c. Membership, d. Evaluation
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Preliminary: 6. Update on administration and staff, Discussion/Action Items: 1. ACTC Railroad Safety Enhancement Program (RESP) Informational presentation to improve safety at 28 highway-railroad at-grade crossings and two trespassing locations along the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) including 5 in Berkeley (no action)
https://www.berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

RENT BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86985625124?pwd=UXJZMjRwM3FXQkJOSWMrTzhJYjhnQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 869 8562 5124 Passcode: 917780
AGENDA: 2. Meeting starts with Closed Session. 9. Action: b. Special presentation on housing legislation by Brian Augusta, Rent Board Legislative Advocate.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

ASHBY BART STATION PLANNING from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
In-Person: 3075 Adeline, Ed Roberts Campus, Osher Foundation Education Center Room
Room only holds 100, pre-register by Monday, April 17 to be assured admittance
If you can’t attend in-person register to receive link to online office hours on April 25 from 5 - 6:30 pm
Register: https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/ashby look for “Fill out this form”
AGENDA: A summary of BART’s operational requirements at the West Lot and their impact on future development and connection to Adeline, A menu of potential connections of a TOD (Transit Oriented Development) to Adeline, Q&A follows presentation.
https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/ashby

Friday, April 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Earth Day

HOME ELECTRIFICATION FAIR from 2 – 5 pm
In-Person: 2150 Allston Way, The Brower Center
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electrification-fair-tickets-565700323897
Admission is free
https://cclalameda.org/electrification-fair/

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – No city meetings listed

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Us06web.zoom.us/j/840908881838 8409088 1838 1-669-444-9171 1231 Addison

April 25, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Lease Amendment: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for City to disburse up to $400,000 to implement capital improvements
2.2nd reading – Adopt Ordinance to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
3.Oyekanmi, Finance - $2,035,590 Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals for Healthy Berkeley Community-Based Organizations 2-year funding FY24 and FY25
4.Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant Application: FEMA to hire additional firefighters for up to $5,093,798 with no matching funds to hire 6 additional firefighters
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Extension of the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program through 5/31/2033
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract Grant Funds projected award $1,050,000 for Vector Program FY 2022 - FY 2024
7.Ferris, Parks – Contract total $1,200,000 with Freitas Landscaping ($600,000) and Pacific Site Management ($600,000) for on-call vegetation management services over 3 years
8.Ferris, Parks – Contracts total $200,000 with Redwood Engineering ($100,000) and OBS Engineering ($100,000) for as-needed irrigation services 5/15/2023 to 5/15/2026
9.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200178 add $120,000 total $169,900 withMountain Valley Environmental Services for Chief Water Plant Operator Services for Berkeley Tuolumme Camp
10.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: Clean California Local Grant – Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project up to $5,000,000
11.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #31900297 add $100,000 total $410,000 with Epic Recruiting for Advertising and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police Dept
12.Garland, Public Works – Contract $262,666 with GradeTech, Inc for Restroom in the right of way Channing at Telegraph
13.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract # 112199-1 add $164,000 total $414,000 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc., dba TEC Accutite, for Fuel Sotrage Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Certification Services and extend through 6/30/2024
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #112725-1 add $250,000 total $650,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety and Training Services
15.Garland, Public Works – Initiate proceedings for FY 2024 Street Lighting Assessments
16.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order Amendment add $750,000 total $11,494,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc. to purchase fuel for City vehicles and equipment
17.Garland, Public Works – Reject Bids for the MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project, Specification #23-1156-C
18.Arreguin – Support AB 441 earned income tax credit for young children and foster children
19.Taplin – Budget Referral: $1,500,000 for Berkeley Marina J & K Parking lot design and implementation
20.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral: $800,000 for Berkeley Marina Bike Park
21.Taplin – Budget Referral: $300,000 Dreamland for Kids Playground Design
22.Taplin – Budget Referral: $200,000 Shorebird Park Playground Design
23.Bartlett – Relinquishment of Council Budget funds for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez Spring Cultural Celebration Sylvia Mendez School PTA
24.Harrison – Budget Referral for $100,000 in Traffic Safety Upgrades for the MLK and Haste Intersection
25.Harrison – Budget Referral $372,000 for staffing costs associated with administering the Empty Homes Tax
26.Robinson – Support AB 73 (Idaho Stop) which allows bicyclists 18 yr and older to treat all-way stop signs as yield signs
AGENDA on ACTION:
27.Garland, Public Works – Proposition 218 Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule and add Zero Waste customers to the City’s very low income refund program
28.Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Contract $35,000 for four months with CONCUR for a strategic plan to engage with Sutter Health to alleviate impacts of closure of Alta Bates Hospital

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan, Canceled
April 25 – Special Meeting - Results of Referral Prioritization Process (RRV), Anticipated Appointments of the Chief of Police and Fire Chief at 4:30 pm
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
Hopkins Corridor Plan (Special Meeting) – Removed from
City Council Agenda & Rules Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

April 9 - April 16, 2023
Worth Noting:
The draft agenda for the April 25 City Council Regular Meeting and the agenda for next Tuesday, April 11 City Council meeting follows below this calendar of city meetings.

Monday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm, the Youth Commission is at 6:30 pm and the Housing Advisory Commission meets at 6 pm. Speaking Up for Point Molate from 6 – 7 pm on the Richmond Port looks interesting.
Tuesday: City Council meets at 6 pm with item 36 from Councilmember Harrison The Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina and item 37 from the Finance Department on unfunded liabilities. The Police Accountability Board meets at 6:30 pm. Both meetings are hybrid with online and in-person options.
Wednesday: The location for the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission has changed, note that the meeting is at the Live Oak Center at 7 pm. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the Waterfront Specific Plan.
Thursday: Note the changed time for the FITES Committee. FITES meets at 9 am in the hybrid format. City Council will be in closed session at 3 pm.
Saturday: The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am in the virtual online format. The recording of the South Berkeley Town Hall with Ben Bartlett and Kate Harrison is available until April 23.
Sunday: The Holocaust Remembrance Day observation will be an online gathering at 2 pm. Register with Eventbrite.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 9, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Monday, April 10, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615250967
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 525 0967
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/25/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center at 7 pm
AGENDA: 6. Recommend City Council adopt the City of Berkeley’s Draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) PY 2023 for HUD, 7. Discussion and Possible Action to appoint subcommittees a. Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee, b. Public Facilities Improvements NOFA Applications Review Subcommittee, 8. Update on and possible action on Fair Access and Transparency Ordinance Subcommittee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person Only: 1730 Oregon
AGENDA: 7. Director’s Report, 8. Introductions, 9. Review Current Work Plan, 10. Create the 2023 Youth Commission Work Plan, 11. Form a Health Services Survey sub-committee
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: From Parks to Ports with David Helvarg, Executive Director, Blue Frontier, How the Port of Richmond can play a central role in making our city greener and cleaner

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606544287
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 654 4287
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
            In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. South Berkeley Senior Center
            Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
            Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Members’ Report, 7. Chief’s Report, 8. Training on Early Warning System by Captain Chris Bolton (retired), 9. Subcommittee reports, 10. PAB response to the Public Safety Policy Committee’s questions regarding Unmanned Aerial Systems, Fixed Camera Surveillance Systems, 11. A. Review of PAB proposed permanent regulations, b. Review of BPD 2022 Annual Report on Police Equipment and Community Safety Ordinance, 12. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

PARKS, RECREATION AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: NOTE LOCATION - 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: 8. Director’s Report (Ferris), 9. Presentation Waterfront Specific Plan (Ferris), Discussion/Action: 10. Create Waterfront Specific Plan (Abshez), 11. Measure T1 Shortfall (Wazniak/ Kawczynska), 12. (Discussion) Proposed Fee Increases to City Recreation and Waterfront fees (Ferris), 13. PRW Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, April 13, 2023

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 9 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Redwood Room 6th Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602560848
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 256 0848
AGENDA: 2. Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road, 3. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Humbert, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Additional Street Maintenance Funding to Improve Pavement Condition increase by $4.7 million.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, Redwood Room 6th Floor
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618017241
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 801 7241
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments a. Fire Chief, b. Chief of Police
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Friday, April 14, 2023 – Reduced Service Day

Saturday, April 15, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, April 16, 2023

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY at 2 pm
Reserve complimentary tickets at https://BerkeleyHRD.eventbrite.com
Program is online

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April 10, 2023 AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for April 25, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615250967
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 525 0967
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals
2.Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant Application: FEMA to hire additional firefighters for up to $5,093,798 with no matching funds to hire 6 additional firefighters
3.Warhuus, HHCS – Extension of the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program through 5/31/2033
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract Grant Funds projected award $1,050,000 for Vector Program FY 2022 - FY 2024
5.Ferris, Parks – Contract total $1,200,000 with Freitas Landscaping ($600,000) and Pacific Site Management ($600,000) for on-call vegetation management services over 3 years
6.Ferris, Parks – Contracts total $200,000 with Redwood Engineering ($100,000) and OBS Engineering ($100,000) for as-needed irrigation services
7.Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200178 add $120,000 total $169,900 withMountain Valley Environmental Services for Chief Water Plant Operator Services for Berkeley Tuolumme Camp
8.Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: Clean California Local Grant – Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project
9.Louis, Police – Amend Contract #31900297 add $100,000 total $410,000 with Epic Recruiting for Advertising and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police Dept
10.Garland, Public Works – Contract $262,666 with GradeTech, Inc for Restroom in the right of way Channing at Telegraph
11.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract # 112199-1 add $164,000 total $414,000 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc., dba TEC Accutite, for Fuel Sotrage Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Certification Services and extend through 6/30/2024
12.Garland, Public Works – Amen Contract #112725-1 add $250,000 total $650,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety and Training Services
13.Garland, Public Works – Initiate proceedings for FY 2024 Street Lighting Assessments
14.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order Amendment add $750,000 total $11,494,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc. to purchase fuel for City vehicles and equipment
15.Garland, Public Works – Reject Bids for the MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project, Specification #23-1156-C
16.Arreguin – Support AB 441 earned income tax credit for young children and foster children
17.Taplin – Budget Referral: $1,000,000 for Berkeley Marina J & K Parking lot
18.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral: $800,000 for Berkeley Marina Bike Park
19.Taplin – Budget Referral: $300,000 Dreamland for Kids Playground Design
20.Taplin – Budget Referral: $200,000 Shorebird Park Playground Design
21.Bartlett – Relinquishment of Council Budget funds for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez Spring Cultural Celebration Sylvia Mendez School PTA
22.Harrison – Budget Referral for staffing costs associated with administering the Empty Homes Tax
23.Robinson – Support AB 73 which allows bicyclists 18 yr and older to treat all-way stop signs as yield signs
AGENDA on ACTION:
24.Garland, Public Works – Proposition 218 Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule and add Zero Waste customers to the City’s very low income refund program
25.Community Health Commission – Referral Response: Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy recommends deprioritizing enforcement of laws for personal use, cultivation and processing with the exception of Peyote
26.Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Contract $35,000 for four months with CONCUR for a strategic plan to engage with Sutter Health to alleviate impacts of closure of Alta Bates Hospital

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April 11, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606544287
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 654 4287
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes
2.Formal bid solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 11, $120,000 for Mini-Bulk Swimming Pool Chemicals
3.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #31900273 add $80,000 total $11,490,274 with Bay Area Community Services North County Housing Resource Center
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $249,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation, and Improvement Plan Consultant for HHCS for 5/1/2023 – 5/1/2025
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with Easy Does It for Provision of Wheelchair Van Service for Seniors & the Disabled
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32100126 add $50,000 total $150,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for Housing Consultant Services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #32000224 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Govinvest Labor Costing, Pension & OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Analysis Software to cover 3 years of subscription
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Side Letter of Agreement – SEIU, Local 1021 Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Association, MOU regarding Hazardous Substance Special Assignment Pay, effective 7/7/2022 employees who are regularly assigned to perform services to actual hours in the field and performing services in the unhoused setting receive a 3% differential
9.Fong, IT – Amend Contract #31900122-1 add $105,000 total $674,300 with Rolling Orange Inc for additional website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2025
10.Ferris, PRW – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Sophia Pritzos
11.Ferris, PRW – Lease Amendment Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for City to disburse up to $400,000 to tenant to implement capital improvements to satisfy City’s obligations under the lease
12.Ferris, PRW – Contract $3,175,000 includes 17% contingency $464,310 with Power Engineering Construction for Timber Pile Replacement Project at Berkeley Marina
13.Ferris, PRW – Amend Contract #10785 add $100,000 total $1,290,000 with West Coast Arborist, Inc for Tree Removal and Pruning Service
14.Louis BPD – Accept Grant Funding $106,014 from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award Program 7/1/2022 – 12/1/2025
15.Peace and Justice Commission – Support 3/21/2023 Day of Action Urging Banks to Divest from Fossil Fuel Businesses
16.Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – a. Allocation $3,000,000 over two years to reduce consumption and health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages, b. Oyekanmi COMPANIAN Report – Allocation $2,000,000 (not $3,000,0000)
17.Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Support AB 40 – Improving Ambulance Patient Offload Times develops 20 minute statewide standard
18.Arreguin, co-sponsor Taplin, Bartlett – Support AB 1001, relates to behavioral health emergency services
19.Arreguin – Fred Ross Memorial Bench in Cesar Chavez Park
20.Taplin, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison – Support AB 1690, Universal Health Care
21.Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Support AB 362, Changes real property taxation to the value of the land without regard to buildings, property or other improvements instead of current real property taxation based on appraisal
22.Harrison – Budget referral $54,000 to increase personnel funding for Berkeley Community Media
23.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to fund Harold Way Placemaking Project Schematic Design
24.Harrison – Budget referral $147,000 for annual staffing costs for two full-time Social Workers for Social Justice Collaborative
25.Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget referral $100,000 to design a comprehensive Berkeley Police Early Intervention and Risk Management System
26.Harrison – Budget referral $579,000 for staffing costs associated with acquisition of and prevention of displacement of multi-family housing related to Empty Homes Tax and implementation of TOPA
27.Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant Downtown Berkeley Association $500 for 2274 Shattuck Mural Project serving a municipal public purpose
28.Harrison – Support AB 641 auto dismantlers: catalytic converters expand definition to include individuals illegally in possession of two or more catalytic converters
29.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month
30.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant to Kala Art Institute $500
31.Hahn, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Budget referral $250,000 to study Berkeley’s affordable and social housing needs and programmatic and funding opportunities for incomes from below 30% to 120% of AMI
32.Wengraf – Budget referral $30,000 for yield signs at two unmarked intersections at Shasta and Queens and Quail and Queens
33.Wengraf , co-sponsor Hahn, Humbert, Taplin– Budget referral $150,000 for handrails, lights and signage for City Pedestrian Path Network
34.Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Approval of the Public Bank of the East Bay Viability Study
35.Humbert, co-sponsor Robinson – Budget referral $2,200,000 to fully fund sidewalk repair program add $1,000,000 (above the existing $1,00,000 baseline funding for sidewalk repair)
AGENDA on ACTION:
36.Harrison, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopt ordinance adding BMC chapter 2.102 to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
37.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, accept report and provide staff direction
38.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendation for RV Lot and Waste Management on Streets for RV a. Refer to staff to expediate replacement site for 742 Grayson and develop a waste management plan, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Homeless Services Panel of Experts

Peace and Justice Commission a. Budget referral $150,000 for two health educator positions, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Peace and Justice Commission

INFORMATION REPORTS:
40.Environment and Climate Commission 2023 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan, Canceled
April 25 – Results of Referral Prioritization Process (RRV), Appointments of the Chief of Police and Fire Chief at 4:30 pm
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report, Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)

Unscheduled Presentations:
Hopkins Corridor Plan (Special Meeting) – Removed from
City Council Agenda & Rules Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

April 2, 2023 - April 9, 2023
Worth Noting:
Very quiet week ahead. City Council is on Spring Recess until April 11. Passover begins April 5 and Easter Sunday is April 9. The April 11 City Council meeting agenda is posted and available for comment. The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meeting is scheduled for April 15. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday the Personnel Board meets at 7 pm in person only. Speaking Up for Point Molate presents Osprey at Point Molate on ZOOM from 6 – 7 pm.
Tuesday at 5 pm is the final conceptual design meeting for a bike park at the waterfront and it is on ZOOM (NOT in person).
Friday at 7 pm is a flashlight egg hunt event for 5th – 8th graders at Grove Park.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, April 2, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Monday, April 3, 2023

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Approve Petition to Modify Unit to Accrete Paramedics, VI. Request for Extension of Temporary Police Accountability Investigator, VII. Recommendation Amending Behavioral Health Clinician Job Classification, VIII. Recommendation Amending the Mental Health Nurse Job Class Specification
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

SPEAKING UP FOR POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Celebrating Ospreys at Point Molate with Myrna L. Hayes President, Mare Island Heritage Trust. Mare Island holds the popular annual Osprey Festival. Point Molate and the San Pablo Peninsula are second only to Mare Island in the number of Osprey nests in the SF Bay Area.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

WATERFRONT BIKE PARK COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #3 from 5 – 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89510233540
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171Meeting ID: 895 1023 3540 Passcode: 94710
AGENDA: Final conceptual design for a bike park at the Berkeley Waterfront
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-bike-park-community-workshop-3

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - No city meetings listed

Friday, April 7, 2023

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT from 7 pm – 9 pm
At 1730 Oregon, Grove Park
AGENDA: Free event for teens 5th – 8th grade
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/flashlight-egg-hunt

Saturday, April 8, 2023
Sunday, April 9, 2023

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April 11, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606544287
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 654 4287
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes
2.Formal bid solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 11, $120,000 for Mini-Bulk Swimming Pool Chemicals
3.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #31900273 add $80,000 total $11,490,274 with Bay Area Community Services North County Housing Resource Center
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $249,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation, and Improvement Plan Consultant for HHCS for 5/1/2023 – 5/1/2025
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with Easy Does It for Provision of Wheelchair Van Service for Seniors & the Disabled
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32100126 add $50,000 total $150,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for Housing Consultant Services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #32000224 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Govinvest Labor Costing, Pension & OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Analysis Software to cover 3 years of subscription
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Side Letter of Agreement – SEIU, Local 1021 Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Association, MOU regarding Hazardous Substance Special Assignment Pay, effective 7/7/2022 employees who are regularly assigned to perform services to actual hours in the field and performing services in the unhoused setting receive a 3% differential
9.Fong, IT – Amend Contract #31900122-1 add $105,000 total $674,300 with Rolling Orange Inc for additional website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2025
10.Ferris, PRW – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Sophia Pritzos
11.Ferris, PRW – Lease Amendment Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for City to disburse up to $400,000 to tenant to implement capital improvements to satisfy City’s obligations under the lease
12.Ferris, PRW – Contract $3,175,000 includes 17% contingency $464,310 with Power Engineering Construction for Timber Pile Replacement Project at Berkeley Marina
13.Ferris, PRW – Amend Contract #10785 add $100,000 total $1,290,000 with West Coast Arborist, Inc for Tree Removal and Pruning Service
14.Louis BPD – Accept Grant Funding $106,014 from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award Program 7/1/2022 – 12/1/2025
15.Peace and Justice Commission – Support 3/21/2023 Day of Action Urging Banks to Divest from Fossil Fuel Businesses
16.Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – a. Allocation $3,000,000 over two years to reduce consumption and health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages, b. Oyekanmi COMPANIAN Report – Allocation $2,000,000 (not $3,000,0000)
17.Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Support AB 40 – Improving Ambulance Patient Offload Times develops 20 minute statewide standard
18.Arreguin, co-sponsor Taplin, Bartlett – Support AB 1001, relates to behavioral health emergency services
19.Arreguin – Fred Ross Memorial Bench in Cesar Chavez Park
20.Taplin, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison – Support AB 1690, Universal Health Care
21.Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Harrison – Support AB 362, Changes real property taxation to the value of the land without regard to buildings, property or other improvements instead of current real property taxation based on appraisal
22.Harrison – Budget referral $54,000 to increase personnel funding for Berkeley Community Media
23.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to fund Harold Way Placemaking Project Schematic Design
24.Harrison – Budget referral $147,000 for annual staffing costs for two full-time Social Workers for Social Justice Collaborative
25.Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget referral $100,000 to design a comprehensive Berkeley Police Early Intervention and Risk Management System
26.Harrison – Budget referral $579,000 for staffing costs associated with acquisition of and prevention of displacement of multi-family housing related to Empty Hoes Tax and implementation of TOPA
27.Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant Downtown Berkeley Association $500 for 2274 Shattuck Mural Project serving a municipal public purpose
28.Harrison – Support AB 641 auto dismantlers: catalytic converters expand definition to include individuals illegally in possession of two or more catalytic converters
29.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month
30.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant to Kala Art Institute $500
31.Hahn, co-sponsors Bartlett, Taplin – Budget referral $250,000 to study Berkeley’s affordable and social housing needs and programmatic and funding opportunities for incomes from below 30% to 120% of AMI
32.Wengraf – Budget referral $30,000 for yield signs at two unmarked intersections at Shasta and Queens and Quail and Queens
33.Wengraf , co-sponsor Hahn, Humbert, Taplin– Budget referral $150,000 for handrails, lights and signage for City Pedestrian Path Network
34.Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Approval of the Public Bank of the East Bay Viability Study
35.Humbert, co-sponsor Robinson – Budget referral $2,200,000 to fully fund sidewalk repair program add $1,000,000 (above the existing $1,00,000 baseline funding for sidewalk repair)
AGENDA on ACTION:
36.Harrison, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopt ordinance adding BMC chapter 2.102 to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
37.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, accept report and provide staff direction
38.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendation for RV Lot and Waste Management on Streets for RV a. Refer to staff to expediate replacement site for 742 Grayson and develop a waste management plan, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Homeless Services Panel of Experts

Peace and Justice Commission a. Budget referral $150,000 for two health educator positions, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Peace and Justice Commission

March 26 - April 2, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is on spring recess until April 11, 2023. Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/ The Agenda Committee and Zoning Adjustment Board will meet in the hybrid format: in-person and online via ZOOM. All other City Commission meetings this coming week are in-person only with no ZOOM option.
Thursday is the GO TO MEETINGS day, pick your priority.

SUNDAY, March 26:
- Women’s Herstory celebrating Black Women leaders on ZOOM sponsored by Friends of Adeline
TUESDAY: Another rain storm is on the way. Watch for severity predictions.
- The Zero Waste Commission meets in-person at 7 pm with a 5-year rate hike and FoodWare To Go presentation on the agenda.
WEDNESDAY:
- The Agenda Committee meets at 2 pm in the hybrid format to finalize the City Council agenda that now lists 42 agenda items for April 11.
- The Loan Administration Board meets at 3 pm to review requests to defer loan repayments.
- The Environment and Climate Commission meets at 6 pm.
THURSDAY – the Go To Meetings of the week:
- The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) meets at 7 pm with the Hopkins Corridor Plan and the Turtle Island project in Civic Center Park on the Agenda
- At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) will review the 25-story 2190 Shattuck mixed-use project.
- At 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) the Willard Neighborhood will have a presentation and Q&A on the Telegraph Plan for Dwight to Woolsey.
- From 6 - 8 pm Open House for San Pablo Ave Corridor Project on safety enhancements and parallel bike routes.
SATURDAY, April 1:
- From 10 am – 12 pm the City is sponsoring a family centered free swim safety event at the West Pool (bring swimwear and towels)

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 26, 2023

WOMEN’s HERSTORY from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85029824515
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 850 2982 4515
AGENDA: Celebrate Black Women Leaders with Pamela Price & guests
Sponsored by the Berkeley Equity Summit Alliance and Friends of Adeline

Monday, March 27, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 1326 Allston Way, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 7:15 pm – 4. Public comment non-agenda items, 7:30 pm – 6. Staff Updates, Discussion and Action Items: 7:45 pm – 1. Proposed 5-year Rate Schedule, 8:05 pm – 2. FoodWare To Go Presentation
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
For a full list of sites go to website
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617314166
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 731 4166
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/11/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: None, Unscheduled Items: 8. a & b. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, 10. Modification or Improvements to City Council meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: Update from staff: a. Just Transition, b. OESD staffing, c. Youth Commissioners, e. BESO, f. Building electrification, 7. Presentation Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 9. Workplan Subcommittee Updates: a. Transportation, b. Native Plants
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 3 pm
In-Person Only: 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room
AGENDA: B. Program Review Revolving Loan Fund, C. Action Items are all requests to defer monthly payments, i) East Bay Media Center loan balance, ii) California Jazz School
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

Thursday, March 30, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2800 Park, San Pablo Park Frances Albrier Center
AGENDA:
6. Hopkins Corridor Improvements Project – Receive a presentation from the Public Works Department
7. 0 Center St - Structural Alteration Permit Turtle Island Monument Installation at MLK Jr. Civic Center (the address is “0” Center Street as there is no address number assigned to the Turtle Island Monument)
8. 3030 Telegraph at Webster - Demolition Referral
9. 2132-2154 Center at Oxford – Demolition Referral – Thomas Block Building
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83465361771
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 834 6536 1771
AGENDA:
2. 2190 Shattuck at Allston – Construct 25-story (267 feet, 6 inches) 397,212 sq ft mixed-use building with up to 326 dwelling units (including 32 very low income units), 21 studios, 71 one-bedroom, 113 two-bedroom, 29 three-bedroom, 69 four-bedroom, 23 five-bedroom, 983 bedrooms total, 7500 sq ft commercial space, 51 underground parking spaces, 271 bicycle spaces
3. 2403 San Pablo at Channing – demolish 1-story commercial building and construct 4-story mixed use building with 603 sq ft retail tenant space and 36 dwelling units (condominium) totaling 53,013 sq ft with 19 parking spaces and 42 bicycle spaces
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION at 7:30 pm
(Doors open at 7 pm)
In-Person: 2727 College Ave, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Fireside Room
AGENDA: What is the “road diet” and what are your questions? Changes coming to Dwight to Woolsey) Neighborhood concerns how to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, ways to make AC transit more efficient for bus riders, Ensuring access for public safety (emergency access and evacuation routes) Parking, Truck deliveries, etc.
South East Berkeley Neighborhood Forum sponsored by: Bateman Neighborhood Association, Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association (CENA), Le Conte Neighborhood Association, Willard Neighborhood Association

SAN PABLO AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT from 6 – 8 pm
In-Person Only: 1701 San Pablo, Berkeley Adult School between Virginia and Francisco Streets
AGENDA: Open house to discuss roadway changes proposed to make it safer to walk and bike in the San Pablo Avenue Corridor (Albany, Berkeley, Oakland) This is an Alameda County Transportation Commission Project.
https://www.alamedactc.org/programs-projects/multimodal-arterial-roads/sanpabloave

Friday, March 31, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Saturday, April 1, 2023

APRIL POOLS DAY from 10 am – 12 pm
In-Person at 2100 Browning, West
AGENDA: Event for families new to swimming, swim basics, swim safety, bring towels and swimwear
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/april-pools-day

Sunday, April 2, 2023 – No city meetings listed

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:00 pm
Draft Agenda for April 11 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
For a full list of meeting sites use the website
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617314166
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 731 4166
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes
2.Formal bid solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on April 11
3.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #31900273 add $80,000 total $11,490,274 with Bay Area Community Services North County Housing Resource Center
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $249,413 with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc for Community Health Assessment, Innovation, and Improvement Plan Consultant for HHCS for 5/1/2023 – 5/1/2025
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $175,000 with Easy Does It for Provision of Wheelchair Van Service for Seniors & the Disabled
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Amend Contract #32100126 add $50,000 total $150,000 with Anjanette Scott LLC for Housing Consultant Services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract #32000224 add $150,000 total $200,000 with Govinvest Labor Costing, Pension & OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Analysis Software to cover 3 years of subscription
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Side Letter of Agreement – SEIU, Local 1021 Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Association, MOU regarding Hazardous Substance Special Assignment Pay, effective 7/7/2022 employees who are regularly assigned to perform services to actual hours in the field and performing services in the unhoused setting receive a 3% differential
9.Fong, IT – Amend Contract #31900122-1 add $105,000 total $674,300 with Rolling Orange Inc for additional website maintenance and support 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2025
10.Ferris, PRW – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at the Berkeley Marina in memory of Sophia Pritzos
11.Ferris, PRW – Lease Amendment Cazadero Performing Arts Camp for City to disburse up to $400,000 to tenant to implement capital improvements to satisfy City’s obligations under the lease
12.Ferris, PRW – Contract $3,175,000 includes 17% contingency $464,310 with Power Engineering Construction for Timber Pile Replacement Project at Berkeley Marina
13.Ferris, PRW – Amend Contract #10785 add $100,000 total $1,290,000 with West Coast Arborist, Inc for Tree Removal and Pruning Service
14.Louis BPD – Accept Grant Funding $106,014 from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award Program 7/1/2022 – 12/1/2025
15.Peace and Justice Commission – Support 3/21/2023 Day of Action Urging Banks to Divest from Fossil Fuel Businesses
16.Arreguin – Support AB 40 – Improving Ambulance Patient Offload Times develops 20 minute statewide standard
17.Arreguin, co-sponsor Taplin – Support AB 1001, relates to behavioral health emergency services
18.Taplin – Support AB 1690, Universal Health Care
19.Taplin – Support AB 362, Changes real property taxation to the value of the land without regard to buildings, property or other improvements instead of current real property taxation based on appraisal
20.Harrison – Budget referral $54,000 to increase personnel funding for Berkeley Community Media
21.Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 to fund Harold Way Placemaking Project Schematic Design
22.Harrison – Budget referral $147,000 for annual staffing costs for two full-time Social Workers for Social Justice Collaborative
23.Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget referral $100,000 to design a comprehensive Berkeley Police Early Intervention and Risk Management System
24.Harrison – Budget referral $579,000 for staffing costs associated with acquisition of and prevention of displacement of muilti-family housing related to Empty Hoes Tax and implementation of TOPA
25.Harrison – Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant Downtown Berkeley Association $500 for 2274 Shattuck Mural Project serving a municipal public purpose
26.Harrison – Support AB 641 auto dismantlers: catalytic converters expand definition to include individuals illegally in possession of two or more catalytic converters
27.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Proclaim May as Jewish American Heritage Month
28.Hahn, co-sponsor Taplin - Relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to grant to Kala Art Institute $500
29.Hahn, cosponsors Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $250,000 to study to support Housing Element to increase housing on higher-resourced commercial avenues Solano, North Shattuck and College increase housing for households at or below 120% AMI (Area Median Income)
30.Hahn, co-sponsor Bartlett, Taplin – Budget referral $250,000 to study Berkeley’s affordable and social housing needs and programmatic and funding opportunities for incomes from below 30% to 120% of AMI
31.Wengraf – Budget referral $30,000 for yield signs at two unmarked intersections at Shasta and Queens and Quail and Queens
32.Wengraf – Budget referral $150,000 for handrails, lights and signage for City Pedestrian Path Network
33.Robinson – Approval of the Public Bank of the East Bay Viability Study
34.Humbert, co-sponsor – Budget referral $2,200,000 to fully fund sidewalk repair program add $1,000,000 (above the existing $1,00,000 baseline funding for sidewalk repair)
AGENDA on ACTION:
35.Harrison, co-sponsor Arreguin – Adopt ordinance adding BMC chapter 2.102 to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Bekrley Marina Zone
36.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, accept report and provide staff direction
37.Garland, PR – Adopt Resolution Proposition 218 Procedures and 5 Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule and add very low income refund program
38.Homeless Services Panel of Experts – Recommendation for RV Lot and Waste Management on Streets for RV a. Refer to staff to expediate replacement site for 742 Grayson and develop a waste management plan, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Homeless Services Panel of Experts

Peace and Justice Commission a. Budget referral $150,000 for two health educator positions, b. Radu COMPANIAN Report refer (back to) Peace and Justice Commission

40.Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts – a. Allocation $3,000,000 over two years to reduce consumption and health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages, b. Oyekanmi COMPANIAN Report – Allocation $2,000,000 (not $3,000,0000)
41.Arreguin – Fred Ross Memorial Bench in Cesar Chavez Park
INFORMATION REPORTS:
42.Environment and Climate Commission 2023 Work Plan
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan,
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023, Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
Unscheduled Presentations:
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

March 19 - March 26, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is from March 22 – April 10, 2023.
All City Council and City Council Committee, the Zoning Adjustment Board and the Rent Board meetings are in the hybrid format: in-person and online via zoom. While all other City Commission meetings have returned to in-person only with no ZOOM option.

If you are missing meetings you wish to attend, because ZOOM is no longer available send a request for the city to provide hybrid meetings to your councilmember, the City Council at [email protected], the City Clerk at [email protected] and the Open Government Commission at [email protected].
To find your councilmember go to https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-district-lookup

Monday:
- The 10:30 am hybrid format City Council Public Safety Committee (Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf) has one agenda item the Surveillance Ordinance.
- The 6 pm hybrid format full City Council Special Meeting has one agenda item formerly billed as the Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan now titled as Waterfront Specific Plan for the City of Berkeley Tidelands.
Tuesday:
- The 4 pm hybrid Council Special meeting is on Civic Arts Grants and the Civic Center Plan including the Maudelle Shirek Building (old city hall), the Veterans Building and Civic Center Park.
- At 6 pm in the hybrid format is the City Council regular meeting.
Wednesday:
- The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in-person at 7 pm.
- South Berkeley Town Hall from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Thursday: The Community Health Commission usually meets the fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm. There is no agenda or meeting announcement posted. Check after Monday.

2nd Reading – Amendments to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
2nd Reading – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act Cost of Living Provisions

1.Brown, City Attorney – Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local COVID Emergency
2.Williams-Ridley, City Manager (CM) – Designate the Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services in the event of an emergency
3.Sprague, Fire - Grant Application: FEMA to expand National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582/1583 for $840,000 with 10% or $84,000 city matching funds for Wellness, Fitness and Human Performance Program
4.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200156 add $561,917.11 total $1,201,917.11 with Options Recovery Services for Community Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
5.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200147 add $75,600 total $195,000 with Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center for Community Crisis Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
6.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32300025 add $300,000 total $350,000 with Non-Profit Intelligence Partners for Flexible Funding program services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Agreements with California Department of Public Health (CDHP) for 1. Total $383,455 for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for years FY 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2. Total $487,170 or $162,390 each year for CalFresh Healthy Living Program FFY 2024, 2025, 2026
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for University Inn at 1461 University for 1. Measure P $8,500,000 for University Inn permanent supportive housing, 2. Measure P $1,000,000 to operate University Inn as emergency shelter prior to conversion to permanent housing program, 3. Authorize submission to CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) for University Inn permanent supportive housing project, 4. Authorize CM or designee to eneter agreements with HCD, 5. Authorize CM or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate these actions.
9.Warhuus, HHCS –
10.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary adjustments Local 1 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician by 0.83%, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor by 4.18%, Mental Health Program Supervisor by 7.33%, Assistant Manager of Mental Health Division by 7.33%, and Manager of Mental Health Division by 1.2% effective 1/14/2023
11.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustments increase top step salary of Deputy City Manager classification from $277,840.99 to $291,733.04 and the Employee Relations Manager from $175,026.38 to $180,065.60 effective 1/14/2023
12.Ferris, Parks - Contract $260,312.50 includes $52,062.50 contingency with TERCONS Inc. for Aquatic Park Paddling and Rowing Club Parking Lot Improvements
13.Klein, Planning – Grant Funding $80,000 to CA Energy Commission to integrate Application for SolarAPP+ Integration web software to the Permit Service Center operations
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100192 add $200,000 total $2,375,900 with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 Project
15.Garland, Public Works – Contract $10,203,711 with JV Lucas Paving, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY2023 Project
16.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $215,000 for one John Deere 320P Backhoe Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc
17.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $496,454 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for eight Ford Interceptor Hybrid Utility Vehicles
18.Art Commission – Referral Response Grant Program $300,000 for retaining and improving creative spaces
19.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral $2,000,000 to augment the post COVID-19 Rental Assistance/Anti-Displacement administered by the Eviction Defense Center
20.Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds to co-sponsor Bioneers Conference
21.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral $40,000 for speed feedback signs for Arlington Ave.
22.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral for $35,000 for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades for Arlington Ave, refresh painted markings
23.Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds for 2023 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
24.Wengraf & Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Hahn – Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day April 16 from 2-3 pm
25.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn, Harrison, Taplin – Referral to CM for On-Street Secure Bike Storage
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Garland, Public Works – Implement Residential Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on 1600 block of Fifth Street
27.Garland, Public Works – Adopt resolution approving Berkeley Transit-First Policy and appointing two members and one alternative to serve on the Inter-Agency Liaison Committee between COB and AC Transit – moved to consent robinson, Taplin, harrison
28.Harrison , co-sponsor Harrison, Taplin– Adopt Ordinance Adding BMC Chapter 2.102 to Establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29.Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-year Budget Update
30.LPO NOD 1581 1581 LeRoy Ave #LMSAP2022-0009
31.LPO NOD 1325 Arch #LMSAP2022-0013
32.LPO NOD 1911 Fourth Street #LMSAP2022-0014
33.2022 Disaster and Fire Safety Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage – submitting a new project

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland ?May

March 12 - March 19, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council Spring Recess is from March 22 – April 10, 2023. The March 21 City Council meeting is posted and available for public comment. The planned special meetings on March 20 for the Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan and on March 21 on Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm are not yet posted. For updates keep checking the City website at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

A very full week ahead with another atmospheric river arriving on Tuesday.
City Council, Council Committees and the Police Accountability Board will meet in the hybrid format with the option of attending in person or virtually on zoom. The Civic Arts Commission subcommittee will meet via videoconference only on Monday. All other city meetings are in person only.

Monday: The Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee meets in the hybrid format at 10 am. The City Council meets in closed session in the hybrid format at 3 pm. The Civic Arts Policy subcommittee meets virtually at 4:30 pm and the Youth Commission meets in person at 6:30 pm. The Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meets online at 12 noon.
Tuesday: City Council is the go to meeting of the week. If you go in person prepare for a long evening. The City Council meets in a hybrid format starting with a special meeting on the crime report at 4 pm followed with the regular meeting at 6 pm. Item 20 on the agenda is the Droste – Robinson-Wengraf proposal for limiting public comment on all action agenda items to one comment. There are three legally required exceptions: hearings, appeals and quasi-judicial (court-like procedings). The last item of the night Item 25 another Droste proposal limits councilmembers to one major legislative submission per year. (I commented on both of these agenda items in my 2/26/23 Activist’s Diary https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2023-02-26/article/50200?headline=A-BERKELEY-ACTIVIST-S-DIARY-Week-Ending-2-26--Kelly-Hammargren )
Wednesday: The Commission on Aging meets in person at 1:30 pm. The Civic Arts Commission meets in person at 6 pm. The Police Accountability Board is meeting at 6:30 pm in a hybrid format. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm in person only. The Commission on Labor meets in person at 7 pm.
Thursday: FITES is scheduled to meet at 1 pm in a hybrid format, but no agenda is posted. The Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm in person. The Design Review Committee, Mental Health Commission and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission all meet at 7 pm in person.
Friday: The Climate Emergency Task Force has not posted the agenda for the planned webinar from 9 am – 12 noon. This event will be online.

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom/end of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday, March 13, 2023

HEALTH LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1608491245
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 849 1245
AGENDA: 2. Election of the chair, 3. Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn - Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

COMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) from 12 - 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84774865934?pwd=T1RNOTc2TTNxUnFmTGJpNmNTZmFwUT09
AGENDA: March 21 at 4 pm City Council meeting on the Civic Center
https://berkeleycccc.org/

CITY CCOUNCIL Closed Session at 3 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612575025
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 257 5125
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel for anticipated litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(3) from HCD, relates to updating ordinance 7,797-N.S. Efficiency Kitchen and ordinance 7,799-N.S. Wildfire Hazard Evacuation Risk Mitigation Ordinance (limiting ADUs in Hillside Overlay), 2. Existing Litigation a. Mena v. Brad, et al., RG21101938, b, Chen v City of Berkeley 22CV0181148, 3. Anticipated Litigation a. WCAB ADJ12170910 and ADJ11544202
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 4:30 pm
Videoconference ONLY: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607791795
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 779 1795
AGENDA: 6. Discussion with possible action a) Poet Laureate Guidelines
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
IN-Person Only: 1730 Oregon, MLK Jr Youth Services Center/YAP
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s Announcements, 7. Director’s Report, 8. Introductions, 9. Discussion: Mental health resources in BUSD, 10. Action Create new group for Remind
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600955724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 095 5724
AGENDA: Berkeley Police Department Annual Report, 2022 Year End Data Reports
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600955724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 095 5724
AGENDA: . Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
In-Person Only: 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 6. Presentation Berkeley Rides for Seniors & Disabled 2023-2024 Program Plan, Discussion/Action Item: 7. Commissioner Reports, 8. Update on Hopkins Corridor, 9. Multi-generational community programs & projects, 10. Possible letter to City Council regarding Fire Evacuation & Emergency Service Routes, 11. Possible community forum on Age-Friendly andpolicy proposals needed for a graying Berkeley
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person Only: 1901 Russell, Tarea Pittmam South Branch Library
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s report, 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a. Approval of Design Development, b. Approval of Revised Design for Mural at James Kenney Community Center, c. Draft Poet Laureate Program Guidelines, 8. Staff Report, 9. Committee Reports
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
AGENDA: 2. Election chair and vice-chair, 3. Send a letter to council about long time vacancies for the Commission on Aging, 4. Support the Labor Peace Ordinance in the Marina Zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

COMMISSION on STATUS of WOMEN
No meeting posted – usually meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
In-Person Only: 2800 Park Street, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 5. Action - Review City of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports a. Through the Looking Glass, Discussion and Possible Action Items: 6. Concurrent meeting with the Commission on Disabilities regarding action items of mutual interest, not limited to road plans, universal design, accessibility, 7. Support the Commissions on Aging and Disability regarding proposed changes to Hopkins Corridor, 8. Current mechanisms for City employees and service providers to communicate, 9. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports 10. Eligibility for service as representative of the poor, 11. Accessibility and availability of materials on City website, 12. Letter of support for Center for Independent Living action on Pathways STAIR Center, 13. Accessibility Quality Assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting:
In-Person: 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Community Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
(ODPA and PAB are in early stages of working out hybrid format there is the possibility for technical glitches)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 6. ODPA reports, 7. Chair and Board reports, 8. BPD Chief Reports, 9. Policy and Practices relating to the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegations, Regulations subcommittee, 10, a. Discussion on the proposal for a comprehensive review of BPD’s body-worn camera policies, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, March 16, 2023

FACILITES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-infor.zoomgov.com/j/1601376273
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 137 6273
AGENDA: Not posted. Check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2800 Park Street, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 1. 2800 Telegraph @ Stuart – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing non-residential structure and construct a 15,792 sq ft 5-story residential building with 16 dwelling units (1 very low income unit) 1 parking space, 19 bicycle spaces
2. 2920 Shattuck @ Russell - Preliminary Design Review – demolish two existing commercial buildings and construct a 10-story density bonus project mixed-use building with 221 dwelling units (including 22 very low income units), 4,090 sq ft of commercial space and 9 parking spaces
3. 2538 Durant between Telegraph and Bowditch - Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing 4-story residential building including 12 dwelling units and construct an 80,829 sq ft 8-story mixed-use building with 1,641 sq ft of ground floor commercial space, 83 dwellings, (including 5 very low income units)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMISSION (FCPC) & OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
In-Person Only: 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room 1st Floor
AGENDA: FCPC: 5. Reports 6. Biennial adjustment of BERA campaign contribution limit for cost of living, 7. Subcommittee report, OGC: 8. Reports, 9. Letter to City Council regarding commission minutes, 10. In-person meeting Health and Safety Protocols, 11. Possible changes to public commenting for City Council meetings discussion and possible action.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Conference Room A
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU Update, 4. 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report and caseload statistics, 5. Subcommittee Reports, 6. Update law enforcement arrests regarding people dementia, 7. Update access to 988 for Berkeley people
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 1. Workplan, 2. Elect replacement backup speaker for April City Council Meeting on West Hopkins Item
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87985893082?pwd=MC9pZ1ljNmJ0WGt3OHE4aHNncVdOZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 879 8589 3082 Passcode: 917780
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment with 2 minutes per speaker non-agenda items, 5. Public Comment with 2 minutes per speaker for agenda items, 6. Consent b. Authorize Executive Director to execute contract modification with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP thru June 30, 2023, for up to $20,000, c. with Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP thru June 30, 2023 for up to $80,000, d. Ministerial Waivers, Discretionary Waivers, 7. Public Hearing on Proposed Increase to Annual Registration Fees for FY 2023-2024, 8. Action Items: (Public Comment 1 minute per speaker prior to vote on each action item) a. Chair update, b. Annual registration fee for fully-covered units at $290/unit, c. Annual registration fee for MM units at $37/unit, e. Summer rental fee for fraternities and sororities at $70 per unit, f. Possible letter of support for SB 460 Fair Chance Housing, g. Possible letter of support for SB 466 Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act: rental rates.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, March 17, 2023

CLIMATE, EQUITY & RACE UNITED ACTIONS from 9 am – 12 pm
Check later in week for agenda, Registration is via Eventbrite
https://www.cemtf.org/site/events

Saturday, March 18, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Sunday, March 19, 2023 – No city meetings listed

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March 14, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600955724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 095 5724
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Arreguin – 2nd reading – Amendments to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, Suspend the application of the ordinance to commercial property, permit lawful owner move-in evictions, and establish a Transition Period during which time specified evictions would be prohibited
2.Harrison – 2nd reading - Modifies Environment and Climate Commission membership to add two youth members appointed by council in addition to commissioners appointed by each councilmember and mayor.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations $2,802,400 (Mobile Wellness Services for individuals who are unhoused and living in area encampments).
4.Sprague, Fire – Contract $400,000 with KLD Engineering, P.C. for Evacuation and Response Time Modeling from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 with option to renew for $100,000 for additional 2 years
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 with GoGo Technologies Inc for Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2026 for 24/7 call center to arrange rides with Uber and Lyft for customers of the Aging Services Division’s Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $128,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform 3/15/2023 to 3/14/2026
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32000225 add $149,000 total $349,000 and extend 6/30/2024 with Its Personnel Consulting for Recruitment, Hiring, and Independent Workplace Investigation
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32100046 add $139,000 total $189,000 with HR Acuity, LLC for Case Management and Employee Relations Software
9.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Glassdoor to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
10.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Indeed to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
11.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 31900187 add $106,000 total $278,000 with LV.NET (formerly Towerstream) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 to 6/30/2024
12.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Wengraf – Opposition to Initiative #1935 deceptively named “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”
13.Arreguin, co-sponsor Robinson, Hahn – Resolution Support SB 50 – would allow Berkeley to move forward with BerkDOT program for a Berkeley Department of Transportation instead of police to enforce vehicle or bike low-level infractions (traffic stops and enforcement)
14.Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Wengraf – Support SB 252 State Divestment from Fossil Fuels
15.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan refer $400,000 to June 2023 mid-year budget update to conduct community engagement, public information campaign and program plan development and climate resilient infrastructure
16.Taplin co-sponsors Robinson – Support Unionization Efforts by Urban Ore Workers under representation by the IWW Union 670
17.Taplin, co-sponsor - Robinson - Support for SB 58 Controlled Substances, decriminalization
18.Robinson, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison – Support SB 466 reforming Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
19.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Support H.R. 852 Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act
AGENDA on ACTION:
20.Droste – REFORMS TO PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AT MEETINGS OF THE BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL – LIMITS PUBLIC COMMENT TO ONCE FOR THE AGENDA ON CONSENT AND ONCE FOR THE ENTIRE AGENDA ON ACTION with three exceptions: hearings, appeals and quasi-judicial (court like) proceedings. After all the council votes have been taken, all decisions made, the public would have a 3rd opportunity to speak before the council adjourns.
21.Sprague, Fire - Ambulance User Fee Increase
22.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Cost of Living Adjustment for $250 campaign contribution limit increase by nearest $10 in every odd-numbered year
23.Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
24.Hollander, Economic Development – Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update – move to action
25.Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits submission of legislation to 1 item per year per council member and 2 items per year for the mayor

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March 21, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604192052
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 419 2052
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Brown, City Attorney – Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local COVID Emergency
2.Williams-Ridley, City Manager (CM) – Designate the Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services in the event of an emergency
3.Sprague, Fire - Grant Application: FEMA to expand National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582/1583 for $840,000 with 10% or $84,000 city matching funds for Wellness, Fitness and Human Performance Program
4.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200156 add $561,917.11 total $1,201,917.11 with Options Recovery Services for Community Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
5.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200147 add $75,600 total $195,000 with Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center for Community Crisis Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
6.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32300025 add $300,000 total $350,000 with Non-Profit Intelligence Partners for Flexible Funding program services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Agreements with California Department of Public Health (CDHP) for 1. Total $383,455 for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for years FY 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2. Total $487,170 or $162,390 each year for CalFresh Healthy Living Program FFY 2024, 2025, 2026
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for University Inn at 1461 University for 1. Measure P $8,500,000 for University Inn permanent supportive housing, 2. Measure P $1,000,000 to operate University Inn as emergency shelter prior to conversion to permanent housing program, 3. Authorize submission to CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) for University Inn permanent supportive housing project, 4. Authorize CM or designee to eneter agreements with HCD, 5. Authorize CM or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate these actions.
9.Warhuus, HHCS –
10.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary adjustments Local 1 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician by 0.83%, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor by 4.18%, Mental Health Program Supervisor by 7.33%, Assistant Manager of Mental Health Division by 7.33%, and Manager of Mental Health Division by 1.2% effective 1/14/2023
11.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustments increase top step salary of Deputy City Manager classification from $277,840.99 to $291,733.04 and the Employee Relations Manager from $175,026.38 to $180,065.60 effective 1/14/2023
12.Ferris, Parks - Contract $260,312.50 includes $52,062.50 contingency with TERCONS Inc. for Aquatic Park Paddling and Rowing Club Parking Lot Improvements
13.Klein, Planning – Grant Funding $80,000 to CA Energy Commission to integrate Application for SolarAPP+ Integration web software to the Permit Service Center operations
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100192 add $200,000 total $2,375,900 with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 Project
15.Garland, Public Works – Contract $10,203,711 with JV Lucas Paving, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY2023 Project
16.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $215,000 for one John Deere 320P Backhoe Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc
17.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $496,454 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for eight Ford Interceptor Hybrid Utility Vehicles
18.Art Commission – Referral Response Grant Program $300,000 for retaining and improving creative spaces
19.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral $2,000,000 to augment the post COVID-19 Rental Assistance/Anti-Displacement administered by the Eviction Defense Center
20.Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds to co-sponsor Bioneers Conference
21.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral $40,000 for speed feedback signs for Arlington Ave.
22.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral for $35,000 for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades for Arlington Ave, refresh painted markings
23.Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds for 2023 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
24.Wengraf & Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett – Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day April 16 from 2-3 pm
25.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn, Harrison, Taplin – Referral to CM for On-Street Secure Bike Storage
AGENDA on ACTION:
26.Garland, Public Works – Implement Residential Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on 1600 block of Fifth Street
27.Garland, Public Works – Adopt resolution approving Berkeley Transit-First Policy and appointing two members and one alternative to serve on the Inter-Agency Liaison Committee between COB and AC Transit
28.Harrison , co-sponsor Harrison, Taplin– Adopt Ordinance Adding BMC Chapter 2.102 to Establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
INFORMATION REPORTS:
29.Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-year Budget Update
30.LPO NOD 1581 1581 LeRoy Ave #LMSAP2022-0009
31.LPO NOD 1325 Arch #LMSAP2022-0013
32.LPO NOD 1911 Fourth Street #LMSAP2022-0014
33.2022 Disaster and Fire Safety Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage – submitting a new project

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan Canceled
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 20 – EXPECTED - BERKELEY MARINA AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland ?May

For Online Public Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (for no extra cost) Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a transcript. Accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for attendees in how to save Closed Captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

March 5 - March 12, 2023
Worth Noting:
City meetings at 2180 Milvia in the Redwood Room (City Council committees) and at 1231 Addison in the BUSD Board Room (City Council and ZAB) are hybrid, in-person and by videoconference. All other city commission and board meetings in city buildings at 2939 Ellis the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2800 Park the Frances Albrier Community Center and Live Oak Park are in-person only.

SUNDAY: At 2 pm is the North Berkeley BART Housing Site Walk
MONDAY: At 12 noon the Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) meets via ZOOM. At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets on a hybrid format on the draft agenda for the March 21 regular City Council meeting. The Peace and Justice Commission and the Personnel Board meet in person at 7 pm.
TUESDAY: CANCELED - The planned Council worksession on BMASP (Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan) has been canceled.
WEDNESDAY: From 8 – 11 am is the planting of 40 native California trees. At 5:30 pm the Police Accountability Board (PAB) holds an in-person special meeting on fixed camera surveillance policies. At 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm with a full agenda on the marina, capital projects, aquatic park and grants.
THURSDAY: At 10 am the Budget Committee meets in a hybrid format. At 7 pm ZAB meets in a hybrid format. Two projects are in the Hillside Overlay, the high fire hazard area. The Hayward Fault runs through the Berkeley Hills and many areas of the hills are mapped as hillside slide areas.
SATURDAY: At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets for the first time in a hybrid format. The agenda is not posted yet. BNC meetings are always full and worth attending.
SUNDAY: At noon there is a special gathering at Peoples Park

The Droste proposal to limit Public Comment at City Council meetings was rescheduled from February 28 to the March 14 City Council meeting as the first action item, item-20
The proposals were item-19 in February 28 council meeting agenda which is why these commentaries from Councilmember Kate Harrison, Phil Allen D-1 Resident and the Activist’s Diary from February 26, 2023 list the Droste & Robinson/Wengraf proposals as item 19.

The full Agenda for the March 14 City Council meeting is after the calendar of meetings and after the draft agenda for the March 21 City Council meeting.
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
Links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, March 5, 2023

NORTH BERLELEY BART HOUSING SITE WALK at 2 pm
Meet at the station building to begin the public walk tour.
https://www.northberkeleyhousingpartners.com/

Monday, March 6, 2023

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 noon
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84774865934?pwd=T1RNOTc2TTNxUnFmTGJpNmNTZmFwUT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: General meeting and planning for the March 21 City Council work session on the Civic Center Plan
https://berkeleycccc.org/what-were-about

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/s/1615313815
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 531 3815
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/21/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, Unscheduled Items: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 6. Commission & Chairperson’s Report, 7. Secretary’s Report, Discussion/Action Items: 8. Reimaging Public safety, 9. Shellmound Issues and possible modification of land acknowledgement, 10. Update Reproductive services and Education Access Survey, 11. Update BUSD on Ethnic Studies, 12. Seating at Berkeley Post Offices
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
In-Person Only: at 1301 Shattuck at Live Oak Community Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: III: Public Comment, V. Request for Extension of Temporary Animal Services Assistant, VI. Recommendation to Create New Classifications of Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor in Public Works, Facilities Division IBEW
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – CANCELED Meeting on the BMASP (Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan)

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT (PRW) at 7 pm
In-Person Only: 2800 Park St Auditorium
AGENDA: 6. Public comment, 7. Chair’s Report, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Discussion/Action – Potential FY 2023-2023 PRW Capital Projects Reductions, 10. Update Marina BMASP (Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan), 11. Update: Marina – project grant funding from Sate Coastal Conservancy, 12. Update – Aquatic Park water Quality, 13. Update – aquatic Park Berkeley Commons 600 Addison, 14. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 5:30 pm
In-Person Only: 2939 South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 3. Special comment Public Comment limited to agenda items, 4. Presentation of the Policy Review Board on Proposed BPD Policies 351 (External Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras) and 1304 (Surveillance Use Policy - External Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras). (56 page packet contains the current policies, camera sites, and council approval of purchasing surveillance cameras)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

JOHN HINKEL PARK TREE PLANTING from 8 am – 11 am
At 41 Somerset Place
AGENDA: If joining in the planting wear closed toes shoes and plan to get dirty – city supplies the tools or watch the planting of 40 California native trees – 30 coast live oak and 10 California buckeyes
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/john-hinkel-park-tree-planting

Thursday, March 9, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601862854
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 186 2854
AGENDA: 2. Friedrichsen, Budget Manager - Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Needs, 3. Robinson & Arreguin - Approval of the Public East Bay Viability Study.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83222545623
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 832 2254 5623
AGENDA: 3. 2600 Benevenue – On Consent – Legalize unpermitted addition and add two ADUs (1723 sq ft) to a 2-story 4,906 sq ft apartment building with 8 dwelling units
4. 612 Cragmont – On Consent – Construct new 2-story (height 33 ft) 2095 sq ft single family dwelling and one-car garage with a roof deck (20 feet) on a 16,550 sq ft vacant lot in Hillside Overlay District (High Fire Hazard Zone)
5. 725-A Gilman – On Consent – establish a winery with tasting room and incidental retail sales of goods under Type 2 ABC license
6. 870 Santa Barbara – On Action – Appeal of Administrative Use Permit – To construct a 6 ft fence on top of a 3-ft retaining wall in Hillside Overlay District (High Fire Hazard Zone)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, March 10, 2023 – A Reduced City Service Day

Saturday, March 11, 2023

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Hybrid:
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 8422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, March 12, 2023
Community Climate Healing Gathering at Peoples Park from 12 – 3 pm

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for March 21 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/s/1615313815
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 531 3815
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Brown, City Attorney – Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Local COVID Emergency
2.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Designate the Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services in the event of an emergency
3.Sprague, Fire - Grant Application: FEMA to expand National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582/1583 for $840,000 with 10% or $84,000 city matching funds for Wellness, Fitness and Human Performance Program
4.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200156 add $561,917.11 total $1,201,917.11 with Options Recovery Services for Community Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
5.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32200147 add $75,600 total $195,000 with Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center for Community Crisis Response Services and extend to 12/31/2023
6.Warhuus, HHCS - Amend Contract #32300025 add $300,000 total $350,000 with Non-Profit Intelligence Partners for Flexible Funding program services and extend to 6/30/2024
7.Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Agreements with California Department of Public Health (CDHP) for 1. Total $383,455 for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for years FY 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2. Total $487,170 or $162,390 each year for CalFresh Healthy Living Program FFY 2024, 2025, 2026
8.Warhuus, HHCS – Funding Recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for University Inn at 1461 University for 1. Measure P $8,500,000 for University Inn permanent supportive housing, 2. Measure P $1,000,000 to operate University Inn as emergency shelter prior to conversion to permanent housing program, 3. Authorize submission to CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) for University Inn permanent supportive housing project, 4. Authorize CM or designee to eneter agreements with HCD, 5. Authorize CM or designee to execute all original or amended documents to effectuate these actions.
9.Warhuus, HHCS –
10.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary adjustments Local 1 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician by 0.83%, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor by 4.18%, Mental Health Program Supervisor by 7.33%, Assistant Manager of Mental Health Division by 7.33%, and Manager of Mental Health Division by 1.2% effective 1/14/2023
11.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Salary Range Adjustments increase top step salary of Deputy City Manager classification from $277,840.99 to $291,733.04 and the Employee Relations Manager fro $175,026.38 to $180,065.60 effective 1/14/2023
12.Ferris, Parks - Contract $260,312.50 includes $52,062.50 contingency with TERCONS Inc. for Aquatic Park Paddling and Rowing Club Parking Lot Improvements
13.Klein, Planning – Grant Funding $80,000 to CA Energy Commission to integrate Application for SolarAPP+ Integration web software to the Permit Service Center operations
14.Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #32100192 add $200,000 total $2,375,900 with California Constructores for Sidewalk Repairs FY 2020 Project
15.Garland, Public Works – Contract $10,203,711 with JV Lucas Paving, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY2023 Project
16.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $215,000 for one John Deere 320P Backhoe Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc
17.Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order $496,454 with Nicholas K Corp dba Ford Store San Leandro for eight Ford Interceptor Hybrid Utility Vehicles
18.Art Commission – Referral Response Grant Program $300,000 for retaining and improving creative spaces
19.Mental Health Commission – Resolution to Adopt a City-Wide “Care First, Jails Last” Policy
20.Peace and Justice Commission – Referral of two health educator positions to the COB FY 2024 budget process
21.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Taplin – Budget Referral $2,000,000 to augment the post COVID-19 Rental Assistance/Anti-Displacement administered by the Eviction Defense Center
22.Arreguin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds to co-sponsor Bioneers Conference
23.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral $40,000 for speed feedback signs for Arlington Ave.
24.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral for $35,000 for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades for Arlington Ave, refresh painted markings
25.Wengraf - Relinquishment Council Office Budget funds for 2023 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
26.Wengraf – Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day April 16 from 2-3 pm
AGENDA on ACTION:
27.Garland, Public Works – Implement Residential Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) on 1600 block of Fifth Street
28.Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – Presentation Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs
29.Garland, Public Works – Adopt resolution approving Berkeley Transit-First Policy and appointing two members and one alternative to serve on the Inter-Agency Liaison Committee between COB and AC Transit
30.Taplin & Bartlett – Incentives for Equitable and Affordable Middle Housing refer to CM and Planning Commission to study and return to Council potential amendments to BMC and General Plan (Middle Housing is duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes ) – this adds ADUs
31.Harrison , co-sponsor Harrison, Taplin– Adopt Ordinance Adding BMC Chapter 2.102 to Establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
32.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn, Harrison, Taplin – Referral to CM for On-Street Secure Bike Storage
INFORMATION REPORTS:
33.Fiscal Year 2023 Mid-year Budget Update
34.LPO NOD 1581 1581 LeRoy Ave #LMSAP2022-0009
35.LPO NOD 1325 Arch #LMSAP2022-0013
36.LPO NOD 1911 Fourth Street #LMSAP2022-0014
37.2022 Disaster and Fire Safety Work Plan

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March 14, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600955724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 095 5724
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Arreguin – 2nd reading – Amendments to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, Suspend the application of the ordinance to commercial property, permit lawful owner move-in evictions, and establish a Transition Period during which time specified evictions would be prohibited
2.Harrison – 2nd reading - Modifies Environment and Climate Commission membership to add two youth members appointed by council in addition to commissioners appointed by each councilmember and mayor.
3.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations $2,802,400 (Mobile Wellness Services for individuals who are unhoused and living in area encampments).
4.Sprague, Fire – Contract $400,000 with KLD Engineering, P.C. for Evacuation and Response Time Modeling from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 with option to renew for $100,000 for additional 2 years
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 with GoGo Technologies Inc for Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2026 for 24/7 call center to arrange rides with Uber and Lyft for customers of the Aging Services Division’s Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled
6.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $128,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform 3/15/2023 to 3/14/2026
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32000225 add $149,000 total $349,000 and extend 6/30/2024 with Its Personnel Consulting for Recruitment, Hiring, and Independent Workplace Investigation
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32100046 add $139,000 total $189,000 with HR Acuity, LLC for Case Management and Employee Relations Software
9.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Glassdoor to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
10.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Indeed to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
11.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 31900187 add $106,000 total $278,000 with LV.NET (formerly Towerstream) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 to 6/30/2024
12.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Wengraf – Opposition to Initiative #1935 deceptively named “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”
13.Arreguin, co-sponsor Robinson, Hahn – Resolution Support SB 50 – would allow Berkeley to move forward with BerkDOT program for a Berkeley Department of Transportation instead of police to enforce vehicle or bike low-level infractions (traffic stops and enforcement)
14.Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Wengraf – Support SB 252 State Divestment from Fossil Fuels
15.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan refer $400,000 to June 2023 mid-year budget update to conduct community engagement, public information campaign and program plan development and climate resilient infrastructure
16.Taplin co-sponsors Robinson – Support Unionization Efforts by Urban Ore Workers under representation by the IWW Union 670
17.Taplin, co-sponsor - Robinson - Support for SB 58 Controlled Substances, decriminalization
18.Robinson, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn, Harrison – Support SB 466 reforming Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
19.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Support H.R. 852 Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act
AGENDA on ACTION:
20.Droste – REFORMS TO PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AT MEETINGS OF THE BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL – LIMITS PUBLIC COMMENT TO ONCE FOR THE AGENDA ON CONSENT AND ONCE FOR THE ENTIRE AGENDA ON ACTION with three exceptions: hearings, appeals and quasi-judicial (court like) proceedings. After all the council votes have been taken, all decisions made, the public would have a 3rd opportunity to speak before the council adjourns.
21.Sprague, Fire - Ambulance User Fee Increase
22.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Cost of Living Adjustment for $250 campaign contribution limit increase by nearest $10 in every odd-numbered year
23.Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
24.Hollander, Economic Development – Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update – move to action
25.Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits submission of legislation to 1 item per year per council member and 2 items per year for the mayor

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage – submitting a new project

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan Canceled
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland ?May

For Online Public Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (for no extra cost) Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a transcript. Accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for attendees in how to save Closed Captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

February 26 - March 5, 2023
Worth Noting:
Plan Ahead: City Commissions return to in-person only attendance on March 1, 2023. Check calendar post when planning to attend city meetings for location and if online option is available.

SUNDAY: The BART site walk is rescheduled for March 5
MONDAY: At 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee item-9 Droste’s Legislative process (limiting legislation) is on the agenda. At 6:30 pm is a special City Council meeting (online only) on the COVID emergency and the Rental Eviction Moratorium. At 6 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate (online only) presents GeoTracker the Water Board’s monitoring system that provides progress on groundwater cleanup. At 7 pm the Sierra Club Conservation Committee meets. The Berkeley Bird Safe Ordinance is expected to come up for discussion around 7:45 pm. It follows Aquatic Park.
TUESDAY: At 4 pm is a City Council special meeting on increasing the solid waste container fees to cover cost. The Zero Waste Commission meets 6 pm
The Go To Meeting is Tuesday at 6 pm the City Council regular meeting with a submission from Robinson and Wengraf to limit public participation in city council meetings by restricting public comment to a single comment on all action items. On Tuesday evening this major change is scheduled to come up for a vote as the very LAST ITEM of the evening, agenda item-19. This started as a Droste item and then Robinson and Wengraf submitted an alternative (supplemental) The Exceptions to a single comment are when a public hearing, an appeal or a quasi-judicial (court like) item are on the agenda. In these exceptions the public may comment on those individual items.
WEDNESDAY: Both BOLT (in-person) and the Ohlone Park Improvements (online) meet at 6:30 pm. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm.
At 7 pm the Bird Safe Ordinance hearing is on the Planning Commission agenda. The proposed ordinance DOES NOT meet the American Bird Conservancy model ordinance to reduce bird collisions see: https://abcbirds.org/glass-collisions/bird-friendly-legislation/
THURSDAY: At 1 pm FITES meets on GEG emissions and Climate Action Plan. Item-5 is for $600,000 total for studies for adding bike lanes, dedicated bus lanes and raised platforms to University and modifying Shattuck - all of these traffic narrowing impacts emergency access and evacuation routes. The HAC and LPC meet at 7 pm. WETA meets at 1 pm ferry ridership continues to drop. At 4 pm is a Webinar (online) on Transforming the Nation's Food System.
SUNDAY March 5: At 2 pm North Berkeley BART Housing Site walk at 2 pm

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 26, 2023 - The North Berkeley BART site walk is rescheduled to March 5

Monday, February 27, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603320255
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 332 0255
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/14/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Discussion of Potential Changes to City Council Legislative Process, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616821086
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 682 1086
AGENDA: 1. Pending litigation a. Cantin v. City of Berkeley Alameda Co Superior Cout #22CV009096, b. Government Claim of Gregory H. McCormick, 2. Conference with City property negotiators for 1619 University (Campus Motel), 3. Conference with labor negotiators related to Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 1227.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Special Session at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600096551
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 009 6551
AGENDA: 1. Extends the Covered Period of the COVID-19 Emergency Response for 60 days beyond the expiration of the local emergency, 2. Amends COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance related to evictions establishing a transition period.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE FROM 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Celina Hernandez, Senior Engineering Geologist at SF Bay Regional water Quality Control Board presents: How to Use GeoTracker – GeoTracker is the Water Board’s data management system for sites that require groundwater cleanup and for permitted facilities that could impact groundwater.

SIERRA CLUB CONSERVATION COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94074312465?pwd=SFphVkFQVDAxb2hHazdieklnM3ZSdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 940 7431 2465 Password: 778447
AGENDA: 4. Berkeley (Expected to start around 7:45 pm) Aquatic Park is first item for Berkeley followed with the Berkeley Bird Safe Ordinance that is before the Planning Commission on Wednesday.
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002GupAAAS&mapLinkHref=

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Session at 4 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610465939
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 046 5939
AGENDA: 1. Five Year Zero Waste Schedule, the current fee for the smaller solid waste containers do not cover the cost with proposed increases starting at per month $6 for 20-gallon and 32 gallon and $5.25 for 45 gallon, the chart of rate increases is on page 4 of the HTML packet
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610465939
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 046 5939
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option (at website) or see the agenda as listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates on Rate Schedule, progress on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Discussion and Action Items: 1. Woolsey Garden Presentation, Lithium Ion Battery Discussion, 3. Compost Kitchen Pails & Batteries, 3. Officer Elections, 4. Update on Rates,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Central Library, Teen Room 1st Floor
AGENDA: III.A. Recruitment process to fill BOLT vacancy
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS at 7 pm
1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Recreation Center, Fireside Room
AGENDA: 6. Staff Update Here/There Closure, Emergency Resolution Grant Funding, 7. Chair Report, 8. Mission and goals, 9. Report on Council Budget meetings, 11. Homeless Services and inclement weather
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 10. Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair, 11. Public Hearing Bird Safe Ordinance, 12. Discussion Pacific Steel Casting Zoning and General Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

OHLONE PARK IMPROVEMENTS COMMUNITY MEETING from 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: See the flyer or webpage for link to register for meeting https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Ohlone%20Park%20Restroom%20Lighting%20Community%20Meeting%203-1-23_0.pdf
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 844 2930 2020 Passcode: 130415
AGENDA: Restroom and Lighting improvements at Ohlone Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/ohlone-park-improvements-community-meeting

Thursday, March 2, 2023

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611429430
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 142 9430
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Adopt Ordinance adding new chapter BMC 12.01 Establishing Emergency Greenhous Gas Limits, Process for Updated Climate action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Cooperation, 3. Garland – Audit Status Report Fleet Replacement and Berkeley Streets, 4. Taplin – 51 Bus Rapid Transit 1. Refer to City Manager the development of implementation and community engagement plan to install Bus Rapid Transit with Dedicated bus lanes, transit signal priority, elevated platforms from Sixth St to Shattuck and along Shattuck from University to Durant, 2. Refer $300,000 FY 24-25 to conduct Complete Street Corridor Study along University from 6th St to Oxford, 3. Refer $300,000 FY 24-25 to conduct Complete Street Corridor Study along Shattuck from Virginia to Woolsey, 4. Refer FYx$X to install quick-build bus station improvements along the 51b route, 5. Initiate consultation with AC Transit and UC Berkeley Bear Transit as soon as possible. (Accompanying materials pages 33 – 110 in packet).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION (HAC) at 7 pm
2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Recommend HOME-ARP substantial amendment for Council approval (HUD requires a HOME-ARP allocation plan before allocating the $2,735,696 grant – deadline to submit 3/21/2023, failure to submit causes loss of funds), 8. Discussion and Possible action Fair Access and Transparency in Residential Application Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
2800 Park Street, San Pablo Park, Frances Albrier Community Center
AGENDA: 6. 1919 Addison – Structural Alteration Permit, 7. 1960 San Antonio Ave – Structural Alteration Permit, 8. 2800 Telegraph – Demolition Referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 425 Market 26th Floor, San Francisco
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 6. Reports of Staff, b. Financials, c.&d. Legislative updates, e. Ridership chart on page 23 of packet (ridership is dropping), 9. Fare Program,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Living New Deal presents: Transforming the Nation’s Food System at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/`85483883419
AGENDA: Lessons from the New Deal and Strategies for Today, Roundtable discussion on reform of the nation’s food system and lessons from FDR’s New Deal
https://livingnewdeal.org/webinars/

Friday, March 3, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Saturday, March 4, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Sunday, March 5, 2023

NORTH BERLELEY BART HOUSING SITE WALK at 2 pm
Meet at the station building to begin the public walk tour.
https://www.northberkeleyhousingpartners.com/

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for March 14 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603320255
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 332 0255
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal Bid Solicitations $2,802,400
2.Sprague, Fire – Contract $400,000 with KLD Engineering, P.C. for Evacuation and Response Time Modeling from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 with option to renew for $100,000 for additional 2 years
3.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $350,000 with GoGo Technologies Inc for Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled from 4/1/2023 to 6/30/2026 for 24/7 call center to arrange rides with Uber and Lyft for customers of the Aging Services Division’s Berkeley Rides for Seniors and Disabled
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $128,315 with mySidewalk, Inc for HHCS Web-Based Population Health Data Platform 3/15/2023 to 3/14/2026
5.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32000225 add $149,000 total $349,000 and extend 6/30/2024 with Its Personnel Consulting for Recruitment, Hiring, and Independent Workplace Investigation
6.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Amend Contract 32100046 add $139,000 total $189,000 with HR Acuity, LLC for Case Management and Employee Relations Software
7.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Glassdoor to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
8.Kouyoumdjian, HR – Purchase Order $150,000 with Indeed to Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Ad Work from4/1/2023 to 3/31/2025
9.Fong, IT – Amend Contract 31900187 add $106,000 total $278,000 with LV.NET (formerly Towerstream) for Secondary Internet for Redundancy and Load Balancing from 10/3/2017 to 6/30/2024
10.Arreguin co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf – Opposition to Initiative #1935 deceptively named “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act”
11.Arreguin, co-sponsor Robinson, Hahn – Resolution Support SB 50 – would allow Berkeley to move forward with BerkDOT program for a Berkeley Department of Transportation instead of police to enforce vehicle or bike low-level infractions (traffic stops and enforcement)
12.Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Wengraf – Support SB 252 State Divestment from Fossil Fuels
13.Kesarwani, co-sponsors – Budget referral Addition Street Maintenance Funding to Improve Payment Condition, Saving Tax Dollars add $4.7 million total $20 million FY 2024-25 – to FITES
14.Taplin, Harrison, Robinson – Budget Referral Vision 2050 Complete Streets Parcel Tax Community Engagement and Program Plan refer $400,000 to June 2023 mid-year budget update to conduct community engagement, public information campaign and program plan development and climate resilient infrastructure
15.Taplin Robinson – Support Unionization Efforts by Urban Ore Workers under representation by the IWW Union 670
16.Taplin, co-sponsor - Robinson Support for SB 58 Controlled Substances, decriminalization
17.Robinson, co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Support SB 466 reforming Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
18.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Support H.R. 852 Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act
AGENDA on ACTION:
19.Sprague, Fire - Ambulance User Fee Increase
20.Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Cost of Living Adjustment for $250 campaign contribution limit increase by nearest $10 in every odd-numbered year
21.Klein, Planning – Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
22.Hollander, Economic Development – Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update – move to action
23.Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits submission of legislation to 1 item per year per council member and 2 items per year for the mayor
INFORMATION REPORTS: Hollander dashboard moved to action at agenda committee

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February 28, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610465939
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 046 5939
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

URGENT ITEM: Increase Funding to Housing Retention Program Contract
1.Arreguin - Add $300,000 to Housing Retention Program
2.Arreguin – Amend contract 32100023 add $300,000 with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) for rent debt or other expenses that would enable applicants to retain housing
AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading of Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
2.Minutes
3.Radu - Donation $5000 to Animal Shelter from Stephen and May Birch Foundation
4.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal bid solicitations $2,220,000 ($290,000 to Aquatic Park, $1,500,000 to Tree Removal and Pruning Services, $330,000 to Echo Lake Camp Accessibility Upgrades, $100,000 to Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support)
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $60,055 with Street Level Advisors and Strategic Economics for Housing to provide Fair Housing Analysis services 4/1/2023 – 4/1/2023
6.Kouyoumdjian – Increase Wage Ranges of Seasonal Camp Staff Classifications
7.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8573: 2628 Shattuck for 81-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 3 commercial units
8.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8626: 2023 – 2025 Kala Bagal Way for 49-unit condominium project consisting of 48 residential units and 1 commercial unit
9.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8490: 739 Channing Way for 15-unit condominium project consisting of 10 residential units, 4 live/work units and 1 commercial unit and merge 2 existing parels at 739 Channing
10.Garland, Public Works – Bauman Lease Termination with Bauman Wellness and Settlement of Balance Due at 1007 University
11.Taplin co-sponsor Hahn - Support for AB-309 Social Housing update version of AB 2053
12.Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Resolution Condemning a pattern of attacks targeting Black political leaders
13.Harrison – Support for HR 8040: People Over the Pentagon Act – calls for reducing bloated military budget by $100 billion and just transition for workers in militarized industries
14.Robinson, co-sponsor Humbert, Hahn, Harrison – Creation of an intersection daylighting policy, referral to the city manager to increase lighting at high-injury streets, intersections and seek input from the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
AGENDA on ACTION:
15.ZAB Appeal 1262 Francisco, Use Permit #ZP2021-0006 and ZP#2020-0122 to add 40 sq ft on first floor and balcony on 2nd floor to an existing single family dwelling unit
16.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Making Berkeley an Employer of Choice with 1) hire two Associate HR Analysts and one Assistant Analyst (cost of new staff not listed), 2) contract $250,000 with branding and marketing agency, 3) $200,000 to enhance communications and social media content including department communications
17.Resolution terminating the COVID-19 Emergency
18.a. Youth Commission – Add a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission. b. Billi Romain, Commission Secretary – Add a Youth member appointed and confirmed by BUSD with a referral to the City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and prepare draft language, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 to add two youth members recommended by BUSD and appointed by the full council.
19.Droste – Reforms to Public Comment Procedures at City Council meetings (limiting public comment). The Agenda and Rules Committee sends the measure to council with a negative recommendation to take no action.
*Robinson, co-sponsor Wengraf – Supplemental – alternate – LIMIT PUBLIC to a SINGLE COMMENT on all Action items excluding public hearings, appeals and/quasi-judicial matters.
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Oyekanmi - FY 2023 First Quarter Investment Report (ended 9/30/2023)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 27 – Eviction Moratorium
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland ?May

February 19 - February 26, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday: The 6 pm City Council worksession has only two agenda items, 1) a report on the COVID-19 response and 2) consideration of a policy to establish what conditions give a household preference for the limited number of below market rate/affordable units.
Tuesday: From 7 – 8:30 pm the North Berkeley Housing Partners will hold in-person office hours (open meeting with no agenda) to answer questions and accept feedback on the North Berkeley BART Station housing project.
Wednesday: Start the day with tree planting at Indian Rock at 8 am. The Civic Arts Commission and Environment and Climate Commission meet at 6 pm. At 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets with policy agenda items on the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit and on the use of drones by BPD. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday: At 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee reviews the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts recommendation for allocation of funds and the City Manager’s companion report (opposing recommendations). The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm. All projects are listed on consent with the mid-size 7-story project on Durant to be continued.
Thursday: At 7 pm The Mental Health Commission receives an update on the SCU planning and a presentation on non-police responder programs.
Sunday, February 26: At 2 pm the North Berkeley (BART) Housing Partners will hold a public “site walk” meeting starting at the station building.

Beginning March 1, 2023 all commission meetings return to in-person attendance.

Directions for CC (Closed Captioning) and saving transcripts at ZOOM meetings are at the bottom of this calendar. Directions include the links to the ZOOM support webpages.

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS

Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Presidents’ Day Holiday weekend
Monday, February 20, 2023 – Presidents’ Day Holiday

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Worksession at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618510002
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 851 0002
AGENDA: 1. COVID-19 Response 2022 Summary Report, 2. Referral Response: Affordable Housing Preference Policy for Rental Housing Created Through the Below Market Rate and Housing Trust Fund Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

NORTH BERKELEY HOUSING PARTNERS Office Hours from 7 pm – 8:30 pm
In-Person only attendance at 2012 Berkeley Way at the Hope Center
AGENDA: Office Hours to ask questions and share feedback on the BART housing project.
https://www.northberkeleyhousingpartners.com/

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a. Introduction of Civic Arts Intern, b. Approval of revised design for mural at James Kenney Park, c. Election of chair and vice chair
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 3. Annual election of chair and vice chair, 4. Form Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Hopkins Corridor, 5. Additional commission meeting to hear presentations on Standards of Coverage and Facilities Master Plan, 6. Quarterly budget report, 7. Formulate working group to develop summary document on Safe Passages Initiatives.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87698907626
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 876 9890 7626
AGENDA: 6.b. Berkeley e-Bike Equity Project (BEEP) (free e-bikes for 50 low income residents), 7. Presentation & Discussion: Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) Developing Single Family Energy Standards, 8. Election of chair, vice-chair, 11. 2023 Workplan, 12. Consideration of Action: Hopkins Bike Lanes Off Agenda Communication to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 5. ODPA Staff report, 5. Chair and board reports, 7. Police Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee report on Policy and Practices relating to the Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit, 9.a. In-person meetings, b. PAB recommendations regarding BPD proposed drone policies, c. Appointment of subcommittee members for review of external fixed video surveillance camera policies, d. consideration of Policy Complaint #2023-PR-0001 as amended, e. Berkeley Law Police Review Project regarding regulations pertaining to timelines for complaints, 11. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

INDIAN ROCK TREE PLANTING from 8 am – 10 am
Native tree planting at 950 Indian Rock
To join the team, wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing that is okay to get dirty. The city will supply all the tools.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/indian-rock-park-tree-planting

Thursday, February 23, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1612304851
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 230 4851
AGENDA: 2.a. Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts – Allocation of $3 million over 2 years FY 2024 & FY 2025, 2.b. City Manager Companion Report – Allocation of $2 million over 2 years FY 2024 & FY 2025, 3. Receive FY 2023 mid-year budget update, 4. Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs, 5. Robinson & Arreguin – Approval of Public Bank Visibility Study.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85337202554
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3720 2554
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. Community First Presentation on current community-based alternative non-police first responder program in Oakland and Sacramento, 5. Election chair, 6. Election vice-chair, 9. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 10. Update law enforcement arrests regarding people with dementia, 11. Update access to 988 for Berkeley people.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83676641171
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 836 7664 1171
AGENDA: 2439 Durant – on consent to continue – UP #ZP2021-0192 - demolish 2-story commercial building and construct 36,529 sq ft 7-story mixed-use building with 22 units, roofdeck and establish entertainment use with the service of distilled spirits,
1337-1339 Hearst – on consent – UP #ZP2021-0160 – Construct a major residential addition by lifting up existing duplex at 1337-1339 on a lot that exceeds residential density,
2930 College – on consent – UP ZP2022-0139 – Add the service of distilled spirits under a new Type 47 ABC license, expand the existing outdoor seating area by 239 sq ft on private property and allow indoor unamplified live music at an existing full-service restaurant.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
This Commission usually meets the 4 Thursday of the month. There is no meeting posting as of Friday, February 17 at 8 pm. Check after Monday for a meeting announcement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Friday, February 24, 2023 – No city meetings listed.
Saturday, February 25, 2023 - No city meetings listed.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

NORTH BERLELEY BART HOUSING SITE WALK at 2 pm
Meet at the station building to begin the public walk tour.
https://www.northberkeleyhousingpartners.com/

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February 28, 2023 Agenda for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610465939
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 046 5939
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading of Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
2.Minutes
3.Donation $5000 to Animal Shelter from Stephen and May Birch Foundation
4.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal bid solicitations $2,220,000 ($290,000 to Aquatic Park, $1,500,000 to Tree Removal and Pruning Services, $330,000 to Echo Lake Camp accessibility Upgrades, $100,000 to Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support)
5.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $60,055 with Street Level Advisors and Strategic Economics for Housing to provide Fair Housing Analysis services 4/1/2023 – 4/1/2023
6.Kouyoumdjian – Increase Wage Ranges of Seasonal Camp Staff Classifications
7.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8573: 2628 Shattuck for 81-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 3 commercial units
8.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8626: 2023 – 2025 Kala Bagal Way for 49-unit condominium project consisting of 48 residential units and 1 commercial unit
9.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8490: 739 Channing Way for 15-unit condominium project consisting of 10 residential units, 4 live/work units and 1 commercial unit and merge 2 existing parels at 739 Channing
10.Garland, Public Works – Bauman Lease Termination with Bauman Wellness and Settlement of Balance Due at 1007 University
11.Taplin co-sponsor Hahn - Support for AB-309 Social Housing update version of AB 2053
12.Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Resolution Condemning a pattern of attacks targeting Black political leaders
13.Harrison – Support for HR 8040: People Over the Pentagon Act – calls for reducing bloated military budget by $100 billion and just transition for workers in militarized industries
14.Robinson, co-sponsor Humbert, Hahn, Harrison – Creation of an intersection daylighting policy, referral to the city manager to increase lighting at high-injury streets, intersections and seek input from the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
AGENDA on ACTION:
15.ZAB Appeal 1262 Francisco, Use Permit #ZP2021-0006 and ZP#2020-0122 to add 40 sq ft on first floor and balcony on 2nd floor to an existing single family dwelling unit
16.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Making Berkeley an Employer of Choice with 1) hire two Associate HR Analysts and one Assistant Analyst (cost of new staff not listed), 2) contract $250,000 with branding and marketing agency, 3) $200,000 to enhance communications and social media content including department communications
17.Resolution terminating the COVID-19 Emergency
18.a. Youth Commission – Add a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission. b. Billi Romain, Commission Secretary – Add a Youth member appointed and confirmed by BUSD with a referral to the City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and prepare draft language, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 to add two youth members recommended by BUSD and appointed by the full council.
19.Droste – Reforms to Public Comment Procedures at City Council meetings (limiting public comment). The Agenda and Rules Committee sends the measure to council with a negative recommendation to take no action.
INFORMATION REPORTS:
20.Oyekanmi - FY 2023 First Quarter Investment Report (ended 9/30/2023)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

            Notices of Decision with End of Appeal Date
            573 Santa Rosa (residential addition) 2/14/2023
            1329 Albina (single family dwelling) 2/14/2023
            1752 Shattuck (mixed use) 2/14/2023
            1773 Oxford (multi-family building) 2/14/2023
            1820 (1822-1828) San Pablo (mixed used building) 2/14/2023
Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.

This meeting list is also posted at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected].
If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to [email protected] with the request to be removed from the email list.
________

For Online Public Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (for no extra cost) Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a transcript. Accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

One advantage of ZOOM live transcription over the Captioner’s Record for City Council meetings, is that Zoom grabs the speaker’s log-in name. The City Captioner recorder (a live person typing) uses the public comment speaker’s name from the person or someone else stating the name. The person speaking is frequently not identified. The advantage of the CC Captioner’s record is the captioner is familiar with Berkeley specific terms.

For the online attendee the full transcript is only available from the time the attendee activates Closed Captioning. If Closed Captioning is activated and you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on CC then go to the arrow/carrot next to CC for the menu and click on Show Full Transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript – So click often on both Save Transcript and on Save to Folder during the meeting for best results.

When you click on Show Full Transcript it will allow you to scroll up and down, so if want to go back and see what was said earlier you can do that during the meeting while the transcript is running.

At the bottom of the transcript when we as attendees are allowed to save there will be a button for, "Save Transcript," you can click on the button repeatedly throughout the meeting and it will just overwrite and update the full transcript. Clicking on the Save Transcript repeatedly as the meeting is coming to an end is important because once the host ends the meeting, the transcript is gone if you didn't save it.

After you click on "save transcript," click on "Show In Finder." The meeting transcript will show up (as a download to your desktop) in a separate box as a text file. (These text files are not large.) After you have done your last Save Transcript and Show In Finder, after the meeting is over you can rename it the downloaded transcript and save it (or send and share it).

Also a meeting does not have to be recorded to allow Closed Captioning and allow to Save Transcript. Saving the transcript saves it to our own computers. Closed Captioning is completely separate from recording a meeting, therefore recording a meeting does not activate closed captioning. The meeting host can activate closed captioning and block attendees from saving the transcript. When this is done there will be no “Save Transcript” button. Also, allowing attendees to save the transcript does not require the meeting host to save the transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for attendees in how to save Closed Captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

February 12 - February 19, 2023
Worth Noting:
Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

The GO to MEETINGS are the Agenda Committee at 2:30 and City Council at 6 pm on Tuesday and the North Berkeley BART housing project meeting. The BART housing meeting is offered twice at 7 pm, in-person on Wednesday and as a virtual meeting on Thursday.

Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 pm: The Agenda Committee meets to review the City Council draft agenda for February 28. Council Draft agenda Item-12 City Manager is a request for 3 staff for HR and $450,000 for marketing and social media to enhance City of Berkeley as an employer, The Droste proposal to limit legislation will be discussed after draft agenda review.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm: City Council meeting. Item-13 under action is the in lieu fee charged to developers for affordable housing. City Council and the Agenda Committee are recorded, use closed captioning (CC) and allow save transcript. The Youth Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday: The Commission on Aging meets at 1:30 pm. The 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm on rent increases, demolition ordinance and evictions. The Human Welfare Commission meets at 7 pm. The in-person meeting on the North Berkeley BART Housing Project is in the BUSD Board Room at 7 pm.
Thursday: FCPC/OGC, DRC, TIC all use CC and allow save transcript. The FCPC/OGC meets at 6 pm. All other meetings start at 7 pm. The North Berkeley BART Community meeting (same agenda as in-person meeting on Wednesday) is offered as a virtual/zoom meeting. The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review two multi-story mixed-use projects: a 6-story with 127 units on Telegraph at Webster and the 25-story with 326 units on Shattuck at Allston. T1 is on the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission (TIC). The Rent Board also all meets.

A public request was sent to record one of the BART meetings and to allow Closed Captioning and Save Transcript at the virtual meeting on Thursday.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, February 12, 2023 – Super Bowl 3:30 pm
Monday, February 13, 2023 – Lincoln’s Birthday, A Berkeley City Holiday,

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615510345
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 551 0345
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 2/28/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after meeting calendar, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, REFERRED ITEMS FOR REVIEW: 8. COVID, 9. Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) – measure which limits council members to one (1) legislative proposal per year and the mayor to (2) legislative proposals per year, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees (including Budget Referrals)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617057994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 705 7994
AGENDA: Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed after the calendar of meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87640969306?
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 876 4096 9306 Passcode: 228517
AGENDA: 9. Work Plan – Mental Health Resources at BHS
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference: 1669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: 4. Election Chair/Vice-Chair, 5. Commissioner Reports, 6. Preservation and/or development of community environment in subsidized senior housing facilities, 7. Increase of Aging Services funding proportional to increase in senior residents in Berkeley, 8. Letter to Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Commission for possible senior center outdoor spaces reserved for senior center classes specifically Ohlone Park on Bonita Way, 10. Future options for senior housing, 10. Update Hopkins Corridor.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83758415401?pwd=TVdxY2xwUkRnVHFzTllXK21Yb3JPZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 837 5841 5401 Passcode: 702926
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Arreguin - Expiration of the Eviction Moratorium and amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance, 7. Simon-Weisberg – Moratorium on rent increases, 8. Buckley Planning – Amendments to the Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

HUMAN WELFARE AND 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. Approve 2023 Community Block Grants, 6. Review Financial Reports Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program, 7. Update mechanism for City employees and service providers to communicate, 8. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 9. Eligibility for service as representative of the poor, 10. Accessibility and availability of materials on city website, 11. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

NORTH BERKELEY BART COMMUNITY MEETING from 7 – 8:30 pm
In-Person at 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room
AGENDA: 1. Welcome, 2. Review of Objective Design Standards (ODS) Process and Timeline, 3. Development Team Presentation: Introduction of Development Team - BRIDGE Housing, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) Berkeley Food & Housing Project and AvalonBay Communities, Presentation of North Berkeley Housing Partners Development Concept, 4. Small group Breakout Sessions, 5. Next Steps.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/n-berkeley-bart-community-meeting-person

Thursday, February 16, 2023

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605017520
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 Meeting ID: 160 501 7520
AGENDA: 3. Discussion and possible action on changing meeting to first Monday of the month at 10 am. (no other scheduled items).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

NORTH BERKELEY BART COMMUNITY MEETING from 7 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84090881838
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 ID: 840 9088 1838
AGENDA: 1. Welcome, 2. Review of Objective Design Standards (ODS) Process and Timeline, 3. Development Team Presentation: Introduction of Development Team - BRIDGE Housing, East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) Berkeley Food & Housing Project and AvalonBay Communities, Presentation of North Berkeley Housing Partners Development Concept, 4. Small group Breakout Sessions, 5. Next Steps.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/n-berkeley-bart-community-meeting-person

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83912228659
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1222 8659
AGENDA: 1. 3031 Telegraph at Webster – review modification – To demolish existing commercial building and construct a 6-story 100,992 sq ft mixed-use building with 127 units (including 9 very low income units), 1921 sq ft commercial space, 7622 sq ft usable open space, 64 bicycle parking spaces, 19 vehicular parking spaces
2. 2190 Shattuck at Allston – To redevelop 19,967 sq ft site (demolish Walgreens) with proposed 25-story building with 326 units residential units, 7500 sq ft retail space, 51 parking spaces in single level subterranean garage
3. 2996 Telegraph at Ashby – To construct new 960 sq ft self-service, single bay, roll-over automated car wash with 2 EV charging stalls, new landscaping, revisions to parking stripping.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMITTEE (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88456418606
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 884 5641 8606
AGENDA: 6. Biennial adjustment of Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) dollar amounts for cost of living adjustment BMC 2.12.545, 7. Report from subcommittee on contribution limits, 8. OGC reports, 9. Letter to council regarding commission posting of meeting minutes, 10. Use of Live Transcription for teleconferenced meetings, discussion and possible action, 11. Possible changes to public commenting practices for City Council meetings. 12. Election of chair, vice-chair.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89656106619
Teleconference: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 896 5610 6619
AGENDA: 5. Update, B. Discussion/Action: 1. T1 Update, 2. Election of chair, vice-chair, 3. Mission statement and work plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

RENT BOARD MEETINGS at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84493074093?pwd=czBIeVhaekhOcllwZHo2cThBdGRGZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 844 9307 4093 Passcode: 791964
AGENDA: 8. Appeal not heard before 7:30 pm, case no. T-5991 (2705 Ridge Road #14), 9. Action: a. Housing Element rejection by HCD, b. Eviction Moratorium.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, February 17, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Saturday, February 18, 2023 - Beginning of 3 Day Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend
Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend
Monday, February 20, 2023 - Presidents’ Day Holiday

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft City Council agenda for 2/28/2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615510345
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 551 0345

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.Minutes
2.Donation $5000 to Animal Shelter from Stephen and May Birch Foundation
3.Oyekanmi, Finance - Formal bid solicitations $2,220,000
4.Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $60,055 with Street Level Advisors and Strategic Economics for Housing to provide Fair Housing Analysis services 4/1/2023 – 4/1/2023
5.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8573: 2628 Shattuck for 81-unit condominium project consisting of 78 residential units and 3 commercial units
6.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8626: 2023 – 2025 Kala Bagal Way for 49-unit condominium project consisting of 48 residential units and 1 commercial unit
7.Garland, Public Works – Final map of Tract 8490: 739 Channing Way for 15-unit condominium project consisting of 10 residential units, 4 live/work units and 1 commercial unit and merge 2 existing parels at 739 Channing
8.Garland, Public Works – Bauman Lease Termination with Bauman Wellness and Settlement of Balance Due at 1007 University
9.Taplin - Support for AB-309 Social Housing update version of AB 2053
10.Harrison – Support for HR 8040: People Over the Pentagon Act – calls for reducing bloated military budget by $100 billion and just transition for workers in militarized industries
AGENDA on CONSENT:
11.ZAB Appeal 1262 Francisco, Use Permit #ZP2021-0006 and ZP#2020-0122 to add 40 sq ft on first floor and balcony on 2nd floor to an exisiting single family dwelling unit
12.Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Making Berkeley an Employer of Choice with 1) hire two Associate HR Analysts and one Assistant Analyst (cost of new staff not listed), 2) contract $250,000 with branding and marketing agency, 3) $200,000 to enhance communications and social media content including department communications
13.a. Youth Commission – Add a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission. b. Billi Romain, Commission Secretary – Add a Youth member appointed and confirmed by BUSD with a referral to the City Manager to evaluate the feasibility and prepare draft language, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 to add two youth members recommended by BUSD and appointed by the full council.
14.Droste – Reforms to Public Comment Procedures at City Council meetings (limiting public comment). The Agenda and Rules Committee sends the measure to council with a negative recommendation to take no action.
15.Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Kesarwani – Resolution Condemning a pattern of attacks targeting Black political leaders
16.Robinson, co-sponsor Humbert – Creation of an intersection daylighting policy, referral to the city manager to increase lighting at high-injury streets, intersections and seek input from the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
17.Robinson - Approval of Public Bank East Bay Visibility Study
INFORMATION REPORTS:
18.FY 2023 First Quarter Investment Report (ended 9/30/2023)

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CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
February 14, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617057994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 705 7994

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform
2.Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,124,000 ($75,000 Consultant Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and CalAIM transition, $150,000 Target Case Management Consultant, $399,000 Bus transportation for summer camps, $1,500,000 Just Transition Pilot Program)
3.Sprague – Contract 47QTCA20D004Y for $200,000 3/1/2023 – 1/22/2025 not to exceed $300,000 in total with one 2 yr extension to 1/22/2027 with Public Consulting group for Professional Services related to ground emergency transport (GEMT), QAF, IGT, PP-GEMT
4.Sprague – Contract $700,000 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2025 with Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for chipping services
5.Warhuus – Revenue contract $293,705 2023 Community Services Block Grant 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2024
6.Warhuus – Contract add $228,850 from Measure P total $348,850 with Dorothy Day House for the inclement weather shelter program and amend contract 31900284 add $190,260 to operate inclement weather shelter for up to 127 nights from 12/3/2022 – 4/15/2023 for a total amount not to exceed $4,211,173
7.Warhuus – Contract $107,890 with Resources for Community Development (RCD) for MLK Jr House – Mental Health Services Act Operating Support to monitor 12-room, transition Single-Room Occupancy housing development
8.Mills Act Contract – 2523 Piedmont
9.Mills Act Contract – 2119 Marin
10.Garland – Authorize funding agreement $648,000 with AC Transit to supplement quick-build Durant Transit Lane Project
11.Arreguin – Berkeley Rotary Endowment
12.Robinson – Refer $250,000 to FY 2023 budget process for Southside Impact Nexus Study
AGENDA on ACTION
13.a. Klein – Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements (clean-up of January 17 rereading ordinance with corrections),
b. Harrison – Apply standard $45 per square foot fee on projects between 3000 and 12,000 residential square feet, exempt smaller projects of 3000 square feet or less (equivalent to 4 to 5 units) and expediate a new in lieu fee study.
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.City Manager – Referral Response: Home Share Program
15.LPO NOD 1767-1771 Alcatraz appeal expires February 14, 2023

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

            Notices of Decision with End of Appeal Date
            573 Santa Rosa (residential addition) 2/14/2023
            1329 Albina (single family dwelling) 2/14/2023
            1752 Shattuck (mixed use) 2/14/2023
            1773 Oxford (multi-family building) 2/14/2023
            1820 (1822-1828) San Pablo (mixed used building) 2/14/2023
Public Hearings
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
            469 Kentucky (single family dwelling
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.

This meeting list is also posted at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected].
If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to [email protected] with the request to be removed from the email list.
________

For Online Public Meetings
CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS and ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (for no extra cost) Closed Captioning (CC). It turns computer voice recognition into a transcript. Accuracy of the Closed Captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

One advantage of ZOOM live transcription over the Captioner’s Record for City Council meetings, is that Zoom grabs the speaker’s log-in name. The City Captioner recorder (liver person typing) uses the public comment speaker’s name from the person or someone else stating the name. The person speaking is frequently not identified. The advantage of the CC Captioner’s record is familiar with Berkeley specific terms.

For the online attendee the full transcript is only available from the time the attendee activates Closed Captioning. If Closed Captioning is activated and you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on CC then go to the arrow/carrot next to CC for the menu and click on Show Full Transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript

When you click on Show Full Transcript it will allow you to scroll up and down, so if want to go back and see what was said earlier you can do that during the meeting while the transcript is running.

At the bottom of the transcript when we as attendees are allowed to save there will be a button for, "Save Transcript," you can click on the button repeatedly throughout the meeting and it will just overwrite with the updated full transcript. Clicking on the Save Transcript repeatedly as the meeting is coming to an end is important because once the host ends the meeting, the transcript is gone if you didn't save it.

After you click on "save transcript," click on "Show In Finder." The meeting transcript will show up (as a download to your desktop) in a separate box as a text file. (These text files are not large.) After you have done your last Save Transcript and Show In Finder, after the meeting is over you can rename it the downloaded transcript and save it.

Also a meeting does not have to be recorded to allow Closed Captioning and allow to Save Transcript. Saving the transcript saves it to our own computers. Closed Captioning is completely separate from recording a meeting, therefore recording a meeting does not activate closed captioning. The meeting host can activate closed captioning and block attendees from saving the transcript. When this is done there will be no “Save Transcript” button. And, allowing attendees to save the transcript does not require the meeting host to save the transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for how to set up Closed Captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM Support for attendees in how to save Closed Captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

February 5, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Worth Noting:
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Directions with links to ZOOM support for activating Closed Captioning and Save Transcript are at the bottom of this calendar.

Monday: At 9:30 am CCCC is getting an update on Civic Center Vision progress prior to the meeting for the commissions’ super subcommittee. The City/UC/Student Committee aka 4 x 6 meets at 1 pm on Southside streets, lighting, blue phones. The Peace and Justice Commission and Personnel Board meet at 7 pm. The Peace and Justice Commission usually activates closed captioning and save live transcription.
Tuesday: No city meetings listed. President Biden’s State of the Union is at 6 pm.
Wednesday: The Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets at 6:30 pm. The PAB is recorded and has CC and save transcript. The Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm. Parks Commission is never recorded and staff have declined to turn on closed captioning when requested.
Thursday: The Budget & Finance Committee meets at 10 am. This meeting has audio recording, closed captioning and save live transcription. The Civic Center Visioning commissions’ super subcommittee meets at 11:30 am. Recording and closed captioning status is unknown. The community meeting on the Special Care Unit is at 6 pm. Recording and closed captioning status is unknown. The Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) meets at 7 pm with one project listed under action. ZAB is recorded and has closed captioning and save transcript.
Saturday: The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets at 10 am. These meetings are recorded and posted on the BNC website.

City Council February 14 regular meeting agenda is available for review and comment. Use the link and then choose the Html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Survey: Bay Ferry 2050 Public Survey https://www.bayferry2050.org/survey

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, February 5, 2023 – No city meetings listed

Monday, February 6, 2023

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514619642?pwd=S2UvdWpmZWY5UFV1NDBiZndoY0JaZz09
Teleconference: not provided
AGENDA: Civic Center Vision Plan Update
https://berkeleycccc.org/

CITY / UC / STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84528225869
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 2822 5869
AGENDA: 4. Southside Complete Streets update, 5. Community safety, including street lighting and blue light emergency phones, 6. LRDP (Long Range Development Plan) priorities discussion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/cityucstudent-relations-committee

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123739711
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 821 2373 9711
AGENDA: 5. Commission & Cahir updates, 6. Secretary’s report, 7. Election chair, vice-chair, 8. Discuss and pass resolution of support for dis-credit bad checks, 9. Japanese Day of Remembrance, 10. Shellmound issues and Land Acknowledgement, 11. Update on Reproductive Services and Education Access Survey, 12. Update on BUSD Ethnic Studies, 13. Seating needed for Berkeley Offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85488360271?pwd=SUk3L0JqalFuaUdjSW0zaWxiRCsyUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 8836 0271 Passcode: 172741
AGENDA: V. Election chair, vice-chair, VI. Recommendation to increase salary range for unrepresented camp staff classifications in unit x1, VII. Recommendation to revise the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Classification.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - President Biden, State of the Union at 6 pm

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89698730836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 9873 0836
AGENDA: 6. Chair report, 7. Election chair, vice-chair, 8. Director Ferris report, 9. Presentation: Animal care issues at city parks, 11. Return to in-person meetings, 12. Create a subcommittee on dog parks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff reports, 6. Chair and Board member reports, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports on Policy and Practices related to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit, 9. a. Update PAB retreat and training, b. Review of Drone Policy, c. Notice of Policy Complaint, 10. Public comment, 11. CLOSED Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, February 9, 2023

BUDGET & FINANCE Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619021675
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 902 1675
AGENDA: 2. Election Chair, 3. Presentation on State of CA Encampment Resolution Funding Program and grant submittal including local match $5,000,000 Measure P revenue, 4. Update Measure P, 5.a. Sugar Sweetened Beverage Panel of Experts – Allocating $3,000,000 of funds, b. City Manager – Allocating $2,000,000 of funds.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

CIVIC CENTER VISION Meeting from 11:30 am – 12:30 am
Super Subcommittee Meeting of Commissions - Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Civic Arts Commission, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89543804476?pwd=THV0TitYdVFSUFVxYzZxQWZBSEJudz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 895 4380 4476 Passcode: 528648
AGENDA: Presentation on Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirik and Veterans Building, Comments from subcommittee members, public comment (1 minute per speaker)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/civic-center-vision-plan-project
Invite - https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-center-vision-meeting-0

SPECIALIZED CARE UNIT (SCU) COMMUNITY DIALOGUE from 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: http://bit.ly/3D1Ro5o
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 934 4145 Passcode: 593500
AGENDA: Program background, next steps, Q&A, the SCU is a 24/7 non-police mental health and substance use crisis response team, implemented in partnership with Bonita House.
Questions email [email protected]
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/specialized-care-unit-community-dialogue

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82313096535
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 823 1309 6535
AGENDA: 3. 2506 Haste Street – on consent – #ZP2022-0074 - add a cannabis consumption lounge and amplified live music to an existing cannabis retail storefront.
4. 1341 Addison – on consent – #ZP2022-0089 - construct addition for new dwelling unit convert single-family dwelling to a 2-story (23 feet) 3500 sq ft duplex with 6 bedrooms total and 2 off-street parking spaces.
5. 0 (919) Camelia – on action – staff recommend approve - #ZP2022-0020 – to construct a 6,989 sq ft 3-story (39 ft), 3-unit live/work building and 3 parking spaces on 3510 sq ft vacant lot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, February 10, 2023 – Reduced City Services Day, no city meetings listed

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 8422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, February 12, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Monday, February 13, 2023 – City offices closed, Lincoln’s birthday

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CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
February 14, 2023
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1617057994
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 705 7994

AGENDA on CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform
2.Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,124,000 ($75,000 Consultant Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and CalAIM transition, $150,000 Target Case Management Consultant, $399,000 Bus transportation for summer camps, $1,500,000 Just Transition Pilot Program)
3.Sprague – Contract 47QTCA20D004Y for $200,000 3/1/2023 – 1/22/2025 not to exceed $300,000 in total with one 2 yr extension to 1/22/2027 with Public Consulting group for Professional Services related to ground emergency transport (GEMT), QAF, IGT, PP-GEMT
4.Sprague – Contract $700,000 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2025 with Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for chipping services
5.Warhuus – Revenue contract $293,705 2023 Community Services Block Grant 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2024
6.Warhuus – Contract add $228,850 from Measure P total $348,850 with Dorothy Day House for the inclement weather shelter program and amend contract 31900284 add $190,260 to operate inclement weather shelter for up to 127 nights from 12/3/2022 – 4/15/2023 for a total amount not to exceed $4,211,173
7.Warhuus – Contract $107,890 with Resources for Community Development (RCD) for MLK Jr House – Mental Health Services Act Operating Support to monitor 12-room, transition Single-Room Occupancy housing development
8.Mills Act Contract – 2523 Piedmont
9.Mills Act Contract – 2119 Marin
10.Garland – Authorize funding agreement $648,000 with AC Transit to supplement quick-build Durant Transit Lane Project
11.Arreguin – Berkeley Rotary Endowment
12.Robinson – Refer $250,000 to FY 2023 budget process for Southside Impact Nexus Study
AGENDA on ACTION
13.a. Klein – Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements (clean-up of January 17 rereading ordinance with corrections),
b. Harrison – Apply standard $45 per square foot fee on projects between 3000 and 12,000 residential square feet, exempt smaller projects of 3000 square feet or less (equivalent to 4 to 5 units) and expediate a new in lieu fee study.
INFORMATION REPORTS
14.City Manager – Referral Response: Home Share Program
15.LPO NOD 1767-1771 Alcatraz appeal expires February 14, 2023

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LAND USE CALENDAR:

Public Hearings
1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
April 18 – Hopkins Corridor Plan
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update – regular agenda March 14
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations – check with Garland

CLOSED CAPTIONING, SAVE TRANSCRIPT OVERVIEW, DIRECTIONS AND ZOOM SUPPORT LINKS:

ZOOM has as part of the program - (no extra cost) closed captioning. It is computer voice recognition. Accuracy of the closed captioning is affected by background noise, the volume and clarity of the speaker, lexicons/wordbook and dialect of the speaker. The transcript will not be perfect, but most of the time reading through it the few words that don't fit, can be deciphered, like Shattuck was transcribed as Shadow in one recent transcript.

For the attendee the full transcript is only available from the time it is activated. If closed captioning is activated and you sit through a meeting and then remember 10 minutes before it is over to click on CC then go to the arrow/carrot for the menu and click on show full transcript you will only get the last 10 minutes, not the full transcript

When you click on show full transcript it will allow you to scroll up and down, so if want to go back and see what was said earlier you can do that during the meeting while the transcript is running.

At the bottom of the transcript when we as attendees are allowed to save there will be a button, "save transcript," you can click on the button repeatedly throughout the meeting and it will just overwrite with the updated full transcript. clicking on the save transcript repeatedly as the meeting is coming to an end is important because once the host ends the meeting, the transcript is gone if you didn't save it.

After you click on "save transcript," click on "show in finder." It will show up in a separate box as a text file. (these text files are not large.) After you have done your last save transcript and show in finder, after the meeting is over you can rename it and save it.

A meeting does not have to be recorded to allow closed captioning and allow save transcript. Saving the transcript saves it to our own computers. Closed Captioning is completely separate from recording a meeting, therefore recording a meeting does not activate closed captioning. The meeting host can activate closed captioning and block attendees from saving the transcript. When this is done there will be no “save transcript” button. Allowing attendees to save the transcript does not require the meeting host to save the transcript.

Here is the link to ZOOM support in how to set up closed captioning for a meeting or webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8158738379917#h_01GHWATNVPW5FR304S2SVGXN2X

Here is the link to ZOOM support for attendees in how to save closed captions:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360060958752-Using-save-captions#h_01F5XW3BGWJAKJFWCHPPZGBD70

January 29 - February 5, 2023
Worth Noting:
Busy week ahead

Sunday: Equity Summit at 6 pm
Monday: The Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am reviews BPD extra duty (overtime) policy. THE GO TO MEETING is the Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm with two Droste measures on the agenda for review. Item-10 BERIPE limits legislative submissions from the mayor and councilmembers and item-11 limits public comments at City Council meetings by combining consent and action items into one public comment. From 6 – 7 pm Speaking Up For Point Molate will host a (ZOOM) presentation on the River Otter Ecology Project.
Tuesday: City Council starts at 4 pm with the T1 funding shortage followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6 pm. Agenda item-21 at the regular Council meeting is the appeal of 2065 Kittredge. The appeal is in regard to detrimental impacts to workforce and failure to provide community benefits. Also, the Police Accountability (PAB) Board meets at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday: The 4 x 4 Task Force meets at 3 pm with the demolition and evictions ordinances on the agenda. The Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) meets at 6 pm followed with a special meeting at 6:30 pm on long term goals. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm with a disaster registry and IKE Kiosks on the agenda. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm with recommendations for Measure P funding of multiple homeless programs/services. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm and will conduct a public hearing on the demolition ordinance and provide a scoping session for the Pacific Steel Casting site EIR.
Thursday: The Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) and the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) both meetings are at 7 pm. The LPC will consider three demolition requests

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 29, 2023

BERKELEY EQUITY SUMMIT ALLIANCE #11 from 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/ESummit10
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 862 4297 8741 Passcode: 729545
AGENDA: Building Black Power
This event is BIPOC led and organized in collaboration with Friends of Adeline

Monday, January 30, 2023

City Council PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604574711
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8874 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 457 4711
AGENDA: 3. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty (Policy on Police Overtime).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618949724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 894 9724
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve the 2/14/2023 draft agenda – (use link below or read full draft agenda after calendar of city meetings), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Work Sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Refer to CMngr for feasibility and draft language if feasible, c. Harrison – Adopt Ordinance BMC 3.82 modifying membership and appointment procedures 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Droste – Bureaucratic Effectiveness and Referral and Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BERIPE) – limits legislation submissions from councilmembers, 11. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment at City Council meetings – limits public comment 12. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process, Unscheduled Items: 13. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, 14. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including budget referrals).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613261723
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 326 1723
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation a. Schmeier v. CoB Alameda Superior Court RG 19036596, b. Owens v. CoB US District Court, Northern District Case No. 22-cv-02715-YGR, 2. Conference with legal counsel on pending litigation Workers Compensation Appeals Board a. Case ADJ835942, b. ADJ9211119, ADJ15749921, ADJ15521282, c. ADJ3710721, 3. Conference with real property negotiators 830 University, CoB, Lifelong Medical Berkeley Free Clinic.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89360272628?pwd=NDVxRHdqRVROWGoyZjBHL2h5WURPZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 893 6027 2628
AGENDA: B. State of the Revolving Loan Fund
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://tinyurl.com/2kb32ds4
AGENDA: Megan Isadore, Executive Director of the River Otter Ecology Project presenting with photos and videos

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
AGENDA: 1. Ferris – Provide Direction on closing the $3,215,000 - $4,515,000 funding gap to complete Measure T1 Phase 2 Projects.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
AGENDA: Use the link below and then choose the Html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5359 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Chair & Board member reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee report on policy and practice relating to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit, 9. Update regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs reports and information, 10. a. Election, b. Possibility of presentation on Early Intervention Systems, c. Budget review and BPD overtime usage, and a CLOSED SESSION.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82863248059?pwd=SGtvRlNjMStLclZNNmRmdi9objhWQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 6324 8059 Passcode: 302897
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible recommendations on a moratorium on rent increases, 7. Discussion and possible recommendations to City Council regarding amendments to the Demolition Ordinance, 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the expiration of the Eviction Moratorium BMC 13.110 and amendments to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6 pm
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: 6:30 Special meeting under action to discuss and explore longer-term goals and opportunities for Board development.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83792234648?pwd=d1BSZWNrSTAzSkY2WldPaXFwY1FPdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 9223 4648 Passcode: 053118
AGENDA: B.Action: To change future meeting time to 3 pm, C. Discussion/Action: 1. Voicemail Accessibility, 2. Representative for Hopkins Project, 3. Return to in-person, 4. Inclusive disaster registry, 5. IKE Kiosks, 6. Discussion whether to sign on to Pathways Center Demand letter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Recommendation on approving Measure P funding for new application for Project Homekey, 7. Recommendation on approving Measure P funds for Encampment Resolution Funding Program with motel leasing, matched by state, 8. Recommendation for centralization of inclement weather needs, 9. Recommendation on identifying another RV parking lot with safety inspections, waste management funded through Measure P, 10. Affirm recommendations for crisis stabilization center and domestic violence transition house funded through Measure P, 11. RFP for outreach treatment fentanyl use, 12. Recommendation to Council that City contract with monitors and review disability accommodations to all agencies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89522096702
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 895 2209 6702
AGENDA: 10. Preparation for in-person meetings, 11. Public Hearing Demolition Ordinance, 12. EIR Scoping session Pacific Steel Casting Zoning and General Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, February 2, 2023

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89440679916
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 894 4067 9916
AGENDA: 7. Approve funding for future Homekey project, 8. Discussion and possible action on Fair Access and Transparency in the Residential Application Process Study Session, 9. Update on Council Jan 17 on in lieu mitigation fee action & 18 Housing element with by-right demolition of single family homes if replaced with multi-unit middle housing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87938425666
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 3842 5666
AGENDA: 6. Pacific Steel Casting Zoning and General Plan Amendments and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Scoping
7. 1919 Addison – structural alteration permit - for Bonita Apartments
8. 1911 Fourth Street – structural alteration permit - for Spenger’s Fish Grotto
9. 2900 – 2920 Shattuck at Russell– demolition referral
10. 1548 University at California – demolition referral
11. 1598 University at California – demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WETA at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, financials, legislative updates, Monthly ridership, 6. Remote meetings, 7. Mitigated negative declaration and monitoring and reporting Alameda Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project, 8. Award Alameda Ferry Terminal Project to Mason Construction, 9. FY 2024 Fare program
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, February 3, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, February 4, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, February 5, 2023 - No city meetings listed

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting February 14, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618949724
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 894 9724
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading - Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
Finance – Formal bid solicitations $2,124,000
Sprague – Contract 47QTCA20D004Y for $200,000 3/1/2023 – 1/22/2025 not to exceed $300,000 in total with one 2 yr extension to 1/22/2027 with Public Consulting group for Professional Services related to ground emergency transport (GEMT), QAF, IGT, PP-GEMT
Sprague – Contract $700,000 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2025 with Forster & Kroeger Landscape Maintenance for chipping services
Warhuus – Revenue contract $293,705 2023 Community Services Block Grant 1/1/2023 – 5/31/2024
Warhuus – Contract add $228,850 from Measure P total $348,850 with Dorothy Day House for the inclement weather shelter program and amend contract 31900284 add $190,260 to operate inclement weather shelter for up to 127 nights from 12/3/2022 – 4/15/2023 for a total amount not to exceed $4,211,173
Warhuus – Contract $107,890 with Resources for Community Development (RCD) for MLK Jr House – Mental Health Services Act Operating Support to monitor 12-room, transition Single-Room Occupancy housing development
Mills Act Contract – 2523 Piedmont
Mills Act Contract – 2119 Maring
Garland – Authorize funding agreement $648,000 with AC Transit to supplement quick-build Durant Transit Lane Project
Arreguin – Berkeley Rotary Endowment

AGENDA on ACTION

Robinson – Refer $250,000 to FY 2023 budget process for Southside Impact Nexus Study

INFORMATION REPORTS

CMngr – Referral Response: Home Share Program
LPO NOD 1767-1771 Alcatraz

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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris - 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA on ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

January 22 - January 29, 2023
Worth Noting:
After last week we could use a break and it looks like we will get it with a light meeting schedule for the coming week and nothing until Tuesday.

Tuesday: The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm and will hear an update and presentation on the Zero Waste Strategic Plan
Wednesday: The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm is the go to meeting of the week. On the agenda are the emergency access evacuation routes, the engineering study for the dispatch center and the fire department master plan. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm and will hear a presentation on the City Workforce Agreement.
Thursday: The Mental Health Commission meeting schedule is the fourth Thursday of the month. No meeting is posted yet. Check after Monday.

The January 31, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting is available for public comment. Use the link and choose the html option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar. A special council meeting on T1 funding is anticipated for 4 pm on January 31, but that meeting is not yet confirmed or posted.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 23, 2023 - No city meetings listed

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff updates on Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Strategic Plan, SB 1383 Implementation, Zero Waste Division staffing changes, Discussion/Action: 1. Abbe & Associates presentation on Zero Waste Strategic Plan, 2. 50 Years Proclamation of the ZW Commission.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

COMMISSION on LABOR at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by commission secretary on City of Berkeley Workforce Agreement (CWA) outcomes FY 2020 to the present.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Emergency Access Evacuation Routes, 5. FY2024 FF Budget update, 6. (CWPP) Community Wildfire Protection Plan Core meeting update, 7. Federal Engineering Dispatch Study including staffing, facilities, training and software for Dispatch Center, 8 Fire Dept Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, January 26, 2023

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION is scheduled to meet the 4th Thursday of the month but no agenda or meeting notice is posted. Check after Monday for a meeting notice and agenda.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

Friday, January 27, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Saturday, January 28, 2023 - No city meetings listed
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - No city meetings listed

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Agenda for January 31, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610761302
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161b076 1302
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS on CONSENT:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA on CONSENT:

Ferris - 15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Item removed - Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA on ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett – Qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to city attorney for guidance (will be moved to consent at meeting)
Hahn – Amend Council Rules and Procedure to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee & one subject matter policy committee

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

January 15 - January 22, 2023
Worth Noting:
A very full week

Tuesday: The Agenda and Rules Committee meets at 2:30 pm to finalize the Council agenda for January 31. At 6 pm the City Council meets. Item-19 is the status report on pension liabilities and infrastructure. Item-21 changes affordable housing requirements. The move is to calculate the in lieu fee by sq ft instead of the number of units. The in lieu fee of $45/sq ft is paid by the builder to get out of including the affordable units in the building, the units we desperately need.
Wednesday: City Council meets at 4 pm to adopt the Housing Element for 2023 – 2031. Also, on Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up the Hopkins Corridor at 1:30 pm and the Commission on Disability has called a special at 3 pm on the Hopkins Corridor. The Civic Arts Commission, Commission on the Status of Women and the Environment and Climate Commission all meet at 6 pm. The Human Welfare and Community Action Commission meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday: The Fair Campaigns and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm. The Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with two projects on the agenda, 3031 Adeline a 7-story project with 64 units and 3000 Shattuck a 10-story 166 unit project. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets at 7 pm with an update on T1 funds which are coming up short for approved projects and Hopkins design from Gilman to the west end (not the section by Monterey Market and block of businesses).
Friday: The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force program at 9 am is on Climate and the Economy.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed
Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – day of volunteering

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/31/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, Scheduling: 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar,
Referred Items for Review: 8. a. & b. COVID, 9. Strengthening and Supporting Commissions, Guidance on the Development of Legislative Proposals, 10. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process,
Unscheduled Items: 11. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget Referrals), 12 a. Youth Commission – Adding a Youth Member to the Environment and Climate Commission, b. Environment and Climate Commission – Support for Youth Appointee, c. Harrison – Adopt an Ordinance Amending BMC 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission, 13. Droste – Bureaucratic and Referral Improvement and Prioritization Effort (BE RIPE) limits legislative referrals to 1 for councilmembers and 2 for mayor, restricts budget referrals to established programs, 14. Droste – Reforms to Public Comment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
AGENDA: use link and html version or go to agenda list at the bottom of this notice.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMISSION on AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 480 0144 Passcode: 825132
AGENDA: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Reconsideration
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

COMMISSION on DISABILITY Special Meeting at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81982907807?pwd=a2dDOENEN2N3aG9jb3F4dXQvNDZaQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8290 7807 Passcode: 647330
AGENDA: B. Hopkins Corridor Plan/Project
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605902821
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 590 2821
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) Overview of Public Art Selection Process, b) Approval of Willard Clubhouse Public Art Project Plan, c) Discussion of Poet Laureate Program, d) Discussion of Council Referral of City Song, Motto and Flag, e) Public Art on Private Development Quarterly Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION on the STATUS of WOMEN at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651073735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 5107 3735
AGENDA: 6. Report on Reproductive Access and Peace and Justice Commission Resolution, 7. Support funding of 2 health educators FY 2024, 8. CCSWG grant, 11. Women’s History Month Planning.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-status-women

ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81848349132
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 818 4834 9132
AGENDA: 6. Update from staff in-person meetings, Climate Equity Pilot Fund, Youth Commissioner, Gas Station Warning Labels & Used Gas Car Ban, BESO minimum requirements, Gas Prohibition amendments, staffing, 7. Reports from Commission Liaisons, Discussion/Action: 8. Subcommittee updates a. Zoning Changes to encourage EV charging/discourage gas stations, b. Transportation, c. Native Plants and Pest Reduction.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE and COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Approve 2023 Community Services Block Grant, 6. Update HWCAC low-income representative election process, 7. Election, 8. 2023 Meeting Schedule, 9. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports – Berkeley Free Clinic program and financial reports, 10. Communication mechanism between city employees and service providers, 11. Senior housing and programs, 12. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 13. Eligibility for service as a Representative of the Poor, 14. Accessibility and Availability of materials on city website, 15. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, January 19, 2023

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530486544
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 3048 6544
AGENDA: Fair Campaign Practices: 6. Amendments to BERA to clarify method for cost of living adjustments for campaign contribution and public financing dollar amounts and to better coordinate adjustments with timing of relevant data availability, Open Government Commission: 9. Commission meeting minutes posting requirements, 10. Use of live transcription for teleconferenced meetings. Informational Items: 13. November 8, 2022 General Election Public Finance Matching Funds Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83133802449
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 831 3380 2449
AGENDA: 1. 3031 Adeline – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish existing approximately 1,000 sq ft 1-story commercial structure and construct 7-story mixed-use building with 4030 sq ft of commercial space, 64 units, 21 auto parking spaces and 55 bicycle parking spaces
2. 3000 Shattuck - Preliminary Design Review – demolish existing gas station and construct 10-story mixed-use building with 1,043 sq ft of commercial space, 166 units (including 17 very low income units).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514969964
Teleconference: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 825 1496 9964
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 1. T1 Update, 2. Hopkins St Gilman to west end, Election, 4. Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 890 6775 5634 Passcode: 395740
AGENDA: Consent: 6. c. Proposal to approve staff recommendations for waivers of late registrations, Action: 7. a. 1) Possible letter to University of CA regarding its property agreement with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust Inc. Fund (REIT), b. Allow Board to continue to meet exclusively by teleconference.
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, January 20, 2023

CLIMATE and the ECONOMY at 9 am
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-the-economy-registration-369246936527
AGENDA: 9:20 Medea Benjamin, 10 am The Doughnut that’s good for CA, 10:30 Public Banks, 11:05 Zero Food Waste.
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, January 21, 2023 – No city meetings listed.
Sunday, January 22, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

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January 17, 2023, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 31, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1618509440
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 850 9440
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA RECESS ITEMS:

CM (City Manager) - Amend contract 32200036 modify sole source contract and any amendments with Berkeley Convention and Visitors Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley to distribute 1/12 of annual Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax funds to support tourism marketing and promotion for 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023
Louis BPD – Amend contract 100692-3 add $500,000 total $2,000,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA testing Services, length of contract does not change, expires 6/30/2025,

AGENDA CONSENT:

City Attorney - Review and ratify local COVID-19 Emergency
City Attorney - Continue directing Legislative Bodies to meet via Videoconference and Teleconference
Finance - Formal bid solicitations $33,541,532
Sprague Fire - Grant application: Funding up to $5,000,000 from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to be used to develop and deliver public education materials explaining the inspection process, defensible space, assist residents in need of financial assistance to remove vegetation to meet state and local codes, enhance chipper program and fund 3rd party administrator
Warhuus – Amend Contract 32000202 – add $576,616 total $3,400,640 and extend 1 yr with Aberkeley Food & Housing Project for Rental Subsidy for Russell Street Residence
Human resources – Contract $250,000 2/1/2023 – 7/31/2023 with Apple One Employment Services for Temporary Staffing Services
IT – Amend contract 32000118-1 add $689,400 total $1,706.909 with Nexgen Asset and Work Order Management Software Maintenance and Professional Services and add 2 years
IT – Increase spending authority by $186,610 total $422,915 with AHEAD,Inc using CA Dept of General Services for purchase of additional Varonis software licenses 1/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Ferris – Amend contract 32200183 add $90,000 total $1,100,000 with Western Water Features Inc for electrical renovations at King Swim Center
Ferris – Contract $2,483,865 (includes 15% contingency $323,982) with CA Constructores for Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project
Planning – Amend Contract 32000020 add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc for on-call review of land use permit applications and environmental review
Garland – Contract $1,490,427 (includes 10% contingency $135,493) with Kolos Engineering, Inc for urgent sewer repair
Garland – Contract $4,417,421 (includes 10% contingency $401,584) with Bay Pacific Pipeline for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Hearst, Scenic Ave, Euclid, LeConte, Arch, Cedar, LaLoma, LeRoy, Piedmont, Kelsey, Palm Ct, Russell, and Backline Avalon, Belrose, University Alvarado, Roble Road
Garland – Authorize Funding Agreement with AC Transit for $1,036,000 additional funding for Quick-Build Durant Transit Lane Project
Garland – Contract $1,663,900 with DBA Ray’s Electric for MLK Jr Way Vision Zero Quick Build Project
Garland – Contract $4,444,006 (includes 10% contingency $404,001) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Parnassus Rd, et al. Project
Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees Reform – Adopt Ordinance amending BMC 14.72.080 reduces burden of parking and towing fines on indigent persons making up to 50% AMI and allows eligibility for RPP (residential parking permits) even with outstanding tickets and fines and budget request for $383,512 for ongoing management of the program

AGENDA ACTION:

ZAB Appeal 2065 Kittredge Use Permit #ZP2021-0193, demolishes portions of City Landmark including Shattuck Cinemas to construct 8-story 187 units (including 4 live-work units and 9 very low income units) with 4993 sq ft commercial space and 43 parking spaces
Bartlett – qualified positive recommendation from Budget & Finance Committee – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds
Arreguin – Request allocation of Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) for Higher Impact Transformative Activities
Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure (FARM), direct CM to protect City’s food supply from natural disasters and economic disruptions by facilitating and chartering a community based non-profit with designing and implementing an integrated local food production and distribution system for Berkeley

INFORMATION REPORTS:

Updated Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021.

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

AGENDA ACTION:

Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328, establishes affordable housing in lieu fee per sq ft rather than by number of unites, suggested fee $45/sq ft.
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*

Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm
January 31 – Measure T1 funding at 4 pm
February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm
February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
February 28 – Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule at 4 pm
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project at 4 pm
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations

* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

January 8 - January 15, 2023
Worth Noting:
City Council is officially on recess through January 16. The January 10 meeting is just to renew legislative body virtual meetings. The agenda for the January 17 regular City Council meeting is available for comment. Use link or check agenda list at the end of this post. The January 18 special City Council at 4 pm is for the adoption of the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element. The packet with the report is 1428 pages. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Monday: The Youth Commission meets at 6:30 pm. The Peace and Justice Commission and the Personnel Board both meet at 7 pm. The Personnel Board Packet includes a report on City staff vacancies. The modifications in the Police Recruit and Officer job descriptions are to meet new CA law. Peace and Justice Commission has invited Indigenous Representatives to discuss the Shellmound and the Land Acknowledgement.
Tuesday: Council meets at 10 am to vote to continue virtual meetings until the COVID emergency ends on February 28, 2023.
Wednesday: The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm and will take up Berkeley Bike Plan and Barriers to Pedestrians and Bike Safety and IKE Kiosks. The Police Accountability Board (PAB) meets at 6:30 pm. The PAB agenda includes the LA Times report on the Interim Chief and sexual harassment investigation and Bike Unit allegations. The Parks Commission meets at 7 pm. Turtle Island Monument and T1 shortfall are on the agenda. A letter in the packet from Todd Jersey Architects states the pier is safe for pedestrian access and should be reopened.
Thursday: WETA meets at 1 pm. The Zoning Adjustment Board has 7 projects listed on consent, two 7-story projects 2439 Durant and 1752 Shattuck and two 5-story projects 1773 Oxford and 1820 San Pablo.

Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 8, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

Monday, January 9, 2023

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86100920098
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 0092 0098
AGENDA: B. Discussion/Action items: 8. Shellmound Issue and Possible Modification of Land Acknowledgement Language with Indigenous Representatives, 9. Interim report to Council Reproductive Services and Education Access Survey, 10. BUSD Ethnic Studies, 11. Seating in Berkeley Post Offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86538887981?pwd=eUFzelVyaFkySlR3T2ZPVUx4S3VhQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 3888 7981 Passcode: 532989
AGENDA: V. Recommendation Amending Police Officer Recruit and Police Officer Job Class Specifications (packet 148 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87640969306?pwd=RkE3ZnlGaGNlRmhKN2lZSFBseWl6dz09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 9. Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety, 10. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 10 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573075
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 957 3075
AGENDA CONSENT: Only one item: 1. Resolution making required findings for legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-january-10-2023

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401482394?pwd=UlNUTThyaU5uLzBFd1dNYlQ1Z1BMQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-44499171 or 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 884 0148 2394 Passcode: 900267
AGENDA: B. Re-submit letter to Council regarding current vacancies, C. 1. In-person meetings, 2. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 3. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 4. Public Participation, 5. COD meeting schedule, 6. Changing time to 5 pm, 7. Berkeley Bike Plan\Barriers to Pedestrians and Bike Safety, 8. IKE.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89698730836
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 9873 0836
AGENDA: 8. Annual workplan, 9. Civic Center Turtle Island Monument | Fountain Project, 10. T1 shortfall for current projects, 11. Summer camp fee increases, 12. Council reports, 13. Future items Parks Development fee, Citywide accessibility plan, BMASP, Animal Care. Letter from Todd Jersey AIA on reopening the pier is listed under communications page 14 in packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 5259 6072
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Staff report, 6. Chair & Board Reports, 7. Chief Reports, 8. A. Subcommittee reports Controlled Equipment, b. Policy and practices relating to Downtown Task Force and Bike Unit Allegation, 9. A. Discussion regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs Bureau Reports and Information, 10. A. Nomination of PAB chair and vice-chair, b. review updated Lexipol policies, c. Discussion LA Times article (Interim Chief Louis and sexual harassment from 2017 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-12-29/top-berkeley-official-failed-to-reveal-investigation-into-her-police-chief-pick ), d. Presentation and Recommendations for Policy Complaint #31 Drone Usage Policy. CLOSED SESSION: Complaint #21, Complaint #30
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, January 12, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) meeting on Thursday, January 12 will not be public.
AGENDA: It was announced at the January 5, 2023 LPC Meeting, a subcommittee (unnamed with unannounced members) will meet with Scott Ferris to review city projects during the day on the 12th. It was stated that under relaxation of Brown Act rules during the COVID emergency, subcommittee meetings do not need to be public and the meeting with Scott Ferris will not be public.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87165669901
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 871 6566 9901
AGENDA: 2. 1820 San Pablo – on consent – density bonus project – demolish the commercial building, retain and restore existing façade, construct 5-story, 44-unit (including 4 very low income units), 42,831 sq ft mixed-use building with 6840 sq ft ground floor commercial space,
3. 2439 Durant – on consent – demolish 2-story commercial building, construct 36,529 sq ft 7-story mixed-use building with 8332 sq ft commercial space and 26,906 sq ft for 22 dwellings and roof deck,
4. 1773 Oxford – on consent – demolish 6-unit multi-family building, construct 5-story, 21,048 sq ft multi-family building with 24 units (including 3 very low income) State density bonus,
5. 573 Santa Rosa – on consent – construct 3rd story major residential addition exceeding 14 feet in average height and 20 feet maximum height, add 6th bedroom to the lot, and convert existing detached garage to habitable accessory building
6. 1329 Albina – on consent – enclose covered porch and replace entry stairs in nonconforming front setback of single-family dwelling on a lot over lot coverage,
7. 469 Kentucky – on consent – demolish single-family dwelling and construct 3,310 sq ft 3-story single-family residence and 2-car garage,
8. 1752 Shattuck – on consent – demolish 1-story commercial building and accessory structures and construct 47,137 sq ft 7-story mixed-use building with 68 dwelling units (including 7 very low income), 1,210 sq ft ground floor commercial floor area, State density bonus.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

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 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports weather service impacts, Federal Diesel Particulate Filter Earmark (DPF), State Operating Assistance, 2022 Ridership summary, business plan update, 6. Consent adopt resolution regarding remote meetings, 7. Approve legislative program, 8. Adopt final FY2024 – 2028 short range transit plan, 9. FY 2024 Fare program.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, January 13, 2023 – A Reduced Service Day

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 8422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: Not yet posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – No city meetings listed.

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Agenda for January 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1610052107
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 005 2107
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Amend contract #32000064 add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
***Item Removed from Agenda by the City Manager*** Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Wengraf, co-sponsors Harrison, Humbert, Hahn – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

ACTION:

Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project

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Agenda for January 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619486060
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 161 948 6060
AGENDA: Adoption of 2023- 2031 Housing Element (packet 1386)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*

Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
January 18 – Housing Element at 4 pm
January 31 – Measure T1 funding
February 2 – Hopkins Corridor Plan at 6 pm
February 21 - Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report, Housing Preference Policy
March 7 - Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan
March 14 – Annual Crime Report at 4 pm
March 21 - Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program at 4 pm, Civic Center Vision Project
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Unscheduled Presentations:
Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)

* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

January 2 - January 8, 2023
Worth Noting:
2023 is off to a quiet start with four meetings.

Wednesday the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the 1/17/2023 City Council Regular Meeting. The Board of Library Trustees meets at 6:30 pm. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm. The 206-page City of Berkeley Crisis Response Models Report – Specialized Care Unit included in the meeting packet is not listed as an agenda item.
Thursday the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. There is a demolition referral for the site of the former Radio Shack - watch for a mixed use building to appear on the DRC and ZAB agendas in the near future. The letter from Elyce Klein listed under correspondence lays open some questions on what is behind the changes in the Turtle Island Monument plans.

Check the City website for announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Deadline to comment January 2, 2023 - Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms
To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation – at: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to [email protected]
and/or [email protected].

The deadline for public comment in the City survey is January 5, 2023 - Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building
To submit your comment, go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

To review the Civic Center presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4

A Daylighted Creek – Restore Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park is a survey option
Strawberry Creek in Strawberry Creek Park used to flow underground in a concrete culvert. Removing the culvert and restoring the creek to its natural state above ground open to air and light is called daylighting. There is State of California grant money available for daylighting creeks through The Urban Creeks Restoration and Flood Control Act of 1984 and other grants.
If you would like to see Strawberry Creek daylighted in Civic Center Park please check that box in the MLK Jr. Civic Center Park survey section and let the project team know why you support daylighting Strawberry Creek in the comment boxes.

To be added to the list of creek advocates email: [email protected].

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s,
Monday, January 2, 2023 City Holiday,
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - No city meetings found

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605904304
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 590 4303
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 1/17/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, -- Scheduling: 5. Council works sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, -- Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, -- Unscheduled Items: 9. Hahn - Amending City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Policy committee Track Items with budget Referral to be Referred to the Budget & Finance Committee and one Subject Matter Policy Committee, 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, 12 Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to the City Council Legislative Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: III. A. Proposed Personnel Changes Impact to Budget FY 2023-24, B. Report on recruitment process to fill BOLT vacancy Davenport term ends 5/15/2023.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 5. Santa Barbara collaborative approach to address community fears of homeless, 6. Chair Report, 7. Recommendation for centralization of inclement weather needs, 8. Recommendation for hot line identifying whether warming center will be open that same evening, 9. Relocation of recreational vehicle lot formerly at SPARK, 10. Allocation for health care benefits for DDH shelter workers and possible requirement for back-up staffing in the event of an emergency, 11. Site visits to Harrison/Sankofa House and Bridget House and plan next site visit, 12. Impact that HSPE has on council decisions in oversight, funding and new programs. (packet 260 pages includes 206 page City of Berkeley Crisis Response Models Report – Specialized Care Unit)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Thursday, January 5, 2023

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81578977877
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 815 7897 7877
AGENDA: 5. 1325 Arch Street – Structural Alteration Permit for Schneider/Kroeber House
6. 1652-1658 University – Demolition Referral – former Radio Shack location,
7. Land Acknowledgement.
11. Correspondence From Elyce Klein re: Civic Center Park, Turtle Island Monument
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, January 6, 2023 &
Saturday, January 7, 2023 &
Sunday, January 8, 2023
No city meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for City Council Regular Meeting Jan 17, 2023
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605904304
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 590 4303
AGENDA CONSENT:

2nd Reading - Zoning Ordinance Technical edits and corrections to BMC Title 23
2nd Reading – Annual Appropriations Ordinance (mid-year budget allocations) $178,289,951 (gross) $172,028,412 (net)
Minutes
Approval donated sculpture gift Queen Shamiram by Fred Parhad valued $225,000 for inclusion in City of Berkeley Art Collection
Formal bid solicitations and RFP $3,506,00
Amend contract #32000146 for $1,017,000 with Aramark for uniforms and laundering thru FY2025
Contract add $21,078 total $141,077.73 and extend to 1/31/2024 with Tiana Sanchez International, LLC for HHCS Equity Consultant
Revenue Grant Agreement: $2,473,611 for 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2028 from State of California Home Visiting Program for public health promotion and prevention services
Amend Contract 32000226 $125,000 thru 12/31/2022 with MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions for SRIP | Disability, Police Employees Retirement Income Plan, and Health Reimbursement Accounts for Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Reimbursements
Establish Classification and Salary Medical Director $15,671.76 - $17,802.72 monthly or $188,061.12 - $213,632.64 annually
Contract $822,512 with Presidio for Micro-Segmentation
15-year Lease agreement with Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement to use 1718 8th Street in James Kenny Park 3/1/2023 – 2/1/2038
Arreguin – Support for SB 4: Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
Arreguin - 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on 1/16/2023
Wengraf – Support SB-36 (Skinner) Out-of-state criminal charges: prosecution related to abortion and gender-affirming care
Robinson – Relinquishment of Council Office Funds for Pacific Center for Human Growth

ACTION CALENDAR:

City Manager -Ferris- Changes to Selection Camps Programs Fees
City Manager – Klein & Warhuus – Affordable Housing Requirements – amending BMC 23.328
Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison - Resolution Supporting Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD BHS Tennis and Parking Structure Project
A. Recommendation from Sugar Sweetened Panel of Experts – Allocation of $3,000,000 over FY 2024 and FY 2025, b. City Manager – Companion report cuts allocations from $1,275,000 to $712,000 for BUSD and same for RFP, and increases cost allocated to staff for program to $576,000
A. Youth Commission – add a seat to the Environment and Climate Commission for person under 18 nominated by Student Director on BUSD Unified School Board, b. City Manager – refer to CM to evaluate feasibility of 10th voting member, prepare legal language & confirmed by a suitable board of elected officials
Arreguin – Amend Contract 32200161 add $75,000 total $125,000 with Community Development Partners to extend consulting work associated with Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative
Kesarwani – Referral for a Security Assessment of the 1700 and 1600 blocks of San Pablo 2 months after City of Berkeley lease of 27-room motel at 1720 San Pablo
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 3.82 Modifying Membership and Appointment Procedures for the Environment and Climate Commission.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*

Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORK SESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023

Council Special Meeting: Housing Element
Meeting for Local Adoption of the Housing Element is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 4 pm as a virtual meeting.

Unscheduled Presentations:
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
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* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.

Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

December 18, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Worth Noting –
Public Comment on Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms due Jan 2,
Civic Center Planning includes road diet (narrowing MLK Jr Way) and daylighting Strawberry Creek give your input in survey
(links below)

There are no scheduled or expected City meetings from December 18, 2022 through January 2, 2023.

Check the City website for announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

City Council Winter Recess is December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

City of Berkeley Holidays: Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023
Reduced Service Days: Tuesday, December 27 - Wednesday, December 28 - Thursday, December 29 - Friday, December 30

CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ohlone Park Lighting and Restrooms - Public comment deadline is January 2, 2023
To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to [email protected] and/or [email protected].

Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building – SURVEY
To review the Civic Center presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4

A Daylighted Creek – Restore Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park is a survey option
Strawberry Creek in Strawberry Creek Park used to flow underground in a concrete culvert. Removing the culvert and restoring the creek to its natural state above ground open to air and light is called daylighting. There is State of California grant money available for daylighting creeks through The Urban Creeks Restoration and Flood Control Act of 1984 and other grants.
If you would like to see Strawberry Creek daylighted in Civic Center Park please check that box in the MLK Jr. Civic Center Park survey section and let the project team know why you support daylighting Strawberry Creek in the comment boxes.

To submit your comment, go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

To be added to the list of creek advocates email: [email protected].

December 11 - December 18, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council Winter Recess is December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

Monday the Council Health, Life Enrichment Equity & Community meets at 10 am on parking, towing, fines and fees and impact on low-income community and homeless, and Residential Preferred Parking (RPP) for low-income individuals with parking tickets. Hopkins Corridor Transportation Safety Redesign Project Gillman to San Pablo at 5:30 pm. The Youth Commission meets at 6:30 with discussion on access to reproductive services and School Safety. Also, Speaking Up for Point Molate at 6 pm is on the Shellmound and protecting ancestral sites. This looks interesting.
Tuesday these are the go to meetings - City Council meeting at 5 pm starts with confirming the election results, reassignment of committees and item-2 on accepting the $15,000,000 grant from the State Coastal Conservancy and how the City plans to spend the money. The Council regular meeting at 6 pm includes on consent item-8 on placing 22 more IKE Kiosks in Berkeley, item-12 on $4,500,000 to Bonita House for a 2-year pilot of a Specialized Care Unit, and on action item-23 on the mid-year budget adjustment (AAO), item-24 on Pension liabilities and item-25 on BUSD and tennis team trip reduction.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 2:30 pm on the demolition ordinance. Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission meets at 7 pm on Marina Fund deficit, Santa Fe Park project, Waterfront projects and the expected The Turtle Island Monument Project as a discussion item is listed as communication letter.
Thursday the Design Review Committee takes up the 25-story, 326 unit project at 2190 Shattuck (Walgreens at Allston site). The project at 3000 Shattuck at Ashby will be reviewed in January and plans are posted for a 10-story building of studio apartments. The Rent Board at 7 pm agenda isn’t posted, check after Monday.

No meetings on Friday or the weekend. Please consider pulling out your N95 or KN95 masks for indoor events. It is winter and people are getting sick with COVID, Flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).

Check the City website for last minute meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
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CITY REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ohlone Park - To review the plans and options go to the city webpage on Ohlone Park Restroom and Lighting Improvements scroll to past events and pick the 3rd document in the list, the presentation. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/ohlone-park-restroom-and-lighting-improvements
Send comments to [email protected] and/or [email protected].
Public comments are accepted until January 2, 2023.

Civic Center Planning for the Civic Center Park, Maudelle Shirek Building (former City Hall) and Veterans Memorial Building – To review the presentation go to: https://siegelstrain.sharefile.com/share/view/se8d26a6b71d4449ea51c40655e6e0bd4
To submit your comment go to the survey at: https://qualtricsxmjph7lvfxl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aa71ggvGKG50ZIa

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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Monday, December 12, 2022

CITY COUNCIL HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE at 10 am,
(members Bartlett, Kesarwani, Hahn, alternate Taplin)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81835945409
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 818 3594 5409
AGENDA: 2. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett, Hahn - Parking/Towing Fines & Fees 1) Adopt Ordinance BMC 14.72.080 to allow individuals who are eligible for Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) permits and have citation for indigent payment plans to purchase RPP and 2) Refer to City Manager to implement reforms the reduce disproportionate burden of parking and towing fees on low income individuals, amend booting & towing policy, c. develop program to offer vehicle release fee waivers for low-income and/or homeless and 3) 2024 Budget referral $383,512 / 2 FTE to manage program.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86583999676
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 865 8399 9676
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel existing litigation Schmier v. City of Berkeley RG19036596, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (employee organizations: Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 1227 and Local 1227 I.A.F.F. Chief Fire Officers Assoc., IBEW, Local 1245, SIEU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, DEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

YOUTH CCOMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84854484032?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 848 5448 4032 - Passcode: 992488
AGENDA: 9. Discussion: Study of access and barriers to reproductive services and education for people living in Berkeley (George Lippman – Chair, Peace and Justice Commission), 10. Upcoming construction and design for YAP, 11. Discussion: Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

SPEAKING UP FOR POINT MOLATE AT 6 – 7 PM
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lfuiurzIvGdBot967zVfL1PXM3qvq3_VB
AGENDA: Dr. Gill will present on her collaboration with her colleagues and with the Confederated Villages of Lisjan to develop noninvasive archaeological methods to document and protect Point Molate’s sacred ancestral sites.
Videos from previous presentations are available at: https://www.youtube.com/@speakingupforpointmolate4670/videos

HOPKINS STREET REDESIGN at 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hopkins-corridor-transportation-safety-project-virtual-community-meeting-tickets-477393485767
Teleconference (video only)
AGENDA: Hopkins Corridor Transportation Safety Project Gillman to San Pablo, Virtual Community Meeting.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison Street in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 - Meeting ID: 818 8576 3338
AGENDA: 1. Confirm results of November 8, 2022 election including adopting measure Measure M ordinance and Measure N resolution, 2. Receive $15,000,000 grant from State Coastal Conservancy for waterfront improvements including 1. Dredging Marina Main Channel, 2. Replacement D and E dock system, 3. Improvements to Cesar Chavez Park Pathways, 4. Improvements to South Cove West Parking Lot, 5. Environmental review and design of the pier ferry project, 3. Council Committees and regional body appointments (Harrison appointed as delegate to ABAG with Arreguin as alternate), 4. Appointment of Ben Bartlett as Vice-President of Council for 12-14-2022 to 12-5-2023 and Susan Wengraf as Vice President of Council for 12-6-2023 to 12-1-2024, 6. Seating arrangement Humbart, Kesarwani, Harrison, Bartlett, Arreguin, Wengraf Hahn, Robinson, Taplin.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison Street in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 818 8576 3338
AGENDA: Use weblink below (click on HTML not pdf) or check agenda list at the end of this post with agenda items labeled to more accurately describe agenda item content.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: RENT BOARD/CITY COUNCIL at 2:30 pm
(members Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison, Robinson, Leah Simon-Weisberg, Alpert, Kelley)
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89280424536?pwd=aWRTQXo5SnBKRnZobVEvL1pkOHIvdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 8042 4536 – Passcode: 339987
AGENDA: 8. Consider amendments to Demolition Ordinance (Comparison between old and proposed – redline - pages 37 – 52)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

PARKS, RECREATION and WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 6419 7181
AGENDA: 7. Director’s report on Divisions Parks, Recreation, Waterfront; Capital; Budget, 8. 2023 schedule, 9. Projected Marina Fund Annual Structural Deficit in FY 2023-2024, 10. Potential Parks Tax Increase for parks and landscaping at the Waterfront, 11. Update on $15 million state allocation for Waterfront projects (City Council votes on the allocation at the 5 pm meeting on 12-13-2022), 12. Update on Santa Fe Railroad Park Project, 13. Council reports, 14. Future items, workplan 2023, Parks Development fee, citywide accessibility plan, BMASP update, 15. Communications Turtle Island is listed only as communication item.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Thursday, December 15, 2022

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89267364699
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 - Meeting ID: 892 6736 4699
AGENDA: 2190 Shattuck at Allston– Preview – redevelop a 19,967 sq ft (0.46-acre) site with proposed 25-story building with 326 residential units and 51 parking spaces in single subterranean level.
3000 Shattuck at Ashby – SB 330 project will be reviewed at the January 19, 2023 meeting – the 10-story, density bonus project with 166 studio units project plans are available now.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83979216510?pwd=Z1ZqQ0xmVm82TjdDcjA0VFB3RGpHZz09
Teleconference: not posted - Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted – check after Monday
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Friday, December 16, 2022 & Saturday, December 17, 2022 & Sunday, December 18, 2022
No city meetings –

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AGENDA for December 13, 2022 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person at 1231 Addison St in the BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8818 8576 3338
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:

2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2nd Reading Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
Adopt a Resolution approving the 2023 City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit (SCU) and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2-year pilot.
Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting 18. b. the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund

AGENDA on ACTION:

Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.
Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure

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LAND USE CALENDAR:*
Public Hearings
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Council Special Meeting: Housing Element
Meeting for Local Adoption of the Housing Element is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 4 pm as a virtual meeting.
Unscheduled Presentations:
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Activist’s Diary at: www.berkeleydailyplanet.com.
This meeting list is also posted at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected].
If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the email you received to [email protected] with the request to be removed from the email list.

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* The Land Use Calendar / Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
webpages with easy to find listing of building projects in the appeal period has been removed as another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link (no longer functional), Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

December 4 - December 11, 2022
Worth Noting:
A full week ahead, check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice.

Monday the go to meeting is the in-person North Berkeley BART Station Housing Project open-house meeting at 6 pm at the Library on University. Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will review the policy for police officer extra duty, i.e. Apple Store on Fourth Street. PAB meets in closed session at 11:30 and the Personnel Board meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday at 6 pm Council meets with item 10 Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements. The proposed changes calculate the fee for avoiding including affordable housing in a project (in lieu fee) by gross residential square feet instead of number of units or providing land at an alternative site with the same or greater value as the in lieu fee. At 6:30 OES (fire department) sponsors a discussion on Emergency Preparedness.
Wednesday the go to meetings are the Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm receives a presentation of the Turtle Island Monument Project and the Planning Commission hearing on the Housing Element at 7 pm. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Police Accountability Board also meet at 7 pm.
Thursday morning at 10 am the Budget and Finance Committee will review and recommend which projects/items will be funded through the AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – mid-year budget adjustment) (another important meeting) The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm. Two projects on consent are similar – they both tear down existing single family housing and build two 2-story single family houses in place of one house.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am (always worth attending).

The December 13 City Council Agenda is posted and available for comment. Use link https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas or go to post at the end of this notice. Item 8 under consent adds 22 IKE Smart City Kiosks. Item 23 is the approval of the AAO (the mid-year budget adjustment). This is the last expected meeting before council goes on winter recess December 14, 2022 – January 16, 2023.

Monday, December 5, 2022

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86864219403
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 6421 9403
AGENDA: 2. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty Employment (policy for officers working special details wherein the City of Berkeley has a contractual agreement to provide services for a fee to private third parties, i.e. Apple Store on 4th Street)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD (PAB) Hearing Panel Closed Session at 11:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88595956163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 9595 6163
AGENDA: Closed Session continuation of deliberations pursuant to Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, et all Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 2002 057569
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

North Berkeley BART OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS Office Hours at 6 – 7:30 pm
In-Persosn
West Berkeley Branch Library Community Room at 1125 University
AGENDA: Drop-in Office Hours on objective design standards to ask questions, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – use link to scroll through Objective Design Standards presentation before attending meeting, https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/NB-BART_PreODS_Community_Meeting_1_v1.pdf (both “first Objective Design Standards Community Meeting” and “North Berkeley Objective Design Standards Community Meeting” on the website are the same document)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-objective-design-standards-office-hour-person

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85963133318?pwd=ZFZuVkc5WEh3dEFUOCtESG45YXFvdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 6313 3318 Passcode: 250835
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Establish the Medical Director Classification, VI. Request for Extension of Temporary Animal Services Assistant.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 8989 3148
AGENDA: Use link and HTML or go to agenda list at the end of this post. Under action affordable housing requirements. Item 10 Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PLUG INTO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plug-into-emergency-preparedness-registration-476831695437
AGENDA: interactive discussion, from website it looks like this will be about preparing your emergency kit – event sponsored by City Office of Emergency Services (OES - fire department)
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/plug-emergency-preparedness

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860-4230 6505
AGENDA ACTION: A. Proposed Personnel Changes, Impact to Budget FY 2023-24, B. Report on recruitment process to fill vacancy on BOLT (Davenport’s term ends 5-15-2023).
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS: a) Turtle Island Monument Conceptual Design, b) Land Acknowledgement, c) FY 2024 Grant Review Panelist Pool, d) FY 2024 Capital Improvements Grants Guidelines, e) FY 2024 Community Festivals and General Operation Support Grant Guidelines changes, f) Cube Space Exhibition, g) 2023 Civic Arts Commission meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION (DFSC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 5. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Meeting #3 Assessment Priorities and Action Plan, NOTE: this presentation that occurs during the DFSC meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232 is listed online with a different ZOOM link than the meeting and website https://cwpp-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/ 6. Update on Commission Recommendations to Council, 7. Berkeley Fire Code Update, 8. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89799598815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 9959 8815
AGENDA ACTION: 9. Public Hearing: Housing Element 2023-2031, 10. Discussion: Land Acknowledgement Practice. (packet is 1417 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

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 items, 5. Staff report, 6. Chair and board reports, 7. Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. controlled equipment, b. policy and practices relating to downtown task force and bike unit allegations, c. police chief process, 9. New business a. 2023 schedule, b. Board retreat, c. discussion regarding future access to BPD Internal Affairs Bureau Reports and Information. 10. Public Comment
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, December 8, 2022

BUDGET and FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81924010136
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 819 2401 0136
AGENDA: 2. Amendment: FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance 1. Discuss and determine carryover, 2. Authorize AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance), 3. Presentation on Mental Health Transports and Update on the Implementation of the Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Response Services, 4. Energy Commission - Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification, and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 and 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87660567955
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 876 6056 7955
AGENDA: 3. 2506 Haste – Use Permit #ZP2022-0074 add a Cannabis Consumption Lounge and amplified live music to existing Cannabis retail store – continue to 2-9-2023
4. 1200 Dwight Way – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0028 – demolish single family dwelling and detached garage and build two 2-story single family dwellings with two parking spaces
5. 2310 Eighth Street – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2022-0098 - demolish single family dwelling and detached garage and build two 2-story single family dwellings with two parking spaces
6. 2000 San Pablo – on action - staff recommend approve – Use Permit #ZP2022-0057 to allow retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption (Type 20 ABC License) in conjunction with an existing convenience store.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

WETA (WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) at 1:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: Vallejo City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA:
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, December 9, 2022 – Reduced Service Day

Saturday, December 10, 2022
BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, December 11, 2022 – no City meetings found

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December 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 8989 3148
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 total $2,270,177 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter through 6/30/2023
3.Formal bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
8.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
9.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
10.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
11.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended June 30, 2022

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December 13, 2022 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting – Conducted In-Person and Via Zoom Videoconference
In-Person 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885763338
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8818 8576 3338
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2.2nd Reading Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
3.Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
4.Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
5.Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
6.Adopt a Resolution approving the 2023 City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
7.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
8.Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
9.Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
10.Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
11.Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit (SCU) and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
12.Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2-year pilot.
13.Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
14.Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
15.Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
16.Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
17.Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
18.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
19.Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
20.Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund
ACTION:
21.Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
22.FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
23.Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
24.Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.
25.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Wednesday, January 18 virtual meeting at 4 pm
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected]. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly su

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected]. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to [email protected]

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

November 27 - December 4, 2022
Worth Noting:
I think I caught every announcement and change, however, the long holiday weekend means some meeting postings will not appear until Monday. Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice. The Council will be approving adjustments to the AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – City Budget) on December 13. Expect meetings of the Budget Committee to be posted prior to December 13.

Monday at the Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm item 23 in the draft agenda for the December 13 City Council meeting is a redesign of University Avenue with a Bus Rapid Transit lane and boarding platforms. This would be the fifth Emergency Access and Evacuation Route targeted for redesign resulting in road narrowing. This is serious stuff. https://citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/los-angeles/24745-la-traffic-who-put-the-die-in-road-diets The Sugar Sweetened Beverage Subcommittee meets at 4 and council is in closed session at 4:30 pm
Tuesday City Council meets at 6 pm with the last action item on the agenda the redesign of Adeline at the Ashby BART Station (this is on the city map as an emergency access and evacuation route). The Civic arts Commission policy subcommittee meets at 9:30 am. The Zero Waste Commission meets at 6 pm with a recycling market update and the Community Health Commission meets at 6:30 pm on Psychedelic Drug Policy.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm on amendments to the eviction moratorium. The Environment and Climate Commission meets at 5 pm on EV Charging stations and Native Plants and my go to meeting is the Ohlone Park meeting at 6:30 will be on the public restroom and park lighting.
Thursday the Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am on tenant habitability, relocation assistance and tenant conflict resolution. The Park-Addison Project at 6 pm is on bike access/safety and the North Berkeley Objective Design Standards drop-in open hours starting at 6 pm is in follow-up to the community meeting. The Landmarks Commission will have a presentation/review of the Civic Center Park and Fountain at 7 pm, another go to meeting.

No weekend meetings were found.
The December 6 City Council agenda is posted and available for comment.

Monday, November 28, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/20/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81072611640
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 810 7261 1640
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 1718 8th Street (parties City of Berkeley and Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement) and 2. Pending litigation a. Claim of Susan Simonds & Michael Wentworth, b. Claim of Selamawit Tezare.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Sugar Sweetened Beverages - PREVENTION, STRATEGIES AND OUTCOMES at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611906570?pwd=Vys1dkc0cU1vY2MvZkllbGRKRnRyQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 190 6570 Passcode: 495674
AGENDA: 1. Finalize selection criteria questions for RFP
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Policy Subcommittee at 9:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614776545
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 477 6545
AGENDA Discussion/Possible Action: 5. A. Draft Capital Grants Guidelines, b. Poet Laureate program ideas and possible partnership with Library.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
AGENDA: Use link, click on HTML or check full agenda for November 29 at the end of this post.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates Zero Waste Rates, Zero Waste Integrated Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station Redesign, SB 1383 Implementation, staff changes, Discussion/Action: 1 Recycling markets update, 2. 2023 meeting schedule.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Special Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1616383982?pwd=TFZWb0x3MnlUdVRyWUpBWk1Yak13Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 636 3982 Passcode: 695502
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment (Speakers will have up to 5 minutes each), Discussion/Action 2. Approve commission recommendation (Responsible Psychedelic Drug Policy in Berkeley) for City Council referral on Entheogenic Plants
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84125201403?pwd=OGoxUzdUWEZ0T0tuaEczcWRqVWc2QT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 841 2520 1403 Passcode: 554148
AGENDA Discussion/possible action: 6. Recommendations on signage related to Elevator Ordinance, 7. Amendments to Eviction Moratorium (BMC13.110), 8. Council’s use of Emergency Powers to limit/reduce the 4.4% Annual General Adjustment rent increase for 2023 for rent-controlled units.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83852085610
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 5208 5610
AGENDA Discussion/Action: a. Zoning Changes to Encourage EV Charging/Discourage Gas Stations (subcommittee McGuire, Allen, Lunaparra, Tahara), b. Transportation Public Space Reallocation subcommittee (Hedlund, McGuire, Lunaparra, Gould), c. Native Plants and Pesticide Reduction Subcommittee (Ranney, McGuire, Allen)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

OHLONE PARK RESTROOM &LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Community Meeting 6:30
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-6rrzsqHNFeBrR1Ac86VdVAKMab_NsJ?_x_zm_rtaid=-OoWkV-ASEKrkZS9OnT_XQ.1669435965119.df4d7f586c7c0c7ac7ad44f20d34558f&_x_zm_rhtaid=222
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 892 4731 0065
AGENDA:

Thursday, December 1, 2022

CITY COUNCIL LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83318619669
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 1861 9669
AGENDA: 2. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn - Referral to CM: Tenant Habitability Plan and Amendments to Relocation Ordinance, 3. Taplin – Amends BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

PARKER-ADDISON MOBILITY AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: check link after Monday
Teleconference: Meeting ID: check link after Monday
AGENDA: this project is related to the State of California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) $1,420,302 grant.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/our-work/capital-projects/parker-addison-bike-boulevard

North Berkeley BART OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS Office Hours 6 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83922787814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 2278 7814
AGENDA: Drop-in Office Hours on objective design standards to ask questions
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/north-berkeley-bart-objective-design-standards-office-hour-virtual

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83362259429
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 833 6225 9429
AGENDA: 5. 2100 MLK Jr Way – Referral for the Civic Center Park and Fountain site
6. 2113-2115 Kittredge – Structural alteration Permit for the California Theater – demolish theater, but retain façade into the design of new mixed-use building.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Friday, December 2, 2022 & Saturday, December 3, 2022 & Sunday, December 4, 2022
No city meetings found

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November 28 - AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for December 13, 2022 Regular 6 pm City Council Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89020212227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 2021 2227
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Fair WorkWeek Ordinance
2.Resolution ratifying local COVID emergency
3.Resolution legislative bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
4.Waiver of Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance for AG Witt LLC for the City’s FEMA Cost-Recovery Contract
5.Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Berkeley’s State and Federal Legislative Platform
6.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations on Municipal Property
7.Ordinance No. 7,626-N.S. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase Two add 22 locations for Phase two.
8.Contract $400,000 with Herbert Gene Hern, MD as Berkeley Fire Medical Director for 5 years from 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2027
9.Contract $70,907 Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project FY2023 Participation Agreement – California Mental Health Services Authority through 6/20/2023
10.Contract $150,000 with Resource Development Associates to design and implement an evaluation for program effectiveness of the Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Response Services (Bridge Services) 1/1/2023 to 6/30/2025
11.Contract $4,500,000 with Bonita House 2/1/2023 to 1/30/2025 to implement Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unity for 2 year pilot.
12.Reserving Predevelopment Funds $500,000 for the Development of Affordable Housing at the North Berkeley BART Station, contingent team’s selection and BART Board approval at Dec 1metting
13.Contract $1,120,344 (includes 20% contingency $186,724) with California Constructures for Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
14.Contracts $5,000,000 for On-Call Transportation Planning services 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2028 with $1,000,000 each with Alta +Design, Inc, Community Design + Architecture, Fehr & Peers, NN Engineering, In and Toole Design Group, LLC
15.Contracts total $10,000,000 for On-Call architectural services ELS Architecture and Urban Design (ELS) $3,333,334, Noll & Tam Architects (N&T) $3,333,333 and Siegal & Strain Architects (SSA)
16.Authorization for additional Commission on Disability meeting
17.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Measure FF Budget Recommendation, the Council Public Safety Committee recommended adopting the Companion Report from the CM/Fire Chief Sprague
18.Environmental and Climate Commission – Send a letter to Wicks and Skinner to advance a proposal to allow cities to dedicate parking spaces for Zero-Emission Vehicles
19.Arreguin – Relinquishment of funds to Berkeley Holiday Fund
20.Taplin, co-sponsor Harrison – Support Trip Reduction Alternative for BUSD Berkeley High Tennis team and Parking Structure
ACTION:
21.Zoning Ordinance Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23
22.Adopt 1st reading of FY 2023 AAO 7,828-N.S. (Annual Appropriations Ordinance) adjustments $172,583,851 (gross) and $170,322,312 (net)
23.Taplin – University Avenue Bus Rapid Transit, 1. Refer to CM and Public Works the initiation of a University Multimodal Corridor Project that centers on creation of a Bus Rapit Transit (BRT) corridor along University Avenue with dedicated lanes and elevated platforms, refer $300,000 for consultant for the project, refer $30,000 for elevated platforms on a pilot basis
24.Barlett, co-sponsor Taplin – Refer to Civic Arts Commission to Create an Official Song, Motto and Flag for the City of Berkeley
25.Barlett – Refer to Health Commission and Environmental Commission to propose regulations on the sale of miniture bottles of alcohol
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.FY 2022 Preliminary Year End Status
27.Status Report – Berkeley’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021) Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,841-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC
2.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,842-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with James Robert Higgins
3.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,843-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc.
4.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,844-N.S. to Regulate the Use of Carryout and Produce Bags and Promote the Use of Reusable Bags
5.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
6.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
7.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
8.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
9.Arreguin – Excused absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett
ACTION:
10.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
11.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
12.2nd reading – Ordinance 7,839-N.S.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments BMC Chapters 19.28 – 19.37 and adopting related procedural and stricter provisions
13.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code repealing 12.48 and repealing and re-enacting chapter 19.40
14.Return to In-Person City Council meetings December 6, 2022and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
15.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
INFORMATION REPORTS:
16.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
17.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
18.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
19.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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December 6, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84189893148
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 841 89893148
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter through 6/30/2023 total $2,270,177
3.Formal bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
8.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
9.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
10.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
INFORMATION REPORTS:
11.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended June 30, 2022

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023 at 4 pm
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Tuesday, January 17
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary. This meeting list is also posted at https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to [email protected]. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly summary of city meetings please forward the weekly su

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

November 20 - November 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday is absolutely packed with meetings.
The big meeting on Monday is the special City Council meeting at 5 pm with one agenda item – Fair Workweek. Recall that Taplin, Kesarwani, Droste and Wengraf filibustered the passage of the Fair Workweek on November 3, by running out the clock and declining to extend the council meeting to vote on the Fair Workweek ordinance. Fair Workweek applies to workers earning less than twice the minimum wage. See Activist’s Diary for full description. https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2022-11-06/article/50047?headline=A-Berkeley-Activist-s-Diary-Week-Ending-November-6-2022--Kelly-Hammargren
The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission recommendation for control of vegetation in fire zones with Measure FF funds is up against the City Manager companion report from Chief Sprague to resubmit a year from now at the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am.
The Civic Center meeting is at noon.
The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm covers the council draft agenda for December 6.
After the unraveling of the appointment of the police chief last week, the Police Accountability Board meeting at 3 pm is worth considering.
Unless you are an artist of festival organizer skip the 2 pm Civic Arts Commission subcommittee meeting.
Tuesday the Land use Committee at 9:30 am is an amendment to the COVID eviction moratorium. Property owners with rentals and tenants should take a close look at the amendment.

The November 29 council agenda is available for comment. Redesign of Adeline at Ashby BART is item 15.

Happy Thanksgiving, refresh, rejuvenate and reconnect!

Monday, November 21, 2022

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85723890728
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 857 2389 0728
AGENDA: 2a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC)- Measure FF Budget Recommendation – Expanded Fire Prevention Inspection Program, Clear vegetation build-up and overgrowth within 100 feet of structures, Berkeley Very High Fire Severity Zones (2&3). Include no-interest loan program to clear vegetation, emphasis on eucalyptus removal, 2b. Companion report – reaffirm support for (current) work and report will be considered for FY2024 if DFSC chooses to resubmit. 3. Review of Policy 1043 Extra Duty Employment.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 12/6/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83549098964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 835 4909 8964
AGENDA: One agenda item 1. Fair Workweek Ordinance: Adding Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.102
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1609443051
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 944 3051
AGENDA: 5. A. Grant Guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for General Operating Support grants and festival grants and b. Creative Spaces grant guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81552103949
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 5210 3949
AGENDA: 3. Finalize review of draft proposed permanent regulations for handling investigations and complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

COMMUNITY FOR A CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER at 12 noon
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610947314?pwd=MytWamtoR1VRSU5WMEZEclZyOEJNdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 1094 7314 Passcode: 004451
AGENDA: CCCC General meeting
https://berkeleycccc.org/

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

LAND USE, HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT 9:30 AM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81579865688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 815 7986 5688
AGENDA: Wengraf & Harrison – Amendments to BMC Chapter 13.110 COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance – relates to eviction moratorium, owner move-in and tenants may be evicted beginning 2/1/2023 if tenants fail to pay rent and cannot demonstrate a Covered Reason for Delayed Payment (use link for full language of amendment)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – Sunday, November 27, 2022 NO MEETINGS
City offices are closed on Friday, November 25 after Thanksgiving

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November 21 - AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for December 6, 2022 Regular 6 pm City Council Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938618399
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 3861 8399
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1720 San Pablo Avenue term 5 years
2.Amend Contract No. 32100161 add $612,559 with Dorothy Day House to cover costs to extend Safe RV parking program through 12/31/2022 and operate the Horizon Village Shelter total $2,270,177
3.Force bid solicitations $2,581,000
4.Classification and salary ADA Program Coordinator monthly salary $9,231.73 - $11162.67 (annual $110,780.76 - $133,952.04)
5.Donation $3,400 for Memorial bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Linda Loh
6.Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson - Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Income Programs Refer to Budget process $50,000 for consultant to recommend a Universal Income Pilot Program for Berkeley and Refer to City Manager study re-entry programs, supports and systems already available for Berkeley residents and to establish evaluation processes for all social services programs recommended through the Reimagining Public Safety Process
ACTION:
7.Renewal of Elmwood Business Improvement District for 2023
8.2nd reading Adoption of 2022 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments
9.Public Hearing – updating Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements
10.Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response
11.Amend Council Rules of procedure & order to allow policy committee track items with budget referrals to be referred to Budget & Finance Committee and one Subject Matter Policy Committee
INFORMATION REPORTS:
12.FY 2022 Fourth QTR Investment Report, ended Jule 30, 2022

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82196348694
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 9634 8694
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,841-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC
2.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,842-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with James Robert Higgins
3.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,843-N.S. Sewer and Access Road Easement and Installation Agreement with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc.
4.2nd Reading Ordinance No. 7,844-N.S. to Regulate the Use of Carryout and Produce Bags and Promote the Use of Reusable Bags
5.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
6.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
7.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
8.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
9.Arreguin – Excused absence for Councilmember Ben Bartlett
ACTION:
10.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
11.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
12.2nd reading – Ordinance 7,839-N.S.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments BMC Chapters 19.28 – 19.37 and adopting related procedural and stricter provisions
13.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code repealing 12.48 and repealing and re-enacting chapter 19.40
14.Return to In-Person City Council meetings December 6, 2022and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
15.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
INFORMATION REPORTS:
16.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
17.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
18.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
19.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) 2/28/2023
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program 3/21/2023
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly Tuesday, January 17
Adoption of Election Results, adoption of vice-mayor, seating and committees publish on dec 8 or 9 for meeting on dec 13 (December 2022)
African American Holistic Resource Center (January 2023)
Zero Waste 5-Year Rate Schedule (February 2023)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

November 13 - November 20, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday check the map link for streets blocked for the Berkeley Half Marathon from 7:30 am – 1 pm
Monday the Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Community takes up re-entry programs at 10 am, Agenda & Rules at 2:30 pm (Fair Work Week is not in the proposed agenda for November 29), Youth Commission on School Safety at 6:30 pm. And, former police chief Greenwood is in the panel on military equipment and police at 10 am.
Tuesday the City Council has back to back meetings starting at 4 pm amnesty for unpermitted units and 6 pm building code, Hate Crime report, and ZAB appeals (I will attend both). The EV webinar is at 5 pm.
Wednesday my go to meetings of the week are Wednesday with the webinar on Dark Skies “Light at Night a Glowing Hazard” from 1 – 4 pm, The In-Person Civic Center design meeting at 5 – 7 pm and the North Berkeley BART meeting on objective standards on zoom at 7 pm. Other meetings are the Aging Commission at 1:30 pm, John Hinkel Park at 6:30 pm and Earthquake Brace and Bolt at 6:30 pm.
Thursday at 7 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission takes up vision zero and transit first policy and the Fair Campaign Practices Commission is taking up election complaints and the Open Government Commission will hear my complaint on delinquent posting of minutes and request for Live Transcription for all city meetings as an accessibility issue.
Friday the first two presentations at 9:30 am and 10:10 am at the Climate Emergency Summit Series on Climate and Public Health which starts at 9 am look excellent. (more for my go to list)

Do not forget to check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice.
Commissions that normally meet on the 3rd Wednesday and have no meeting announcements: Commission on Status of Women, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Cancelled meetings: FITES, Design Review Committee, Commission on Labor.
The eBike discount is available through Nov 21, https://rideanddriveclean.org/ebike-discount-campaign/ this is a collaborative program to reduce carbon emissions by transition to eBikes and EV.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

BERKELEY HALF MARATHON at 7:30 am to 1 pm
Street Closure Map - https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/race-weekend/street-closures-and-detours/
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/berkeley-half-marathon-nov-13-street-closures-bus-route-info

Monday, November 14, 2022

HEALTH, LIFE, ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83000189794
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 830 0018 9794
AGENDA: Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89509005126
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 09005126
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/29/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85347936644
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 853 4793 6644
AGENDA: Conference with legal counsel 1. Existing litigation Reugg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley RG18930003, 2. Anticipated litigation related to letter received, letter is confidential (don’t know what it says except it is related to Brown Act).
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-november-14-2022

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89983970326?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 899 8397 0326 Passcode: 646720
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Letter to BUSD regarding School Safety (Vice Chair), 10. Discussion develop a plan to recruit youth commissioners,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

EQUIPPED FOR WAR: AB 481 Militarization of Policing in California at 10 am
Register: REGISTER HERE
AGENDA: Panel discussion on new California law AB 481 that makes the militarization of local police forces transparent to the community sponsored by the Task Force on Police Reform a collaboration between Ashby Village/Elder Action and Berkeley Friends/Racial Justice Action Team. Former Police Chief Greenwood is on the panel.
https://www.afsc.org/content/equipped-war-exposing-militarized-policing-california

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PAB Emergency Meetingat at 2 pm on allegations

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
AGENDA: 1. Referral Response: Amnesty Program for Unpermitted Dwelling Units (one item only – packet 140 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
AGENDA: Go to end of post to see full agenda or use link to HTML
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ELECTRIFY YOUR RIDE webinar with Electric Vehicle Web 5 -6 pm
Use link to Register
https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ev-101-electrify-your-ride-webinar-35/

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

COMMISSION ON AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference (not listed on agenda): 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 161 4800 144 Passcode: 825132
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 4. Age Friendly Initiative, 5. Pedestrian concern Shattuck & Oregon intersection, 6. Preservation and/or development of community environment in subsidized senior housing, 7. Increase Aging Services funding proportional to increase of growth of senior residents in Berkeley, 8 Letter to Parks, recreation and Waterfront Commission for possible senior center outdoor spaces spaces reserved for senior center classes specifically Ohlone park on Bonita Way, 9. Market-rate senior 60+housing development to facilitate downsizing.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

CIVIC CENTER VISION PLAN Open House Workshop at 5 – 7 pm
IN-PERSON at Central Berkeley Public Library – Main Branch Library, 2090 Kittredge 2nd Floor in the Mystery Reading Room
AGENDA: Presentation and discussion addressing proposed uses and improvements to the Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Memorial Buildings, uses, and Civic Center Park
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/civic-center-open-house

JOHN HINKEL PARK SCOUT HUT RENOVATION PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: Join on Zoom
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 1685 4273 Passcode: 018458
AGENDA: Discussion including renovation of the building and accessibility improvements and future building use as part of the conceptual design process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/john-hinkel-park-scout-hut-renovation-project-community-meeting

NORTH BERKELEY BART HOUSING DEVELOPMENT at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/ODSMeeting1
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 0401 9386 Password: 092751
AGENDA: Objective Design Standards for future development at North Berkeley BART
https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/north-berkeley

LIGHT at NIGHT a GLOWING HAZARD at 1 – 4 pm
Registration is free
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_30VEEr2tTj2TVZDg4Xq41g
AGENDA: The use of LED lighting Technology is causing an unintended, yet pervasive and harmful effect: the over-lighting of our nights. Learn about the biological and physical effects of light at night and strategies that can guard our health and environment while providing safe and practical lighting solutions.
Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter and a long list of supporters with notification provided by Rebecca Miliken Sustainability Outreach Specialist at the City of Berkeley Office of Energy & Sustainable Development.

EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT Program at 6:30 to 8 pm
Register: tinyurl.com/earthquake-brace-and-bolt
https://www.earthquakebracebolt.com/

Thursday, November 17, 2022

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMMITTEE (FCPC) / OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86886012659
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 868 8601 2659
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action FCPC: 6. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Elgstrand for Rent Board 2022, 7. Complaint alleging violation of BERA by Committee for an Affordable and Resilient Berkeley – Yes on Measure L, 8. Staff referral regarding failure to file copy of mass mailings by Berkeleyans for Better Planning No on Measure L, 9. Report from contribution limits subcommittee,
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action OGC: 11. Complaint and request for action regarding posting of minutes by City commissions and use of Live Transcription for public meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83037557423
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 830 3755 7423
AGENDA: B. 1. Vision Zero Update, 2. Transit-First Policy Implementation Plan, 33. Work Plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Friday, November 18, 2022
CLIMATE & PUBLIC HEALTH at 9 am – 12 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-public-health-registration-369244529327
AGENDA: Presentations first speaker Director of Climate Emergency for City of Los Angeles at 9:30 am and 10:10 am Climate and Mental Health
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, 2022
No city meetings found

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November 14, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89509005126
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 895 09005126
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Resolution direction legislative bodies to meet via videoconference and teleconference
2.Urgency Ordinance for leasing Real Property at 1720 San Pablo for term of 5 years
3.Amend Contract 42200065 (Agreement A22-0056) add $750,000 total $1,250,000 I-80 Gilman Interchange Improvement Project funding agreement with Alameda CTC fix drainage and grading issues for future fire lane
4.Arreguin & Taplin – Budget Referral (AAO): Strawberry Creek Lodge Food Program $50,000
5.Renewal of Solano Avenue Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023
ACTION:
6.Referral Response: Amendments to the Sign Ordinance and establish new fee
7.2nd reading - Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including local amendments
8.2nd reading - Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code
9.Return to In-Person City Council meetings and Status of Meetings of City Legislative Bodies
10.Adeline Street at Ashby BART Conceptual Design
11.Arreguin - Grant Approval: Accept $75,000 from San Francisco Foundation to renew supporting the Equitable Black Berkeley Initiative to develop a reparative approach to new development at Ashby BART Station and Adeline Corridor with goal of maximizing affordability of new housing
12.Wengraf & Harrison – Adopt first reading of proposed amendments to BMC Chapter 13.110 Emergency Response Ordinance
INFORMATION REPORTS:
13.Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update
14.City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
15.Fair Campaign Practices Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan
16.Open government Commission FY2022-2023 Work Plan

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November 15 – CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Chief of Police effective 11/27/2022, annual salary $256,125
3.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
4.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,039
5.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund - $125,000
6.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457 with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds - $200,000
7.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
8.Amend Measure P Spending Contracts 1) Contract 31900273 with Bay area Community Services (BACS) Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2) Contract 32200051 add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
9.New classification Deputy Duty Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
10.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services, listed projects, South Cove Sailing Basin Dredging Planning Project, Cesar Chavez Park Restroom, K-Dock Restroom Renovation, and additional Waterfront projects funded by one time $15,000,000 from state.
11.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
12.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
13.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
14.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
15.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacation of existing sewer easements
16.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
17.Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn – United against Hate Week
18.Harrison, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
19.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
20.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
21.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
22.Authors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
ACTION:
23.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
24.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
25.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
A.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake – continued from November 3, 2022 – Use Permit #ZP2021-0095 6-story, 12 units of which 2 are low-income.
B.ZAB Appeal 1643 – 1647 California - continued from November 3, 2022 – Use Permit #ZP2021-0001 to create new lower basement, construct new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout.
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
27.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
28.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
29.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
            2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story mixed-use building) 1/31/2023
            1262 Francisco (add 40 sq ft and 2nd story balcony) TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
            2435 Haste (construct residential building) 11/17/2022
            2119 Marin (The Laflin House) 11/17/2022
            1325 Arch (Schneider/Kroeber House) 11/17/2022
            2081 Center (American Trust / Wells Fargo building) 11/17/2022
            2109 Kala Bagal Way (F.D. Chase Building) 11/17/2022

WORKSESSIONS:
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report 2/21/2023
Housing Preference Policy 2/21/2023
Annual Crime Report 3/14/2023
Civic Center Vision Project 3/21/2023
Fire Facilities Study Report 5/16/2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Housing Element - Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly January 17 or 19, 2023
Adoption of Election Results (December 2022)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)
(removed - BART tentative December 13, 2022)

November 6 - November 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
I think I caught all the city meetings and city related webinars, but my email inbox is filling faster with campaign ads and donation pleas faster than I can delete them. Do not forget to check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for meetings posted on short notice. The November 15 Council 6 pm meeting agenda is posted - see additional comments at the end of the list of meetings by day of the week.

Sunday – Daylight Savings Ends
Monday – The Personnel Board and Peace and Justice Commission meet at 7 pm.
Tuesday – Election with the City on a reduced schedule and no meetings
Wednesday – The discount program for Solar and Battery Storage is at 6 pm and the Financial incentive program for EVs for lower income individuals and households is at 7 pm. The Parks Commission, Police Accountability Board and Housing Advisory Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – The Budget Committee meets at 10 am – the mid fiscal year additional budget allocation process is starting. The e-Bike webinar is at 6 pm.
The go to meeting of the week are the presentations from the four developer candidates for the North Berkeley BART housing project at 7 pm Thursday. The meeting is hybrid and can be attended in person at the BUSD Board room or on zoom. (links below) BART will be moderating the presentations. This meeting will likely be very well attended. I am going to attend on zoom since I am concerned that if room capacity is exceeded I will miss too much in trying to get back home and online.
Friday is the Veterans Day Holiday
Saturday is the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am. Note that BNC has a new zoom login. BNC is my other go to meeting of the week.

Sunday, November 6, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Monday, November 7, 2022

PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85857935234?pwd=RFdwZ3YvQmM5ZFRzbVlET2JZNS9Jdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 1790 0435 Passcode: 120198
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Police Aide Classification, VI Recommendation to Establish the Medical Director Classification, VII. Training Report – Updates Regarding COB Training & Organizational Development Program – discussion only, VIII. Director’s Report.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81329589964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 813 2958 9964
AGENDA: 5. Commission Updates & Chairpersons report, 6. Secretary’s Report, 7. Berkeley Shellmound Issue, 8. Review of Work on Abortion and Reproductive Access Study, 9. Seating Needed in Berkeley Post Offices, 10. Discussion and Resolution on Land Acknowledgement.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Reduced Service Day – Mid-term Election

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
PARKS, RECREATION AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 89264197181
AGENDA: 7. Director Ferris report, 8. Update on Civic Arts Commission, 9. Update Recreation Programs FY2022 – FY2023, 10. Update PRW capital projects, 11. Update on council request for ban on planting certain tree species.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88099349925 (showing as expired use link for update if it doesn’t work)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 9934 9925
AGENDA: 6. Update on council items a. Land Acknowledgement Resolution, b. Harriet Tubman terrace Tenant Support, c. Re-enactment of Berkeley Housing Code.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD MEETING 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 items, 5. ODPA Staff Report, 6. Chair and Board Member’s Reports, 7. Chief of Police report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, a. Controlled Equipment Subcommittee, b. Police Chief Process, 9. Finalize review draft proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. Surveillance Technology Ordinance and Drone Use Policy and Acquisition, b. Berkeley Law Police Review Project Agreement, 11. Announcement by Vice-Chair Mizell, 12. Public comment, 13. Closed Session Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley Case No. 2002 057569.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

SunShares Solar and Electric Battery Program at 6 pm
Register: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/
AGENDA: Discount program for solar and battery storage
https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

EV Financial Incentives Clinic 7 – 8 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-financial-incentives-clinic-taller-de-incentivos-financieros-para-evs-registration-444262169107?aff=Bitly
AGENDA: in English with Spanish translation, EV program for income-qualifying, single person with income less than $54,360 /year and family of four less than $110,000 / year
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-financial-incentives-clinic-taller-de-incentivos-financieros-para-evs-registration-444262169107?aff=Bitly

Thursday, November 10, 2022

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501968735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 0196 8735
AGENDA: 2. Report Financial condition (FY2012 – FY2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure need, 3. Report preliminary FY2022 year-end financial status, 4. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 5. Federal and State Legislative Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

E-Bike WEBINAR at 6 - 7 pm
Register: https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101-2/
AGENDA: webinar covers technology, categories of ebikes , models and cost.
https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101-2/

NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION – Developer Candidate Presentations at 7 – 9 pm
HYBRID Meeting
In-person: BUSD Board Room, 1231 Addison (masks strongly encouraged)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89467086970
Teleconference: 1-216-706-7052 or 1-866-528-2256 Conference Code: 878095
AGENDA: Each team will present their credentials, experience and past projects followed by Q&A. BART and the City received four eligible responses: 1) BRIDGE, Avalon Bay, Berkeley Food and Housing Project and East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), 2) Eden Housing and Village Partners, 3) Republic Metropolitan, Novin, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), and Resources for Community Development (RCD), 4) The Michaels Organization and EAH Housing.
https://www.bart.gov/about/business/tod/north-berkeley

Friday, November 11, 2022 – Veterans Day Holiday

Saturday, November 12, 2022

BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, November 13, 2022

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NOVEMBER 15 – CITY COUNCIL regular meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640362532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 836 4036 2532
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake and ZAB Appeal 1643 – 1647 California were continued from the November 3 City Council meeting to November 15. There is no update to the 6 pm agenda and the Council special meeting at 4 pm on the referral response from the city manager on an amnesty program for unpermitted dwelling units is not yet published.

AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Chief of Police effective 11/27/2022, annual salary $256,125
3.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
4.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,039
5.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund - $125,000
6.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457 with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds - $200,000
7.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
8.Amend Measure P Spending Contracts 1) Contract 31900273 with Bay area Community Services (BACS) Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2) Contract 32200051 add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
9.New classification Deputy Dity Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
10.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services, listed projects, South Cove Sailing Basin Dredging Planning Project, Cesar Chavez Park Restroom, K-Dock Restroom Renovation, and additional Waterfront projects funded by one time $15,000,000 from state.
11.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
12.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
13.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
14.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
15.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacation of existing sewer easements
16.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
17.Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn – United against Hate Week
18.Harrison, co-sponsors Wengraf, Arreguin – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
19.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
20.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
21.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
22.Authors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
ACTION:
23.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
24.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
25.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
27.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
28.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
29.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
BART Adeline Right of Way November 29, 2022
BART tentative December 13, 2022
Local Adoption of the Housing Element in January possibly January 17 or 19, 2023
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

October 30 - November 6, 2022
Worth Noting:
Don’t forget to check during the week for meetings, events, webinars posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/
Sunday - no meetings
Monday – The Agenda and Rules committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the city council agenda for November 15. No evening meetings on Monday
Tuesday – no meetings – council really is scheduled for Thursday at 6 pm
Wednesday - My go to meeting is the Planning Commission at 7 pm with Southside zoning changes and local density bonus on the agenda. The other meetings of the day are the Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee at 10:30 am, e-bike webinar at 5 pm, Library Trustees at 6:30 pm, and the Homeless Services Panel of Experts and the Planning Commission at 7 pm.
Thursday is an impossible day starting with FITES at 1 pm, WETA at 3 pm, council at 6 pm with Fair Work Week on the agenda, home hardening for wildfire at 6:30 pm and LPC at 7 pm.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – no meetings – last weekend to get out the vote

Monday, October 31, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/15/22 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council work sessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 – no city meetings found

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BOARD of LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Contract $707,865 with CTC Technology & Energy for 10 Gigabits per second connection to California Research and Education Network (CalREN) high speed broadband fiber network to 6/30/2024, III.D. FY2023 Budget Amendment (AAO) approve expenditures budget foal all fund entities to $24,954,247.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606765080
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 676 5080
AGENDA: 5.a) a. FY2024 guidelines a. Eligibility related to direct city funding for general operating support grants and festival grants, b. creative spaces grant guidelines.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

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. Presentation and Q&A with BOSS regarding planned construction and supportive services at 1367 University, 7. Chair report, 8. Staff update and commissioner discussion on site visits
9. Berkeley-based crisis stabilization center, 10. Rescheduling April 2023 visit
111. Discussion impact HPSE has on Council decisions in oversight, allocating funding, and establishing new programs, 12. Workplan, 13. Pathways, 14. Family homelessness.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82613344954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 1334 4954
AGENDA: 9. Discussion Southside Area Zoning Changes, 10. Discussion Local Density Zone
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

e-Bike Webinar at 5 – 6 pm
Register: https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ebike-101/
AGENDA: webinar is e-bike right for you? Categories of e-bikes
https://rideanddriveclean.org/events/

Thursday, November 3, 2022

FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (FITES) at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87436310864
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 10877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 874 3631 0864
AGENDA: 2. Just Transition Healthy Home Electrification Pilot Program Proposal and Eligible Funding Categories, 3. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance Adding New Chapter 12.01 to BMC establishing Emergency GHG, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

CITY COUNCIL at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
AGENDA: go to the agenda list at the end of this post or choose HTML. HTML allows you to look up agenda item details by item instead of scrolling through 904 pages of a pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

HOME HARDENING for WILDFIRE: WINDOWS and ROOF at 6:30 pm
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-hardening-for-wildfire-windows-and-roof-registration-428887262347
AGENDA: Wildfire on Windows and Roof
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/home-hardening-wildfire-windows-and-roof

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81983641608
Teleconference: 1-669-444-6171 Meeting ID: 819 8364 1608
AGENDA: 5. 2555 College – Demolition referral, 6. 2720 Hillegass – demolition referral, 1581 Alcatraz – Structural alteration permit for Wells Fargo Bank South Berkeley Branch site storeffont alterations.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WETA (WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY) at 3 pm
Hybrid
In-person: Port of San Francisco, Pier 1, San Francisco
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports of Staff, a. Real-time transit information update, Clipper, Amendements to Brown Act, b. monthly financials, c. federal legislative update, d. state legislative update, e. monthly ridership, 7. Consent, 8. Redwood City MOU, 9. Authorize revised Sea Change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 10. Aurora Marine Design, 11. Draft short range transit plan.

Friday, November 4, 2022 & Saturday, November 5, 2022 & Sunday, November 6, 2022
No city meetings found, last weekend to get out the vote

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AGENDA & RULES Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000935026
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 820 0093 5026
Draft Agenda for November 15, 2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Minutes for Approval
2.Renew Elmwood BID (Business Improvement District) for 2023
3.Formal bid solicitations $11,384,000
4.Contract $125,000 with Station Automation Inc. DBA PSTRrax for Real-Time Paperless checkoff and asset management software – Measure Q fund
5.Amend Contract 32000116 add $200,000 total $2,174,457with Amendment Genasys, Inc for Outdoor Warning System Measure FF funds
6.Contract $90,000 with Harold Dichoso for Temporary consulting with Health Housing and Community Services – bioterrorism grant fund
7.Measure P Contract 31900273 1. Shift unspent Measure P – funded shallow subsidy program to a flexible funding program 2. add $127,380 total $375,667 with WeHOPE to provide mobile shower and laundry
8.New classification Deputy Dity Attorney IV, salary $15936.37 - $19,593.60 effective Nov 15
9.Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $2,000,000 and extend to 6/30/24 with COWI North America Inc (32000261) and Transystems Corporation (32000263) for on-call waterfront engineering, design, environmental permitting and construction administration services
10.Contracts $150,000 with Sharjo, Inc. dba ServiceMaster Recovery Management and $150,000 with Belfor USA Group, Inc. for on-call emergency restoration, mitigation and remediation services, thru 12/31/25
11.Amend Contract 10413B add $5,162,424 total $16,252,375 and extend to 12/31/2024 with LAZ Parking LLC for managing city-owned off-street parking facilities
12.Amend Contract 10340 (ERMA) add $75,000 total $325,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with HF&H Consultants, LLC for update rate model
13.Amend Contract 117610-1 add $300,000 total $375,000 and extend to 6/30/2025 with Columbia Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
14.Sewer and access road easement and installation agreements with Paulonia Investment, LLC and Little Tree Investment, Inc., and James Robert Higgins and Summary Vacatin of existing sewer easements
15.Peace and Justice Commission – Reinstate Burma (Myanmar) on Berkeley’s Oppressive States List
16.Taplin – Support trip reduction alternative for BUSD School Tennis and Parking Structure Project
17.Harrison – Support removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism List
18.Harrison & Hahn – Adopt ordinance adding chapter 11.62 to BMC to regulate use of carryout and produce bags and promote use of reusable bags.
19.Wengraf - Baby Book Project relinquish $125/councilmember to support Baby Book project
20.Robinson – Refer $1,000,000 to the FY 2023 AAO#1 process to contribute to Southside complete streets project to ensure Bancroft, Dana & Fulton proceed on schedule and prevent loss of $7.3 million in federal funding
ACTION:
21.Sprague – Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code with Local Amendments
22.Garland – Implement residential preferential parking (RPP) on 1900 block Vine and 3000 block MLK Jr Way
23.Louis – Update BPD efforts related to improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
24.Arreguin – Refer to City Manager (CM): Tenant Habitability Plan Amendments to relocation ordinance
25.Robinson – Refer to CM: Establish an electric bike rebate program and expand low-income e-bike ownership through climate equity action fund
INFORMATION REPORTS:
26.CM – Referral Response Amnesty Program for unpermitted dwelling units
27.LPO NOD: 2119 Marin
28.LPO NPO: 1325 Arch
29.LPO NOD: 2081 Center
30.LPO NOD: 2109 Kala Bagal Way.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
send comments to [email protected]
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Amusement Arcades
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
11.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
12.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
13.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
14.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
15.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
16.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
17.Accept donation $175,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
18.Contract add $750,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training and Information Technology for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS-35F-280X
19.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
20.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
21.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
22.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
23.Revenue Grant Contract $74,449 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
24.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
25.Kesarwani – Referral to CM to conduct an automatic traffic calming review for the area immediately surrounding the project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
26.Taplin co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
28.Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
29.Bartlett, Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Budget referral $50,000 to support completion of affordable housing renovation at 1638 Stuart
30.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
ACTION:
31.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street level imagery project
33.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
34.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
35.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
36.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
INFORMATION REPORTS
37.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
38.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
39.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
40.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
41.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
42.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
43.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
44.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
45.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
46.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
2065 Kittredge (construct 8-story, mixed use building) TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)
Local Pandemic/Endemic Update Report

October 23 - October 30, 2022
Worth Noting:
The Housing Element has been revised and gave us one week to respond. The deadline to respond to the revision is Tuesday, October 25. The Housing Element is the plan to add 19,098 housing units to Berkeley with an estimated 47,443 new residents to fill those units. The first round stated there was no significant impact to Berkeley with adding all these units and new residents except for the additional units to be added to the high fire zones where adding people would generate significant impact and declared impacts were unavoidable and new housing should be added anyway.

Monday at 4 pm Ann Riley presents on daylighting/restoring urban creeks and civic center park (this is my go to meeting of the week). The Housing Element drop in hours are 12 – 2 pm and Zero waste is at 7 pm.
Tuesday the Police Accountability Board meets at 7 pm this is a switch from the usual meeting night. Council is off. Tuesday is the last day to respond to the Housing Element. which now contains revisions and additions
Wednesday the 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm, the Commission on Disability and Telegraph Ave redesign are at 6 pm. The flyer states the Telegraph redesign is from Dwight going south to Woolsey. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Mental Health Commission meets at 7 pm.

The next council meeting is November 3. The Agenda (includes Fair Work Week) is available for comment.
Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice at https://berkeleyca.gov/

If you don’t already have your ballot, Monday, October 24, 2022 is the last day for California residents to register to vote for the November 8, 2022 election. You can register online and/or check your registration status at https://registertovote.ca.gov/

Monday, October 24, 2022
ANN RILEY Urban Creek Restoration and Strawberry Creek in Civic Center Park at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89650380469
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 896 5038 0469
AGENDA: Ann Riley https://islandpress.org/author/ann-l-riley expert in urban creek restoration will present urban on creek restoration, daylighting urban creeks and what this could mean for the Civic Center Park where Strawberry Creek is culverted.
Community for a Cultural Civic Center https://berkeleycccc.org/

HOUSING ELEMENT DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS at 12 – 2 pm
Register for drop-in office hours and Feedback Form are at https://bit.ly/RevisedHousingElementForm
AGENDA: Revised Draft 2023 – 2031 Housing element, last day to provide comment on revised draft Tuesday, October 25. Revised draft 605 pages the online feedback form is by chapter.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/housing-element-drop-office-hours

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 on Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan, CEQA Process for Transfer Station Replacement, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 1. Change of date and time of Zero Waste Commission meeting, 2. Recommendation that Council requires staff to bring rate modification proposals and analyses to Zero Waste Commission evaluation prior to bringing them to council, 4. ZW Division staffing changes.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
DEADLINE to Respond to revised Housing Element https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 7 pm (this is not an error the meeting is on Tuesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a. Regulations, b. Controlled Equipment, c. Police chief process, 9. Finalize Regulations for handling complaints, 10. Public comment regarding 11.a. Discussion on Policy Complaint #31 regarding BMC 2.00 and BPD Policy 1106 – Special Order 2020-0006, 11.b. PAB member stipends, c. PAB policy priorities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
4 x 4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING city council/rent board at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82899637076?pwd=MlZzdFNDTVlBTFBBZ1NNeDRwbmpWdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 9963 7076 Passcode: 272220
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action to consider recommendation regarding amendments to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Discussion enforcement of Short-Term Rentals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

COMMISSION on DISABILITY (COD) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85386530998?pwd=TU5lSitjTmlabGJPMzhFSFdqV3hHZz09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 8653 0998 Passcode: 464290
AGENDA: no action items, Discussion items: 1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 3. Public Participation in COD, $. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. Data, Outreach, & Access to Persons with Disabilities, 6. IKE Smart Kiosks.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619573531
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 957 3531
AGENDA: 4. Commission Minutes Format Including the Staff Report, 5. Adoption of the Berkeley Fire Code Update, 6. Measure FF and Measure GG Budget Follow Up, 7. Workplan, 8. Firefighter and Staff recruitment strategies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

REDESIGNING TELEGRAPH AVE COMMUNITY MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88653151157
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Project location Telegraph Ave Dwight to Woolsey
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/oct-26-learn-and-give-input-plans-redesign-telegraph-avenue
Thursday, October 27, 2022

MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85337202554
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3720 2554
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. Mental Health Resources & Services for Children & Youth, 5. Youth Mental Health Subcommittee report, 6. Commission Secretary Recognition, 8. Retreat Training for January 2023, 9. Stiavetti Case and Incompetency to Stand Trial, 10. Diversion Discussion and possible action.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

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November 3, 2022 CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84033716377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 840 3371 6377
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
send comments to [email protected]
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Amusement Arcades
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
11.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
12.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
13.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
14.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
15.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
16.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
17.Accept donation $175,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
18.Contract add $750,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training and Information Technology for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle no. GS-35F-280X
19.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
20.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
21.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
22.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
23.Revenue Grant Contract $74,449 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
24.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
25.Kesarwani – Referral to CM to conduct an automatic traffic calming review for the area immediately surrounding the project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Avenue
26.Taplin co-sponsor Harrison, Hahn – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
28.Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
29.Bartlett, Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Budget referral $50,000 to support completion of affordable housing renovation at 1638 Stuart
30.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
ACTION:
31.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street level imagery project
33.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
34.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
35.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022
36.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
INFORMATION REPORTS
37.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
38.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
39.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
40.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
41.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
42.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
43.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
44.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
45.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
46.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)

October 16 - October 23, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday October 16 is the Bird Festival with events from 8 am – 8 pm. Field trips start at 8 am.
Monday smartspace goberkeley pay for parking starts in Southside https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/
Civic Center (CCCC) meeting is at noon, Council Agenda Committee planning for November 3 regular council meeting is at 2:30 pm (the proposed agenda is packed), Civic Arts Policy subcommittee meets at 4 pm (Bayer and STEAM) and the Peace and Justice Commission (on Lisjan/Ohlone and Shellmound) meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday – council meets in closed session Thursday not Tuesday and no other city meetings were found
Wednesday the Commission on Aging meets at 1:30 pm (Hopkins Corridor), the Environment and Climate Commission meets at 5 pm, the Civic Arts Commission meets at 6 pm, EBMUD presents desalination webinar at 6 pm, Human Welfare Commission and BOLT meet at 6:30 pm and the Planning Commission on Bird Safe Glass and Rent Stabilization Board meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the annual Earthquake drill is at 10:20 am, Council meets in closed session at 3 pm, the Fair Campaign and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm and the Design Review Committee (1820 San Pablo) and Transportation and Infrastructure Commission (Ashby BART on the Agenda) both meet at 7 pm.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/ No meetings found for Friday, Saturday or Sunday October 23.

The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm for the Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Last day to register to vote is October 24 for the November 8, 2022 election. You should have your ballot by now, if it hasn’t arrived check your registration at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

Sunday, October 16, 2022
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL at 8 am – 8 pm
Check website for events schedules https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
Events include birding field trips, origami, drawing and painting, making a bird house, garden tours, slideshow, exhibits, focused events for kids/family

Monday, October 17, 2022
COMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610947314?pwd=MytWamtoR1VRSU5WMEZEclZyOEJNdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 896 5038 0469
AGENDA: Focusing on reactions to Sept 29 meeting and next steps
https://berkeleycccc.org/

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84245795906
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 4579 5906
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 11/3//2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83755415244
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 5541 5244
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: 7. Discussion with Ms. Corrina Gould – Spokeswoman and Tribal Chair of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan/Ohlone Indigenous Leader(s) on the Berkeley Shellmound, 8. Review of work on abortion and reproductive rights access study, 9. Seating needed in Berkeley post offices.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614814323
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 5. a) Bayer Community Benefit – arts Education and STEAM best practices, b) Poet Laureate
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – no city meetings found

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (BOLT) at 6:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860-4230-6505
AGENDA: III.A. Nominations, B. Gift and Donation Policy Update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 759 2269
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items a) FY 24 Grant Guidelines, b) FY 24 Festivals Grant Guidelines, c) FY 24 Individual Artist Projects Grant Guidelines, d) Revised Homelessness Social Practice Project Plan, e) Establish Commissioner representatives on Civic Center Committee.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

COMMISSION ON AGING at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614800144
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 161 4800 144
AGENDA: 4. 2nd vote on letters to council regarding e-scooters and appointments to Commission on Aging, 5. Letter to council on participating in reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Project, 6. Request funding ½ time coordinator position of Age Friendly Continuum, 7. Pedestrian concern Shattuck and Oregon intersection, 8. Personal deliverer devices (PDD).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83135581455
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 831 3558 1455
AGENDA: Discussion and Action items: 8. Reconsideration of recommendations from former energy commission and CEAC, 9. Electric Mobility Roadmap Implementation, 10. Berkeley Existing Building Electrification 11. Zero-emission Vehicle parking support letter, 12. Discussion Gas Station Ban and EV charging expansion.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

HUMAN WELFARE AND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISION at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: Action Items 5. CSBG funding, 6. A. McGee Avenue Baptist Church program and financial records, Discussion/possible action: 8. Senior housing and programs, 9. Pathways, 10. Requirements for contracted non-profit service providers and transparency of grant reports, 11. Eligibility for services as representative for the poor, 12. Accessibility and availability of materials on City website, 13. Accessibility quality assessment program to handle non-conforming public facilities and complaints from seniors and disabled people over substandard services or services not provided.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88536315053
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 3631 5053
AGENDA: 9. Bird Safe Berkeley Requirements, 10. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance technical edits, 11. Public Hearing Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD MEETING at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89390391286?pwd=LzZ1VEh3T0FMWDdGWXdMS1lTZjA2UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 9039 1286 Passcode: 936779
AGENDA: 7. Appeal Case No. T-5929 2208 MLK Jr Way #6 (will start no sooner than 8 pm), 8. Action items b. modify scope of contract with Kinnectics, LLC and add $300,000 for current fiscal year, c. AGA (Annual General Adjustment) 4.4%, d. Increase 2023 relocation assistance payments for Owner Move-in Ellis Act evictions by 6.8%
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

EBMUD Water Wednesdays DEMYSTIFYING DESAL at 6 – 7 pm
Register: tinyurl.com/3j2r7kmn
AGENDA: Challenges of desalination
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/education-resources/water-wednesday

Thursday, October 20, 2022
ANNUAL EARTHQUAKE DRILL at 10:20 am
Link to State of California webpage and Earthquake alerts https://earthquake.ca.gov/
Berkeley webpage for event
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/practice-earthquake-oct-20-drop-cover-and-hold-shakeout-earthquake-drill

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89720143895
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 2014 3895
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel pending litigation, Workers Comp Appeals Board a. Case No. ADJ15205205 and b. Case No. ADJ12548950
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83381275701
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 833 8127 5701
AGENDA: 1. 2213 Fourth Street – Final Design Follow-up – demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct new 128,143 sq ft 4 ½ story parking garage with 412 auto parking spaces and one loading space
2. 1820 San Pablo – continued preliminary Design Review – demolish the existing commercial building and construct 4-story, 42,831 sq ft 44 unit mixed-use building with 6,364 sq ft commercial space
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81634591168
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 816 3459 1168
AGENDA: 2. Adeline at Ashby BART Project – Action required recommend to City Council to adopt a preferred design concept, 3. Berkeley Strategic (BeST) Plan Update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84333850180
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 843 3385 0180
AGENDA: 6. Report from officeholder accounts subcommittee, 7. City council referral contribution limits,
https://berkeleyca.gov/legislative-body-commission-4

Friday, October 21 & Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23 – no meetings found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft agenda for November 3, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84245795906
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5256 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 4579 5906
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA:
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading Ordinance adding BMC Chapter 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
2.2nd reading Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
3.COVID – review and ratify need for continuing emergency
4.Continue to meet via videoconference
5.2022 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
6.Amend contract 32200039 add $72,000 total $117,000 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Townsend Public Affairs for legislative and funding advocacy strategy (lobbying)
7.Amend contract 32100186 add $144,000 total $354,000 with Mildred Howard to increase size of public art commission to 11 ft tall at Adeline and MLK triangular green space
8.Renew Solano BID (business improvement district) for 2023
9.Formal bid solicitations and RFP $75,000
10.Contract $250,000 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for Professional Services, for Fire Dept, Fire Administration, Prevention Wildland Urban Interface, Emergency Medical Services and Training
11.Contract $80,000 with Restoration Family Counseling Center for counseling, education, support
12.Amend contract 32200227 add $60,000 total $220,000 with Fire Aside for Mobile Vegetation Inspection Software
13.Amend contract 32200083 add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Ganey Scientific for project management and consulting for Fire Dept.
14.Purchase Order $1,700,000 with Bauer Compressors Inc. for Self-contained breathing apparatus and related accessories
15.Revenue Contracts FY 2023 Aging services Programs, congregate meals $40,000, home delivered meals $84,000, family caregiver $41,383, Senior center activities $30,000, information and assistance services $100,000
16.Amend contract 32000240 add $410,389 total $1,394,167 with BUSD for Mental Health MHSA-Funded Programs
17.Participation agreement for grant $42,609 with Greater Bay Area Regional Patnership Workforce, Education and Training – CA Mental Health Services Authority
18.Accept donation $80,000 for Berkeley meals on wheels program
19.Amend contract add $180,000 total $732,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for cyber-resilience projects for FY 2023 using GSA purchasing vehicle
20.Amend contract 32000281 add $165,000 total $892,821 with ConvergeOne for on-site Avaya Administration and Support and extend to 6/30/2024
21.Amend contract 32000223 add $50,000 total $299,500 with Gray Quarter, Inc for Accela Professional Services
22.Adoption of Berkeley Building Codes, including amendments to CA Building Standards Code,
23.Re-enactment f the Berkeley Housing Code
24.Revenue Grant Contract $74,940 State of CA Alcoholic Beverage Control
25.Reappointment of Andrea Prichett and Edward Opton to Mental Health Commissions
26.Taplin – Refer to budget process $500,000 for local down payment assistance and closing cost assistance revolving loan fund pilot program providing 3rd lien qualifying applicants in a racial equity and reparative justice framework
27.Bartlett – Budget referral $150,000 to support recovery and renovations of La Pena Cultural Center,
28.Arreguin – Budget referral $50,000 commitment to completion of affordable housing at 1638 Stuart Street affordable to households earning less than 80% of AMI
29.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake UP ZP2021-0095 6-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (continued from Oct 11, 2022 council meeting)
30.ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California UP ZP2021-0001 create new lower basement level, new 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex,
31.Fair Workweek Ordinance (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
32.Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support (continued from Oct 11, 2022)
ACTION:
33.Accept annual Surveillance Technology Reports ALPR, GPS trackers, Body Worn Cameras, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the street evel imagery project
34.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – Measure FF recommended spending on vegetation management for fire prevention 21% FY 2023 and 26% FY 2024, b. CM companion report (response) council reaffirms support of Fire Dept and considers the Commission’s report during the FY 2024 budget process if the DFSC so chooses to resubmit an updated version
35.Energy Commission (energy commission dissolved and merged into Environment and Climate Commission) recommendation staff pilot projects in EV, EV charging infrastructure, building electrification, referral went to budget committee with no action sent back to council
36.Kesarwani – automatic traffic calming review for the area surrounding project at 1201-1205 San Pablo Ave within 6 months after 90% of buildings occupancy
37.Taplin – Budget referral $135,000 - Refer to CM implementation No Right on Red signs to all intersections with traffic lights
38.Harrison – Resolution supporting local implementation of SB 379 for online instant solar permits and apply for grants and automated solar permitting platforms to reduce permit review time for solar and battery storage systems
39.Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett - parking/towing fines & fees reform develop program to offer waivers to low income households, less than 50% AMI
INFORMATION REPORTS
40.FY 2023 Civic Arts Grants Awards
41.Fire Prevention Inspections Audit Status Report
42.Update: HR Response: Audit Directive(s) for Comprehensive Domestic Violence Policy to Support City Employees
43.LPO NOD 2065 Kittredge
44.Audit Status Report: Underfunded Mandate: Resources, Strategic Plan and Communication Needed to Continue Progress towards the Year 2020 Zero Waste Goal
45.Audit Status Report: Unified Vision Zero Waste Activities Will Help Align Service Levels with Billing and Ensure Customer Equity
46.Audit Status Reports: Lease Audit: Conflict Directives Hinder Contract Oversight
47.Audit Status Reports: Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions & Rocky Road: Berkeley Streets At Risk and Significantly Underfunded
48.Audit Recommendation Status – Data Analysis of City of Berkeley’s Police Response
49.Audit Recommendation Status – 911 Dispatchers: Understaffing Leads to Excessive Overtime and Low Morale
50.Update on BPD efforts related to the Improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response Referral
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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 11/3/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
African American Holistic Resource Center November 15 at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
Civic Center Vision Project (March 2023)

October 9 - October 16, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday is Indigenous People’s Day and Friday is a City reduced service day and the rest of the week is packed. Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday, Oct 9 closing of African Americans in Berkeley exhibit on zoom.
Tuesday City Council starts at 4 with special meeting on Measures L and O followed with regular meeting at 6 pm. On agenda Fair Work Week, Hopkins redesign, and Harriet Tubman Terrace safety violations.
Wednesday Council Committee on Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity and Community meets at 2 pm on Office of Racial Equity and guaranteed income. The Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is at 6:30 pm. The Parks Commission, Homeless Services Panel of Experts, Police Accountability Board and Hahn / Wengraf Town Hall on Measure L are all at 7 pm.
Thursday the final January 6th Hearing starts at 10 am the same time as the Budget and Finance Committee. Mayor Arreguin gives his State of the City address at 6 pm (registration closed for in-person) watch on YouTube Jessearreguin.com. The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm.
Saturday is the Harvest Festival at 11 am – 4 pm. Pre-Register for the EV test drive.
Sunday October 16 is the Bird Festival with events from 8 am – 8 pm. Field trips start at 8 am.

The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm for the Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Last day to register to vote is October 24 for the November 28, 022 election. Ballots start arriving this week.

Sunday, October 9, 2022
CLOSING PRESENTATION FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS IN BERKELEY at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/closing-presentation-for-african-americans-in-berkeley-tickets-430015085697?mc_cid=94dbc79bf4&mc_eid=5054d9346e
AGENDA: Co-Curators Dr. Stephanie Anne Johnson and Harvey Smith and the Advisory Committee Tina Jones Williams, David Knott, Byron Rumford III and Mary Jackson will look back on the 3-year project African Americans in Berkeley.

HARBOR HOUSE QUILT PROJECT STUDENT QUILT SALE at 10 am – 2 pm
2733 Prince St.

Monday, October 10, 2022 – Indigenous People’s Day

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
AGENDA Consent: 1. Appointment of Director of Police accountability, 2. Appointment of Director of Human Resources, 3. Purchase Order – Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc, for Kenworth 3,000 Gallon Tender for Emergency Water Supply (vehicle) Action: 4. Guidelines for Public Process, Expenditure and Oversight of $650,000,000 Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Bond, 5. Measure O Bond Impacts on Affordable Housing Development in Berkeley (packet 58 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
AGENDA: full agenda list follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1614254300
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 425 4300
AGENDA: 5. Presentations, discussion and action, FY24 guidelines eligibility, review criteria and other policy considerations for Arts Organizations, Festivals, Individual Artist Projects, Arts Programs grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

YOUTH COMMISSION at 6:30 pm
(Videoconference showing as expired, check website for update)
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83795428506?
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 837 9542 8506 Passcode 655790
AGENDA: 9. Discussion school safety, 10. BHS Tardy Policy
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
HEALTH, LIFE ENRICHMENT, EQUITY & COMMUNITY Special Meeting at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83087770197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 830 8777 0197
AGENDA: 2. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL OF EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. April meeting, 7. Increased City monitoring and action at Harrison Street Encampment, 8. Shifting monies otherwise allocated to fund expanded mobile shower provided by Dignity on Wheels, 9. Establish plan for site visits, 10. Impact of HSPE on homeless services, 11. Update on number of subsidy allocations, 12. Site visit to STAIR/Pathways, 13. Family homelessness.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PARKS, RECREATION, AND WATERFRONT COMMISSION (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89264197181
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 892 6419 7181
AGENDA: 8. Update on PRW Capital Projects, 9. Update Recreation Programs, 10. PRW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. 13. Communications Lights Out, America! Songbirds Are Counting On Us, NYT.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

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 items, 5. ODPA staff report, 6. Board reports, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports b. regulations, c. controlled equipment, d. Police chief process, 9. Finalize regulations for handling investigations,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

WILDFIRE EVACUATION WORKSHOP at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-registration-428859960687
AGENDA: Focus is on household fire weather plan, prior to workshop watch videos and visit evacuation and planning links in webpage.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-5

COUNCILMEMBERS HAHN AND WENGRAF Town Hall on Measure L at 7 pm – 8:30 pm
To receive zoom link register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RsOr5Lc/Sept18?source_id=12b27c58-3aab-4f7b-8a3a-3b8ca715ffc5&source_type=em&c=98tGl_3qm-8x7dPs6CP8Ts8Wtw57udrnEUzJEwfC__7JPwoQxFYoBQ==

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Final JANUARY 6TH HEARING starts at 10 am PDT
List of coverage of hearing by station https://deadline.com/2022/10/how-to-watch-january-6-hearings-online-tv-schedule-1235040755/

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85481506493
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 8150 6493
AGENDA: 2. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral and updted guidelines and procedures for City Council staff expenditures, 3. Bartlett, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani – Additional allocation of Measure P funding to Step Up Housing $114,660 per year for 10 years for 1367 University, 4. Bartlett – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-For-Success and Social Impact Bonds refer to CM how City can implement an Outcomes Based Funding Initiative, 5. Investment Report Update – Investment Policies of Other Jurisdictions, 6. Presentation on Mental Health Transports and update on implementation of Specialized Care Unit and Community Crisis Responses Services, (packet 84 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85055743942
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 5574 3942
AGENDA: 2. 3003 Dwight (top of Dwight opposite soccer field) – on consent – add a pool, pool house, greenhouse, retaining walls and fences on the undeveloped half of the site,
3. 2435 Haste (between Dana and Telegraph) – on consent – demolish existing multi-family building (8 units) and construct an 8-story, residential building with 37 units (including affordable replacement units) and 935 sq ft of usable open space,
4. 1262 Francisco (between Chestnut and West) – on action – staff recommend dismiss appeal of Zoning Officer decision to approve Administrative Use Permit – to add 40 sq ft on the 1st floor and a balcony on the 2nd floor of existing single-family dwelling.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

MAYOR ARREGUIN STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS at 6 pm
Registration for in-person closed watch on YouTube https://www.jessearreguin.com/

Friday, October 14, 2022 – Reduced service Day

Saturday, October 15, 2022
HARVEST FESTIVAL at 11 am – 4 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/october-15-harvest-festival-celebrates-berkeleys-sustainable-food-culture
Register early for the EV test drive on October 15 at 11 am – 3 pm at https://tinyurl.com/RideElectric2022 or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-harvest-festival-registration-406380624387

Sunday, October 16, 2022
BERKELEY BIRD FESTIVAL at 8 am – 8 pm
Check website for events schedules https://berkeleybirdfestival.org/
Events include birding field trips, origami, drawing and painting, making a bird house, garden tours, slideshow, exhibits, focused events for kids/family

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88115464108
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 881 1546 4108
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Amend Contract 117596-1 add $17,500 total $67,218 with Animal Fix Clinic for Spay and Neuter Services extend to 9/14/2023
5.Amend Contract 108-410-1 add $17,500 total $134,466 to Paw Fund to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners for FY 2023 extend to 9/14/2023
6.Formal Bid Solicitations $2,968,600
7.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000 with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
8.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
9.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Annual Salary Range $151,819 - $183,719
10.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Annual Salary Range $137.966 - $181,293
11.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Annual Salary$137.966 - $181,293
12.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification and increase salary by 4%
13.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
14.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods within two blocks of commercial corridors
15.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
16.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
17.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
18.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
19.Hahn co-sponsor Arreguin Land Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
ACTION:
20.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
21.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
22.a. Commission on Labor - Fair Work Week Ordinance adopt ordinance, b. City Manager refer Fair Work Week to Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community (item has already been reviewed by Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Committee).
23.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf - Reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Plan in Light of newly Available Material Information
24.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/11/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
October 11 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

October 3 - October 9, 2022
Worth Noting:
Two Community meetings worth attending before plans are set in stone:
Monday at 6 pm is the redesign for Ashby BART Plaza.
Wednesday at 6:30 pm is Santa Fe Right of Way Park development planning meeting.

There are no City Council meetings scheduled including no council committee meetings. The October 11 City Council regular meeting is available for review. Agenda Item 23 is on the Hopkins Corridor. The October 11 special meeting at 4 pm agenda is not posted.

Thursday the Housing Advisory Commission and Landmark’s Preservation Commission both meet at 7 pm.

Saturday Berkeley Neighborhoods Council CANCELED the planned meeting for October 8.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

The Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Register to vote by October 24 for the November 28, 022 election. Ballot mailing starts October 10.
Register early for the EV test drive on October 15 at 11 am – 3 pm at https://tinyurl.com/RideElectric2022 or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-ride-electric-at-the-harvest-festival-registration-406380624387

Monday, October 3, 2022
REDESIGN ASHBY BART PLAZA at 6 pm – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85803732111?pwd=RE9RQXdRL2xZdU9HUmxJVGpBQVVtZz09
Teleconference: not listed try 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 858 0373 2111 Passcode: 726912
AGENDA: virtual meeting for new plaza, community gathering place, including Berkeley Flea Market, while improving bicycle and pedestrian safety and connecting to transit
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/oct-3-meeting-new-plaza-street-design-ashby-bart-station-better-serve
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/32f7c8a

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85857935234?pwd=RFdwZ3YvQmM5ZFRzbVlET2JZNS9Jdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 858 5793 5234 Passcode: 222763
AGENDA: VI. Request for Extension of Temporary Animal Services Assistant
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – Yom Kipper begins at sundown
No city meetings found

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – Yom Kipper ends at sundown
SANTA FE ROW PARK Development Meeting at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86996996880
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 869 9699 6880 Passcode 746072
AGENDA: 1. Community garden, 2. Dog Park, 3. Age 2-5 playground, 4. Community garden, orchard and outdoor classroom space
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/10-05-22_SantaFeROW%20Mtg%20Flyer.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/santa-fe-row-park-development-community-meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2022
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88099349925
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 9934 9925
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action items 5. Amendments to the Housing Code, 6. Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 7. Preferences for Affordable Housing, 8. Fund a Study to Document Berkeley’s History of Discriminatory Actions, 9. Ordinance to Remove Credit Checks and Eviction History for Applications for Housing, 10/ Update Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support, 11. Grand Opening 1685 Solano Ave Small Sites Program.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82863599386
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 828 6359 9386
AGENDA: 5. 2119 Marin (Laflin House) – Mills Act Contract -resume public hearing
6. 1819 Tenth Street – Discussion on the Toverii Tuppa Building
7. 2081 Center Street – Structural Alteration Permit – storefront alterations
8. 2109 Kala Bagal Way - Structural Alteration Permit – storefront alterations
9. 2821 Tenth Street – Demolition Referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (WETA) at 1 pm
No agenda, location or virtual meeting information posted, check website after Monday
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, October 7, 2022 – no city meetings found

Saturday, October 8, 2022
SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE PRODUCT PANEL OF EXPERTS at 3 pm
Location: 1724 San Pablo Avenue
AGENDA: Special meeting Healthy Berkeley RFP Review and Update, Workplan for coming year

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 11, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID:
DRAFT AGENDA for October 11 City Council Regular Meeting
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Amend Contract 117596-1 add $17,500 total $67,218 with Animal Fix Clinic for Spay and Neuter Services extend to 9/14/2023
5.Amend Contract 108-410-1 add $17,500 total $134,466 to Paw Fund to provide no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners for FY 2023 extend to 9/14/2023
6.Formal Bid Solicitations $2,968,600
7.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000 with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
8.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
9.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Annual Salary Range $151,819 - $183,719
10.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Annual Salary Range $137.966 - $181,293
11.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Annual Salary$137.966 - $181,293
12.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification and increase salary by 4%
13.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
14.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods within two blocks of commercial corridors
15.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
16.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
17.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
18.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
19.Hahn co-sponsor ArreguinLand Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
ACTION:
20.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
21.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
22.a. Commission on Labor - Fair Work Week Ordinance adopt ordinance, b. City Manager refer Fair Work Week to Health, Life, Enrichment, Equity & Community (item has already been reviewed by Health Life Enrichment, Equity & Committee).
23.Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf - Reconsideration of Hopkins Corridor Plan in Light of newly Available Material Information
24.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
25.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS:
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
October 11 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

September 25 - October 2, 2022
Worth Noting:
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and ends Tuesday evening.
City Council - The Agenda committee meets on Wednesday at 2:30 pm and the Regular City Council meeting is Thursday evening at 6 pm. A special Council meeting is listed for 5 pm on Thursday in the agenda packet on oversight of the General Obligation bond, however, this meeting is not officially posted. Links for special meetings preceding regular Council meetings usually use the same videoconference and teleconference links.

Tuesday - The 3 x 3 Committee meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday lists North Berkeley BART in the Agenda.
Wednesday – The last January 6th hearing is supposed to start at 9:30 am PDT. Agenda committee at 2:30 pm, the 4 x 4 Committee at 3 pm, Environment and Climate at 5 pm, Civic Arts at 6 pm, Disaster and Fire Safety and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – Multi-commission meeting at 11 am on civic Center, Council starts with closed session at 4:30 pm, expected special meeting at 5 pm and regular meeting at 6 pm. Waterfront bike Park meeting at 6:30 pm.
Friday – Elmwood business district meets at 9 am and IKE Kiosks are on the agenda. Civic Arts Grant subcommittee meets at 9:30 am.

The Housing Element Draft Environmental Impact Report is a plan for adding 19,098 housing units not the RHNA 8,934. As stated at the Planning Commission in the presentation, the larger number is to push changing zoning in the City of Berkeley. The Comment Period ends October 17, 2022 at 5 pm. The document including appendices is over 500 pages.
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah begins
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #10 2022 Candidates at 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 818 2594 9827 PassWord: 028103
AGENDA: We’ll hear from Berkeley Equity Summit Alliance members and neighbors of Friends of sponsored in Collaboration with Friends of Adeline who are Candidates, in Berkeley and Beyond

Monday, September 26, 2022 – Rosh Hashanah – no city meetings

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah ends
3 x 3 COMMITTEE City Council/Berkeley Housing Authority at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85038839392
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 3883 9392
AGENDA: 4. Discussion/Updates Berkeley Housing Authority Programs a. Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist opening, b. Emergency Housing Vouchers c. Project-based RFP, d. Executive Director Search, 5. Affordable Housing Berkeley Updates a. Strategic Planning, b. North Berkeley BART Project, 6. Council Items, 7. Housing Bond Measure Update.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 10/11/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. a. COVID, b. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 19. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 10. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

4x4 JOINT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81975393372?pwd=S21hNlFtKzJ0amRPczFneVFHVE1HZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 7539 3372 Passcode: 282147
AGENDA: 6. Update on implementation of Rental Housing Safety Program’s cyclical inspection process, 7. Discussion on amendments to Berkeley Housing Code, 8. Discussion/Possible policy recommendation to Council regarding Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Discussion/possible recommendation on signage related to Elevator Ordinance, 10. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2435 Haste, 11. Discussion proposed demolition of 8 dwelling units at 2429-33 San Pablo, 12. Update Demolition Ordinance.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 5. Chair’s Report, 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action a) Toverii Tuppa (Finnish Hall) Arts Space going to Tax Auction, b) Recap retreat, c) Role of Chairs, d) Mural Design by Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for James Kenney Recreation Center, e) Mildred Howard sculpture budget increase, f) Commissioner representatives on civic Center Vision Committee, 7. Staff updates, 8. Committee Reports,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601651815
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 160 165 1815
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report including Measure GG and FF Budget Updates, 4. Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 5. Fire Department Facilities Master Plan, 6. Safe Passages, 7. AB 3047, 8. Recording of Commission Meetings, 9. Review of process for evaluation and making recommendations for Measure GG and FF Tax Rates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE COMMISSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89048281872
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 890 4828 1872
AGENDA: 8. Update on $1.5 million just transition healthy home electrification pilot program, 9. Local Building Code Amendments, 10. Old Items a. EC Fuel station Co2 labels, b. Fuel Station CO2 labels, c. &d. Prohibition on resale of used combustion vehicles, e. Lead paint.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

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 items, 7. Chief Reports, 9. Old Business a. Finalize review draft proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. PAB Social Event.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, September 29, 2022
MULTI-COMMISSION MEETING (PUBLIC WORKS, LANDMARKS, CIVIC ARTS) at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499570453?pwd=Qk9tU3BFbml2bFg0TWlmVGVTeHJGZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 9957 0453 Passcode: 528648
AGENDA: Presentation of Initial Civic Center Conceptual Design for Maudelle Shirek (old city hall), Veterans Building and Civic Center Park.
(meeting notice is not posted on City Website)

CITY COUNCIL Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87111562314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 1156 2314
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointments a. Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-september-29-2022

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm (not officially posted as of 10:23 pm on 9-23-2022)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
(Council meeting on Thursday September 29 instead of usual Tuesday Rosh Hashanah ends Tuesday)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
AGENDA: full agenda list follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

WATERFRONT BIKE PARK COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81122718961
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 2271 8961 Passcode 94710
AGENDA: Design for BMX are not available on webpage
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/waterfront-bike-park-community-workshop-2

Friday, September 30, 2022
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Grants Subcommittee at 9:30 am
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604123550
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 412 3550
AGENDA: 5. A) FY24 Guidelines Discussion eligibility, review, criteria and other policies and considerations for arts Organizations Festivals and individual artist project grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

ELMWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84812077437
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 848 1207 7437
AGENDA: V. Annual Budget, VIII. IKE Kiosk update
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/elmwood-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Saturday, October 1, 2022 & Sunday, October 2, 2022 – no city meetings found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82992582463
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 829 9258 2463
DRAFT AGENDA for October 11 City Council Regular Meeting
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading - 2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User prearranged trip originating in Berkeley single rider 53.775 cents, pooled 26.249 cents per user.
2.2nd reading - Zoning Ordinance amendments technical edits,
3.Legislative bodies to meet via videoconference,
4.Formal Bid Solicitations $1,628,600
5.Amend Contract 3220192 add $100,000with Alameda Co. Network of Mental Health Clients for one additional homeless outreach staff member and extend to 12/31/2023
6.Revenue Grant WIC projected $1,810,197 for Federal FY 2023 – 2025
7.Expand Program Manager Series by establishing Principal Program Manager Classification and Salary Rage,
8.Establish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Classification and Salary Range
9.Assistant to the City attorney Classification and Salary,
10.Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification
11.Contract $500,000 with Abbe & Assoc LLC for the development of the Integrated Zero Waste Management Strategic Plan
12.Housing Advisory Commission - Harriet Tubman Terrace Tenant Support Recommend following action, Review Tenants video, Direct City Manager to investigate health and safety violations, provide dedicated tenant advocate to assist with relocation and other needs,
13.Taplin – Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
14.Harrison co-sponsor-Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement
15.Harrison – Referral to November 2022 AAO #1 Budget Process for $50,000 in additional traffic calming at MLK and Addison
ACTION:
16.CM – Amend Zoning to clarify and streamline the permit process for Amusement Devise Arcades
17.ZAB Appeal 2018 Blake Street #ZP2021-0095 six-story multi-family residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units),
18.Kesarwani co-sponsor Taplin – Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program expansion for West Berkeley Neighborhoods withint two blocks of commercial corridors
19.Harrison – Refer to the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and City Manager to consider and make recommendations regarding policy of deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other treatments at dangerous or high-collision pedestrian and bicycle intersections
20.Hahn co-sponsor ArreguinLand Acknowledgement Recognizing Berkeley as the Ancestral, Unceded Home of the Ohlone people
INFORMATION REPORTS:
21.Healthy Checkout Ordinance Bi-annual Review
22.Commission on Disability FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89476550043
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 7655 0043
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA:
Presentation by Leilani Farha, former Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing for the United Nations
CONSENT:
1.2nd reading – Lease Agreement: 80 (North Building), 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops,
2.2nd reading – Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance
3.2nd reading – Repeal Ordinance 7,643-N.S BMC 14.40.120 (ordinance to prohibit any heavy duty commercial vehicle on any street between the hours of 2 am and 5 am for greater than 1 hour),
4.Urgency Ordinance Extending the Lease for Real Property at 742 Grayson for additional month $26,379 Measure P Funds
5.Formal bid solicitations $15,891,000
6.Contract 47QSEA21D002V $375,000 through June 30, 2024 with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc for High Fidelity Training Equipment,
ACTION:
7.ZAB Appeal: 1201-1205 San Pablo Use Permit #ZP2021-0070 to construct 6-story mixed-use building on a vacant lot, 66 units (including 5 very low income units), 1680 sq ft of commercial space, 2614 sq ft of usable open space, and 17 to 28 ground-level parking spaces, staff recommends dismiss the appeal,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
8.City Auditor - Audit Recommendation status – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work Outside Entities
9.City Auditor – New Audit Recommendation Dashboard – Dashboard shows status of audit finding recommendations and progress toward resolving finding

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS:
September 29 Oversight responsibilities for General Obligation Bond Measure special meeting time 5 pm
October 11 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)

September 4 - September 11, 2022
Worth Noting:
Tuesday City Council is officially on recess, but the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the September 20th Council meeting (the draft agenda follows posts by day of the week). The full council meets at 4:30 pm in closed session. The PAB Director is on the agenda. The Personnel Board meets at 7 pm to consider new classifications and salaries. For ease of review the annual salaries are included in this summary.
Wednesday afternoon the IKE Kiosk location meeting for the Gillman District is at 2 pm. The evening is packed with the Commission on Disability at 6 pm, the Library Trustees at 6:30 pm will consider modifications of policies for the tool lending library, the Homeless Panel of Experts at 7 pm will consider allocation of Measure P monies and the Planning Commission at 7 pm has one agenda item the DEIR for the Housing Element. Catalyst Town Hall session 3 on housing starts at 5 pm.
Thursday morning is a free webinar on Toxics and Reproductive Health at 10 am, the Loan Administration meets at 12 noon, the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets at 6 pm and ZAB meets at 7 pm. The ZAB posting is not “live” which means there are no working links to the projects being reviewed and no zoom link. Check the ZAB website later for updates. The League of women Voters candidate forums begin on Thursday with District 8 at 5 pm and District 1 at 7:30 pm.
Saturday BNC holds the BUSD School Board forum at 10 am.
Sunday, September 11th is the Solano Stroll.

The September 13th regular Council meeting agenda is available for comment with the full list of agenda items and links at the end of this email.

Don’t forget to check for meetings posted on short notice https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Special Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/20/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNIL CLOSED Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1619251833
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 925 1833
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Councel – existing litigation a. Deal v. CoB Alameda Cpunty Superior Court Case No. RG21110607, b. Secure Justice v. CoB alameda County Superior Court Case No. 21CV003630, c. Timothy Gardner v. CoB, U.S. District Court Northern District Case No. 3:18-cv-7784, 2. Public Employee Appointments a. Director of Police Accountability, b. Director of Information Technology.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87659944705?pwd=ck5ZRkZYRXlwdDdwOStwSGlFelc3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 576 5994 4705 Passcode: 87625
AGENDA: All salary ranges are annual - VI. Recommendation to revise the classification and salary range ($110,780.76 to $133,952.04) of Disability Services Specialist to ADA Program Coordinator, VII. Recommendation to revise the classification and salary range ($166,896 to $204,912) of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, VIII. Recommendation to establish the classification and salary range ($137,966.40 to $181,292.76) of Assistant to the City Attorney, IX. Recommendation to revise the Deputy City Attorney I-III Classification and establish Deputy City Attorney IV Classification and Salary Range, ($191,236.44 to $235,123.20), X. Recommendation to expand the Program Manager Series base range ($94,657.32 to $112,367.88) by establishing the Principal Program Manager classification and salary range ($151,819.20 to $183,718.85).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

IKE Smart City Kiosk Phase II at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89186865266?pwd=R2VxSlZzL2FNRDNSd0dXNlEwMkdkdz09
AGENDA: Round 2 Location Community meeting Gilman District
https://www.visitberkeley.com/plan-your-trip/ike-kiosks/

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3yJHTmTMSUmywstW8mYuKg?_x_zm_rtaid=WYCllGN5QVaPE_l85pMVSg
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Consent item C. approve preparing for 20th Annual Authors Dinner Event on March 4, 2023, D. Purchase Order for $75,000 for vehicle, Action: A. Circulation Policy Update on reducing limitations on tool lending library, eliminating fines, simplifying tool lending periods, B. Bylaws update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

COMMISSION ON DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85490170295?pwd=RDhBWDdVSUY5RzZQYXhkUTkyUk90Zz09
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 9017 0295
AGENDA: No action items, items for discussion 1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail system, 3. Public participation, 4. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. Data, Outreach & Access to City of Berkeley Programs and Services.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

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. Progressive real estate transfer tax reform proposal to amend Measure P, 8.9. Letter of support for allocation of Measure P monies towards development of supportive housing at 1367 University, 10. Discussion and possible action of site visit to STAIR/Pathways.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

PLANNING COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83514287347
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 835 1428 7347
AGENDA: one action item 9. Public Hearing: Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Housing element Update Project (packet 589 pages includes the DEIR)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Community Catalysts for Local Control at 5 pm
Go to website to register: https://catalystsca.org/activities/townhall-2022/
AGENDA: Housing Solutions and California’s Failed Policies with Bob Silvestri
The Town Hall series is recorded and available at https://catalystsca.org/activities/townhall-2022/

Thursday, September 8, 2022

LEAGUE of WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATE FORUMS
Berkeley City Council District 8 at 5 pm
Berkeley City Council District 1 at 6:30 pm
Use website to register for videoconference and submit questions
https://www.lwvbae.org/league-news/all-candidate-forums/

LOAN ADMINISTRATION BOARD at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83730465774?pwd=TEpQT1NjalZJME5RZDA5YjdGWjFGdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 3046 5774
AGENDA: B) Program Review a. 11 active loans for $520,000, b. $294,000 in funding available for lending and admin costs, c. Working Solutions CDFI under contract for loan servicing and technical assistance, C) Action Items i) Receive a request from the California Jazz Conservancy to modify guarantors of loan #0477 ii) Declare loan #480 to Kidventurez as Default an authorize recovery against collateral, iii) Consider resuming loan repayment requirements for RLF loan recipients.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/loan-administration-board

FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (FCPC) and OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (OGC) at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82004135411
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 820 0413 5411
AGENDA: packet is 233 pages 6. FCPC report from office holder accounts (pages 8 – 82), 7. Review of contribution limits (pages 83 – 104), 9. Presentation: Due Process in FCPC and OGC Quasi-Judicial Proceedings, 10. Informational items Berkeley Election Reform Act – A Guide to Navigating Local Election Rules (pages 104 – 135), 11. Matching funds disbursed (page 136), 12. Certification of Public Financing Program Participants (pages 137 – 233)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD
Videoconference: not provided CHECK for ZOOM LATER use website link
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: on consent
2377 Oregon – on consent – demolish single family dwelling and construct new 2614 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling with one off-street parking space on non-conforming lot
2390 Fourth Street – on consent – all existing full-service restaurant to serve beer and wine
742 Grayson – on consent - demolish two non-residential buildings on 2.5 acre industrial site and construct a research and development (R&D) and manufacturing building consisting of approx. 213,000 sq ft of gross floor area and a parking garage with 325 spaces
1151 Grizzly Peak – staff recommend approve – legalize one accessory building in the rear setback on single-family lot
2136 San Pablo – new public hearing – DEIR scoping session (comments dues 9/16/2022 by 5 pm) and project preview – demolish existing 9281 sq ft 1-story non-residential building and construct new 123 unit 6-story mixed-use with 3-live/work and parking garage with 50 off-street auto parking spaces on ground floor, density bonus project with 10 units to very low income households.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Webinar: How Environmental Toxicity, Inequity and Capitalism Affect Reproductive Health at 10 am (webinar is free)
Register: https://bit.ly/3A3Ev8o
AGENDA: will unveil a new report written by the Center called "The Influence of Environmental Toxicity, Inequity and Capitalism on Reproductive Health". The report describes the reproductive harm caused by fossil fuel extraction, plastic products, industrial agriculture, and climate change. The webinar will discuss these topics along with case studies and solutions.
Sponsored by Center for Biological Diversity https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/

Friday, September 9, 2022 – no meetings found

Saturday, September 10, 2022
BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85935407339?pwd=S1VmYkhzOTkxVkJNaXNlOXpVK3dLQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 859 3540 7339 Passcode: 349962
AGENDA: Election Forum – BUSD School Board, 10 am introductions, 10:10 – 10:30 Candidate statements (Ka’Dojah Brown, Mike Chang, Norma J F Harrison, Reichi Lee, Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, Jennifer Shanoski), 10:30 – 12 noon Questions for the Candidates.
Co-sponsored with BCA
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

SOLANO STROLL-ISH 10 am – 5 pm
A sidewalk event with activities, entertainment – (the mini stroll – no booths)
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

Sunday, September 11, 2022
SOLANO STROLL 10 am – 5 pm,
A closed street event with booths, food, entertainment, crafters (the big event)
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA for SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1601730715
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 173 0715
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Resolution Local Emergency Due to COVID-19
2.City Legislative Bodies to continue to meet via videoconference
3.Establish the 2023 Council meeting schedule with starting time 6 pm
4.2023 Tax Rate: Transportation Network Company User Tax (lyft, Uber, etc.) for trips originating in CoB $0.53885 single rider, $0.26249 per person pooled trip
5.Amend Contract No. 084349-1 add $45,000 total $261,282 with AMCS Inc for Zero Wste PC Software Maintenance and Professional Services and extend from 7/1/2022 thru 6/31/2025 (June has only 30 days),
6.Purchase Order using General Services Administration for $250,000 for vehicles – the type of vehicles or whether combustion engine or EV to be purchased is not specified
7.Amend Contract No. 105921-1 add $195,000 total $1,047,200 with TruPoint Solutions LLC for Accela professional services and extend 2 years 6/1/2015 to 6/30/2024,
8.Contract $714,022 with SCS Engineers to provide engineering, maintenance, and monitoring services for the landfill to meet mandatory compliance requirements at Cesar Chavez Park from 1/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
9.Contracts on-call arborist services $125,000 Davey Resource Group, Inc, HortScience Bartlett Consulting $125,000 11/1/2022 – 12/31/2025
10.Contracts on-call engineering services total $6,900,000, 1. CSW Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc $750,000, 2. HDR Engineering, Inc. $750,000, 3. LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc $1,500,000, 4. Mark Thomas & Company, Inc $750,000, 5. Park Engineering, Inc $1,500,000, 6. Pavement Engineering Inc $1,500,000, 7. SCI Consulting Group $150,000
11.Amend Contract No. 10350 (112199-1) add $100,000 total $250,000 with Technology, Engineering, and Construction, Inc for tank maintenance and certification services and extend to 6/30/2024,
12.Amend Contract No. 31900085 add $45,000 total $231,472 with Syntech Systems, Inc for service and support of infrastructure and software for City’s Fleet Fueling Program,
13.Contract $177,218.68 includes contingency $23,115 with Shaw Industries for Civic Center Building Replacement Project,
ACTION:
14.CM & Jordan Klein - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Making Technical Edits and Corrections includes, zoning districts, C-C, C-e, C-NS, C-DMU, Protected Uses, Setbacks, Usable Open Space, Required Parking Spaces, Design Review,
15.Hahn co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
16.CM & Lisa Warhuus - Extending Community Agency for 1 year at existing levels and postponing RFP process until FY 2024,
17.Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Taplin – refer to city attorney and CM to draft ordinance on apprenticeship training standards (HARD HAT ORDINANCE)
Information Reports:
18.Audit status Report Response: Code Enforcement Resources Significantly Constrained and Improvements Needed in Case Management and Oversight
19.Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1611765730
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 176 5730
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract 084534-1 add $188,955 total $1,008,291.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2024 with NextGen Helathcare Information Systems, Inc
2.Amend Contract 31900288 add $122,000 total $606,800 and extend to 6/30/2023 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan
3.Contract 32100194 add $260,000 total $4,556,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY 2021 Project
4.Minutes
5.Contract $87,675 with Municipal Resource Group for addressing impacts resulting from the Great Resignation
6.Amend Contract add $8000 total $228,000 and extend to 9/14/2023 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services,
7.Formal Bid Solicitation and RFP $440,000,
8.Request for Proposal for Project Homekey consider a reservation of up to $8.5 million in general funds collected pursuant to Measure P and/or other funding
9.Contract $120,000 for 10/1/2023 to 5/30/2023 with Tiana Sanchez International LLC for HHCS Equity Consulting services,
10.Amend Contract add $57,100 total $220,628 with Kings View Professional Services to provide mental health Financial reporting services thru 6/30/2024,
11.Submit grant agreements for $912,213 for Future of Public Health program for FY 2023,
12.Donation of Painting Services from MB Jessee Painting, Inc for interior areas of 1900 6th Street estimated value $8,994,
13.Amend Contract add 3 years 6/1/2022-6/30/2025 at decreased annual rate of $570,000 total $7,393,611 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program,
14.Contract $71,481 total $236,305 9/29/2022 – 9/28/2023 with AHEAD, Onc using California Department of General Services (CGS) for Varonis software licenses and professional services,
15.Lease Agreement 80 (North Building) 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops for 11/1/2022 – 11/1/2031
16.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson,
17.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Don Rothenberg,
18.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Indian Rock Park in memory of Dave Altman,
19.Contract $480,000 with 14.58% contingency of $70,000 total $550,000 with Bellingham, Inc to replace and repair docks at the Berkeley Marina,
20.Revenue Grant $180,000 from California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for 2023 Selective Enforcement Program (STEP) for 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023
21.2022 Vision Zero Program (Berkeley Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans) Grant Applications authorizes CM to submit grant application to federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A),
22.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission –Red Curbs and Visible Signage, request for immediate remedial action to improve evacuation, replace signage as necessary and red curb fire hydrant areas and pinch points
23.Mental Health Commission – Appoint Judy Appel to Mental Health Commission,
24.Peace and Justice Commission – Adopt Resolution on Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access
25.Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn - $1000 Expenditure Amount for Pacific Center for Human Growth,
26.Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn - Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance BMC 13.110 Ordinance 7,762-N.S. relates to tenant protections
27.Taplin – Resolution in Support of High-Quality, Equitable Healthcare Services at UCSF,
28.Taplin - Berkeley Youth Alternative (BYA) Charity Golf Classic,
29.Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf, Kesarwani – California Marriage Equality Resolution (repeal Prop 8)
30.Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley refer to CM and Planning Commission to return to council Zoning Ordinance amendments, codified performance standards and other actions to encourage growth and retention of R & D,
31.Robinson & Bartlett – Relinquishment of up to $500 for Center for Independent Living’s 50th Anniversary,
ACTION:
32.Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Automatic License Plate Readers,
33.An Ordinance Repealing chapter BMC 12.76 and repealing ordinance 7643-N.S.– relates to campers, house cars, parking,
34.Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution – Resolution committing to expenditure of City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city-maintained roads, sidewalks and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements,
35.Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Efficiency Unit Ordinance Reviewed by Land Use – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt objective standards for Efficiency Unit Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORTS
36.Council Shot Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update,
37.Federal Economic Relief Spending
38.Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report FY 2022
39.Environment and Climate Commission 2022 Work Plan
40.Planning Commission FY 2022-23 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Please ask for it to be restored.

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm (If approved this meeting will be moved to October 11, 2022)
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

August 28 - September 4, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the City website https://berkeleyca.gov/ for last minute posts and remember meeting posts may be hidden and only found through checking the “more events” box in the “Featured Events” header.
This post includes all meetings found by 3 pm on Saturday, August 27.

Monday – at 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee will review and finalize the September 13 Council Agenda. The full agenda is listed
Tuesday – at 5:30 pm is the PG&E Wildfire Safety Program webinar.
Wednesday – at 10 am is the IKE Kiosk meeting for the downtown. The Berkeley City Wildfire Evacuation Workshop is at 6:30 pm
Thursday – at 7 pm the HAC meets and the first action agenda is review of proposed amendments to the Berkeley Housing Code. The 2nd action item is an update on the Harriet Tubman Terrace investigation. The Landmarks Preservation Commission also meets at 7 pm. WETA is meeting Thursday at 1 pm. This week’s WETA agenda has no Berkeley specific items.
Friday – the beginning of the long holiday weekend - ENJOY

Monday, August 29, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee Special Meeting at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606057708
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 605 7708
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 9/13/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
PG&E Community Safety Program Webinar at 5:30 – 7 pm
Videoconference: use webpage link https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page
Teleconference: 1-888-942-8391 Meeting ID: 9706250
AGENDA: PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program, if PG&E has your email, you probably received this invitation. Prior webinars are available on the website.
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
IKE Smart City Kiosk at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84296583340?pwd=ejJLeFNDM1MzSDhBZ1JhWXRBVkNPdz09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Downtown Phase II, Round 2 location meeting
https://www.visitberkeley.com/plan-your-trip/ike-kiosks/

Wildfire Evacuation Workshop: Building Your Fire Weather Plan at 6:30 – 8 pm
Register with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-evacuation-workshop-building-your-fire-weather-plan-registration-399072074317
AGENDA:
Fire Weather Planning tool: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/berkeley-fire-weather-planning-tool.pdf
https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/fire/fire-weather-evacuation

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Housing advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88245567578
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 882 4556 7578
AGENDA: 5. Discussion and Possible Action to Recommend Amendments to Housing Code – check table in packet - removes requirement for natural light and windows that open, 6. Receive Update and Discussion and Possible Action on Harriet Tubman Terrace Investigation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83877256219
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 7725 6219
AGENDA: 5. 2119 Marin Landmark or Structure of Merit Laflin House
6. 2119 Marin – Mills Act application
7. 1819 Tenth – Toveril Tuppa Building 8/4/2022 correspondence regarding present condition
8. 1752 Shattuck – Demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

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 Password: 33779
hybrid meeting in-person location at Port of San Francisco Pier 1
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports a. Sea Change update, b. financials, c.& d. legislative updates, e. ridership, f. Chase Center Ferry Service Survey, 6. 6. C. marketing, 7. Lobbying services (Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmeizer & Lange, 8. WETA Advertising Policy
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

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Monday, August 29, 2022
AGENDA and RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA for SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606057708
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 605 7708
CONSENT:
1.Amend Contract 084534-1 add $188,955 total $1,008,291.20 and extend from 9/30/2010 to 6/30/2024 with NextGen Helathcare Information Systems, Inc
2.Amend Contract 31900288 add $122,000 total $606,800 and extend to 6/30/2023 with Disability Access Consultants for ADA Transition Plan
3.Contract 32100194 add $260,000 total $4,556,733 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc for Street Rehabilitation FY 2021 Project
4.Minutes
5.Contract $87,675 with Municipal Resource Group for addressing impacts resulting from the Great Resignation
6.Urgency Ordinance for Leasing Real Property at 1720 San Pablo for term of 5 years,
7.Amend Contract add $8000 total $228,000 and extend to 9/14/2023 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM for on-site veterinary services for Berkeley Animal Care Services,
8.Formal Bid Solicitation and RFP $440,000,
9.Request for Proposal for Project Homekey consider a reservation of up to $8.5 million in general funds collected pursuant to Measure P and/or other funding
10.Contract $120,000 for 10/1/2023 to 5/30/2023 with Tiana Sanchez International LLC for HHCS Equity Consulting services,
11.Amend Contract add $57,100 total $220,628 with Kings View Professional Services to provide mental health Financial reporting services thru 6/30/2024,
12.Submit grant agreements for $912,213 for Future of Public Health program for FY 2023,
13.Donation of Painting Services from MB Jessee Painting, Inc for interior areas of 1900 6th Street estimated value $8,994,
14.Amend Contract add 3 years 6/1/2022-6/30/2025 at decreased annual rate of $570,000 total $7,393,611 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program,
15.Contract $71,481 total $236,305 9/29/2022 – 9/28/2023 with AHEAD, Onc using California Department of General Services (CGS) for Varonis software licenses and professional services,
16.Lease Agreement 80 (North Building) 82/84 & 90 Bolivar Drive in Aquatic Park with Waterside Workshops for 11/1/2022 – 11/1/2031
17.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Walt and Trudee Rowson,
18.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park in memory of Don Rothenberg,
19.Donation $3400 for Memorial Bench at Indian Rock Park in memory of Dave Altman,
20.Contract $480,000 with 14.58% contingency of $70,000 total $550,000 with Bellingham, Inc to replace and repair docks at the Berkeley Marina,
21.Revenue Grant $180,000 from California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for 2023 Selective Enforcement Program (STEP) for 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023
22.Adopt Vision 2050 Program Plan,
23.2022 Vision Zero Program (Berkeley Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans) Grant Applications authorizes CM to submit grant application to federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A),
24.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission –Red Curbs and Visible Signage, request for immediate remedial action to improve evacuation, replace signage as necessary and red curb fire hydrant areas and pinch points
25.Mental Health Commission – Appoint Judy Appel to Mental Health Commission,
26.Arreguin - $1000 Expenditure Amount for Pacific Center for Human Growth,
27.Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Reviewed by Land Use – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt objective standards for Efficiency Unit Ordinance,
28.Taplin – Resolution in Support of High-Quality, Equitable Healthcare Services at UCSF,
29.Taplin - Berkeley Youth Alternative (BYA) Charity Golf Classic,
30.Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf, Kesarwani – California Marriage Equality Resolution (repeal Prop 8)
31.Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley refer to CM and Planning Commission to return to council Zoning Ordinance amendments, codified performance standards and other actions to encourage growth and retention of R & D,
32.Robinson & Bartlett – Relinquishment of up to $500 for Center for Independent Living’s 50th Anniversary,
ACTION:
33.Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Automatic License Plate Readers,
34.An Ordinance Repealing chapter BMC 12.76 and repealing ordinance 7643-N.S.– relates to campers, house cars, parking,
35.Peace and Justice Commission – Adopt Resolution on Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Access
36.Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution – Resolution committing to expenditure of City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city-maintained roads, sidewalks and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements,
37.Correction to COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance BMC 13.110 Ordinance 7,762-N.S. relates to tenant protections
38.Taplin – Information Report Request: Alternatives to Chemical Agents for Response to Violent Large-Scale Crowd Scenarios
INFORMATION REPORTS
39.Council Shot Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update,
40.Federal Economic Relief Spending
41.Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report FY 2022
42.Environment and Climate Commission 2022 Work Plan
43.Planning Commission FY 2022-23 Work Plan

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo (construct mixed-use building) 9/29/2022
2018 Blake (construct multi-family residential building) 10/6/2022
1643-47 California (new basement and 2nd story) 11/3/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
October 6 Measure O Report and Update at 4 pm
Unscheduled Presentations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Fire Facilities Study Report
African American Holistic Resource Center (November 15)
(removed - Cannabis Health Considerations)

August 7 - August 14, 2022
Worth Noting:
Relief – City Council is finally off for summer recess and most commissions do not meet in August.
Monday the BART Police Citizen Review Board meets, it is only listed because you may find the crime report interesting. The increase in crime is at the Alameda and Contra Costa County Stations not San Francisco or Santa Clara.
Thursday the Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) has two home addition projects on the consent calendar. There are no action items and no major projects for review at the August 11 meeting.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council is scheduled to meet at 10 am. Check later in the week for the agenda. (This is the meeting I will be watching.)
Things can change so it is a good idea to check the City website https://berkeleyca.gov/

Monday, August 8, 2022
BART Police Citizen Review Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83253444089
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: 4. BART Police Monthly Reports for June 2022 – crime up in Alameda and Contra Costa stations, 5. Independent Police Auditor’s report.
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88069191989
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 6919 1989
AGENDA: on consent – no action items
2. 6 Nogales – add a 143 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet maximum height on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage.
3. 1445 Virginia – 321 sq ft second story addition on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by a 2-story single-family dwelling. Total bedrooms increases from 2 to 4.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 8:15 PM

request from the City Manager to allow use of tear gas, smoke and pepper spray while council goes on summer vacation

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 8:15 PM – (8:15 in the evening)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89083608532
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 8360 8532
AGENDA: 1. City Manager - Discussion and possible action regarding the temporary suspension of the June 9, 2020 policy prohibiting the use of tear gas, smoke and pepper spray for the duration of the City Council recess
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-august-4-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agenda
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 8:15 PM

July 31 - August 7, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council has one last meeting before summer recess Wednesday morning, August 3 at 9 am. The agenda which is not yet posted is expected to be two ballot initiatives, the General Obligation Bond of $600,000,000 to $650,000,000 and the Vacancy Tax. The Special Tax measure on Sidewalks, Traffic Improvements and 2050 Program Plan as a ballot measure is dead by unanimous council vote. Check the website on Monday (really daily) for the latest ballot measure versions and supplements. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday evening the Commission on Disability meets at 6 pm with the Pacific Center Presentation as item 5 after commission action items. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm with a full agenda. This is wildfire season and wildfire is prominently on the agenda.
Thursday the Landmarks Commission meets at 7 pm with eight projects for review. It looks like too much to get through in one evening, but we shall see.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Wednesday, August 3, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 9 am
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted, keep checking.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

COMMISSION on DISABILITY at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82493942158?pwd=ODZzVG82YmtrdGxVS2JyZXoxcGwyUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 824 9394 2158
AGENDA Action: 1. Elevator Ordinance, 2. Workplan, Discussion B.1. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 2. Accessibility of Voicemail, 3. Increasing Public Participation in Commission, 4. Berkeley Bike Plan, 5. ADA Pacific Center Presentation, 6. Data, Outreach & Access of persons with disabilities to City of Berkeley Programs and Services.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

DISASTER AND FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 3. Workplan, 4. Staff presentation Wildfire Protection Plan, 5. Community Communications about 2022 Fire season, 6. Fire Dept. Facilities Master Plan, 7. CERT training, 8. Safe Passages Program, 9. 6/28/22 Council meeting on Measures GG and FF Tax Rates, Parking enforcement in fire zones 2 & 3, 10. Berkeley Strategic Plan quarterly report on Wildfire Safety, 11. CA and Berkeley Fire Code Updates.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Thursday, August 4, 2022
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83035583389
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 830 3558 3389
AGENDA: 5. 1650 Shattuck – Demolition Referral
6. 1500 Derby – Advisory Referral for Longfellow Middle School BUSD modernization project
7. 2065 Kittredge – Structural Alteration Permit
8. 1325 Arch – Structural Alteration Permit Schneider.Kroeber House
9. 2523 Piedmont – Mills Act Contract application Wurts-Lenfest House
10. 2403-2407 San Pablo – Demolition Referral
11. 2119 Marin – Landmark or Structure of Merit designation for Laflin Residence
12. 2081 Center/2140 Shattuck - Structural Alteration Permit for American Trust Building
13. 1960 San Antonio – Structural Alteration Permit for Spring Estate.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 24 - July 31, 2022
Worth Noting:
Worth Noting:
Monday – Zero Waste Commission meets at 7 pm. The staff and legislative updates are at the beginning of the meeting.
Tuesday - July 26 is the last of City Council meetings before summer recess/vacation from July 27 through September 12, 2022. The ballot initiatives for a bond measure, street repair tax and rental vacancy tax are on the 3 pm special meeting agenda. NOTE the original announcement for the special meeting on ballot initiatives was 4 pm. It is changed to 3 pm. The Rent Stabilization and eviction ballot initiative, surveillance report, police equipment policies and city website are on the 6 pm meeting agenda.
Wednesday – Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm takes up the Residential Electrification Program. Civic Arts at 6 pm reviews public art projects and grants. The Police Accountability Board at 7 pm has a full agenda. The Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm is reviewing the complete streets grant application.
Thursday – the Mental Health Commission at 7 pm will hear progression on the SCU (Special Care Unit to respond to mental health calls with mental health workers and professional) and program presentation for improving the standard of living for persons with serious mental illness. The BART Board takes up conformance with AB 2923 (BART housing and parking requirements) at 4 pm.

The July 31 Hazardous Waste drop-off event sign-up is full.

August 2 is Neighborhood Night Out for further details and to register your event go to city website https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/national-night-out-2022

Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late meetings postings and city events.

Monday, July 25, 2022
Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Roll call – Mayor Arreguin, Councilmembers Robinson and Droste have not made appointments. (Droste leaves city council in December), Staff updates: Zero Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station Rates, Transfer Station Replacement, FITES Craft Bag Ordinance, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: 1. State legislative update, 2. Recommendation that council requires staff to bring rate modification proposals and analyses to the Zero Waste Commission for evaluation by the Commission prior to bringing them to Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Community for Cultural Civic Center at 3 (?) pm (the council meeting was changed from 4 pm to 3 pm so this meeting time may be changed)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: Bond measure to be considered by council at 4 pm special council meeting on July 26
https://berkeleycccc.org/

AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING at 3 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
Agenda Consent: 1. Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local 1245 new salary levels, 2. Side Letter of Agreement for pre-age 65 Retiree Health Insurance of SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2022 City shall contribute additional $200 toward single and 2-party insurance rate, ACTION: 3. Resolution establishing fiscal policy to allocate $8 million per year from the general fund for street maintenance, 4. General Obligation Bond of $300,000,000 for Nov 8 election for Affordable Housing, Climate Change Resiliency, Wildlife Protection and other Public Infrastructure improvements, 5. Special tax measure on Nov 8 ballot to fund street repairs, sidewalks improvements and traffic safety improvements and Vision 2050 program plan – measure weighs 2 options; $0.30 per square foot per building or $0.26315 per residential building and $0.42065 per square foot per commercial building, 6. Vacancy Tax - taxes Vacant Residential Units Nov 8 ballot initiative, the vacancy tax is to either pay a tax or rent the units
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81707197465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 0719 7465
AGENDA: 7. Tracking Climate Action and Resilience Implementation Progress Indicators, 8. $1.5 Million Healthy Residential Electrification Just Transition Pilot Program, 9. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: 6. a) FY 2023 Individual Artists Projects, b) FY 2023 Festivals Grant funding, c) Homelessness Social Practice Project Plan, d) Aquatic Park Public Art Project, e) Mildred Howard sculpture Design Development, f) Presentation plinth for Queen Shamiram, g) Marina Circle Public Art Update, h) BART Plaza Home Sculpture, i) Demographics of awarded Civic Arts Grants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

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 items6. Director’s report, Police Chief’s reports, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Finalize draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, 10. a. BPD Annual Equipment Use Report, b. c. update on the status of pending complaint investigations, d. Consider opening a policy on the discharge of inebriated individuals, 11. Remarks by outgoing interim Director of Police Accountability.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Transportation and Infrastructure Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332533768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 3253 3768
AGENDA Discussion/Action Item: 1. Review Complete Streets checklist for a One Bay Area Grant round three (OBAG3) grant application.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infrastructure-commission

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU, 4. Division Manager’s Report, 5. Public Program: Achieving an Adequate Standard of Living for People with Serious Mental Illness +/or Substance Use Issues and Disorders, especially for people experiencing homelessness and/or challenges meeting basic needs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

BART Board of Directors at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81239983285
AGENDA: 22-287 1 A. AB 2923 conformance findings for TOD (Transit Oriented Development) pages 222 – 249 in the Full Board packet
https://bart.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=989125&GUID=BCD33656-55FA-4EC2-966F-BF7FD49338FD&Options=info|&Search=

Community Health Commission usually meets the 4th Thursday – no meeting announced
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community

Friday, July 29, 2022 – no meetings found

Saturday, July 30, 2022
Adopt -a- Spot Volunteer Potluck Picnic organized by Public Works Department at Strawberry Creek Park at 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Hazardous Waste drop-off event is closed

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AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments
2.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
3.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
4.Minutes
5.$109,440 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
6.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
7.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
8.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
9.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
10.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
11.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
12.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
13.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
14.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
15.Amend Contract add $140,000 total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
16.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
17.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
18.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
19.Approval of funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tuolomne Camp,
20.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
21.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
23.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
24.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
25.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
26.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
27.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
28.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.4 x 4 Committee November 8, 2022 Ballot Initiative Amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
32.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
INFORMATION REPORTS:
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way 7/26/2022
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont 7/26/2022
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood 7/26/2022
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge 7/26/2022
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
2018 Blake 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing at 4 pm
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 17 - July 24, 2022
Worth Noting:
The July 19th Council worksession was cancelled. The Regular Council 6 pm meeting agenda for the July 26th meeting is available for comment go to the end of this post or use this link: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas The planned July 26th 4 pm special meeting on ballot initiatives for the November election is not posted yet. Stay tuned.

Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/ but don’t count on the City to publish all the Berkeley City meetings that are important.

Tuesday the Land Use Committee scheduled a special meeting at 4 pm on changing zoning to allow Research and Development (R&D) in commercial districts.
Wednesday the Commission on Aging at 1 pm includes TOPA. FITES at 2:30 pm takes up GHG limits and autonomous vehicles. In the evening the Commission on Labor at 7 pm includes Fair Work Week and union action and unionizing effort at REI.
Thursday the same evening as the prime time January 6th hearing the Design Review Committee meets at 7 pm with only one agenda item, the final design review of 2440 Shattuck. Bird safe glass is still an issue.

Meetings Cancelled: Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open government Commission, Human Welfare and Community Action Commission

Monday, July 18, 2022
City Council CLOSED SESSION at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836924529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 3692 4529
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Director of Police Accountability Board.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-july-18-2022

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
The Zoom link is listed, but there is no posted agenda, this meeting is likely cancelled check website Monday
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617632194
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Special Meeting City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1603583371
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 358 3371
AGENDA: 1. Robinson, Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – “Keep Innovation in Berkeley” naming R&D as an allowed use in commercial districts Telegraph (C-T), Downtown (C-DMU), update district purpose in MM and MU-LI.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

BART Audit Committee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84579171980
AGENDA: Check link for agenda, includes did BART spend Federal funding as allowed
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605318273
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 8273
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles, 3. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance establishing GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 726 7423 9145
AGENDA: 4. Vacancies, 5. TOPA, 6. Age Friendly Initiative for ½ time coordinator, 7. Systemic Ageism, 8. Scamming Seniors
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 4. Presentation and Discussion – Housing, Unions and CEQA, 5. Fair Work Week, 6. Discussion/possible action regarding the role of the Commission on Labor to provide technical assistance to the community, 7. Berkeley Federation of Teachers contract negotiations with BUSD, 8. Labor Education in Schools Subcommittee updates, 9. REI Labor Organizing, 10. City Clerk Agenda Format for Commissions.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Thursday, July 21, 2022
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89735690377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 3569 0377
AGENDA: 2440 Shattuck – Final design Review – demolish 1-story commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft commercial space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Friday, July 22, 2022 & Saturday, July 23, 2022 & Sunday, July 24, 2022 – no city meetings found

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AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89491193768
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 894 9119 3768
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1.2nd Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendments
2.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
3.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
4.Minutes
5.$109,440 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
6.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
7.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
8.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
9.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
10.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
11.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
12.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
13.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
14.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
15.Amend Contract add $140,000 total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
16.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
17.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
18.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
19.Approval of funds for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tuolomne Camp,
20.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
21.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
23.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
24.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
25.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
26.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
27.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
28.Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.4 x 4 Committee November 8, 2022 Ballot Initiative Amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance
32.Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report for FY 2021
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way 7/26/2022
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont 7/26/2022
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood 7/26/2022
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge 7/26/2022
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date 9/29/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 26 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 10 - July 17, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/ but don’t count on the City to publish all the Berkeley City meetings that are important.

Monday – daytime meetings only, no evening meetings – 10 am Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community takes up Fair Work Week and Office of Racial Equity, 2:30 pm is Agenda planning for July 26.
Tuesday – 7 am January 6th Hearing, 10 am 4 x 4 on Relocation Ordinance, 6 pm City Council regular meeting with warrantless searches as item 18.
Wednesday – 6:30 pm Fire Dept webinar on home hardening, 7 pm Parks Commission item 9 is the Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan more appropriately described as the Berkeley Marina Commercial Development Plan, 7 pm Police Accountability Board item 10 c. is Controlled Equipment.
Thursday – 7 pm Zoning Adjustment Board, 3 projects addition to / expansion of existing buildings
Friday – 9am Climate Emergency Task Force webinar focuses on the environment & climate with 3 presentations, military & climate, forever chemicals and wildfire.

DEADLINE July 14, 2022 to comment on standards for new housing in the Housing Element Draft go to Appendix B (size – height, mass – how much of lot is covered), Check Site Map and comment on suggested locations for new housing, Chapter 4 - Housing Constraints in Housing Element Public Draft starting on page 67 is helpful background. Put your attention on Appendix B and Sites.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Rent Board - Ballot request deadline extended to Monday, July 11 at 11:59 pm Friday. Ballots must be turned in by July 15 at 11:59 pm. For full information go to the Berkeley Tenants Convention website https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOAqWds54-w3W7J_UGPWqhdTRARFOGf6JmfCJa8xMJTFsw-w/viewform

Two BART meetings are included in the calendar. Monday at 4 pm BART Police Citizen Review Board if you are interested in incidents on BART and Tuesday at 2 pm BART Justice subcommittee on parking policy.

Monday, July 11, 2022 – Juneteenth Holiday
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am, (Hahn, Bartlett, Kesarwani)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87886171626
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 878 8617 1626
AGENDA: 2a. Commission on Labor - Fair Workweek Ordinance, 2b. CM – review and evaluate impacts and costs, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn, Robinson – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88608674408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 0867 4408
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

BART Police Citizen Review Board at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84514563579
Teleconference: 1-833-548-0282 Meeting ID: 845 1456 3579
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81457454729?pwd=QlQvSVQxWi84Q09neU1pU20rRytjUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 5745 4729
AGENDA: 6. Possible recommendation to Council regarding Relocation Ordinance and suggested additions regarding Tenant Habitability Plan, 7. Discussion regarding pandemic “eviction cliff”
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/4x4-joint-task-force-committee-housing

City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495949850
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 874 9594 9850
AGENDA: Appointment Director of Police Accountability
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Civic Arts Commission Grants Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88687977292
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 886 8797 7292
AGENDA: 5. a) FY23 Individual Artist Projects, b) FY23 Festivals grant fnding
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

BART Environmental Justice Advisory Committee at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82538552999
Teleconference: 1-833-548-0282 Meeting ID: 825 3855 2999
AGENDA: Parking Policy Update
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89908872760
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 899 0887 2760
AGENDA: 7. Director’s Report (Ferris), 8. City-adopted PRW 2023/24 Operations and CIP Budget Update, 9. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP), check proposed development https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-03-16-FINAL-Mtg_deck-CW2-Deck_0.pdf 10. PRW Roadmap a long-term action plan, 11. In-person meetings.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

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 item, 4. Minutes, 5. Chair and Board members reports, 7. Chief of Police, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. A. Continue reviewing draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling investigations and complaints, 10. a. Transition to permanent Director of Police Accountability, b. Attendance at NACOLE Annual Conference Sept 11-15 in Ft Worth, TX, c. Consider recommendations of Controlled Equipment Subcommittee regarding Policy 709, Military Equipment for transmittal to City Council.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Home Hardening for Wildfire: Vents and Property Clean Up at 6:30 – 8 pm
Hosted by Berkeley Fire Department use link to sign up for workshop.
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/home-hardening-wildfire-vents-and-property-clean

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86404007773
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 0400 7773
AGENDA: 1585 University – on consent - add distilled spirits
1818 Milvia – on consent – demolish existing detached garage, lift 2-story duplex and construct major residential increase the number of bedrooms on property to 8, establish one off-street parking spot within an attached garage on the ground floor, lot is nonconforming to lot coverage, density and setbacks
1822 Milvia – on consent – demolish existing garage and unpermitted portion of the existing dwelling, lift the building to create a 3rd floor, add 6th bedroom, relocate the existing parking within an attached garage on the new ground floor, lot nonconforming to lot coverage and setbacks,
1643 – 1647 California – staff recommend approve – create a new lower basement level, construct a new 2nd story, modify the existing duplex layout, resulting in a 3,763 sq ft duplex.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, July 15, 2022
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force at 9 am – 12 pm
Go to website to register, event is free, donations suggested
Agenda: 9 am - welcome, Militarism & Climate, 10 am - Petrochemicals, PFAS, Plastics & Climate, 11 am - Wildfires in the Wild & City.
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, July 16, 2022 & Sunday, June 17, 2022

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm (Arreguin, Wengraf, Hahn)
DRAFT AGENDA FOR JULY 26, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88608674408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 886 0867 4408
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT:
1.Resolution continues local COVID-19 Emergency
2.Continue Meeting via video and teleconference
3.Minutes
4.4 Downtown YMCA membership for city employee
5.Contract $750,000 with Lehr for Emergency Response Vehicle Supplies/Equipment and Installation Services, term 8/1/2022 – 9/30/2022 with option to extend for 5 additional years
6.Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022-2023 Annual Update,
7.Amend Contract add $93,600 total $109,200 with Sonya Dublin Consulting to provide evaluation services and extend from 6/30/2022 to 6/30/2025
8.Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants
9.Contract Amendments Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports Prevention and Early Intervention total $1,571,966
10.Revision of Tool Lending Specialist Classification
11.Amend Contract add $312,000 total $552,432 with Robert Half International/Protiviti for professional services in support of the cyber-resilience projects through 6/30/2023
12.Amend Contract add $154,927 total $2,549,482.53 with Superion, LLC for AS400 Software Maintenance and Support 7/1/2006 to 6/30/2023
13.Purchase Order $350,000 with Protiviti Government Services for GS-35F-0280X
14.Amend Contract add $140,000total $2,294,769 with ESI Group for the IBM Hardware and Software Lease6/2/2003 to 6/30/2023
15.Donation from Caltrans New Sign at entrance to Berkeley Waterfront
16.Contract $900,000 with AE3 Partners, Inc for architectural services for the African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) 8/1/2022 – 7/31/2025
17.Extension of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Innovation Properties Group for 199 Seawall Drive (His Lordships in Berkeley Marina),
18.Accept Grant $112,337 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to Reduce Impaired Driving in the City of Berkeley7/1/2022 to 6/30/2022
19.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $175,000 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-Call Electrical Services and extend thru 6/30/2025
20.Amend Contract add $75,000 total $255,000 with Berry Brothers Towing for on-call towing services and extend thru 1130/2025
21.Amend Contract add $400,000 total $700,000 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for on-call environmental consulting services extend thru 11/30/2025
22.Amend Contract add $100,000 total $287,401 with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for Geographic Information System Infrastructure asset data acquisition and ongoing data access and extend thru 12/30/2025
23.Grant Application to California Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 for Protected Left-Turn Signals at multiple signalized intersections for up to $6,000,000
24.Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Approval for one additional meeting for Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meeting
25.Youth Commission - Add Youth member to the Environment and Climate Commission
26.Taplin – Council Expenditure up to $500 to support Young Lives Matter Foundation and Berkeley Junior Jackets 6th Annual Jr Jackets Day
27.Robinson – Resolution support Living Wage Act of 2022 to increase CA state-wide minimum wage to $18 on a gradual timeline.
ACTION:
28.CM – Adopt Resolution and Ordinance for a Personal Delivery Device Permit Program
29.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis - Accept Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers,
30.BPD Chief Jennifer Louis – Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report
31.Arreguin – Authorize 3 Additional Homeless Services Panel of Experts meetings in 2022,
32.Bartlett – Outcomes Based Funding, Pay-for-Success and Social Impact Bonds
INFORMATION REPORTS
33.CM – Sanctuary City Contracting Compliance Report
34.LPO NOD 2733 Buena Vista Way
35.LPO NOD 2200-block Piedmont
36.LPO NOD 8 Greenwood
37.LPO NOD 2113 Kittredge
38.2022 Commission on Aging Work Plan
39.City Auditor FY 2023 Audit Plan (Employee Retention, Rent Stabilization Board, Homelessness, follow-up on prior reports)

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting JULY 12, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1. Annual Appropriations Ordinance FY 2023 $754,176,624 (gross), $625,939,999 (net)
2. goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement;
3. Voting Delegates – League of CA Cities Annual Conference,
4. Formal bid Solicitations $3,620,000
5. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 with Waters Moving & Storage to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center,
6. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023,
7. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 with Vestra Resources, Inc for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024,
8. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services,
9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services,
10. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project,
11. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention,
12. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023,
13. Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness,
14. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude,
15. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing,
16. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn - Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates,
ACTION:
17. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23,
18. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law,
19. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
20. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORT: 21. Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
NOD – Notices of Decision
2328 Channing re-locate building – 7/14/2022
2213 Fourth St construct parking garage 7/14/2022
747, 787 construct R & D building and parking lot 7/19/2022
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building – 10/6/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 –
July 26 – Special meeting at 4 pm on ballot measures
September 20 Residential Objective Standards for Middle Housing (start 4 pm)
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

July 3 - July 10, 2022
Worth Noting:
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/

Tuesday at 11 am the Police Accountability Board is meeting on controlled equipment.
Wednesday at 2:30 pm the Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) meets on regulating plastic and GHG emissions and Climate Action Plan. The Commission on Disability meets at 6 pm on emergency preparedness and dockless scooters. The Homeless Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm on Measure P spending. The Planning Commission meets at 7 pm with a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance changes and Affordable Housing Overly.
Thursday at 10:30 the Land Use Committee meets on an Efficiency Unit Ordinance and modifying the Zoning Ordinance to encourage/expand R&D in Berkeley. Council has a closed session at 4:30 pm. The Housing advisory Council meets on investigating violations and discrimination at Harriet Tubman Terrace.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am.

City Council July 12 regular meeting at 6 pm is available for comment. Use link https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-july-12-2022 and choose HTML or go to end of this notice to see full meeting agenda.

If you missed the Rent Board Convention, you have until Friday, July 8 to request a ballot request your ballot and until Friday, July 15 to turn in your ballot. For full information go to the Berkeley Tenants Convention website https://berkeleytenantsconvention.net/

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

Meetings Cancelled: Landmarks Preservation Commission, WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority),

Sunday, July 3, 2022 & Monday, July 4, 2022 – Holiday
Check your favorite websites for activities. There will be no fireworks display in Berkeley. On July 4, check before driving to Panoramic Way, Grizzly Peak and other viewing spots in the hills. Traffic is restricted.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: Continue review of internal policies relevant to Controlled Equipment and Controlled Equipment Impact Statements, local and state laws.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86158614605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 861 5861 4605
AGENDA: 2. Adopt Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food service Establishments, 3. Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags (i.e. bags for bulk items, fruits and vegetables), 4. Adopt and Ordinance establishing GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Authorization to Close Central Library and all Branches on Sept 23 and 30 for two staff development days, D. FY 2023 Purchase Authorization in Excess of Director of Library Services. III. A. Salary increase to $1421/month for Director of Library Services, B. 2022 BOLT Priority Setting Review and Update, C. Collection Management Policy Update.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209159746?pwd=WUlJRWRlUmJFUmV6NVJjWFAxdlRrUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862 0915 9746 Passcode: 760148
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 5. Staff update new Disability Compliance Staff Guillermo Campos, C. 1. Emergency Preparedness, 2. Dockless scooter Presentation, 3. Elevator Ordinance, 4. Easy Does It, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 6. Commission Workplan, 7. Accessibility of Voicemail System, 8. Participation in Commission on Disability, 9. Bike Plan, 10. ADA and City of Berkeley Programs and services, 11. ADA Pacific Center Training for Commissioners

Homeless Services Panel of Experts (HSPE) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 2. Public comment non-agenda items, 5. Staff presentation on request for Measure P monies for Pathways needs-ADA accommodations, palettes, 6. Staff proposal to extend community agency funding cycle, 7. Presentation from Abode on the Roadway, 8. Chair Update 9. Staff update on amount of subsidies used; Golden Bear as housing, Roadway, 1367 University, Horizon move from 742 Grayson, status of move of persons residing at trailers at 711 Harrison, 10. Placement of Measure P on 2028 Ballot, 11. Discuss HSPE needs to conduct duties effectively.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84978109535
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 7810 9535
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff Report, 5. Chair Report, 6. Committee Reports, 9. Action: Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendments C-C Zoning District, C-E Zoning District, C-NS Zoning District, C-DMU District, Protected Uses, Setbacks, Usable Open Space, Required Parking Spaces, Design Review), 10. Discussion Affordable Housing Overlay and Local Density Bonus, 11. 2022-2023 Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, July 7, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83333124582
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 833 3312 4582
AGENDA: 2. Taplin – Efficiency Unit Ordinance, 3. Robinson, so-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin, Harrison – Keep Innovation in Berkeley, refer to CM and Planning Commission to modify Zoning Ordinance to encourage growth and retention of R&D, amend sections of MM and MU-LI districts for R&D, Amend parking, repeal BMC 23.206.080 Biosafety
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-land-use-housing-economic-development

City Council CLOSED Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81831321606
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 818 3132 1606
AGENDA: 1. Conference with property negotiators Berkeley Inn 1720 San Pablo price and terms property owner Ganga Holdings, LLC, 1250 – 1288 9th St, price and terms property owners Smith and Walters, Inc., 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., IBEW, Local 1245 SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, DEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association, 3. Conference with Legal Counsel Anticipated litigations Workers Comp Appeal ADJ11219150.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82836640285
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 3664 0285
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Discussion/Action to Investigate Violations and Discrimination at Harriet Tubman Terrace 6. Discussion/Action to Extend Community Agency Contracts for One Year at Existing Levels and Postpone the Community agency Request for RFP until 2024.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/housing-advisory-commission

Public Works Commission
AGENDA: Commission normally meets the 1st Thursday, no meeting posted, no notice of cancellation, check later in the week.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/public-works-commission

Friday, July 8, 2022
Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) at 9:30 am
In-person at The Graduate, 2600 Durant Ave
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, July 10, 2022

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Meeting JULY 12, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476464690
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 814 7646 4690
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT:
1. Annual Appropriations Ordinance FY 2023 $754,176,624 (gross), $625,939,999 (net)
2. goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement;
3. Voting Delegates – League of CA Cities Annual Conference,
4. Formal bid Solicitations $3,620,000
5. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 with Waters Moving & Storage to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center,
6. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023,
7. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 with Vestra Resources, Inc for Geographic Information System (GIS) Services 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024,
8. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services,
9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services,
10. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project,
11. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention,
12. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023,
13. Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness,
14. Taplin, co-sponsor Hahn – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude,
15. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing,
16. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn - Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates,
ACTION:
17. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23,
18. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law,
19. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials,
20. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance,
INFORMATION REPORT: 21. Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
July 26 – Special meeting at 4 pm on ballot measures
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 26 - July 3, 2022
Worth Noting:
Light week ahead ending with the 4th of July long weekend.
Check the new city website for late postings https://berkeleyca.gov/
Monday at 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee will finalize the July 12 Council Agenda. Warrantless searches and the Vacancy Tax are both in the draft agenda for July 12.
Tuesday evening at 6 pm City Council will vote on the biennial budget for Fiscal Year 2023 & Fiscal Year 2024. Item 41. Under action is the goBerkeley SmartSpace residential metered parking pilots.
Wednesday is the Housing Elements Workshop #3 at 6 pm. It is unclear how much will be covered of a 152 page draft in a 20 minute presentation, but it is worth attending to learn what the City is planning and/or whether a mid-rise building will be your new neighbor. The entire document is 590 pages. The comment period ends July 14. This workshop is not on the City website front page as of 1:35 pm on June 25.

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

City Council Summer Recess is July 27 – September 12, 2022.

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Pride weekend in SF with Pride Parade at 10:30 am

Equity Summit Series #9 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 818 2594 9827 Passcode: 028103
AGENDA: Honoring Black Men!
In Collaboration with Friends of Adeline

Monday, June 27, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85190159197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 851 9015 9197
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 7/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff Updates, Discussion/Action: 1. East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse Presentation, 2. SB 54 – solid waste reporting, packaging, to establish plastic pollution prevention, covers single-use packaging and plastic single-use food service ware.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83638169990
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 836 3816 9990
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation, a. Franklin v. City of Berkeley, US District Court – Northern District of CA Case No 3:20-cv 04090LB, b. Deal v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court RG2110607, c. Emery v Deal v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court RG20073792, e. Dominguez, et al v. City of Berkeley, US District Court – Northern District of CA Case No 3:21-cv-0899-SI, f. Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 21CV003630.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details or check list of agenda items with added explanations at the bottom of this summary with key items bolded and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
HOUSING ELEMENT PUBLIC WORKSHOP #3 at 6 pm – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/HEUWorshop3
Teleconference: no teleconference given
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT POSTED IN THE CITY WEBSITE CALENDAR
AGENDA: Begins with Presentation Deadline to submit comment is July 14, 2022
Workshop announcement https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/31d2342
Provide comments on the draft plan
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/provide-comments-draft-plan-create-more-housing-berkeley
Housing Element Update with links to provide comment
https://cityofberkeley.info/HousingElement

Police Accountability Board Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 3. Continue reviewing draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

2022 Rent Board Convention at 7 pm
Videoconference: bit.ly/2022ConventionZoom
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 824 6641 5703
AGENDA: Five seats are up for election, to request paper ballots, see candidate statements and other details use the link, July 8 last day to request a ballot, ballots must be returned by July 15.
https://berkeleytenantsconvention.net/

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Civic Arts Commission Policy Committee at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1604910898
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252ID: 160 491 0898
AGENDA: Affordable Housing for Artists
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Friday, July 1, 2022
July 1 is not a holiday or reduced service day, just the beginning of a long weekend

Saturday, July 2, 2022 & Sunday, July 3, 2022
Long holiday weekend

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA FOR JULY 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85190159197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 851 9015 9197
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. Formal bid solicitations $3,620,000, 2. Amend Contract add $10,000 total $60,000 to move Aging Services back to North Berkeley Senior Center, 3. Amend contract add $110,000 total $380,000 with Bartel Associates, LLC for Actuarial Consulting Services thru 12/31/2023, 4. Amend contract add $28,679 total $64,990 9/15/2018 – 6/30/2024, 5. Amend contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Hamilton Tree Service, Inc. as needed tree services, 6. Amend contract add $200,000 total $700,000 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for as-needed tree services, 7. Amend contract add $26,000 total $1,145,580 with OBS Engineering, Inc. for John Hinkel Park Amphitheater Area Improvements Project, 8. Auditor’s Financial Condition (FY 2012 – FY 2021): Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 9. Taplin – Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 – CA Constitution currently prohibits slavery, but includes an exemption for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime Amendment 3 removes the exemption for involuntary servitude, 10. Taplin - Support for AB-1816 Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program – in CA it costs $100,000/yr to imprison one person and $25,000/yr for permanent supportive housing, 11. Support for SB 1063: Flexibility for Energy Innovation authorize CA Energy Commission (CEC) to make new technology standards effective sooner – removes 1 year delay requirement for new technology standards, instead allows flexibility in effective dates, ACTION: 12. CM - Zoning Ordinance Amendments Title 23, 13. Droste, Taplin – Revision to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of the Berkeley Police Department Law, 14. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison - Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 15. Voting Delegates – League of California Cities Annual Conference, 16. Vacancy Tax Ballot Initiative – 17. Rent Stabilization Board – Ballot Initiative Proposed Amendment to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance, 18. Arreguin – Resolution joining House America, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to form partnerships with state, tribal and local governments to rehouse people experiencing homelessness, 19. Arreguin – Amend Contract $78,000 with Szabo & Associates for Communications Consulting Services thru 6/30/2023, INFORMATION REPORT: Youth Commission Work Plan 2022.

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JUNE 28, 2022 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading items 1 – 13. 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure M Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds, 3. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Library Improvements Measure FF 2008 4. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund General Obligation Bonds Measure G, S & I from years 1992, 1996, 2002, 5. FY 2023 Tax Rate: 0.0130% Affordable Housing Measure O 2018 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License on Large Non-profits $0.7573, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Paramedic Tax $0.0433, 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure FF Firefighting $0.1123, 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance Parks, City trees and Landscaping, $0.2039, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate Measure T1 2nd reading general obligation bonds, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure E Services for Severely Disabled $0.01932, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure GG Fire Protection $0.05818, 13. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate: Library services $0.3906, 14. Continuation of COVID Emergency, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 16. Extension of PAB Interim Director Katherine Lee salary $182,260.65, 17. Minutes, 18. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 19. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 20. Appropriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 21. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 22. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 23. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT – may be held over to July, 24. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 25. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 26. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023) - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024 but is included in the Mayor’s proposed budget) 27. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 28. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 29. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 30. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 31. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 32. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 33. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 34. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters – wildfire prevention, 35. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 36. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 37. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn– Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 38. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 39. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 40. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn- Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable,
ACTION: 41. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 42. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 43. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 44. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 45. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 46. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes 47. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 48.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Requests for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG the Fire Dept and City Manage to provide the Commission with fiscal information for Measures FF and GG with monthly expenditure reports and proposed budgets, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, (Arreguin plans to move 48.b. to consent at meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 50. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 51. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 52. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 53. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 54. Annual Report LPC Actions, 55. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo construct mixed-use building - 9/29/2022
2018 Blake construct multi-family residential building - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 19 - June 26, 2022
Worth Noting:
All City meetings are currently virtual
Sunday - June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz
Monday - City offices closed in observation of Juneteenth Holiday
Tuesday – City Council at 4 pm are the two continued items from June 14 Axon contract and police equipment, impact statements, policies and reports. At 6 pm is discussion and direction for potential ballot measures for a bond or bonds and parcel tax that may cover affordable housing, the marina, streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
Wednesday – The new merged Environment and Climate Commission starts at 5 pm with an ambitious workplan and agenda. The Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm considers the Queen Shamiram sculpture placement (this is cool check the attachment for photos). The Disability Commission also meets at 6 pm and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Police Accountability Board meet at 7 pm.
Thursday –The mayor is expected to present his proposed biennial budget for 2023 & 2024 at the 10 am Budget and Finance Committee. The Mental Health Commission meets at 7 pm and will receive an update on the SCU (Special Care Unit). The Zoning Adjustment Board meets at 7 pm with the 2213 Fourth Street and 747 (787) Bancroft Way project as the only action item (1 project, 2 sale of alcoholic beverages on consent). The 4 ½ story parking garage with 412 parking spaces accompanying the R & D & manufacturing project met with very vocal neighborhood opposition.

The June 28 Council Regular meeting agenda is available for comment. Use HTML to review individual items. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

The Housing Element Draft is available for comment from now until Thursday, July 14, 2022. Do not leave this to the last minute. If you review everything including all the appendixes it is 590 pages. The base element is 152 pages. The community workshop is June 29th from 6 to 8 pm.
Draft: https://raimi.konveio.com/city-berkeley-housing-element-update-public-draft
Housing Element Update Webpage: https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/housing-element-update

January 6th hearings are Tuesday at 10 am and Thursday (?). The LA times lists the June 23 hearing starting at noon and cable MSNBC and CNN show 9 am with preview. To watch go to cable MSNBC, CNN or online for streaming and replays. Local TV and FOX are not broadcasting the hearings.

Sunday, June 19, 2022 – Father’s Day
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

Monday, June 20, 2022 – Juneteenth Holiday
The City of Berkeley recognizes Juneteenth as a holiday and all city offices will be closed on Monday in observation. At this writing, AB 1655 for California to recognize Juneteenth as a State paid holiday is pending. California has had a Juneteenth Day of Observance since 2003, but it is not an official state holiday.
President Biden signed into federal law on June 17, 2021, the recognition of June 19, 1885 as the end of slavery when Union Army Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and informed slaves of their emancipation more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1883.
Remember there are states that in their ban of Critical Race Theory would interpret teachers explaining the origin and meaning of Juneteenth as crossing into prohibited topics, because Juneteenth cannot be explained without discussion of slavery. State by state bans: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/02/16/teacher-anti-crt-bills-coast-to-coast-a-state-by-state-guide/?sh=3a76cb004ff6

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
January 6 Hearing at 10 am

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 4 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179114559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 7911 4559
AGENDA: 1. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software – moved to action Bartlett, Hahn, Harrison and continued from June 14th, 2. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report – continued from June 14th.
use link and HTML to see agenda and document details
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179114559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 811 7911 4559
AGENDA: 1. Discussion and direction regarding Vision 2050 Program Plan and potential ballot measures for the November 8, 2022 election.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations/ Discussion & Action items: a0 Proposed placement of Queen Shamiram sculpture at redwood grove next to Maudelle Shirek (Old City Hall) Fred Parhad, Artist, Narsai and Venus David Donors (very cool – see attachment on website) , b) Artist Certification for Affordable Housing for Artists and Housing Element, c) Artist Cathy Lu for Cube Space exhibition
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Commission on disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209159746?pwd=WUlJRWRlUmJFUmV6NVJjWFAxdlRrUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 862 0915 9746
AGENDA: 1. Emergency Preparedness, Evacuation and registries, 2. Dockless Scooter Presentation, 3. Elevator Update, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry, 6. Commission Workplan, 7. Increasing Public Participation, 9. Berkeley Bike Plan, 10. ADA and City Programs, 11. ADA Pacific Center Training for Commissioners.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Reports, FF, GG, Overall call metrics, Special Reports, Status Commission Actions, 3. Annual Workplan, 4. Update on Red Curbs and Faded Parking Signs/Repairs, 6. CERT Training, New Commission Web Page.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88100099142
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 ID: 881 0009 9142
AGENDA: 5. Update from Chair, 6. Update from Staff, 7. Workplan, 8. Climate Literacy, 9. Gas Station Ban and EV Charging Extension, 10. Fossil Free and Just Transition Overlay, 11. Potential Revenue Measure Process & Procedures a. Fossil Fuel Parcel Tax Recommendation (levied on properties which sell nonrenewable fuels such as gasoline or methane), Building Emission Tax, 12. Tracking Climate Action and Resilience Implementation Process.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Police Accountability Board Regular Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Report on Juneteenth, 6. Director’s Report, 7. Chief’s Report, 8. B. Director Search, 9. a. Proposed Equipment Impact Statements, Use Policies, Military Equipment Policy and Annual Use Report, b. draft Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 23, 2022
January 6 hearing check news announcements for the latest schedule different sources list different starting times for the daytime hearing.

City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460801605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:814 6080 1605
AGENDA: 2. City Manager’s FY 2023 & 2024 Budget Discussion and possible action (expect Mayor Arreguin to present his proposed budget), 3. Council fiscal policies, 4. Energy Commission – Recommendation on climate, building electrification and sustainable transportation for 2023 & 2024, 5. Bartlett, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral, updated guidelines, procedures and staff expenditures, 6. CM – Investment policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 4. Selection of Mental Health Division Manager, 5. Mental Health Service Act FY2023 Annual Update, 6. Mental Health Manager’s Report, caseload stats, diversity-multicultural events list, 7. Review and Vote on Application from Judy Appel for Mental Health Commission, 8. Establish Education Subcommittee, 9. Site Visit, 10. Santa Rita Jail, 11. Workplan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/mental-health-commission

Zoning Adjustments Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83586319905
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 835 8631 9905
AGENDA: 2. 2328 Channing Way – on consent – demolish the rear, non-historic portion of City Landmark single-family residence relocate building closer to the street with 8 ft front yard setback where 10 ft is otherwise required and construct 4-story 45 ft tall residential building with 13 dwelling units immediately abutting the rear of the historic building to reduce the minimum building separation from 20 ft to zero and reduce minimum rear yard setback of 10-17 ft to 5 ft
3. 921 University – on consent – allow retail market to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premises,
4. 925 University – on consent – allow service of beer, wine, and distilled spirits incidental to food service in full-service restaurant,
5. 2213 Fourth Street and 747 (787) Bancroft Way - on action staff recommend approve MND and both projects – 1) demolish three existing non-residential buildings and one duplex and construct a new 128,143 sq ft building (bird safe glass only west side) and 4.5 – story parking lot with 412 off-street auto parking spaces and one loading space, and 2) demolish six existing buildings and construct a 159143 sq ft 3-story building, 124,539 sq ft of R & D space and 34,604 sq ft of light manufacturing space and surface parking lot 76 off-street parking space and 5 loading spaces,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, June 24, 2022 & Saturday, June 25, 2022 – no city meetings/events found

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Equity Summit Series #9
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3aKPafw
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 818 2594 9827 Passcode: 028103
AGENDA: Honoring Black Men!
In Collaboration with Friends of Adeline

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JUNE 28, 2022 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212647688
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 1264 7688
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading items 1 – 13. 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure M Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds, 3. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Library Improvements Measure FF 2008 4. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund General Obligation Bonds Measure G, S & I from years 1992, 1996, 2002, 5. FY 2023 Tax Rate: 0.0130% Affordable Housing Measure O 2018 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License on Large Non-profits $0.7573, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Paramedic Tax $0.0433, 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure FF Firefighting $0.1123, 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Maintenance Parks, City trees and Landscaping, $0.2039, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate Measure T1 2nd reading general obligation bonds, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure E Services for Severely Disabled $0.01932, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Measure GG Fire Protection $0.05818, 13. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate: Library services $0.3906, 14. Continuation of COVID Emergency, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 16. Extension of PAB Interim Director Katherine Lee salary $182,260.65, 17. Minutes, 18. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 19. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 20. Appropriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 21. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 22. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 23. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT – may be held over to July, 24. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 25. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 26. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023) - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024) 27. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 28. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 29. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 30. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 31. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 32. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 33. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 34. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters – wildfire prevention, 35. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 36. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 37. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn– Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 38. Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 39. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 40. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf, Hahn- Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable,
ACTION: 41. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 42. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 43. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 44. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 45. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinance $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 46. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes 47. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 48.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Requests for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG the Fire Dept and City Manage to provide the Commission with fiscal information for Measures FF and GG with monthly expenditure reports and proposed budgets, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, (Arreguin plans to move 48.b. to consent at meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 50. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 51. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 52. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 53. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 54. Annual Report LPC Actions, 55. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date - 9/29/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion – Streets Parcel Tax and Bond
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 12 - 19, 2022
Worth Noting:
To look for city sponsored events, like films in the park and check for meetings announced on short notice, use the new city website https://berkeleyca.gov/. This summary of meetings which is already long will only list city meetings and key community meetings/events. Key items are bolded and underlined.

Sunday, June 12th at 5 pm is the production of ROE at the Brower Center by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The staged reading of ROE is free (thanks to donations), seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. A second final reading of ROE is at the Marsh, June 16th at 7 pm.
Monday at 10 am the Council Committee on Health, Equity agenda items are the Fair workweek and re-entry employment and guaranteed income. At 2:30 pm the Agenda committee finalizes the agenda for the June 28th regular Council meeting at 6 pm – item 10 BerkDOT, 13. Add $1.900,000 to City cost of Diesel fuel note that a $1,000,000 request to install EV charging at the corporation yard for city vehicles is not included in the CM proposed budget, 28. Pilot of charging for parking in neighborhoods,
Tuesday City Council at 6 pm action items 30. Proposed biennial budget, 32. Police Equipment, 33. Parking enforcement in fire zones, 34. VACANCY TAX, 35. Home electrification pilot.
Wednesday Commission on Aging at 1:30, FITES meets on plastic ordinance at 2:30, and the Human Welfare & Community Action meets at 6:30 pm.
Thursday 6pm the Fair Campaign Practices & Open Government meets at 6 pm on election enforcement referrals. At 7 pm the DRC takes up 742 Grayson a manufacturing R&D with a 7-story 325 parking space garage and the last reading of ROE at the Marsh is at 7 pm. (
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

The schedule of the January 6th hearings for the coming week (in Pacific Time) and what will be covered – Monday, June 13 at 7 am PT will cover how Donald Trump and his advisors knew that he infact lost the election but still engaged in a massive effort to spread false and fraudulent information that the election was stolen, Wednesday, June 15 at 7 am PT will cover how Trump corruptly planned to replace the US Attorney General so the Justice Department would spread false stolen election claims, Thursday, June 16th at 10 am PT will focus on Trump’s efforts to pressure Pence to refuse to count electoral votes on January 6th..

Sunday, June 12, 2022
ROE at 5 pm at the David Brower Center Goldman Theater at 2150 Allston Way
Staged reading of ROE produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701

Monday, June 13, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am (members Hahn, Kesawani, Bartlett)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87917512317
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 879 1751 2317
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2.a. Harrison submitted to Labor Commission in 2018 - Fair Workweek Ordinance – adopt first reading, b. Companion report from CM Williams Ridley – Lisa Warhuus – study it, analyze costs, 3. Taplin, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Office of Racial Equity: Re-Entry Employment and Guaranteed Income Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82262362092
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 6236 2092
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED session 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88324327577
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 883 2432 7577
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel, existing litigation a. Ruegg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley, RG1890003
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-june-13-2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, or go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm (members Harrison, Robinson, Taplin)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82152744860
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 821 5274 4860
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2. Harrison & Hahn - Ordinance to regulate plastic bags at retail and food service establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community outreach on proposed regulations for use of carryout and pre-checkout bags, 4. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett, Hahn - Ordinance establishing emergency GHG limits, process for updated Climate Action Pan, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and regional collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 726 7423 9145
AGENDA: Presentation Older Adult Community Forum 2. Public comments on non-agenda items, Discussion/Action: 4. Letter to Council regarding Hopkins Corridor Project, 5. Letter to Council regarding Commission vacancies,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 5. Single Audit Report, 6. Review of East Bay Community Law Center, 9. Subcommittee on Homelessness, 10. Alta Bates, 11l Easy Does it lapse in services, 12. Senior housing programs, 13. Discuss potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes, 14. Possible site visit to Pathways facility.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83338876936 - corrected link
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 833 3887 6936
AGENDA: 742 Grayson – Majority Recommendations – Demolish two existing industrial buildings and construct a new four story 62’ tall manufacturing and research and development facility with 35,352 sq ft of ground floor manufacturing space and 7-story parking garage with 325 parking spaces.
2439 Durant – Preliminary Design Review – Demolish an existing 2-story commercial building and construct a new 7-story mixed-use building with 7,799 sq ft of commercial space, 22 residential units, a roof deck, and indoor bike parking space.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89363688641
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 6368 8641
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on subjects not on the agenda, 7. City Clerk Department enforcement referrals to the California Fair Political Practices Commission for discussion and possible action, a. Stephen Murphy for Council 2020, b. Todd Andrew for Council for 2020, c. Bahman Ahmadi for Rent Stabilization Board 2020, d. Soulmaz Panahi for Rent Board 2020, e. Wendy Saenz Hood Neufeld for Rent Board 2022, 11. Brown Act Training presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

ROE at 7 pm at the Marsh 2120 at Allston Way
Staged reading of ROE produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701

Friday, June 17, 2022 & Saturday, June 18, 2022
No City meetings found check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for city sponsored events

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Sunday, June 19th at 11 am – 7 pm Juneteenth Festival at Adeline and Alcatraz

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for JUNE 28, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82262362092
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 822 6236 2092
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: (CM items 1 – 20) 1. 2nd reading Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station zoning, EIR, MOA passed June 2, 2. Continuation COVID emergency, 3. Continuation boards and commissions to meet via videoconference, 4. Minutes, 5. Formal bid solicitations, $4,856,000, 6. FY 2023 Revision to investment policy confirms authority Director of Finance to make investments, 7. Approriations limit for FY 2023 $328,834, 462, 8. Revenue Grant MediCal $4,200,000 FY 2023 – 2025, 9. Amend contract add $200,000 total $6,375,185.82 with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc for Berkeley Marina Roadway, 10. Accept Vision Zero Annual Report and direct CM to form coordinating committee to continue BerkDOT, 11. P.O. $400,000 to purchase two chipper trucks, 12. P.O. $165,000 to purchase one CASE Tractor Loader, 13. P.O. add $1,900,000 total $10,744,000 and extend term to 12/31/2023 with Diesel Direct West, Inc for Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment (EV charging infrastructure for city vehicles at the corporation yard a - $1 million request for 2023 - is not included in the CM proposed budget for 2023 – 2024) 14. Contract $2,512,152 with Sposeto Engineering Inc. for FY 2022 Sidewalk Repair Project, 15. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $632,750 with Direct Line Tele Response for Citywide after-hours answering services and extend to 12/31/2024, 16. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $750,000 with Alta Planning and Design, Inc, for On-Call Transportation Planning Services, 17. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with Community Design and Architecture for on-call transportation planning services, 18. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $650,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc for hazardous waste removal and disposal and extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Amend Contract add $150,000 total $423,534 with Don’s Tire Service, Inc for tire repair and replacement and extend to 6/30/2024, 20. Amend Contract with EBMUD CAP (Customer Assistance Program) expands 35% discount on sewer services for qualifying customers, 21. Mental Health Commission – appoint Mary-Lee Smith and Glenn Turner to Commission, 22. Taplin – Support AB 2156 prohibits ghost guns, 23. Taplin – Support AB 256 Racial Justice for All allows retroactive appeals of past convictions and sentences with racial bias, 24. Hahn Support AB 2408 and AB 2273 holding social media companies accountable, ACTION: 25. CM – Clean Stormwater Fee, 26. CM – Street Lighting Assessment, 27. CM- Transfer Station Rates, 28. CM – goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot Program Implementation Recommendations 1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 14.52 Parking Meters to enable demand-responsive paid parking for non-RPP permit holders in the 2700 blocks of Durant Avenue, Channing Way, and Haste Street and the 2300-2400 blocks of Piedmont Avenue (a portion of Residential Preferential Parking Program Area I) for the duration of the grant-funded goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program, and allow payment via license plate entry pay stations (“pay-by-plate”) to improve convenience and enforcement; and 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the pilot proposals to be implemented and evaluated as part of the goBerkeley SmartSpace pilot program. 29. FY 2023 & 2024 Biennial Budget Adoption, 30. FY Annual Appropriations Ordinace $737,068,278 gross, $620,623,866, 31. Borrowing of Funds and the Sale and Issuance of FY 2022-23 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 32.a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Request for Timely Fiscal Information on Measures FF and GG, b. CM companion report acknowledges need to provide accurate, timely and relevant information, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – recommendation to use Measure FF funds as intended by voters, 34. Arreguin - Suspension of Sister City Relations with Dmitrov, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia, 35. Taplin – Parking Minima for Mixed-Use Projects and Manufacturing Districts – reduces parking space requirements in manufacturing districts for mixed-use projects and changes off-street parking for manufacturing to a maximum, 36. Robinson, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin - Referral to CM – Keep Innovation in Berkeley, encourage R & D in Berkeley amends zoning, INFORMATION REPORTS: 37. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2023, 38. Annual Update on Wells Fargo, 39. FY 2022 2nd Quarter Investment Report, 40. FY 2022 3rd Quarter Investment Report, 41. HWCAC 2018-2023 Work Plan, 42. Annual Report LPC Actions, 43. Zero Waste Commission FY 2022-2023 Work Plan.

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6/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 839 3319 2334
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization merging the Homeless Commission into the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 3. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 4. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 6. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general (Measures G, S, I) Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 10. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the (Measure O) Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 16. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 17. FY 2023 Tax Rate Fire protection and emergency response and preparedness (Measure GG) at $0.05818 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and $0.08804 per sq ft for all other improvements, 18. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate for funding the Provision of Library Services, $0,2583 per sq ft dwellings and $0,3906 per sq ft industrial, commercial and industrial buildings, 19. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 20. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 21. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 22. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 23. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 24. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 25. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 26. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 27. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, 28. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison – Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 29. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 30. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 31. Council comments on the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 32. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 34. Harrison - Refer to the City Attorney and City Manager an Empty Homes Tax Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 Ballot – VACANCY TAX, 35. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral – Establish a Pilot of Existing Home Electrification, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 37. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 38. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 39. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, Please ask for it to be restored item 28 on the June 14 Council agenda.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

June 5 - June 12, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will hear the City Manager’s request on Police Equipment, there are no documents attached revealing the content of the request. The entire nature of a request from the City Manager to a policy committee is highly unusual and has never happened previously at any council committee. This bears watching. P&J Commission meets at 7 pm.
Tuesday no meetings so we can finish turning in our ballots by 8 pm.
Wednesday evening all three meetings Homeless Commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission and Police Accountability Board start at 7 pm. Homeless Commission will have Q &A on moving homeless to the Roadway Inn and shutting down homeless trailers/vehicles at 701 Harrison. The PAB will receive an update from the BPD on the mass shooting plot.
Thursday morning at 10 am the biennial budget for years 2023 & 2024 planning continues at the Budget Committee. The BART Board meeting starts at 9 am with Item 9.B. on agenda Authorize the Executive Decision Documents for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART developments.
Saturday the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am.

Sunday at 5 pm is the production of ROE at the Brower Center by the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The staged reading of ROE is free (thanks to donations), seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. A second final reading of ROE is at the Marsh, June 16th at 7 pm.

The June 14th City Council regular 6 pm meeting agenda is posted on the city website and included after the list of city meetings with key items highlighted and underlined.
Roe at The Marsh
Check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late/short notice postings of city meetings

Monday, June 6 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85976492058
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 7649 2058
AGENDA: from City Manager – Police Equipment (NO DOCUMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER INCLUDED IN POSTING FOR AGENDA ITEM) as of 3:27 pm June 3, 2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81760862149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 817 6086 2149
AGENDA: Commission Updates & Chair report, 6. Secretary’s report, Discussion/Action Items: 7. United Nations Global Goals and Human Rights Community Presentation, 8. Pass a Resolution Declaring the City of Berkeley’s Commitment to Abortion Rights, 9. Pass a resolution to endorse S. 1139 Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021, 10. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 Ethnic Studies Teacher, 11. Update and Discussion on Police Accountability, Reform, Reimagining and Budget process, 12. Pass Resolution in support of Peaceful Future, 13. Discuss Council support of African American Holistic Resource Center (AAHRC) in the Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Measure, 14. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – ELECTION DAY
TURN in BALLOTS before 8 pm

Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA Updates/Action Items: 5. Measure P recommendations, 6. Abode Services questions and answers on transition from People’s Park to Roadway Inn, Roadway Inn conditions, plans and programming for Roadway Inn residents, 7. Planned displacement of residents from trailers at 701 Harrison and housing and services to be provided, 8. Safe injection sites, 9. Staff report on movement of unhoused persons during COVID, 10. Pathways STAIR Center Data Report, 11. Data-driven approaches to functional zero, 12. Pathways STAIR Center ADA accessibility.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-commission

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission (PRW) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88615938134
Teleconference:1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 1593 8134
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Director’s Report Ferris, Discussion/Action: 8. City Proposed PRW Operations and CIP Budget, 9. Incorporate Marina Streets into Citywide 2050 Street Paving Plan, 10. Impact of future street improvements on Parks Tax Fund
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board Member’s Report, Director PAB, 6. Director PAB report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Consider forming outreach and Lexipol subcommittees, 10. A. PAB role in selecting permanent Director, b. Proposed Equipment Impact Statements, Use Policies, Military Equipment Policy and Annual Use Report, c. Receive update from BPD regarding arrest of suspect in mass shooting plot, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: Complaint #22. Click on arrow/carrot to access 228 page agenda packet.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, June 9, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85306172119
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 853 0617 2119
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, 2. Discussion Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations from CM, (BUDGET NOT POSTED – check later) 3. Fiscal Policies, 4. Energy Commission - Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 & 2024, 5. Bartlett, co-sponsors Harrison, Taplin, Robinson - Budget Referral and Updated Guidelines and Procedures for City Council Office Expenditures,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

BART Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86077487448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 860 7748 7448 *9 to raise your hand, *6 to unmute
AGENDA: 9 B. BART to Authorize Executive Decision Documents Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Transit-Oriented Development (packet 331 pages)
https://bart.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Friday, June 10 2022 – City Reduced Service Day

Saturday, June 11, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, June 12, 2022
ROE at 5 pm at the David Brower Center Goldman Theater.
Produced by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley performance of Roe by Lisa Loomer directed by Susannah Wood and organized by Carol Marasovic of the City of Berkeley Commission on the Status of Women
Admission is free - reservations are highly recommended,
https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/378-roe-by-lisa-loomer
donations to cover the production costs are welcome send to:
Berkeley Actors Ensemble / ROE, PO Box 663, Berkeley, CA 94701
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6/14/2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AT 6 PM AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83933192334
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 839 3319 2334
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization merging the Homeless Commission into the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 3. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 4. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 6. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 9. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general (Measures G, S, I) Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 10. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the (Measure O) Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 16. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 17. FY 2023 Tax Rate Fire protection and emergency response and preparedness (Measure GG) at $0.05818 per sq ft of improvements for dwelling units and $0.08804 per sq ft for all other improvements, 18. FY 2023 Special Tax Rate for funding the Provision of Library Services, $0,2583 per sq ft dwellings and $0,3906 per sq ft industrial, commercial and industrial buildings, 19. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 20. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 21. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 22. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 23. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 24. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 25. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 26. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 27. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, 28. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison – Restoring and Improving Access to City of Berkeley Website and Archival Materials, 29. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 30. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 31. Council comments on the FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 32. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 33. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 34. Harrison - Refer to the City Attorney and City Manager an Empty Homes Tax Ordinance for the November 8, 2022 Ballot – VACANCY TAX, 35. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral – Establish a Pilot of Existing Home Electrification, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 37. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 38. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 39. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 29, 2022 - June 5, 2022
Worth Noting – Big Week Ahead after Monday off for Memorial Day Holiday:
Tuesday morning at 11 am the Police Accountability Board (PAB) subcommittee will continue work on police equipment policies and reporting. Tuesday evening is City Council the budget and with more budget referrals on the agenda.
Wednesday evening at 7 pm the Planning Commission will have a presentation on standards for middle size multi-unit housing. These are duplexes to eight plus units in projects up to three stories in height. The size of the packet is misleading as there is a lot to absorb in the 16 pages on middle housing.
Thursday at 6 pm is the special City Council meeting on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART housing projects. Be prepared for a long night as the two opposing sides make their case, the build it tall 12 stories to twenty stories or more and the build it moderate size 7 stories with lots of affordable housing. The Planning Department staff recommended 7 stories as did the Community Advisory Group (CAG).

Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Update on Projects / Goals for 2022 – overview, banners, flower baskets, landscaping
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/solano-avenue-business-improvement-district-advisory-board

Police Accountability Board Controlled Equipment Use & Reporting Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference:1-669-900-6833 ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: 5. Continue to develop plan for addressing Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies, Annual Equipment Use Report and Military Equipment Policy 709. (packet 129 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89809254894
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 0925 4894
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and agenda items 1 – 7.
1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 6/14/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals, Unfinished Business for Scheduling: Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Report and Surveillance use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR).
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or virtual
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2778 7306
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, go to end of this post for full agenda with key items highlighted in bold and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86132853741
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 861 3285 3741
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda matters, 2. Harrison, Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Services Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community Outreach and Education events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout Bags, 4. Taplin – Regulation of autonomous Vehicles, 5. Harrison, co-sponsors Barlett, Hahn, Ordinance Establishing GHG limits, Process for Climate Action Plan Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, 6. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution (resolution pages 183 - 209)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) CLOSED at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Employee performance evaluation of Director of Library Services
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II.C. Revision of the Tool Lending Specialist Classification with 4% Salary Increase, III.A. Revised Bulletin Board and Free Printed Policy.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability web post states start at 5:30 pm on June 1, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87196261280?pwd=Tk1DbTBKVVZidzB1NHdZV2VyL2lmQT09
AGENDA: there is no agenda posted with the date of June 1, documents are dated as May 18, 2022
Check website for corrections.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-disability

Community Health Commission Entheogenic Plants Subcommittee at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89355925285?pwd=QS96Q04zb0phZWNSdUVobEJ6Y21kdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 5592 5285 Passcode: 742735
AGENDA: Develop workplan and assign tasks
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Homeless Services Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 7. Discussion and approval of report to be submitted to Council for June 22 budget, 8. Discussion of what Homeless Services Panel of Experts needs from staff to make fully informed budget recommendations moving forward.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83098891817
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 830 9889 1817
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff Report including future items, 5. Chair Report, 6. Committee Reports, ACTION: 9. Objective Standards for Middle Housing presentation and feedback, 10. Commission 2022 – 2023 Workplan (workplan is not published in agenda packet)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Thursday, June 2, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING on BART PROJECTS at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or videoconference
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86518584336
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 865 1858 4336
AGENDA: One agenda item 1. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station areas: Proposed Zoning and general Plan amendments, City and BART Joint Vision and Priorities, Associated Environmental Review Documents and City and BART Memorandum of agreement
use link and HTML to see agenda and document details, (packet 130 pages, supplemental Memorandum of Agreement 25 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-june-2-2022
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Planning webpage
https://berkeleyca.gov/construction-development/land-use-development/general-plan-and-area-plans/ashby-and-north-berkeley

Community Health Commission Cannabis Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89355925285?pwd=QS96Q04zb0phZWNSdUVobEJ6Y21kdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 893 5592 5285 Passcode: 742735
AGENDA: Discuss work plan objectives
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86708915133
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 867 0891 5133
AGENDA: 5. 2200 block of Piedmont Ave – Olmsted landscape design – Structural Alteration Permit
6. 1650 Shattuck – Demolition referral
7. 2733 Buena Vista Way – structural alteration Permit
8. 2065 Kittredge – Structural Alteration Permit (Shattuck Cinemas)
9. 742 Grayson – demolition Referral
10. 1820 – 8128 San Pablo @ Hearst – Demolition Referral (Albatross Pub)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid meeting in-person or virtual
In-person: 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports Staff a. San Francisco Bay Ferry Marketing Update, Emergency Response Update, MV Dorado Event, b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 7. FY 2023 Budget and Salary Schedule includes Berkeley, 8. Authorize Actions to receive funding to support FY 2023 operating and capital budget, 9. Approve disadvantaged business enterprise goals for FY 2023 – 2025,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, June 3, 2022 & Saturday, June 4, 2022 & Sunday, March June 5, 2022
No city meetings found check https://berkeleyca.gov/ for late announcements

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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89809254894
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 0925 4894
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
6/14/2022 DRAFT AGENDA:
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading contract with CalPERS, 2. CM – Ballot Measure related to housing for persons of Low-Income, 3. $5000 Donation to Animal shelter from the U.C. Davis Koret Medicine Program, 4. Formal Bid Solicitations $270,000, 5. Temporary appropriations FY 2023 $50,000,000, 6. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Street and Watershed Improvements General Obligation Bonds 0.0075% (Measure M, November 2012 Election), 7. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt Service on Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project General Obligation bonds at 0.0058% (Measure FF, 2008 election) , 8. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Debt service on 2015 Refunding general Obligation Bonds at 0.0130% (Measures G, S, &I), 9. FY Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds 0.0200%, 10. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Business License Tax on Large Non-Profits Adopt 1st reading of Ordinance setting the FY 2023 tax rate for Business License Tax on large non-profits at $0.7573 per sq ft, 11. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Tax) at $0.0433 per sq ft, 12. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Firefighting, Emergency Medical Response and Wildfire Prevention $0.1126 (Measure FF), 13. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Maintenance of Parks, City Trees and Landscaping $0.2039 per sq ft, 14. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund the Debt Service on the Infrastructure and Facilities General Obligation Bonds 0.0160% (Measure T1, 2016 election), 15. FY 2023 Tax Rate: Fund Emergency Services for the Severely Disabled $0.01932 (Measure E), 16. Designate Line of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services, 17. St. Paul Terrace Housing Trust Fund Reservation $8,551,040 in Housing trust Funds for Community Housing Development Corporation’s St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby), 18. Classification and Salary: Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator monthly salary $11,219.88 to $13,775.00 effective 6/15/2022, 19. Contract Amendment $598,560 with Innovative Claim Solutions (ICS) for claims administration of the City’s (Self-Insurance) Worker’s Compensation Funds, 20. Contract $1,115,000 thru FY 2027 with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated for Body Worn Cameras, Storage and Software, 21. Commission Reorganization creating Transportation and Infrastructure Commission combines the Transportation and Public Works Commissions, 22. Final Map of Tract 8621 1169 – 1173 Hearst 5 unit residential condominium project, 23. Peace and Justice Commission – Call for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire, 24. Robinson – Support for SB 1389 Low-Level Vehicle Infractions, ACTION: 25. FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #2, 26. Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 27. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2&3, 28. Recommendation Council revise Resolution No. 69,917 regarding procurement, sales and service of sugar-sweetened beverages, INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process – Quarterly Update, 30. Results of general Obligation Bonds: $40,000,000 City of Berkeley 2022 Series B (2018 Measure O: Affordable Housing Federally taxable), 31. CM - Update on the Implementation of Fair & Impartial Policing Task Force, 32. City Auditor’s Office 2021 Peer Review Results.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting: In-person or videoconference
In-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 881 2778 7306
AGENDA: use link and HTML to see agenda with document details,
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Commission Reorganization - Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn, Harrison - Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 31. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 32. Harrison co-sponsor Hahn – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 33. Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin, Hahn – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 35. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 36. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 37. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 38. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 39. Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals – expect to be moved to consent at meeting, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 41. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearing to be scheduled
1201 – 1205 San Pablo at ZAB Date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
Bad news on tracking approved projects in the appeal period. Samantha Updegrave, Zoning Officer, Principal Planner wrote the listing of projects in the appeal period can only be found by looking up each project individually through permits online by address or permit number https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Online-Building-Permits-Guide.pdf

The website with easy to find listing of projects in the appeal period was left on the “cutting room floor” another casualty of the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
Here is the old website link, ask for it to be restored
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 22 - May 29, 2022
Worth Noting:
If you have not explored the new city website here is the link https://berkeleyca.gov/ or you can use cityofberkeley.info to take you to the new home page. One improvement with the new website is all of the City staffed commission and board meetings do make the calendar, but finding them is not always obvious nor is getting to the correct page for meeting links. For the present, I will continue the calendar and always include the meeting website.

The biennial budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 must be passed by City Council by June 30. Budget and fees are in the agendas for several of the commissions and City Council meetings on May 24th and May 31, however, the budget to be considered and discussed is NOT in the meeting packet. The closest offering is from the May 19 Budget meeting https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-attachments/FY2324%20Proposed%20Budget%20Presentation_51822.pdf A fuller discussion of the budget should occur at the Budget Committee Thursday at 9 am.
Expect the last item on the City Council May 24th agenda #19 to be very controversial. Item 19 is warrantless searches.

The Vision 2050 on multiple agendas is the lead up to the planned November City Ballot measure. If you have missed a Vision 2050 presentation you can pick it up Wednesday at the Civic arts Commission at 6 pm and /or the Disaster and Fire Safety at 7 pm

The Police Accountability Board (PAB) called a special meeting on controlled equipment on Monday at 11 am and controlled equipment is on the PAB agenda Wednesday at 7 pm.

The newly formed Environment and Climate Commission is meeting for the first time Wednesday at 5 pm. The first agenda is thin.

Last the Zoning Adjustment Board has been meeting only once a month and the agenda for Thursday looks like it is too heavy to complete in one evening.

Monday, May 23 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306506
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: II. A. Recommendation to Council on FY2023 Library Tax Rates $0.2584/sq ft for dwelling units and $0.3907/sq ft for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings, B. Proposed FY 2023-2024 budget.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment non-agenda items, 5. Commissioner announcements, 6. Staff Updates New City website, Zero Waste Integrated Waste Management Plan, Transfer Station rates, C&D Processing RFP, FITES Committee Draft Bag Ordinance, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance, SB 1383 Implementation, Discussion/Action: Workplan
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission

Police Accountability Board (PAB) Controlled Equipment Reporting Subcommittee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842714327
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 838 4271 4327
AGENDA: 4. Continue to develop plan for addressing Community Safety Ordinance Impact statements, Associated Equipment Policies, Annual equipment Use Report and Military Equipment Policy
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
AGENDA: Use link or go to agenda at end of email with key items bolded and underlined.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations and Actions: a) Presentation Vision 2050, b) FY23 Public Arts Budgets, c) Work Plan, d) Development of Artist Certification for Affordable Housing for Artists.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report a. Measure FF, Measure GG, c. Call Metrics, Special Reports, Commission Actions status, Action Items: 4. Election of Commission Chair, 5. Add meeting, 6. Recommendation to Council Measure GG, Discussion Items: 7. Vision 2050, 8. Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 9. Red Curbs Adjacent to Fire Hydrants.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission

Environment and Climate Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84024211266
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 840 2421 1266
AGENDA: First Meeting of the Environment and Climate Commission after reorganization and combining of the Energy Commission and the Community advisory Commission 4. Vision 2050, 5. Commissioner overview, 6. Election of officers.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Controlled equipment, 9. a. Continue review of commendations, b. Consider forming Outreach Subcommittee c. Consider forming Lexipol Subcommittee, 10. a. review draft of proposed permanent Regulations for Handling Investigations and Complaints, b. Consider having a booth at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival on Sunday June 19, 11. Public Comment, Closed Session tentative and final decisions in complaints #1 and #3 (15 minutes), 13. Announcement of Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 26, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82547507309
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:825 4750 7309
AGENDA: 2. Legislative Update on Governor’s FY 22-23 May Revision Budget and State & Federal Legislation, 3. Discussion Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP (Capital Improvement Recommendations)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82097456683
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 820 9745 6683
AGENDA: Staff recommend approval of all projects except Grizzly Peak which is continued to 9/8/22
2. 1151 Grizzly Peak – Continue to September 8, 2022 – to legalize two Accessory Buildings in the rear yard of a Single-Family Dwelling
3. 2970 Adeline – Convert 2nd floor commercial space to residential dwellings
4. 1208 Kains – Make alterations in the non-conforming front setback by raising the roof of the attached garage and altering the entry porch and legalize existing hot tub,
5. 2440 Shattuck – demolish one existing commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed-use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft of ground floor commercial,
6. 2018 Blake – demolish a single-family dwelling and construct a 6-story multi-family, residential building with 12 units (including 2 low-income units)
7. 1828 Euclid – Convert 1st floor commercial space to 2 dwelling units and combine 3 commercial spaces on 12,600 sq ft lot with existing mixed-use building,
8. 906-908 Ensenada – Combine 2 exisiting tenant spaces on the ground floor, 2640 sq ft in total, change the use of one space from retail and establish medical practitioner use,
9. 2600 Tenth – Fantasy Media - Change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to a research and development use.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 27 - May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 2. 2nd reading Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 3. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 4. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 5. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 6. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund all other property, sales, utility, parking taxes, fees and licenses allocated to the general fund, 7. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 8. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 9. Taplin co-sponsors Wengraf, Hahn, Robinson– Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 10. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 11. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service and initiate model to divert people with mental health and substance use disorders away from justice system into treatment, 12. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn– Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, 13. Harrison – Budget referral consider fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements, in particular, street, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 14. Relinquishment of Council office budget funds for staged reading of the play Roe on June 12 at the Brower Center, ACTION: 15. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 16. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 17. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1 – NO BUDGET POSTED AS OF @:$( PM FRIDAY, 18. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention 19. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, INFORMATION REPORTS: 20. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

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AGENDA COMMITTEE DRAFT AGENDA for May 31, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127787306
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 881 2778 7306
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Commission Reorganization - Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Robinson, Hahn, Harrison - Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 31. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 32. Harrison so-sponsor Hahn – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 323 Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 34. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 35. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 36. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 37. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 38. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 39. Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals – expect to be moved to consent at meeting, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 41. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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LAND USE CALENDAR:
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
This website is no longer functional and the information is not available with the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

May 15 - May 22, 2022
Worth Noting:
The week starts with the second day of the Green Home tour Sunday morning at 10 am and a total lunar eclipse of the moon starting at 7:27 pm if the clouds cooperate and part.
Monday morning at 10:30 am the Council Public safety Committee takes up enforcing parking in fire zones ahead of the special meeting on wildfire preparedness on Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday the Commission on Aging takes up safe streets and TOPA at 1:30, FITES continues working on a plastic bag ordinance at 2:30 pm. Wednesday evening Update on Alta Bates is item 9 at the HWCAC meeting. The Commission on Labor has two agenda items on the Fair Work Week.
Thursday is the most important meeting day starts with the Budget Committee at 9 am. Review of items for consideration in the 2023 & 2024 biennial budget continues. The department presentations to the Budget Committee have been completed. The requests from councilmembers and commissions are up for discussion. Thursday evening at the Transportation Commissions at 7 pm is the presentation of GoBerkeley. GoBerkeley is the metered parking pilots in residential neighborhoods that is being met with considerable objections. The DRC at 7 pm will conduct a preliminary design review of the R&D project in west Berkeley which comes with a separate 415 auto space parking garage. The annual wildfire preparedness meeting sponsored by Councilmembers Hahn and Wengraf starts at 7:30 pm. Use the link to pre-register.

The May 24th city council agenda is available for comment. https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

You can participate in the bike plan survey at https://berkeleybikeplan.altaplanning.cloud/#/survey The Healthy Streets Program was closing down streets to through traffic during the height of the pandemic.

Sunday, May 15, 2022
East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

The Eclipse of the Moon starts at 7:27 p.m. PDT Sunday and the total eclipse starts at 8:29 p.m. PDT. The face of the moon will get gradually darker until totality peaks at 9:11 p.m.
https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/prime-time-eclipse

Monday, May 16, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85780967900
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 857 8096 7900
AGENDA: 2. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-public-safety

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363667602
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 863 6366 7602
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve City Council 5/31/2022 agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees qualified positive future conversation putting off due to staff overload defer to when mayor returns, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
City Council CLOSED SESSION
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86490263695
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 864 9026 3695
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel existing litigation a. Kantorova v. City of Berkeley RG20064752, b. Carlson v. City of Berkeley RG20061999, 2. Pending litigation a. Workers Compensation ADJ14647128.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88204369312
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 882 0436 9312
AGENDA: 2. Harrison and Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout Bags.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-facilities-infrastructure-transportation-environment-sustainability

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 878 5934 3194
AGENDA Discussion/Action Items: 4. Commission liaisons, 5. Older Community Forum Planning (June 15, 2022) hosted by Commission on aging, 6. Commissioner recruitment, 7. Hopkins Corridor Plan, 8. Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), 9. Public safety & Transportation – Safe Streets, crosswalks at major intersections, city sidewalks, shuttle service instead of adding bicycle and scooter rentals, 10. Systemic Ageism.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-aging

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission (HWCAC) at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: Review of Family Violence Law Center Program and Financial reports, 6. Discuss potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes discussed by Council, 7. Discussion and possible action regarding a site visit to Pathways facility, 8. Update subcommittee for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley, 9. Update Alta Bates, 10. Discussion and possible action regarding Easy Does It lapse in services, 11. Discussion and possible action regarding Senior Housing Programs.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-community-action-commission

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85399338378
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 853 9933 8378
AGENDA: 4. Presentation and Discussion Sweatshop Free Ordinance, 5. Fair Work Week Policy, 6. Discussion of Health and Life Enrichment Committee presentation for Fair Work Week, 7. Discussion and possible action regarding roll of commission to provide technical assistance to the community, 8. Discussion of Berkeley federation of Teachers (teachers’ union) contract with BUSD, 9. Discussion of Labor Education in Schools Subcommittee, 10. Discussion of Labor Shortage Subcommittee, 11. Discussion of white paper report for Council regarding Labor Shortage, 12. Recommendations to Council regarding State Legislation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-labor

Thursday, May 19, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85289343269
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 852 8934 3269
AGENDA: 1. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 – 2024, 4. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Presentation on FY 23 Proposed Fees, 5. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations, 6. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86222993260?pwd=THNNRzFLamdFd0xkY1hQMHdFTXB0Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 862 2299 3260 Passcode: 768724
AGENDA: 2. Chair elections, 3. Next funding cycle plan & discussion, 4. For the good of the order
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/sugar-sweetened-beverage-product-panel-experts

Fair Campaign Practices Commission and Open Government Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224260674
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 872 2426 0674
AGENDA Discussion/Possible Action: 6. Report from officeholder accounts, 7. City Clerk Department enforcement referrals to the California Fair Political Practices Commissions (FPPC) a. Stephen Murphy-City Council 2020, b. Todd Andrew City Council 2020, c. Bahman Ahmadi Rent Board 2020, d. Soulmaz Panahi Rent Board 2020, e. Wendy Saenz Hood Neufeld Rent Board 2022, 8. Revisions to FCPC Enforcement Procedures, 9. FCPC Work Plan, Open Government 10. Reports, 11. Work Plan.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/fair-campaign-practices-commission

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86040095447
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4009 5447
AGENDA Discussion/Action: 2. GoBerkeley Presentation and Request for Feedback – smartspace – metered parking pilots in residential neighborhoods, 3. BerkDOT
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-commission

Design Review Committee (DRC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83099526101
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 830 9952 6101
AGENDA: 1. 2099 MLK Jr Way – Final Design Review – demolish 1-story 3595 sq ft auto service building and construct 62,419 sq ft 7-story 69’ tall mixed-use building with 72 dwellings (including 5 very low income dwellings) 2448 sq ft of ground floor retail space, 12 parking spaces and 38 bicycles.
2. 2213 Fourth – Preliminary Design Review – demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct a new 124,667 sq ft 5-story parking garage, 415 off-street auto parking and one loading space
3. 747 (787) Bancroft – Preliminary Design Review – demolish 6 existing buildings and construct a 159,143 sq ft 3-story building containing 125796 sq ft of research and development space and 33,347 sq ft of light manufacturing space and a surface parking lot containing 76 off-street parking spaces and 5 loading spaces.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82402468719?pwd=bHBCS0xkRUN3R2xFdmJPYVVGTWNkZz09
Teleconference: ID and Passcode: NOT POSTED
AGENDA: NOT POSTED
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/rent-board-meetings

Wildfire Preparedness at 7:30 pm
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wM73ckPISv2fGfg1x1to0A
Teleconference: ID: 826 1927 3974
AGENDA: Wildfire Preparedness
https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/fire/fire-weather-evacuation
https://www.fire.ca.gov/media/4996/readysetgo_plan.pdf
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-ready/defensible-space/

Share your thoughts on housing in Berkeley at All Ages Skate Party at Grove Park at 5 pm – 8 pm
1730 Oregon

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Special Meeting at 1 pm
Hybrid
In-person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda 94501
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports of Staff a. Washington DC Trip, b. Federal Legislative Update, WETA Working with Rep Garamendi on Public Ferry Legislation,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, May 20, 2022 – City Holiday Malcom X Day

Saturday, May 21, 2022 – no meetings or events found

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Himalayan Fair at Live Oak Park at 10 am

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AGENDA COMMITTEE DRAFT AGENDA for May 31, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363667602
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 863 6366 7602
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 2. Minutes, 3. Resolution Supporting Sale of 3404 King and transfer of the Turning Point transitional housing program for homeless youth from Fred Finch Youth Center to Larkin Street Youth Services, 4. Homeless Panel of Experts to add functions of Homeless Commission, 5. Assessments Berkeley Tourism Business Improvement District, 6. Assessments Downtown Business Improvement District, 7. Assessments North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 8. Assessments Telegraph Business Improvement District, 9. $535,000 formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Resolution providing notice Council will adopt an appropriations limit on June 28, 2022 for FY 2023, amount limit will be available for review in the City Clerk’s Office on or before June 13, 11. Revenue Grant Agreements for 2023 1. Foster Care Program $93,187, 2. BHS and Berkeley Tech $181,208, 3. School Linked Health Services $200,011, 4. Tobacco Prevention $78,960, 12. Revenue Grant $32,080 for Public Health Infrastructure Program, 13. Revenue Grant $120,000 for Essential Access Health 4/1/2022 to 3/30/2023, 14. Revenue Grants FY 2023 1. CHDP and EPSDT for children in foster care $358,309, 2. MCAH $381,147, 3. Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000, 4. Immunization Program $1,185,901,5. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) $265,000, 15. Revenue Grant TB control Program $14,000, 16. Contract $135,000 with Interior Motions for new furniture for Public Health Division offices 4/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 17. Transfer CA Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Funds $2,267,355 to BUSD for coordination and provision of Mental Health Services, 18. Approve Proposed Projects anticipated to be paid for by State’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for FY 2023, 19. Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application opportunities, 20. Declaration of Intent – FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments, 21. Contract $428,950 with Nema Construction for FY 2022 Street Light Maintenance Project, 22. Contract $21,551,718 with Zanker Recycling for Construction and Demolition Materials Hauling, Sorting and Marketing Services, 5 yr term July 1, 2022 – 6/30/2027 with option to extend for two 5 year periods, 23. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,640,000 with TK Elevator for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services, 24. Amend contract add $50,000 total $130,000 with MSR Mechanical LLC to on-call heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, 25. Amend contract add $400,000 total $1,675,304 and extend to 12/31/2023 with Downtown Streets Team for expanded services, 26. Amend contract add $250,000 total $2,725,200 with CF Contracting for Sacramento Complete Streets Improvements Project, 27. Purchase Order $345,188 Pape Machinery, Inc for completed rebuild and repair of Zero Waste Division’s John Deere Wheel Loader, 28. Civic Arts Commission - authorization request for additional meeting in 2022, 29. Civic Arts Commission – Increase budget allocation by$41,685 total $200,000 for Festival Grants Program, 30. Taplin – Budget referral $1,000,000 for Ceasefire Program staffing, 31. Harrison – Budget referral $350,000 for Mental Health and Wellness Support and Services Coordinator for Berkeley High Health Center, 32. Harrison – Budget referral $104,863 for additional HHCS Community Development Project Coordinator Position to assist with enforcement of existing and prospective labor laws and regulations, 33. Wengraf, co-sponsor Taplin – Support SB-1076 Lead-based paint – to reduce lead poisoning, 34. Robinson, co-sponsor-Harrison, Hahn - $25,000 purchase electric bicycles for City use. ACTION: 35. CM- Establish published charges Mental Health Clinical Services, 36. CM- Discussion Vision 2050 Ballot Measure for November 2022, 37. Comments on FY 2023 – 2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program, 38.qualified positive can’t be moved to consent Harrison – Refer to FITES strategies and recommendations to ensure infrastructure bond expenditure consistent with climate action goals, 39.to consent Arreguin co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Hahn– Budget referral $1,000,000 from ARPA to launch a needs-based grant program for Berkeley based small businesses (under 50 employees)to provide supplemental assistance to cover outstanding commercial rent debt and legal assistance, 40. To Policy life enrichment - Taplin, co-sponsor – Refer to CM to conduct feasibility study on funding and operating a Re-entry Employment Program and to seek grant funding for a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Referral Response: Further Supporting Worker Cooperatives, 42. On-Call Energy Efficiency Services Contracts through On-Bill Financing

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636500260
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 846 3650 0260
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 2. 2nd reading Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 3. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 4. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 5. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 6. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund all other property, sales, utility, parking taxes, fees and licenses allocated to the general fund, 7. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 8. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 9. Taplin – Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 10. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 11. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service, 12. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf – Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, 13. Harrison – Budget referral consider fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements, in particular, street, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 14. Relinquishment of Council office budget funds for staged reading of the play Roe on June 12 at the Brower Center, ACTION: 15. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 16. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 17. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1, 18. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention 19. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, INFORMATION REPORTS: 20. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
This website is no longer functional and the information is not available with the conversion to the new City of Berkeley website.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 8 - May 15, 2022
Worth Noting:
Besides the introductory summary, to make scanning the list of city meetings easier and quicker key agenda items are both bolded and underlined in this edition.

The new City of Berkeley website at https://berkeleyca.gov/ continues with challenges. The Council closed session on Tuesday comes with a notice of “permission denied” instead of public notification of items to be covered so the public may prepare and comment in the public comment period at the beginning before the meeting is closed to the public.

Fair Work Week is the only item at the Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community meeting Monday at 10 am. The Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the May 24 council meeting agenda. Warrantless searches of persons on parole and TOT are in the draft agenda. The Youth Commission new meeting time is 6:30 pm instead of 5 pm.

Wednesday all meetings are at 7 pm. The Parks Commission presentation on butterflies looks terrific and the Marina Plan will be taken up later in the evening. The Homeless Commission will receive reports and respond to actions (taken & planned) at homeless encampments and allocation of Measure P fund recommendations. The Police Accountability Board also meets Wednesday evening.

Thursday morning the Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am and starts off with the auditor’s report on Pension and Infrastructure liabilities.

Don’t forget Day 2 of the Book Festival May 8, the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council May 14 at 10 am and the Green Home Tour May 14 & 15 from 10 am – 1 pm. The virtual Green Home Tour is free. If you register and can’t attend you will be notified when the recording of the tour is posted.

You can thank Erin Diehm for this website which gives estimates of migrating birds flying overhead the altitude of their flight and species of birds https://dashboard.birdcast.info/ . This is totally cool!!

The CalFalcons hatched and you can watch live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nvCVS2TRRk

Sunday, May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 4 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

Monday, May 9, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84985607109
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 8560 7109
AGENDA: 2. Fair Workweek Ordinance originally submitted by councilmember Harrison to the Labor Commission in 2018 Fair workweek limits exploitation of part time employees with rights to predictable hours (14 day advance scheduling), decline work with less than 11 hours between shifts, 1 ½ pay for shifts with less than 11 hours rest, a. Commission on Labor adopt 1st reading Fair Workweek Ordinance, b. City Manager – Lisa Warhauus – continue evaluation
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-health-life-enrichment-equity-community

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090340350
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 9034 0350
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/24/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings for legislative bodies, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86474818950?pwd=by9MRklCUVJvQ3pjUFZoaEI3bFBIQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7481 8950 Passcode: 707800
AGENDA: V. Establish the Classification and Salary Range of Senior Economic Development Project Coordinator, VI. Revise the Tool Lending Specialist Job Duties and Compensation, VII. Berkeley fire department Staffing update from Chief Roman.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board

Youth Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 2022 election, 11. Finalize workplan, 12. Form mental health subcommittee, (10 vacant positions 6 of which are appointed by council)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/youth-commission

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82366356495
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 823 6635 6495
AGENDA: 403 SORRY, PERMISSION DENIED – THERE IS NO AGENDA LISTING OF WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN CLOSED SESSION
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
HYBRID meeting – in-person or via Zoom or Teleconference
Attend in-person at 1231 Addison, School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
AGENDA: or full agenda use link to website or scroll past list of meetings by day of the week
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Chair update including Measure P recommendations, 6. Staff update Horizon/Spark, status of shelter/housing, court-ordered closure Ashby encampment, relocation other encampments, 7. Encampment movement, 8. Safe injection sites, 9. Improved oversight over nonprofit performance, 10. Improved coordination between city departments
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-commission

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85923823196
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2382 3196
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s report, 7. Presentation Supporting Butterflies (and Caterpillars) at Aquatic Park and beyond by (Burl-Xerces Society/Diehm/Wazniak), 8. Budget, 9. Vision 2050, 10. Increase Parks Tax, 11. Feedback on BMASP (Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan) concepts, 12. Park’s Director’s report
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-waterfront-commission

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 4. Minutes, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. Commendations of BPD personnel, 10. New Business a. Review/respond/make recommendations related to impact statements, use policies, annual use report prepared under the Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance 1) Report by Interim Police Chief, 2) Mizell’s 4/29/2022 Notice of Violations, 3) 2021 Annual Equipment Use Report, 4_ Policy 709, Military Equipment, 5) Capt Rolleri’s May 4, 2022 memo in response to 4/6/PAB memo. 11. Public Comment, Closed session for 12 & 13 ((complaints)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board

Thursday, May 12, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81934119590
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 819 3411 9590
AGENDA: 2. City Auditor Jenny Wong – Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 3. Energy Commission – Recommendation on Climate, Building Electrification and Sustainable Transportation Budget Priorities for FY 2023 and 2024, 4. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Presentation on FY 23 Proposed Fees, 5. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Proposed Biennial Budget & CIP Recommendations, 6. Budget Manager Sharon Friedrichsen – Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-budget-finance

Friday, May 13, 2022 – reduced service Day

Saturday, May 14, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

Sunday, May 15, 2022
East Bay Green Home Tour at 10 am – 1 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-green-home-tour-2022-tickets-219623960177
Jumpstart your home electrification journey, free online tours May 14 & 15
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/virtual-green-home-tours-reduce-energy-increase-sustainability-protect

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA for May 24, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090340350
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 9034 0350
CONSENT: 1. $300,000 Formal Bid Solicitations, 2. Accept $10,000 donation for Echo Lake, 3. BPD Chief – Contract $191,740 with Care Systems, Inc. for Electronic Scheduling system for 2-year contract with option to extend to 5 years, 4. Auditor – Berkeley’s Financial Condition FY 2012 – 2021: Pension Liabilities and Infrastructure Need Attention, 5. Kesarwani co-sponsors – Droste, Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding to Prevent Further Deterioration of Pavement Condition to Save Tax Dollars and Our Streets bring total street paving budget to $15.1 million/year, 6. Kesarwani co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral total $20,000 ($10,000 each) for the Gilman and Lorin Districts to support economic development / commercial development with advisory boards, 7. Taplin – Urge AC Transit Board of Directors to Restore and Expand Transbay Bus service and bus service to the hills, 8. Bartlett, co-sponsors Robinson, Harrison, Taplin – Budget referral $1,226,619.52 to consider updates to the guidelines and procedures for City Council office budget for City Council staff salaries and fringe benefits, 9. Harrison – Budget referral $100,000 for Crisis Response, Crisis Related Service Needs and Capacity Assessments, conduct service needs assessment based on 911 and non-911 calls for service, 10. Authors Harrison, Arreguin, Wengraf – Support SB 379 Solar Access Act, ACTION: 11. CM – Changes Land Use Planning Division Fee Schedule / Hourly Rate – Increase hourly rate from $200 to $230 for staff time to process various permit types, adopt new fees, and clarify existing fee descriptions, 12. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearing #1, 13. CM -Resolution of intention of Amendment to CalPERS Contract 1st reading of ordinance 1. Cost sharing between City and PEPRA, 14. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency, Rebuild Its Fund Balance and Stabilize Finances, 15. Authors Droste, Taplin – Revision of Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches on Supervised Release Search Conditions enables BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches of individuals on parole/probation consistent with probationer’s/parolee’s release conditions, 16. Taplin – Regulation of autonomous vehicles, refer to City Attorney and report to FITES, INFORMATION REPORTS 17. Mental Health Commission Annual Report

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May 10, City Council Regular 6 pm meeting
Meeting is HYBRID in-person or zoom
Attend in person at 1231 Addison School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
https://cityofberkeley.info/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-may-10-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading for 1-3: 1. Community Health commission reduce membership to 9 members, 2. Lease agreement at 1835 Allston Way, 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments technical edits and corrections, 4. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 5. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 7. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 8. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 9. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 10. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 11. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 12. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 13. People’s Park, Application for $5,000,000 to State of California Housing Trust Fund for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) Funding Request Summary: The City of Berkeley will apply any Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) award to the City's Housing Trust Fund program. The LHTF award will fund the City's existing funding reservation for the pipeline project Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street). The City will match the LHTF funding with money from its affordable housing trust fund. This project is planned to provide 119 permanent, safe, sustainable, affordable apartments for low-income households, and formerly unhoused households earning between 10%-50% of the Area Median Income. Supportive Housing in People’s Park will provide 62 apartments reserved as permanent supportive homes for previously unhoused residents, 14. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 15. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 16. Amend contracts add $600,000 total $900,000 each with BASE Landscape Architecture with PGA Design, Inc and RRM Design and extend the 6/30/2024 (total for both $1,800,000), 17. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 18. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 19. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 20. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 21. Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn. Harrison – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 22. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 23. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 24. Arreguin – $300,000 - Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness, 25. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 26. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 traffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 27. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, 28. Droste & Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Harrison – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 30. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 31 CM - Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design. Affects Hopkins between Sutter and Gilman Streets, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 35. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst, 36. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont, LPO NOD 37. 2580 Bancroft Way, 38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022 ( date removed June 14)
1643-47 California (new basement level and second story) remanded to ZAB – ZAB deadline 7/25/2022
THE NOTICE of DECISION in the APPEAL PERIOD CAN NO LONGER BE UPDATED BECAUSE THE WEBSITE HAS DISAPPEARED WITH THE ACTIVATION OF THE NEW CITY OF BERKELEY WEBSITE AT https://berkeleyca.gov/
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx THIS WEBSITE HAS DISAPPEARED

WORKSESSIONS:
June 2 – Special Meeting – BART Development
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 – Fire Facilities Study Report
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program

May 1 - May 8, 2022
Worth Noting:
The new city website is turned on and it takes some getting used to. Most of the old links don’t work and there is still information missing. If you had webpages up in your browser before the conversion you will find most of them don’t work and you will either get a warning message or “404 page not found” The phone number 510.981.2489 goes to 311 after the list of emergency numbers.

To check for meetings, you will need to go to the home page https://berkeleyca.gov/ and weave your way down past the Latest News and Featured events to get to City Meetings. The City Council tab does not include Council Committees, it is only full council meetings.

Trying to find committees, boards, and commissions using an external browser search such as google DOES NOT WORK. The only thing that does work to carry you to the new website is cityofberkeley.info

Monday the Peace and Justice Commission meets at 7 pm with Reimaging Public Safety as item 10. on the agenda.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Committee at 2:30 pm will be reviewing eviction for good cause ordinance as a November ballot measure,
Wednesday FITES at 2:30 pm continues work on plastic bag ordinance. In the evening at 7 pm the Planning Commission receives a Housing element Update. The Homeless Panel of Experts agenda is not posted, however, it would be expected that the agenda would be Measure P budget recommendations.
Thursday morning at 10:30 the Land Use Committee takes up a proposal for an Efficiency Unit Ordinance using 150 sq ft and 220 sq ft model ordinances – for comparison I added a link to tiny home pictures and floor plans.
The Thursday evening council special meeting is not posted - Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week at https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. The Transportation Commission is expected to meet but there is no posting.

The book festival is Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8.

The May 10th regular Council meeting is posted and available for comment. A full agenda list follows the city meetings by day of the week.

I could not update the list of approved projects in the appeal period as the previously used link is no longer functional and no new active link to that page could be found in the website.

Sunday, May 1, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, May 2, 2022
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83078498478
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 830 7849 8478
AGENDA: 3. Comments from the public, 4. Minutes, 5. Commission Updates & Chairperson Report, 6. Secretary’s Report, 7. Presentation and Discussion with Ms. Joemy Ito-Gates, BUSD K-12 ethnic studies teacher, 8. Discuss Conscientious Objector’s / Bob Meola Memorial Flag-Raising, 9. Peace & Justice Workplan, 10. Discussion on Police accountability, Reform and Reimagining processes in the City of Berkeley, 11. Oppose Russian Invasion of Ukraine and in Support of a Peaceful Future.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87660974031?pwd=Z251QTZvcDR0QUFJbGVoMGxLaFN6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 876 6097 4031 Passcode: 059116
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action on a memorandum regarding potential for adding more rent controlled units, 7. Discussion and possible action to recommend various amendments to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance to be placed on the November 2022 general election ballot.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022%20May%203_4x4%20Committee%20Agenda_PACKET.pdf

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88133116954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 881 3311 6954
AGENDA: 2. Harrison & Hahn - Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission - Community Outreach and Education Events on Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags (i.e. plastic bags used in fruit, vegie and bin goods in groceries), 4. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Consider strategies and make recommendations to council and staff to ensure potential infrastructure bond expenditure is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 5. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance to BMC establishing emergency GHG limits, and process for updated climate action plan, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and regional collaboration.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-04%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Facilities.pdf

Board of Library Trustees at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391166620
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 823 9116 6620
AGENDA: public comment, then closed session Public Employee Appointment – Director of Library services.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Board of Library Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA CONSENT: B. Amend Contract Innovative Interfaces, Inc implementation and subscription to hosted Link+/INN-Reach resource sharing system incremental amount $136,665 total $1,444,620 and extend from 6/30/2022 to 12/31/2025, C. 3-yr license agreement between Library and Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for use of space in central library thru 1/4/2024, D. Amend contract incremental amount $357,351 total $1,680,270 and extend 6/30/2025 with Bibliotheca, LLC for library’s automated material handling systems, ACTION: A. Revised Unattended Children Policy, B. Proposed Budget FY 2023-2024 all library funds, C. Bylaws of the BOLT and Accompanying Nomination Policy.
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 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: agenda not posted
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84031840274
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 840 3184 0274
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 9. Discussion: Housing Element Update: Preliminary Site, Goals, policies and programs, to receive information and discuss potential additional sites and programs to be incorporated in the Housing Element Update (packet 109 pages)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Receive feedback from BPD on latest draft, including regarding complaints filed with IA only, b. Finalize draft of proposed Regulations for submittal to Police accountability Board for review, comment and approval.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board or
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-04.Regulations.Agenda.pdf

Thursday, May 5, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am, Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88068977626
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 880 6897 7626
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Efficiency Unit Ordinance - develop an ordinance to amend the BMC to model standards implemented by the Cities of Davis and Santa Barbara. An Efficiency unit for a maximum of two people in these cities is minimum of 150 sq ft in Santa Barbara and 220 sq ft in Davis. An efficiency unit includes a kitchen consisting of sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration appliance, bathroom with toilet, sink and tub or shower.
https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2022-05-05%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Land%20Use.pdf
Tinyurl made for you to check out samples of tiny houses with pictures and floor plans for considering this ordinance proposal tinyurl.com/mrxmvfm9

City Council Closed Session at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88320965147
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 883 2096 5147
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators employee organizations: Berkeley Fire fighters Assoc Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc, Loal 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Parttime recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association, 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation, Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley Case No. 21CV003630.
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-closed-meeting-eagenda-may-5-2022

Mayor Arreguin announced that he will be presenting a response to the Reimagining Public Safety on May 5, but there is no posting for a meeting. Check during the week or call the Mayor’s office at 510-981-7100. The expected time would be at 6 pm.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81581770114
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 815 8177 0114
AGENDA: 5. 2113 Kittredge – California Theatre – resume public hearing to grant designation status
6. 8 Greenwood Common – Structural Alteration Permit
7. 2439 Durant – Demolition referral
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Public Works normally meets the 1st Thursday, meeting is not posted check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/public-works-commission

Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 (Face masks strongly recommended)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Reports of Directors, 5. Reports Staff a. COVID-19 Protocol Update, WETA Board Appointment, b. Monthly Review of Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent Calendar a. Resolution regarding remote meetings, b. minutes, c RFP for on-call professional engineering/consulting services to support ongoing system capital planning construction management and vessel design, d. RFP for all electric vessel construction for MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 7. Approve contract award to Elliot Bay Design Group for construction management services for the MV Intintoli Replacement Vessel, 8. Sea change hydrogen-powered vessel demonstration project, 9. South San Francisco – San Francisco Pilot Service, 10. 2 year budget outlook, 11. Overview of WETA’s disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) program and small business enterprise (SBE) element and strategies to increase DBE and SBE participation, 12. Recess into closed session. 13. Report on closed session.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, May 6, 2022
Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57

Saturday, May 7, 2022
Bicycling Park pop-up event at San Pablo Park at 10 am – 2 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/share-your-thoughts-bicycling-berkeley

Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 5 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

Parking Enforcement Operation on 2500 block of Durant between 7 pm and 11 pm
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/parking-enforcement-operation-56-and-57

Sunday, May 8, 2022 – Mother’s Day
Bay area Book Festival at 11 am – 4 pm outdoors is free
In person ticketed events at Freight and Salvage, Brower Center, Berkeley City College, Magnes Museum, Residence Inn, the Marsh, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
Check schedule at https://www.baybookfest.org/

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May 10, City Council Regular 6 pm meeting
Meeting is HYBRID in-person or zoom
Attend in person at 1231 Addison School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240656157
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 872 4065 6157
https://cityofberkeley.info/city-council-regular-meeting-eagenda-may-10-2022 or
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CONSENT: 2nd reading for 1-3: 1. Community Health commission reduce membership to 9 members, 2. Lease agreement at 1835 Allston Way, 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments technical edits and corrections, 4. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 5. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 7. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 8. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 9. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 10. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 11. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 12. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 13. People’s Park, Application for $5,000,000 to State of California Housing Trust Fund for Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste) Funding Request Summary: The City of Berkeley will apply any Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) award to the City's Housing Trust Fund program. The LHTF award will fund the City's existing funding reservation for the pipeline project Supportive Housing in People’s Park (2556 Haste Street). The City will match the LHTF funding with money from its affordable housing trust fund. This project is planned to provide 119 permanent, safe, sustainable, affordable apartments for low-income households, and formerly unhoused households earning between 10%-50% of the Area Median Income. Supportive Housing in People’s Park will provide 62 apartments reserved as permanent supportive homes for previously unhoused residents, 14. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 15. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 16. Amend contracts add $600,000 total $900,000 each with BASE Landscape Architecture with PGA Design, Inc and RRM Design and extend the 6/30/2024 (total for both $1,800,000), 17. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 18. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 19. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 20. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 21. Arreguin co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn. Harrison – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 22. Arreguin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 23. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Harrison, Bartlett – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 24. Arreguin – $300,000 - Berkeley Housing Authority Loan Forgiveness, 25. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 26. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 traffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 27. Wengraf, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, 28. Droste & Arreguin co-sponsors Wengraf, Harrison – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 30. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 31 CM - Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 32. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 33. Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual Design. Affects Hopkins between Sutter and Gilman Streets, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 35. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst 5/10/2022, 36. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont 5/10/2022, LPO NOD 37. 2580 Bancroft Way 5/10/2022, 38. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022 rescheduled for June 14
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
Special meeting May 5 on reimagining to take action on budget process JA working on his proposal. Hahn asked for special meetings to be listed, pretty routinely scheduling meetings
April 26 - Special Meeting – Referral Prioritization Process, Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 24 - May 1, 2022
Worth Noting - There is a lot happening this week.
Besides the special and regular council meetings on Tuesday, the City Departments present to the Council Budget Committee on Wednesday 12 - 4 pm and Thursday and Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. The Surveillance Report will be heard Tuesday evening at the Council 6 pm meeting, plus the Hopkins Corridor Redesign and the Homeless Commission referral for the development of a 24/7 crisis stabilization center.

Monday Zero waste will hear an update on the plastic recycling market. We might learn how much is “wish cycling” rather than actual recycling.

The parking pilot projects SmartSpace are on Wednesday for Elmwood and Thursday for Southside at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday evening at 7 pm the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission has a full schedule including Greg Brown Park and an outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission called a special meeting on budget recommendations for Measures GG and FF funds and to reconsider spending $500,000 of Measure FF funds on Eucalyptus Groves on unknown private property sites in the hills. The Police Accountability Board makes the third Wednesday evening 7 pm meeting. Health and Welfare is at 6:30 pm.

There is a series of city meetings on bicycling in Berkeley starting Thursday at 12 – 1:30 pm.

Thursday evening the Zoning Adjustment Board takes up the 6-story project at 1201 San Pablo and removing four more tenant spaces from media /film and the Mental Health Commission will get the latest update on the Special Care Unit and access to crisis care in Berkeley.

Housing Survey for tenants https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/314823c
BART Survey - https://bartberkeleyelcerritocap.participate.online/

Sunday, April 24, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 25, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190567466
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 9056 7466
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 5/10/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Referrals for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 6. Staff reports Strategic Plan, Transfer Station Rates, C&D Processing RFP, FITES draft bag ordinance, Cal Move Out, Illegal dumping, single-use foodware, SB 1383, Discussion and Action: 1. Current recycling market updates and transparency regarding plastics, 2. Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Housing Element Event at 5 – 7 pm
In-person at Berkeley Bowl 2020 Oregon
Share feedback on housing goals and types of housing

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 8368532 9120
AGENDA: 1. 2022 City Council Referral Prioritization Process Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV), 2. Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report provided by Government Finance Officers Association, 3. Berkeley strategic Transportation Plan Update and Grant Application Opportunities.
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/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
AGENDA:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 12 – 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83134748814
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 831 3474 8814
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Office of City Manager including Economic Development, 2. Finance, 3. Human Resources, 4. Health, Housing & Community Services, 5. Measure P and Proposed Initial Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: Measure GG and Measure FF Budget Recommendations, 2. Recommendation for Measure FF spending in FY 23 & FY 24 – Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program – Eucalyptus Groves
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Work Plan,7. Review of Berkeley funded agency Program and Financial reports a. Through the Looking Glass, 8. Easy Does It lapse in services, 9. Potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds/taxes, 10. Pathways facility, 11. Subcommittee update for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley, 12. Update Alta Bates.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 876 1635 4584
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Greg Brown Park – multiple entrances, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Update Commission referrals to council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State funding for Marina, 10. Proposed locations – outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park, 11. BMASP Community meeting #2 additional feedback, 12. Discussion/action 787 Bancroft Development,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board Special (PAB) meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports, 6. PAB Director Report, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a) Fair & Impartial Policing, b) PAB Director Search, c) Regulations, d) Mental Health Issues, e) Policy 351, f) PAB Budget Proposal, 9. Old Business a. Update Search Committee, b. Discuss how to prioritize work of PAB, 10. a) Review commendations of BPD, b) Training Traffic Enforcement.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking Pilot - Elmwood at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goberkeley-smartspace-elmwood-community-meeting-3-tickets-310920179627
AGENDA: New alternatives to managing parking in Elmwood pilot area, changes to non-resident parking in residential areas Residential Parking Permit (RPP) near commercial
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info

EBMUD – Water Wednesday Speaker Series at 6 pm
Use link to register and obtain zoom links
AGENDA: Drought Update
https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/education-resources/water-wednesday

Thursday, April 28, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84955908549
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 5590 8549
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Planning and Development, 2. Public Works, 3. City Clerk, 4. Police, 5. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, 6. Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by the Transient Occupancy Tax in Waterfront Area to the Marina Fund to Avoid Insolvency.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Bicycling in Berkeley at 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Use link to register and obtain zoom links
AGENDA: Provide feedback on bicycle plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2022/2022-04-14_Share_your_thoughts_on_bicycling_in_Berkeley.aspx

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Public Program on Exploring a Diversion Approach to People Experiencing Behavioral Health Crisis in Berkeley and Access of Crisis Services, 4. Bridge to SCU and SCU update, 6. Review and vote on application for Mental Health Commissioner, b. Mary Lee Smith, Glenn Turner, 7. May is Mental Health Month Proclamation, 8. Mental Health Manager’s Report, 9. Mental Health service Act FY23 Annual Update, 10. Santa Ria Jail Subcommittee Report, 11. Site Visit Subcommittee Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86568983962
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3423 6079
AGENDA: 2. 2970 Adeline – on consent – convert 2nd floor commercial to residential dwelling units on 3,760 sq ft lot,
3. 2026 San Pablo – on consent – add service of distilled spirits incidental to food in existing restaurant
4. 2142 Oxford – on consent – allow distilled spirits in full-service restaurant
5. 1151 Grizzly Peak Blvd – recommend approve - legalize two accessory buildings in the rear yard of single-family dwelling
6. 1201 San Pablo - recommend approve – construct 6-story, mixed-use building on vacant lot, with 66 units (including 5 very low-income), 1,680 sq ft of commercial space, 2,514 sq ft of usable open space and 17-28 ground-level parking spaces,
7. 2600 Tenth Street - recommend approve – to change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to a research and development use.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

goBerkeley SmartSpace Parking - Southside/Telegraph at 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goberkeley-smartspace-southsidetelegraph-community-meeting-3-tickets-310915024207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
AGENDA: New alternatives to manage parking in Southside/Telegraph pilot area
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info

Poppin’ Thursday Roller Skate Party at 5 – 8 pm
Grove Park 1730 Oregon at Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17825

Friday, April 29, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am – 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256590559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 882 5659 0559
AGENDA: Department Budget Presentations: 1. Office of the director of Police Accountability, 2. City Auditor, 3. City Attorney, 4. Fire, 5. Information technology, 6. Responses to Questions from Prior Presentations and Discussion.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Saturday, April 30, 2022 & Sunday, May 1, 2022 no city events found

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April 25 Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA for May 10, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190567466
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 9056 7466
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Resolution Directing Legislative Bodies to Continue Meeting vis videoconference and teleconference, 2. Resolution to continue Ratify Local COVID-19 Emergency, 3. General Municipal Election 11/8/2022 including adopting policies and timelines for filing ballot measure arguments, 4. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, $53,155,906 (gross) and $43,380,083 (net), 5. Bid Solicitations $964,022, 6. FF Funds Purchase Order $250,000 ZOLL Medical for ECG Monitor/Defibrillators for emergency response vehicles, 7. GG Fire Prevention Funds $121,133 includes $14,552 contingency for carpet replacement at 1900 6th Street, 8. Contract $17,808 with JotForm, Inc, 9. Donation $54,167 for Berkeley Meals on Wheels, 10. Amend contract add $66,450 total $1,528,350 with Murray Building, Inc for Cazadero Camp Jensen Dormitory Construction Project, 11. Amend contract add $530,832 total $39,350,473 with Robert E. Boyer Construction Inc for Berkeley Tuolumne Cap Construction Project, 12. Chief Louis - Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, Associated Equipment Policies and Annual Equipment Use Report, 13. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,500,000 with Serological Research Institute for DNA Testing Services thru 6/30/2025, 14. Vision 2050: Strategic Asset Management Plan and Asset Management Policy, 15. Arts Commission - Public Art Funding 1.75% of the estimated cost of construction associated with eligible municipal capital improvement projects for art and cultural enrichment of public buildings, parks, streets and other public spaces. 16. Energy Commission – Recommendation that Vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond Prioritize Clean Mobility, 17. Landmarks Commission – Budget Referral $250,000 - $275,000 City-wide Historic Context Statement, 18. Arreguin – Support SB 1173 – Divestment from Fossil Fuels, 19. Arreguin – Approve expenditure from Mayor’s Office Budget $20,000 to Healthy Black Families, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $1,800,000 ($900,000 annually) for anti-displacement allocation per year 1. $250,000-housing retention, 2. Legal counseling tenants, $275,000 each to East Bay Community Law Center and EDC, 3. $100,000 Flexible Housing Subsidies for Homelessness Prevention, 21. Bartlett – Budget referral $50,000 for semi-diverter traffic bollards at east corner of Newbury and Ashby intersection, 22. Harrison – Budget referral $50,000 taffic calming on Dwight between Grant and California, 23. Droste, Arreguin – Budget referral $120,000 performance evaluation of City Attorney and Director of PAB, ACTION: 24. CM – FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Public Hearing #1, 25. Arreguin – Forgive $300,000 Loan to Housing Trust Loan to Berkeley Housing Authority, 26. Taplin – Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to adopt Objective Standards for Efficiency Units, 27. Wengraf – Resolution Declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Fiscal Year 2022 Mid-year budget update, 29. LPO NOD 1940 Hearst, 30. LPO NOD 2523 Piedmont, LPO NOD 31. 2580 Bancroft Way, 32. Mental Health Commission Work Plan.

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April 26 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Amend Contract add $151,000 total $200,000 with Rebecca Burnside for Personnel Investigations, 2. 2nd reading Collection of Parking Space Rental Tax for City Owned Parking Lots, 3. Minutes, 4. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 5. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 6. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 7. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 8. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 9. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 11. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 12. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 13. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 14. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 15. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 16. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 17. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 18. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 20. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 21. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 22. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 23. Arreguin - Bay Area Book Festival Relinquishment $1068 from Mayor’s discretionary funds 24. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 25. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 27. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 28. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 29. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Robinson - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023, 31. Robinson – Support AB 2234 Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 32. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 33. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 34. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 35. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 36. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 37. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 38. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 39. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2222 Blake – 2nd Story addition over 14’ in average height and addition of laudry and deck on 1st story 5/11/2022
1338 Carlotta – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height, alteration in NC front yard setback 5/11/2022
1415 Fifth – Convert an existing 2,257 sq ft residence into a 2491 sq ft duplex, construct new 2621 single family residence, 4/28/2022
1008 Grizzly Peak – install a hot tub in the rear yard 5/11/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1813 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
1301 Peralta - Major residential addition over 14’ in average height by creating 2nd story addition 5/11/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
1425 Spruce – Re-frame the roof at the rear half of the house to extend the existing hip roof, add 20 sq feet rear addition on 2nd floor and legalize existing hot tub 5/11/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 26 - Special Meeting – Referral Prioritization Process, Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 17 - April 24, 2022
Worth Noting:
Once more we heard from the Mayor this week that the City Manager’s response to the Reimagining Public Safety will occur. Mayor Arreguin said it will be April 21. There is no posting of the meeting. Posting at the last minute has become all too common, check later https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx The Rent Board, Design Review Committee and the Transportation Commission are all scheduled for Thursday evening, April 21st. The April 26th Council agenda is available for comment. Items of note are the Surveillance Report, the Homeless Commission referral for a crisis stabilization center and storm shelters. Use the same link or scroll down to find the agenda list between the list of meetings and Land Use Calendar.

In the long list of meetings, these are picked as key where your attendance/comment may make a difference. There are other meetings in the list that also deserve your attention. Local actions matter!
Monday at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee takes up warrantless searches and prohibition of discriminatory reports.
Tuesday 9 am the Budget Committee will continue the unfinished items from Thursday on paving, budgeting, and electrification. At 6 pm the presentation and discussion of the planning for the housing developments at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations follows a presentation by the Fire Department.
Wednesday at 7 pm is the last community meeting on Vision 2050. There will be a ballot measure in November. There is so much on Wednesday that you could be attending meetings from noon through the evening with barely a break from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. I have never attended a PG&E webinar so I cannot tell you whether that 5:30 pm meeting on wildfire safety is worth your time – it does look like it will be recorded.
Thursday at 7 pm Design review includes three interesting projects and the Transportation Commission includes BerkDOT, Hopkins Corridor and Adeline Plaza and possibly reimagining policing.
Saturday is Earth Day and I leave you to find and decide on your own activity. There are plenty to choose from. The City sponsored event for the waterfront which is listed.

Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Easter, Passover, Ramadan

Monday, April 18, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84938614551
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 849 3861 4551
AGENDA: 2. Droste co-sponsor Taplin - Revisions to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release Search Conditions of Berkeley Police Department Law, 3. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Add Chapter 13.09 to BMC Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 4. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx

4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81166286812?pwd=SmM3Uk94L2dKTHA0T21IVWFBQTVPUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 811 6628 6812 Passcode: 458408
AGENDA Discussion and possible action: 6. Revisions to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Memorandum regarding the potential for adding more rent controlled units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b), 8. Relocation Ordinance and suggested additions from previous discussion regarding Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Various amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Services Panel of Experts Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Discussion and possible action towards recommendation of allocation of Measure P monies in current budget cycle.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87174090877
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:871 7409 0877
AGENDA: 1. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Droste - Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding – 3 yr street paving financing plan to bring total annual budget to $51.1 million. 2. Harrison – Budget Referral for Capital Improvements, Street, Sidewalk, Micromobility and Transit, 3. CM- FY 22 AAO #2 Update, 4. CM- Discussion Budget Engagement Strategies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council CLOSED SESSION at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87106067473
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 871 0606 7473
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation Worthy v. City of Berkeley, et.al
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/87841008933
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 4100 8933
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment Study, 2. Ashby and North Berkeley BART Transit-Oriented Development.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
City/UC/Student Relations Committee Special Meeting at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82268262581
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 822 6826 2581
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 3. Minutes, 4. Introductions to new ASUC leadership, 5. Seamless Bay Area – mission to transform fragmented public transportation into unified system 6. Strategies to support unhoused community members in People’s Park and Telegraph Neighborhood, 7. Priorities for spending future allocations of UC/CoB settlement agreement payments, 8. GLA (group living ordinance update.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/City/UC/Student_Relations_Committee.aspx

City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83191415939
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 831 9141 5939
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn – Consider Strategies and Make Recommendations to Council and Staff to Ensure Potential Infrastructure Bond Expenditure is Consistent with Climate Action Goals and Other Environmental Policies,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89090202321?pwd=cGxPa0IxSllvVi95dmZQcWhWTVBOQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 890 9020 2321 Passcode: 140743
AGENDA: 6. Staff update regarding social media 7. Staff update on website revamp and new 3Di Case Management/Public Platform, 8. Discussion/possible action regarding 2022 Tenant Survey, 9. Fair Chance Ordinance a. Promotion Video for the new law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp8CVZdKUV0, May 9 5pm Webinar hosted by Berkeley Property Owners and co-presenters JustCities and Berkeley Rent Board, 10. Staff report on status of Eviction Moratorium/Ellis Act.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Commission on Aging at 1:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: post lists 726 7423 9145
However, telephone link is usually the same as zoom 878 5934 3194
AGENDA: 4. Workplan, 5. Commission liaisons – reports and updates, 6. Older adult community forum, 7. Systemic Ageism, 8. Public Safety crosswalks at major intersections, city sidewalks, 9. Commissioner recruitment, 10. Tenants Opportunity to Purchase Act.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443013997?pwd=aXR0Yjl0ZVhqYUZtWXlQejRMcm5zUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 814 4301 3997
AGENDA: 5. Workplan, 6. Update on domestic violence, gender-based violence transitional housing/shelter recommendation, 7. Update on Roe v. Wade event, 8. Letter to Council, City Manager requesting contractor gender equity under Mason-Tillman, 9. Recommendation to sign on support of sexual assault victims at FCI in Dublin, 10 Proclamation in honor of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

Vision 2050 Community meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83637304228
Teleconference & ID: teleconference option not provided
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session. This session is assigned to Districts 1 & 2, but if you missed your neighborhood session, attend this one as it is the last in the series.
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Community for a Cultural Civic Center at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: ID:
AGENDA: Liam Garland and Elmar Kapfer will talk about Phase 2 of the Civic Center Vision Project.
https://berkeleycccc.org/latest-updates

PG&E Wildfire Safety Webinar at 5:30 pm
Link to webinar schedule:
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page?cid=em_PSPS_20220412-PSPS-AllCustomerWebinarInvite-c4789_20220412_firesafetywebinars_email_na_na

Thursday, April 21, 2022
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83907679586
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 839 0767 9568
AGENDA: 2. Election of chair, 3. Small business listening session.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx

Announced but not posted City Council Special Meeting
AGENDA: City Manager/Staff response to reimagining public safety presentations - this meeting has already been postponed once, Mayor Arreguin announced as occurring 4/21/2022 but is not posted, check later.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference, Teleconference: ID: check after Monday for links
AGENDA: agenda not posted check after Monday
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81450123842
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 814 5012 3842
AGENDA: 2000 University (at Milvia) – final design review – demolish two existing commercial structures and construction of a new 8-story mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial
2440 Shattuck (at Haste)– preliminary design review – demolish existing commercial building and construct an 8-story, mixed use building with 40 dwelling units and 2700 sq ft of ground floor commercial space
2065 Kittredge (at Harold adjacent to Shattuck Hotel) – advisory comments – demolish existing commercial building and construct 8-story mixed-use with 188 residential units (including 4 live-work) and 43 underground parking spaces,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82459281281
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-669-900-9128 ID: 824 5928 1281
AGENDA Discussion/Action: 1. Vision 2050, 2. BerkDOT, 3. Hopkins Corridor, 4. Adeline Right-of Way and Plaza Options, 5. TNC Tax Allocation Priorities,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Friday, April 22, 2022
2x2 Committee at 8:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83637501564
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 836 3750 1564
AGENDA: not posted check later
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Passover ends
EARTH DAY – Berkeley waterfront Day Cleanup Event at 9 am – 12 pm
Shorebird Park Nature Center at 160 University
Supply of gloves and buckets will be limited so bring your own if you can
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17811

Sunday, April 24, 2022 – no events or city meetings found

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April 26 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83685329120
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 8532 9120
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Amend Contract add $151,000 total $200,000 with Rebecca Burnside for Personnel Investigations, 2. 2nd reading Collection of Parking Space Rental Tax for City Owned Parking Lots, 3. Minutes, 4. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 5. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 6. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 7. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 8. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 9. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 10. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 11. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 12. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 13. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 14. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 15. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 16. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 17. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 18. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 19. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 20. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 21. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 22. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 23. Arreguin - Bay Area Book Festival Relinquishment $1068 from Mayor’s discretionary funds 24. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 25. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 27. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 28. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 29. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf, Robinson - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023, 31. Robinson – Support AB 2234 Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 32. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 33. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify exiting duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 34. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 35. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 36. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 37. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 38. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 39. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1415 Fifth – Convert an existing 2,257 sq ft residence into a 2491 sq ft duplex, construct new 2621 single family residence, 4/28/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1813 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 14 - Special Meeting – Reimagining Public Safety – rescheduled to April 21
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
April 26 - Special Meeting – Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update, Bond Capacity,
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 10 - April 17, 2022
Worth Noting:
Council returns from recess: The agenda for the April 12th regular city council meeting at 6 pm and the draft agenda for the April 26th council meeting which will be reviewed at the agenda and Rules Committee on Monday at 2:30 pm are at the bottom of the email holding space between the list of meetings by day of the week and land use list of approved projects in the appeal period. The Tuesday evening council meeting big agenda items are the Police Flex Team from Taplin on consent (already has 5 supporters Author Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste and Arreguin who indicated his support by blocking moving the item from consent to action for discussion at the Agenda Committee). The City Auditor will be presenting the findings from review of Berkeley Police Overtime.
Wednesday is packed with FITES continuing work on the plastic bag ordinance at 3 pm. Wednesday evening every meeting is at 7 pm and all meetings take up items around budget recommendations and referrals, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Homeless commission, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, Police Accountability Board and Vision 2050 on ballot measure and additional taxes.
Thursday the Budget and Finance Committee starts at 9 am to resume work on the FY2023 & FY2024 planning.
Thursday evening(?) The presentation from City staff on Reimagining Public Safety is listed under worksessions as occurring Thursday, April 14th, but there is no posting. Recently special meetings have been posted on short 72- hour notice. It is unknown at this time if the meeting is cancelled or the intent is to post at the last minute allowable for non-emergency meetings. Either way check after Monday https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Home.aspx or https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Friday and Saturday are the City sponsored Egg Hunts for the youngsters.

Berkeley Marina Specific Plan QUESTIONNAIRE online through April 22, 2022, Questionnaire available at https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BMASP/

Sunday, April 10, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 11, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790097314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 9009 7314
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/26/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council worksession, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Special meeting at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84468156664?pwd=NzlEdklqQy8rRS9TWmRwbXRiekFEZz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 ID: 844 6815 6664 Passcode: 145495
AGENDA: 6. Action Items a. Position on AB 2469 Housing Statewide Rental Registry, b. Position on AB 2386 Planning and zoning tenancy in common subject to an exclusive occupancy agreement, c. Proposed Resolution to authorize drafting letters to express Board’s Position on AB 2469 and AB 2386.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 5. Public Comment, 6. Chair’s Announcements, 7. Director’s Report, 8. Land Acknowledgement, 9. Introductions, 10. Discussion of recruitment, 11. Workplan, 12. Update on independent projects.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82520304735
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 825 2030 4735
AGENDA: 1. Conference with real property negotiators 150 Brookside Drive, Richmond, CA property owner Premier Development LLC Giant Road, Richmond, CA property owner Four Stones Real Estate, LLC, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Fire Officers, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association.
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/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
AGENDA: Full agenda is listed after list of city meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. a. Receive feedback from BPD on complaints filed, b. Finalize draft of proposed Regulations for submittal to PAB.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 3 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85630127227
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: 856 3012 7227
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, Hahn - Adopt Ordinance add BMC 11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Energy Commission – Community outreach and education events on proposed regulations for the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 4. Hahn Safe Streets, 5. Harrison, Hahn – ensure bond expenditure is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 6. Harrison, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Private and Public Utility to the Public Right of Way (streets) packet 206 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Reports a. FF, GG, Dept Activities i. Overall Call Metrics, ii. Special Reports, iii. Commission Action Status, 2. Minutes, ACTION items: 3. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Core Group, 4. Recommendations for Measure FF spending in FY 23 & 24, Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program, 5. Recommendation for Parking Enforcement Budget, Discussion: 6. Workplan, 7. FF Budget, 8. GG Tax Rate Increase.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. Presentation Fred Finch Youth Services, 6. Chair update on crisis stabilization center, 7. Update Coordinated Entry System, 8. Housing preference policy inclusion of persons displaced into homelessness, 9. Safe injection sites.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 6. Chair’s Report, 7. Greg Brown Park – multiple entrances, 8. Director’s Report, 9. Update Commission referrals to council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State funding for Marina, 10. Proposed locations – outdoor fitness court at Cesar Chavez Park, 11. BMASP Community meeting #2 additional feedback, 12. Discussion/action 787 Bancroft Development,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board reports update Chief search, update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director PAB report, 7. Chief BPD report, 8. Subcommittee reports, 9. a. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, b. Consider ways to contribute to hiring and selection of permanent Director PAB and PAB Investigator, c. Approve letter to Council regarding PAB budget and Board member represent PAB before Budget Committee, 10. Request that the Byers replace the photographs in the recruitment brochure for the Director of the PAB, b. Review proposed revisions to Early warning System Policy (General Order E-13 / Policy 1041 and Consent to search form (from Fair and Impartial Policing Subcommittee, c. Review proposed changes to Policy 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised Release search Conditions and decide how to respond, d. Authorize the Chair and Interim Director to prepare and issue a public statement regarding the unfair practice charge filed by the Berkeley Police Association, e. Consider requesting Council to endorse AB 2557 (item 26 is council draft agenda for April 26 council meeting), f. Discuss how to prioritize the work of PAB and Director of PAB.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Vision 2050 at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81547817488
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 815 4781 7488
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session. (This session is assigned to Districts 3 & 4, but if this evening fits best don’t be put off if you live in another district the last community session is April 20th)
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Thursday, April 14, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89314775042
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 893 1477 5042
AGENDA: 2. CM – 5-year Capital Improvement Program and Proposed Projects, 3. CM General Fund revenue and Expenditures: 5-year forecast, 4. CM Overview of FY 23 & 24 Preliminary Budget, 5. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf, Droste - Budget Referral: Street Maintenance Funding – 3 yr street paving financing plan to bring total annual budget to $51.1 million. 6. Harrison – Budget Referral for Capital Improvements, Street, Sidewalk, Micromobility and Transit, 7. CM- FY 22 AAO #2 Update, 8. CM- Discussion Budget Engagement Strategies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Special City Council Meeting - Reimagining Public Safety – time not posted
Videoconference: not posted
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) ID: not posted
AGENDA: not posted – CHECK WEBSITE AFTER MONDAY for announcement, meeting is listed as occurring under worksessions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Friday, April 15, 2022
Flashlight Egg Hunt Grades 5th – 8th at 7 – 9 pm
Grove Park at 1730 Oregon @ Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17827

Saturday, April 16, 2022
Egg Hunt Extravaganza at 9 am – 1 pm
Willard Park at 2730 Hillegass @ Russell
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17830

Sunday, April 17, 2022 – no meetings or event found

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AGENDA COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790097314
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 837 9009 7314
DRAFT AGENDA for April 26, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 2. Minutes, 3. Acceptance of $2,200,000 donation from UCB to support 6 months of operations at Rodeway in for sheltering homeless at People’s Park, 4. Contract $3,993,397 with Abode Services to Operate Interim Housing at the Rodeway Inn from 5/1/2022-10/31/2023, 5. Urgency Ordinance for leasing 1461 University, 6. Contract $250,000 with Village of Love for Operation of Telegraph Neighborhood Sacred Rest Drop-in Center 6/1/2022 – 5/31/2023, 7. Endorsement of Alameda County Home Together 2026 Implementation Plan, 8. $10,914,400 Formal Bid Solicitations, 9. Contract add $60,000 total $160,000 Measure FF Funds with Fire Aside for Defensible Space Inspection Software 5/18/2022 – 5/17/2024 with option to extend 4 years for total $160,000, 10. Commission Reorganization of Community Health Commission to reduce membership to 9 and consolidate functions from 10 to 4, 11. Contract add $76,648 total $432,470 with Pacific Site Management for landscaping services and extend to 6/30/2023, 12. Amend contract add $19,350 total $82350 with Resource Development Associates for Crisis Assessment and Triage Line Evaluation, 13. Grant Application $60,000 with match $6,000 for Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), 14. Total all Contracts $600,000 for Climate Equity Fund Pilot Programs 5/1/2022-5/31/2024, 1) $83,334 Association for Energy Affordability, 2) $83,333 BlocPower, 3) $100,000 Ecology Center, 4) $83,333 Northern California Land Trust, 5) $250,000 Waterside Workshops, 15. Contract (numbers do not add up to listed total of $550,000) with Diablo Engineering Group for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design for the Ohlone Greenway Modernization and Safety project $220,000, plus $14,000 for as needed project related services, plus $234,000 6/1/2022 – 12/31/2024, 16. Contract $300,000 with ParkMobile, LLC for Mobile Parking Payment Services (mobile payment on-street meters and parking garage reservations 7/1/2022-6/30/2025, 17. Contract add $225,000 total $2,050,000 with Portable Computer systems dba PCS Mobile for Parking Permit and Citation Services extend to 6/30/2024, 18. Contract (no cost) with Chrisp Company for Roadway Thermoplastic Markings and extend to 6/30/2024 with option 3 one-year extensions, 19. Amend Contract add $1,000,000 total $3,500,000 with Pavement Engineering, Inc, for on-call civil engineering and construction management services, 20. Lease with Options Recovery for 1835 Allston Way, Old City Hall Annex1/1/202-12/31/2024 with 2 5-year renewal options, 21. Purchase order $1,731,000 with Western Truck Center for 4 Front Loaders, 22. Energy Commission – Recommends Council prioritize in FY2023, 2024 several staff positions, pilot projects, investments in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, 23. Arreguin – Budget referral $1,00,000 from ARPA to Eviction Defense to supplement Housing Retention, 24. Kesarwani – Budget referral $50,000 to expand Downtown Streets services to Gilman commercial and industrial areas twice weekly, 25. Bartlett, co-sponsor Arreguin – Budget referral $300,000 convert 62nd street between King and Adeline into a cul de sac with marked bicycle lane connecting Adeline to bicycle blvd on King, 26. Harrison - Support AB 2557 specifying that records of Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Agencies are subject to the disclosure Requirements of the Public Records Act, 27. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Harrison – Refer grant $150,000 for the benefit of Luna Dance Institute, 28. Hahn - Budget referral $300,000 for bike, pedestrian and streetscape and re-paving Hopkins Corridor, 29. Robinson – Support AB 2234Postentitlement Permit Streamlining, ACTION: 30. ZAB Appeal 1643-1647 California – to 1) create new lower basement level, 2) construct new 2nd story, 3) modify exiting duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex on existing property, 31. CM – Submission of 2022 (FY2023) Annual Allocations of Federal HUD funds, 32. CM – Zoning Ordinance Amendments that address technical edits and corrections, 33. Resolution Accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and Street Level Imagery, 34. CM – Accept Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) provided by GFOA, 35. CM – Issuance of $40,000,000 General Bonds for Measure O – Affordable Housing, 36. CM – Hopkins Corridor Project Conceptual design, 37. Homeless Commission – a. Refer to the CM to develop a crisis stabilization program based on the Bend, Oregon model, b. CM - Staff response – use Amber House which has empty beds, , CSU too expensive and MediCal billing too complex, 38. Homeless Commission – a. direct CM to expand Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter (BESS) to emergencies not otherwise covered including outside the dates of the current contract with Dorothy Day b. CM – staff response - refer to the budget process, 39. Hahn, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget referral $40,000 Solano Stroll September 11, 2022 and September 10, 2023

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AGENDA - APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 20. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 21. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 22. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Droste, Taplin, Wengraf, Resolution Reaffirming the City of Berkeley Commitment to Transgender Rights, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson , co-sponsor Hahn – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Commission on Labor Fair Workweek Ordinance – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 41 a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments,.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage 5/10/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
1609 Kains – Raise existing home by 10 ft and construct new first floor, 4/27/2022
1126 Keith – AUPfor installation in backyard at grade cedar hot tub (6’ wide, 4’ deep on concrete pad 6” thick sunk 20” into ground 4/27/2022
1883 Parker - addition over 14’ in average height 4/27/2022
27 Parnassus – Roof deck addition exceeding 14’ in height in hillside district 4/27/2022
2908 Russell – addition of 2nd floor bathroom addition of over 14’ 4/27/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
2361 San Mateo – To establish the off-sale of beer and wine at a retail store 4/14/2022
1235 Tenth – Beer at commercial rec center 4/14/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 14 - Special Meeting – Reimagining Public Safety
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
April 26 - Special Meeting – Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

April 3 - April 10, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council is on recess until April 12th leaving Tuesday free, but the rest of the week is packed. The April 12th city council agenda is available for comment and posted after the list of city meetings.
Monday evening at the 7 pm Personnel Board meeting the Police Chief is scheduled to update the board on Berkeley Police Department (BPD) staffing. This might be interesting in light of the City Audit of the BPD and needs for improvement that will be presented to council on April 12th.
Wednesday the big meeting for the evening will be the hearing at the Planning Commission on the BART Station Housing project zoning amendments and statement of overriding considerations.
VISION 2050 City Directors and staff are making the rounds with community meetings to present the big overview of infrastructure needs and financing in advance of the council ballot initiative for financing the various projects. It might be good to ask how much of the Vision 2050 bond/tax ballot plan will be allocated to cover the City of Berkeley’s share of the $121,000,000 pier ferry capital costs and how firm are other allocations to the various infrastructure and affordable housing projects.
The Homeless Services Panel of Experts will be reviewing Measure P allocations.
Thursday afternoon WETA will receive the Berkeley Ferry Business Plan. If you don’t attend take a cruise thru pages 36 – 103 of the packet. The business plan projects that by the 10th year of service, fares will cover only 54% of the operating costs. “Local efforts to evaluate the benefits of ferry service and to develop sources of local funding including inclusion in cities’ own capital improvement programs and creation of special funding sources…” As for the $112,000,000 of capital costs “…The two parties [WETA and City of Berkeley] are currently in discussion concerning how capital costs will be split…”
Looking at the LPC demolition referrals, the next mixed-use housing projects will be the the sites of the Dollar Store and Virginia Cleaners on Shattuck.
Saturday April 9th the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am will take up Berkeley issues, the agenda is not yet posted.
Shattuck will be closed from Allston to Center for the Celebrate the Arts Festival at the Downtown BART Station Plaza.

Sunday, April 3, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, April 4, 2022
Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84810259638
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 848 1025 9638
AGENDA: 7. Bob Meola Memorial service – April 10, 2022, 8. Workplan, 9. Discussion on the Ukraine – Call for immediate Cease-Fire, 10. Discussion on Police Accountability, Reform and Reimagining processes, 11. Oppose Russian Invasion of Ukraine and in Support of Peaceful Future.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81240267313?pwd=WFpSbGxKRWJPeXZaRUhHT3ZTZ2pIdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 812 4026 7313 Passcode: 480051
AGENDA: V. Recommendation to Revise the Tool Lending Specialist Job Duties and Compensation, VI. Berkeley Police Department Staffing – Update from Chief Louis
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - no city meetings or events found, council on spring recess

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: Consent: B. Amend Contract add $109,950 total $221,775 and extend to 6/30/2025 Sevaa Group, C. Executive search, D. Revision Tool Lending Specialist Classification 3% increase, Presentation: 2023-2024 Budget, Action: Proposed Budget, B. Request for Strategic Planning.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89060922035?pwd=K3UzZnpVeHpQVWZxUWY4eXJ6SnRUZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-9009128 ID: 890 6092 2035
AGENDA: Action: B. Election, Discussion: 1/ Housing Element, 2. Elevator Ordinance 3. Easy Does It, 4 Inclusive Disaster Registry, 4. Workplan, 6. Accessibility of City of Berkeley Commission Training Program, 7. Accessibility of Voicemail System
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 ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Current status of Measure P allocations, projected 2022-2023 revenue, discussion of each program funded, 7. Crisis stabilization center recommendations and discussion on funding domestic violence transitional house/shelter.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87834737155
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 878 3473 7155
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing: Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Areas Zoning and General Plan Amendments, Joint Vision, Priorities and Final EIR, Statement of Overriding Considerations, 10. Public Hearing Zoning Amendments that Address Technical Edits and Corrections to BMC Title 23. (packet 217 pages, public response letters/emails pages 141 – 217)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Vision 2050 at 7 pm
Videoconference:
Link to Virtual Meeting or https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86394797559
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 863 9479 7559
AGENDA: Presentation of infrastructure needs and potential methods of financing with Q&A session
https://www.berkeleyvision2050.org/

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88371004605
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 883 7100 4605
AGENDA: 5. Discussion and possible Action on Housing Preference Policy
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81319017747
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 813 1901 7747
AGENDA: 5. 2113 Kittredge – California Theatre – continuation to grant designation status,
6. 2580 Bancroft – Fred Turner Building - Structural Alteration Permit
7. 1650 Shattuck – Virginia Cleaners – Demolition referral
8. 2440 Shattuck – The Dollar Store – Demolition referral
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Links and agenda not posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm
Hybrid Meeting - 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff Reports, a. Mask Mandate, Passenger Vessel Association Public Ferry Caucus, Employer Outreach, b. Monthly Financial Statements, c. Federal Legislative Update, State Legislative Update, e. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent a. Resolution regarding remote meetings, 7. Approve Extension of FY 2022 Pandemic Recovery Program, 8. Receive Berkeley Ferry Service Business Plan (packet pages 36 – 103), 9. Sea Change Hydrogen-powered vessel Demonstration Project, 10. WETA 2050 Service Vision & Business Plan Work Plan. (packet 110 pages)
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, April 8, 2022 - Reduced Service Day

Saturday, April 9, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Front Row Festival – Celebrate the Arts in Downtown Berkeley BART at 11 am – 6 pm
Shattuck will be closed front of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station between Allston and Center
11 am – The Marsh, 12 pm – Freight and Salvage, 1 pm UC Theatre, 2 pm CA Jazz Conservancy, 3 pm, The Back Room, $ pm The Berkeley Rep, 5 pm Berkeley Symphony
https://www.downtownberkeley.com/frontrowfestival/

Sunday, April 10, 2022 - no city meetings or events found

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AGENDA - APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759332010
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 867 5933 2010
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 20. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 21. Arreguin, co-sponsors Harrison, Wengraf, Bartlett – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 22. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Droste, Taplin, Wengraf, Resolution Reaffirming the City of Berkeley Commitment to Transgender Rights, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Kesarwani, Droste – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson, co-sponsors Harrison, Hahn – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson , co-sponsor Hahn – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Commission on Labor Fair Workweek Ordinance – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 41 a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments,.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space, 4/6/2022
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
2361 San Mateo – To establish the off-sale of beer and wine at a retail store 4/14/2022
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
1235 Tenth – Beer at commercial rec center 4/14/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update

Kelly Hammargren’s on what happened the preceding week can be found in the Berkeley Daily Planet www.berkeleydailyplanet.com under Activist’s Diary and on this website What Happened.

March 27 - April 3, 2022
Worth Noting:
City Council is on Spring Recess through April 11.
The meeting schedule for the coming week is relatively light with the Agenda Committee meeting Monday at 2:30 pm to review the draft agenda for the April 12, City Council meeting.
The Design Review Committee (Tuesday) and the Police Accountability Board (Wednesday) are both having special meetings.

Sunday, March 27, 2022
Healthy Air for All – Time for Action at 4 – 5:30 pm
Pre-register for zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/38thxwn2
Agenda: UUCB Sponsored Workshop on Climate Change, Air Pollution, who is most vulnerable and what we can do about it. Speakers Dr. Teresa Munoz and Dr. Juan Aguilera Mendoza,

Berkeley Equity Summit Series #8 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3HSXMLD
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 832 1453 3420 Passcode: 712730
AGENDA: Women’s Herstory, Celebrate and Embrace Women’s Stories

Monday, March 28, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89884901744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 8490 1744
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 4/12/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals to Agenda Committee for Scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals. Surveillance, Technology and Acquisition Reports and ALPR (packet 500 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 4. Public comment non-agenda items, 6. Staff Updates Zero Waste strategic Plan, C&D Processing RFP due 3/24/2022, Mattress Recycling, Textile Recycling, Single-use foodware ordinance implementation, SB1383 Implementation, Discussion and Action: Work Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82496867959?pwd=RUdLL21YbWh5KzNUUTFKZWVOak1HUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 824 9686 7959 Passcode: 449731
AGENDA: 6. FY 2022/23 Budget Projections, 7. Adopt the FY 2022/23 Registration Fee for Fully Covered and Measure MM units, 8. Rent Board Commissioner CPI Stipend Increase.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84219088422
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 842 1908 8422
AGENDA: 1. 2352 Shattuck – final design review – demolish 2 existing buildings, split lot in two and construct 2 8-story mixed-use buildings with 204 units including 14 very low income units, 12,154 sq ft commercial space, 17, 012 sq ft usable open space, 90 ground level parking spaces
2. 1201-1205 San Pablo at Harrison – continued preliminary design review – construct 6-story mixed-use building on vacant lot with 66 units including 5 very low income units, 1680 sq ft commercial space, 2514 sq ft usable open space and 17 – 28 ground-level parking spaces.
SB 330 Project - 2440 Shattuck at Haste – mixed-use project will be reviewed at the April DRC meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81662879929?pwd=U2xXVlhuOUFHZEZnSmRiQXhTdVdHUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 816 6287 9929 Passcode: 839026
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Revisions to the Demolition Ordinance, 7. Potential for adding more rent controlled units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b), 8. Recommendation on Relocation Ordinance and additions to Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 9. Amendments to Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance for Nov 2022 ballot. (packet 73 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Police Accountability Board Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 3. Review Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements (agenda is one item).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Police Accountability Board Budget Proposal Subcommittee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87077154163
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 870 7715 4163
AGENDA: 4. Review proposed budget for the Office of the Director of Police Accountability for FY 2023 and 2024 and make recommendation.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. Continue drafting permanent Regulations to include consideration of ideas contained in all prior agenda packets.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

MLK Jr Youth services Renovation Project at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84908648967
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 849 0864 8967 Passcode: 948097
AGENDA: meeting to discuss the MLK Jr Youth Services/Y.A.P. Center Seismic Retrofit
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17831

Friday, April 1, 2022 & Saturday, April 2, 2022 & Sunday, April 3, 2022
No city meetings or events found

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AGENDA COMMITTEE, Monday, March 28, at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89884901744
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 898 8490 1744
DRAFT AGENDA APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading implementing the Independent Redistricting Commission adjusted City Council District boundaries, 2. 2nd reading align State and Local Laws on Cannabis, 3. 2nd reading R&D definition, 4. Resolution to continue legislative bodies to meet via videoconference, 5. Amends BMC Section 6.24.050 to allow Parking Space rental tax to be placed in the general fund instead of a special fund, 6. $710,000 Bid Solicitations, 7. Fire Dept - Purchase order $621,000 for 8 Emergency vehicle utility pickup trucks for the Berkeley Fire Dept, 8. $2,802,400 for Mental Health Services Innovations – Encampment-Based Mobile Wellness Center Project over 5 yr period starting FY2023, 9. Revenue contract $2,500,000 apply for Mental Health Student Services Oversight and Accountability Commission funding for BUSD, 10. Revenue Grant application $173,408 for FY 2023-2027 CA Dept of Public Health-Oral Health Program, 11. Adopt a Resolution to ratify pre-approved PARS Plan document and related Amendments by Interim Deputy City Manager on 12/27/2021, 12. Human resources - Re-establish Senior Engineering Inspector Classification, 13. Parks - Contract $4,468,610 with Sysco San Francisco for Food Services for Tuolumme and Echo Lake Resident Camps for 5/1/2022 – 5/1/2027 amount subject to annual budget appropriation process, 14. Donation $16,000 from friends of Lucinda Sikes for a memorial bench and picnic equipment to be placed at Codornices Park in memory of Lucinda, 15. Planning and Development - Application for Revenue Grant FEMA for Hazard Mitigation Grant amount $3,750,000 with commitment to be matched with $1,750,000, 16. BPD - Revenue Grant CA Dept of Justice Tobacco Grant $191,053 FY 2022-2025, 17. Public Works - Contract $6,084,809 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehabilitation rejecting Azul Works bid as non-responsive for Intersection Reconfiguration at Dwight and California, 18. Public Works - Master License agreement template for the non-exclusive installation of small cell telecommunications facilities on City owned and maintained streetlight poles in the public right-of-way 19. Energy Commission – Refer to new Climate and Environment Commission Proposed Regulations for the Use of Carryout and Pre-checkout bags, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $60,000 for providing essential school supplies to Berkeley families, 21. Arreguin – Support AB 1944 which amends the Brown Act to permanently enable meetings of legislative bodies to be conducted through videoconference or teleconference, 22. Arreguin – Support AB 1947 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies on how to identify and report Hate Crimes, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral funding of EV Charging Infrastructure for City’s Fleet of EV, 24. Taplin – Budget Referral funding West Berkeley Park Ambassadors at San Pablo Park, Strawberry Creek and Aquatic Parks, 25. Taplin – Support AB 1608 – Independent Coroner’s Offices, 26. Taplin – Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping policy update, 27. Taplin – Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment (SARA) Model and other applicable community engagement models, 28. Harrison – Budget Referral $100,000 to hire CPA to provide supplemental assistance in fulfilling budgetary obligations, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Wengraf, Taplin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Berkeley Public Library Foundation Dinner, 30. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Arreguin – (Council Office Budget Funds) Kala Art Institute to support programs, 31. Wengraf, Hahn, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett - Proclamation in Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, 32. Wengraf, co-sponsors Arreguin, Hahn – Budget Referral $6000 annual to fund Holocaust Remembrance Day, 33. Robinson, Harrison – Budget Referral $250,000 to contribute to preliminary design Downtown BART station modernization project, 34. Robinson - (Council Office Budget Funds) Suitcase Clinic, 35. Robinson – Support AB 2050 Ellis act reform, 36. Robinson – Support SB 649 Affordable Housing Local Tenant Preference, 37. Robinson - Support AB 2147 Jaywalking Decriminalization, 38. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Droste – Support for Support Article 34 Repeal eliminating the required city-wide vote for construction of publicly funded low-income housing projects, ACTION: 39. Auditor – Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 40. a. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission (DFSC) – UC Berkeley Agreement $4,300,000/year to cover cost expended by the City due to the University expansion, funding is intended to support fire and city services, DFSC recommends the City administer funds separately from the general funds and with public review under DFSC similar to FF and GG for the duration of the agreement, b. City Manager – use the general fund to administer payments, 41. a. Commission on Labor – Adopt first reading of proposed Workweek Ordinance BMC 13.110, b. City Manager – Direct Item to Health, Life Enrichment, Equity and Community Policy Committee, 42. Kesarwani – Reaffirm City commitment to transgender rights, 43. Taplin – Refer to City Manager to develop a Crisis Stabilization Center based on the Deschutes County Health services model,

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 ft max height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
2407 Dana – Establish a temporary daytime drop-in center where services and support will be provided for unhoused community members in need of a place to gather during the daytime 4/11/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
1795 Fourth – 1350 sq ft addition to existing 3750 sq ft commercial building conversion from 4 tenants to 2 tenants, work is shell only, tenant improvements under separate permit 3/31/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space, 4/6/2022
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
2421 Piedmont – Remove and replace an existing 6-ft fence along the northern side lot line on top of retaining wall with combined maximum height of 9 ft 3/30/2022
83 San Mateo – 15 sq ft addition above 14 ft in average height and 20 feet in maximum height on 7560 sq ft lot with an existing 3,457 sq ft dwelling 4/13/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – Ballot Measure Development/Discussion (tentative)
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022
Berkeley Strategic Transportation Plan Update

March 20 - March 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Tuesday City Council has a busy last day before their twenty-day Spring Recess from March 23 through April 11, 2022. The 4 pm special meeting on Tuesday is the next step in establishing the new council district boundaries. The Independent Redistricting Commission determines the district boundaries and has selected the Amber Map 2. The 6 pm meeting starts with two preliminary matters which should be of interest to everyone. The first is titled Anti-Eviction and is really about densification and dispels some commonly held myths. The second preliminary item is on the condition of the Maudelle Shirek (Old City Hall) and Veterans Buildings and what seismic stabilization and water leak repair will cost. The agenda looks long, so expect some of the action items to be postponed.
Wednesday the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission will continue the discussion on Eucalyptus Tree Groves and the request by a neighborhood group to use public funds on privately owned land. Managing fire risk is complicated. If, as presented at the last meeting, the Hillside Group is looking to remove Eucalyptus trees and fill with mostly grass, then fire danger may actually increase.
Thursday at the Mental Health Commission the SCU (Special Care Unit) for people suffering from a mental health crisis is on the agenda. It is unknown how much detail will be provided, but the efforts to provide the mentally ill with crisis intervention instead of jail or a 5150 trip/a 72-hour hospitalization against a person’s will is worth our attention.

Sunday, March 20, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, March 21, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89970982149
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 899 7098 2149
AGENDA: 7. Report from Toxics Management Division, 9. Discussion/Action: Transition Letter to merged Environment and Climate Commission summary of actions of CEAC and initiatives for follow-thru (Hazardous Waste, 100% sustainable transportation by 2040, decarbonization of buildings, advancing on cliate action plan, housing and sustainable trips, de-zoning gas stations, banning gas powered delivery vehicles).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Loan Administration Board
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87963266386?pwd=amxzanJSWXlOQ1RrK1lLQlkvNHZCQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 879 6326 6386
AGENDA: B) Action Item Kidventurez request for an additional six months of deferred monthly payments on a $25,000 revolving loan fund.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89722983133
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 897 2298 3133
AGENDA: one item pending litigation Reugg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
Agenda: one item: Implementation of Redistricting Plan for City Council District Boundaries Amber Map 2.
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/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
AGENDA: the two additions to the council meeting as Preliminary Matters are: 1. Presentation by the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, 2. Presentation on Seismic Retrofits for Civic Center Buildings, the consent and action calendar of the 6 pm council meeting follows the list of meetings by day of the week or use the link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board at 11:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86475480085
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 864 7548 0085
AGENDA: 4. Review Invoices from SAA – approve expenditures, 5. Projects/Goals for 2022, banners, flower baskets, landscaping
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx

Police Accountability Board Regulations Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82281228507
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 8122 8507
AGENDA: 4. Continue drafting regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Civic Arts Commission at 6 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147520326
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 861 4752 0326
AGENDA: 6. Presentations, Discussion & Action Items: a) Election, b) Appoint Cameron Woo to DRC, c) Work Plan, d) Discuss Festivals and History of Alcohol Sales, 7. Public Art Funding Ordinance, c) CA Arts Council Administrators of Color Fellowship and Related Program Ideas.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81595546232
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 815 9554 6232
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Staff Reports FF, GG, call metrics, Discussion Items: 6. Presentation on fire hazard of Eucalyptus, Costs and Monarch Butterflies, 8. Hazardous Vegetation Removal Program and Budget, 9. FEMA Grants, 10. Parking Enforcement, 11. Outdoor Warning System, 12. Process for notifying commission of reports status.
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/89892047848
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 898 9204 7848
AGENDA: Discussion/Action Items: 7. Presentation & Discussion Neighborhood Electrification & Gas Pruning, 8. Discussion & Consideration of Recommendation Regarding Vision 2050 Bond Measure, 9. Discussion of Environment & Climate Commission,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 486 309 8496
AGENDA: 6. Review CoB funded agency Program and Financial Reports for J-Sei, 7. Communication Vacant Properties, 8. Alta Bates Update, 9. Communication to Council regarding Easy Does It lapse in services, 10. Potential infrastructure and affordable housing bonds, 11. Pathways Facility, 12. Subcommittee update for prevention and ending homelessness in Berkeley.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Police Accountability Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. Chair and Board Member’s Reports, Update Police Chief search, Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director PAB Report, 7. Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports, 9. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, 10. a. PAB Budget Proposal, b. Training: Constitutional and case law regarding searches, detentions and arrests.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86109304385?pwd=TlpCbWZpVnpMVzQ2Q0ZoOUN5V0NtUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 861 0930 4385 Passcode: 321033
AGENDA: 7. Presentation by eviction Defense Center on Tenant Protection Ordinance Activities
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Bridge Services to SCU and SCU Update, 4. Selection for Mental Health Division Manager Update, 5. April presentation on Behavioral Health Crisis System, including the role of Berkeley police, Alameda County and patient’s rights, 6. Re-imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 7. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86902758076
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 886 5437 9637
AGENDA: 2. 1235 Tenth Street – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage service of beer on-site at commercial recreation center
3. 2361 San Pablo – on consent – add Alcoholic beverage retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption to an existing retail store.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Friday, March 25, 2022 & Saturday, March 26, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Sunday, March 27, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #8 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3HSXMLD
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 ID: 832 1453 3420 Passcode: 712730
AGENDA: Women’s Herstory, Celebrate and Embrace Women’s Stories

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MARCH 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm MEETING AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading lease agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 2. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 3. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 4. Minutes, 5. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 6. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 7. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 8. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 9. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 10. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 11. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 12. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 13. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 14. Add $900,000 to each contract 31900137 with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, contract 31900155 with Siegel & Strain and contract 31900131 with Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 15. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 16. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 17. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 18. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 21. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 22. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 23. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 24. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones,Parks.25. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 26. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 27. Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 28. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 29. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 30. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 31. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 32. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 33. Hahn, Arreguin, Robinson – Oppose AB2808 which would ban rank choice voting, 34. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 35. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 36. Wengraf, Hahn co-sponsors Bartlett, Arreguin– approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 37. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 38. Berkeley economic Dashboards Update, 39. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 40. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project (expect at the meeting for this to be moved to a future meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 ft max height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1635 Curtis - 187 sq ft backyard office over 12 ft in average height 4/6/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
2451 Fifth – Establish an art/craft studio under 20,000 sq ft 4/6/2022
1795 Fourth – 1350 sq ft addition to existing 3750 sq ft commercial building conversion from 4 tenants to 2 tenants, work is shell only, tenant improvements under separate permit 3/31/2022
2200 Fourth – Change of use of less than 25% of existing protected manufacturing use to R&D, construction of 5113 sq ft of new R&D space,
2730 Grant – 2-story rear addition with average height of 21 ft 7 in, which horizontally and vertically extends the existing non-conforming 1 ft 8 in side setback 4/6/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
2421 Piedmont – Remove and replace an existing 6-ft fence along the northern side lot line on top of retaining wall with combined maximum height of 9 ft 3/30/2022
89 San Mateo – New rear decks above 14 ft in average height, window alterations within non-conforming setbacks 4/6/2022,
825 Santa Barbara – Expand existing 502 sq ft garage with a non-conforming setback by 31 feet, increase average height from 6 ft 11 in to 10 ft 5 in and replace door 4/6/2022
2145 Ward – Major Residential addition over 14 ft reconfiguration of existing 2 units, continuation of non-conforming side setback and an increase of bedrooms to 5 on lot 4/6/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

March 13 - March 20, 2022
Worth Noting:
EBMUD an early contributor to Wastewater Epidemiology in measuring SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Wastewater is giving a public presentation “Searching for the Sewage Signal” Wednesday at 6 pm. If this peaks your curiosity check out SARS-CoV-2 RNA Levels in Wastewater charts and maps from the CD. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance

Housing is the subject of the 3x3 meeting Monday at 5 pm, the special City Council meeting at 6 pm Tuesday and the Rent Board on Wednesday at 5:15 pm. The Tuesday special council meeting at 6 pm with the singular item of the Housing Element and Residential Objective Standards should capture your attention as this is the developing plan for adding 8934 housing units to Berkeley.

The last planned meeting of the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is Wednesday at 6 pm and covers the final map Amber 2 and the final report. Approval by the city council in April is merely a formality as the IRC has the final word/decision on the District map.

The last meeting on the Hopkins Corridor redesign is Monday at 6 pm. The last section is McGee to Gilman and includes the Monterey Market.

You will need to check after Monday for the agenda of the Transportation Commission and if the Design Review Committee and Human Welfare & Community Action Commissions will meet on their regular schedule.

The City Council March 22 regular meeting is available for review and comment. The ALPR and Surveillance report it is item 40 at the end of the agenda. Per Agenda Committee discussion the report will be rescheduled, but we shall see. Council Spring Recess is March 23 through April 11, 2022.

You have until Friday, March 18 to complete the City’s Parking survey:
Residents - https://bit.ly/ss-resident
Merchants - https://bit.ly/ss-merchant
Employee of a local business - https://bit.ly/berk-employee
Website for the project - https://smartspace.goberkeley.info.

Sunday, March 13, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – Spring Forward

Monday, March 14, 2022
3x3 Committee Arreguin, Harrison, Kesarwani and Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88901416821?pwd=Y0ZmTFZyZ3Q2VmlOSnhtZkFHeitjUT09
Teleconference: 1-600-900-9128 Meeting ID:889 0141 6821 Passcode: 97977
Agenda: 2. BHA Housing Choice Voucher, 4. Project-based Section 8 Program, 5. Homeless Programs, 6. HTF Loan Forgiveness, 7. Affordable Housing Berkeley, Inc, 8. BART Projects, 9. Plans for 2022, 10. Revenue Measure.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/3x3_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study at 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7h0dggh0S_S6KGt-BXIGaA
AGENDA: Hopkins Corridor Plan McGee to Gilman – includes Monterey Market
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm (same links for both meetings)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248793756
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4879 3756
AGENDA: 1 item – 2nd reading of the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and CalPERS
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm (same links for both meetings)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87248793756
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 872 4879 3756
AGENDA: 1 item – Housing Element Update and Residential Objective Standards (packet 60 pages with lots of diagrams and charts of lot coverage and size.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86942068044?pwd=V3ZCQk9tUWoxQUsxUmVMNjdqYlpmdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 869 4206 8044 Passcode: 218768
Agenda: 7. Discussion/possible action Social Media, 8. Discussion/possible action 2022 tenant Survey, 9. Discussion/possible action Fair Chance Ordinance, 10. Staff report on status Eviction Moratorium/Ellis act, 11. Discussion/possible action regarding Emergency Rental Assistance.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Commission on Aging at 1pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859343194
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 5934 3194
Agenda: 9. Presentation: Berkeley Rides for Seniors & Disabled FY23 Program Plan, 12. TOPA, 13. How to approach elder/older adult issues and concerns in Berkeley.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Aging_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821061701?pwd=MktBTGJneDFqTkpVTExCMWlGRGduQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 2106 1701 Passcode: 465358
Agenda: 5. CA Commissions Grant – Women’s Pandemic Recovery Response Grant, 8. Legislative updates.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82577896995
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 7789 6995
Agenda: 2. Adoption of the Final Map – Amber Map 2, 3. Approval of the Final Redistricting Report (report 819 pages)
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

EBMUD Searching for the Sewage Signal – COVID at 6 pm
Registration: https://ebmud.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4yWhcD-RTNS2COg4ZLzj_A
Or https://tinyurl.com/bdhar7en
Agenda: Searching for the Sewage Signal, How EBMUD Contributed to Wastewater Epidemiology for the Bay Area
https://www.ebmud.com/customers/pipeline/2021/03/covid-19-clues-wastewater

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission
The Human Welfare & Community Action Commission normally meets the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm – there is no meeting posted, check after Monday for possible meeting notice.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
check after Monday for links and agenda and confirm time
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Fair Campaign Practices Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224260674
Teleconference: 1-669-9006833 Meeting ID: 872 2426 0674
Agenda: 6. Report on Officeholder accounts subcommittee; discussion/possible action,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
check after Monday for links and agenda and confirm time
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee normally meets the 3rd Thursday at 7 pm – there is no meeting posted, check after Monday for possible meeting notice.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Friday, March 18, 2022 & Saturday, March 19, 2022
No City meetings or events found

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Oakland Marathon - https://oaklandmarathon.com/

MARCH 22, 2022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 6 pm MEETING AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85474741619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 854 7474 1619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading lease agreement with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 2. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 3. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 4. Minutes, 5. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 6. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 7. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 8. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 9. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 10. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 11. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 12. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 13. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 14. Add $900,000 to each contract with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Siegel & Strain and Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 15. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 16. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 17. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 18. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 21. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 22. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 23. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 24. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones,Parks.25. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 26. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 27. Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 28. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 29. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 30. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 31. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 32. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 33. Hahn, Arreguin, Robinson – Oppose AB2808 which would ban rank choice voting, 34. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 35. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 36. Wengraf, Hahn co-sponsors Bartlett, Arreguin– approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 37. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 38. Berkeley economic Dashboards Update, 39. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 40. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project (expect at the meeting for this to be moved to a future meeting) INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
8 Brookside – Construct 2-story addition over 14 ft in average height and 20 feet maximum height, add 5th bedroom in R-1H zoning district 3/30/2022
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
3233 Ellis – Demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings
760 Hearst – Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in an existing tenant space 3/16/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
2421 Piedmont – remove and replace existing 6 foot fence on top of retaining wall total height 9 feet 3/30/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
2315 Telegraph – Change of use from retail food establishment in an existing vacant commercial space, no exterior work 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
3022 Shattuck – Remodel existing duplex, replacement existing deck and stairs, addition at shade structure at rear of house, scope of work includes kitchens and bathrooms, roof at rear of house to be extended, no proposed change to existing footprint or façade facing right of way, 2 electric charging stations, 2 on demand water heaters 3/14/2022
1499 University – Add mural to South façade
1695 Ward – Construct 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct porch in existing non-conforming frontsetback, add off-street parking space to rear yard, on non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story 2,058 sq ft single family dwelling 3/16/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

March 6 - March 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
A packed week ahead that closes with daylight savings time.
Policing in Berkeley starts Monday with a policing proposal, followed with an ordinance to prohibit discriminatory reporting to law enforcement at the Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am. Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee will review the draft agenda for March 22 which contains item 40 undoing protections from no cause search and seizure of persons on parole/probation. Monday afternoon at 4 pm is the Press Conference following Berkeley Police holding the Program Manager of the Berkeley Drop-in Center at gunpoint, handcuffed and on the ground who was at work doing his job completing decorations in observation of Black History month. Monday evening at 7 pm the Personnel Board will review a revised job description/classification for the investigator of police misconduct. Tuesday evening at City Council is the report of the implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing in Berkeley and the Crime and Collision report. Wednesday is the Police Accountability Board at 7 pm. Thursday morning at 9 am the Budget Committee will take up the report from the auditor citing improvements needed in managing police overtime and the absence of contracts with outside entities. Thursday evening is a special council meeting to receive the reports on the Reimagining Policing work at 6 pm. If all three reports are read the total is 754 pages.
BART Parking, Parking enforcement and reconfiguring Hopkins starts Monday morning at 10:30 am the Public Safety Committee will review the recommendation from the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission to enforce existing parking code in high fire zones. The Hopkins Traffic Corridor study and recommendations is Monday evening at 6 pm. The BART meeting on parking at the BART stations is Wednesday at 6 pm. The BART housing developments will be built on the Ashby and North Berkeley BART parking lots.
Toxic Contamination, groundwater and sea level rise (SLR) presentation by Kristina Hill is Tuesday at 3 pm. The impact on groundwater and toxic sites is the piece of SLR that never gets attention. This is important as it changes the assumptions of SLR impacts.
Saturday March 12th the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council will take up Berkeley issues, the agenda isn’t posted yet, but the above makes it look like a full plate.

Sunday, March 6, 2022 – no city meetings or events found

Monday, March 7, 2022
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am (members Taplin, Kesawani, Wengraf)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82439596866
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 824 3959 6866
AGENDA: 2. Taplin co-sponsor Wengraf - Community Policing: Flex Team for Problem-Oriented Policing Under the Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment (SARA) Model and Other Applicable Community Engagement Models, 3. Harrison co-sponsor – Adopt ordinance adding BMC 13.09 Prohibiting Discriminatory Reports to Law Enforcement, 4. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission - Recommends Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in fire Zones 2 & 3.
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/86832943195
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 3294 3195
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/22/2022 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda after list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, 9. Return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees, 11. Supporting Commissions, Guidance on Legislative Proposals.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Civic Arts Commission Policy committee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87995975058?pwd=NjFxZGZuWEJ1cXpXNXVuUFZHUmgzZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 879 9597 5058
AGENDA: 4. Civic arts Commission Work Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Press Conference at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998271252?pwd=TW5pUFVYNHorLzYwZXlwTUJTeDRWZz09
Agenda: Press Conference - Regarding Feb 2 incident of racist policing by Berkeley Police, the Program Manager for the Berkeley Drop-in Center was finishing decorating the Berkeley Drop-in Center in celebration of Black History month, when more than four Berkeley Police Officers approached the Program Manager with guns pulled and detained him at gunpoint, handcuffed and on the ground even after staff and community came out saying he this was his place of work and he was doing nothing wrong.
Katrina Killian, Executive Director, Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients, 3238 Adeline, Berkeley,

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85300527394
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 853 0052 7394
AGENDA: Discussion/action 7. Elections, 8. 2022 Work Plan, 9. Climate Change education Bill, 10. Action to Approve letter to BUSD: Integrate climate change into change into California education.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374176663?pwd=c3VyTkFGVURTWENVNmJHZm1CajZ5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 875 8489 2793 Passcode: 152599
AGENDA: VII. Recommendation to Rename and Revise the Police Review Commission Investigator Classification.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GvsbjX4uSR6BjeCzxTDEpw
Teleconference: not given as an option
AGENDA: Hopkins from The Alameda to McGee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Presentation by Kristina Hill on Groundwater, Sea Level Rise and Toxic Contamination at 3 pm
Videoconference: register (Register on Zoom Presentation is free)
Presentation is Sponsored/Organized by Richmond Shoreline Alliance
https://richmondshorelinealliance.org/

City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85665732041
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 856 6573 2041
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – existing litigation a. Mauck v. City of Berkeley Alameda Superior Court RG20060952, b. Frieson v. City of Berkeley Alameda Superior Court RG20064683
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/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
AGENDA: For full agenda use link or go to full agenda following list of city meetings and draft agenda for 3/22/2022 council meeting.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personal Committee Meeting at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83997610665?pwd=M3E0OUFRd0ZrNXEzUWxlTWxWNUEzUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 839 9761 0667 Passcode: 967661
AGENDA: Discussion and Possible Action: 8. Budget review possible changes to staffing model, 9. Regarding Hiring of Consultants for Racial Equity Work and Personnel Evaluations.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Legislation / IRA / AGA at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89888378508?pwd=d05CMXJUZFptMFN3NkdoQW05SU92QT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 898 8837 8508 Passcode: 109179
AGENDA: 7. Discussion and possible action regarding potential 2022 ballot initiatives to amend Berkeley Rent Ordinance

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4863098496
Teleconference: not given try 1-669-900-6833 and Meeting ID: 486 3098 496
AGENDA: 4. Elections, 5. Fair Work Week Policy, 6. Discussion and Possible action regarding role of commission on Labor to receive disputes and provide technical assistance to the community.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 6. Options presentation with two components how Options System works and how the programs are coordinated and second Options presenter directly working with the homeless on the street, 7. Coordination of homeless services in Berkeley, 8. Discussion and possible action on need for a senior shelter and special needs, 9. Discussion and possible action of screening and intake procedures for persons with disabilities entering into homeless programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 9. Update Outside Funding, Grants, Donations for PRW projects, 10. Update Trees Make Life Better Program, 11. Spring and Summer 2022 special events calendar, 12. Proposed FY 2023-2024 PRW capital projects, 13. Upcoming Marina Fund Budget, 14. Update/Discussion Commission Referrals to City Council, TOT, Refuse Policy, Adopt-a-Spot, South Sailing Basin Dredging and State Funding Request for Marina.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_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 on non-agenda and agenda items, 9. A. Review Policy 319 Hate Crimes, 10. a. Consider requests from Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, b. Review Police Equipment & Community Safety Ordinance Impact Statements, c. Consider Request from Mental Health Commission to collaborate on using local crisis stabilization as an alternative to sending individuals with mental health concerns to Santa Rita or John George, d. BPD response to anti-Semitic hate flyers in Berkeley, e. Discuss continuation of meetings held via teleconference and videoconference, CLOSED SESSION.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

BART Ashby and North Berkeley Stations Advisory Committee and Community Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuivqjgpH93uk0pgEuZoey9RbWR15CYa
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: BART rider parking spaces
https://www.bart.gov/about/planning/station-access/berkeley-elcerrito-corridor-plan/outreach
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/BARTplanning/

Thursday, March 10, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89216051955
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID:892 1605 1955
AGENDA: 2. Legislative update Governor’s FY 22-23 Proposed Budget, 3. Auditor - Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities (54 pages), 4. Measure P Overview and Fund Forecast, 5. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Proposed Projects
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council 6 pm – Special Meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553706914
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 815 5370 6914
AGENDA: 1. Consideration of the Reimagining Public safety Task force’s Response to the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR)recommendations, (Report 150 pages) 2. Presentation and Discussion of Reports Submitted by Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, Part 1 Specialized Care Unit – Crisis Response Models Report (212 pages). Part 2. NICJR Report (292 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2022/03_Mar/City_Council__03-10-2022_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Friday, March 11, 2022
Reduced Service Day

Saturday, March 12, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: not posted, check later in the week
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, March 13, 2022 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – Spring Forward

March 7, AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832943195
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 868 3294 3195
DRAFT AGENDA for MARCH 22, 2022 City Council Regular 6 pm Meeting
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to meet via videoconference, 2. Resolution ratifying COVID emergency, 3. Minutes, 4. Contract $60,000 (ARPA Funds) Amendment to Berkeley Revolving Loan Fund to contract with Working Solutions to provide technical assistance to small businesses participating in Revolving Loan Program (RLP), 5. $12,952,000 Formal bid solicitations, 6. Donate surplus fire truck and equipment to Livermore Pleasanton Department, 7. Contract $325,000/fiscal year with Pinnacle for Occupational Physicals replacing current contract 3/23/2022 – 3/22/2022 with option to extend to total 10 years, 8. Contract $100,000 with Interior Motions for HHCS Public Health Division Furniture 1/1/2022 – 12/30/2022, 9. Amend Contract add $140,800 total $541,715 with Help@Hand Participation Agreement with CA Mental Health Services thru 6/30/2024, 10. Revenue Contract Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services, 11. Increase Taxi Scrip Window daily cash redemption limit from $800 to $1000 one day per week, 12. Amend BMC 12.70 to align state and local laws on smoking and cannabis, 13. Add $900,000 to each contract with ELS Architecture and Urban Design, Siegel & Strain and Noll & Tam Architects 6/30/2022 – 3/31/2023, 14. Purchase Order $765,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for 15 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles, 15. Purchase Order $135,000 Nicholas K Corp dba the Ford Store San Leandro for3 EV Ford Pickup Trucks, 16. Amend contract add $100,000 total $400,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services thru 12/31/2025, 17. Amend contract add $85,000 total $277,947 with Silao General Engineering for site improvements (parking lot) at 125/127 University, 18. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,400,000 with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 19. Amend contract add $500,000 total $1,200,000 with West Yost for on-call civil engineering services for sanitary sewer program and extend 6/30/2023, 20. Amend contract add $2,805,612 total $45,545780 with Waste Management of Alameda County for Landfill Disposal Services thru 12/31/2026, 21. FY 2023 Street Lighting Assessments – initiate proceedings, 22. Commission on Disability – Recommendation appoint new members to fill commission vacancies Districts 3,4,5,6,7 and Mayor, 23. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Letter of support for South Sailing Basin Dredging, 24. Letter of Support to State Senate Budget Chair Skinner and Assembly Budget Chair Ting for Waterfront Infrastructure Improvement Projects, 25 Auditor’s Report Berkeley Police: Improvements Needed to Manage Overtime and Security Work for Outside Entities, 26. Taplin – Support for AB-2053 (Social Housing Act), 27. Taplin – Support for AB-2336 (Speed Safety Pilot Program – cameras to catch speeders), 28. Taplin - Support for AB-2713 (Rent caps –limits annual rent increase to 5% + CPI or 10% whichever is lower), 29. Taplin – Budget referral $300,000 to hire consultant to draft West Berkeley Transportation Plan, 30. Bartlett, co-sponsors Hahn, Taplin, Arreguin – Budget referral $350,000 to fund consultant to design and implement a local reparations plan to address economic injury and intergenerational trauma experienced by Berkeley’s decendents of slavery and ongoing harm caused to all African Americans by systems that uphold the legacy of segregation, 31. Wengraf – Support for AB 1755 (wildfire home hardening, wildfire mitigation improvements), 32. Wengraf co-sponsors Taplin, Barlett – Support AB-1594 Fire Arms Civil Suits, 33. Wengraf,Hahn – approving expenditure council office budget funds for 2022 Virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day Program, 34. Robinson co-sponsor Hahn – Budget Referral $3,600,000 Telegraph-Channing Garage elevator repairs, ACTION: 35. Research and Development (R&D) definition, 36. Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Camera and the Street Level Imagery Project, 37. Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Recommendation to Identify High Risk Safety Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public safety Considerations 1. Fire Zones with narrow (26 feet or less) winding streets, 2. Locations Alquist-Priolo (Hayward Fault) and 3. Locations within Liquefaction and Landslide Zones, 38. Harrison – Budget referral to Consider General Fund strategies and related fiscal policies for funding capital improvements in particular strret, sidewalk, micromobility and transit infrastructure, 39. Referral to FITES Committee to consider strategies and make recommendations to ensure potential infrastructure bond is consistent with climate action goals and other environmental policies, 40. Droste, Taplin - Revisions to Section 311.6 Warrantless Searches of Individuals on Supervised release searches of individuals on supervised release search conditions of the Berkeley Police Department ( BPD) Law Enforcement Service Manual - undoes protections to individuals on parole/probation allowing BPD to conduct detentions and warrantless searches on persons on parole/probation, INFORMATION REPORTS: 41. Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update, 42. FY 2022 First Quarter Investment Report ended 9/30/2021.

March 8, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 IAFF. 2. 2nd reading Amendment to contract between City and CalPers to effectuate cost sharing agreement between City and PEPRA, 3. Continuation Videoconference and Teleconference, 4. $7,470,316 Formal bid solicitations, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Anjanette Scott LLC Housing Consultant, 6. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU – crisis intervention mentally ill alternative to policing) 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2023, 7. Contract add $10,000 total $569,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for Website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 8. Contract $1,010,000 (includes 10% contingency $20,551) with Western Water Features, Inc. for King Pool Plaster and Tile and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, Filter, 9. Contract add $42,00 total $188,400 (includes $4,200 contingency) with Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina, 10. 10-year lease with two 5-year extensions with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 11. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 12. Donation $3,400 memorial bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 13. Ratification of Police accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 14. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson – Support SB 922 (Weiner) permanently exempt transportation related projects from CEQA (pedestrian, bicycle, new bus rapid transit, light rail, EV charging stations, shore-side charging stations for ferries), 15. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose CA 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge increases Initiative, 16. Kesarwani, Taplin, co-sponsorss Robinson, Wengraf - Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High Injury Commercial Corridors, 17. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Wengraf – Resolution expenditure office budgets supporting Status of Women Commission to cover membership in Association of CA Commissions for Women, 18. Harrison – Resolution to reduce Park fees for non-profits and support SF Mime Troupe, 19. Hahn, Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison - Budget Referral $300,000 Grant Writing services, 20. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allowing adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs without stop after yielding right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: 21. Update on Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations from BPD, 22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data, 23. CM – Exception to 180-Day waiting period to hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1409 California - Construct a 96 sq ft addition over 14 ft in ave ht within a non-conforming rear yard setback 3/24/2022
1412 Derby – Residential addition of 431 sq ft to an existing 1,250 sq ft single family dwelling 3/24/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
3233 Ellis – Demolish existing single-family dwelling and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings
760 Hearst – Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in an existing tenant space 3/16/2022
1915 Milvia – Residential addition of 578 sq ft to existing 1-story single family dwelling. Project includes demolition of a portion of the rear home 3/24/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1341-1343 Parker – Addition of 5th bedroom, relocation of exterior stairs to single-family dwelling, project includes demolition of a portion of the structure 3/24/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
2315 Telegraph – Change of use from retail food establishment in an existing vacant commercial space, no exterior work 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
3022 Shattuck – Remodel existing duplex, replacement existing deck and stairs, addition at shade structure at rear of house, scope of work includes kitchens and bathrooms, roof at rear of house to be extended, no proposed change to existing footprint or façade facing right of way, 2 electric charging stations, 2 on demand water heaters 3/14/2022
1499 University – Add mural to South façade
1695 Ward – Construct 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct porch in existing non-conforming frontsetback, add off-street parking space to rear yard, on non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story 2,058 sq ft single family dwelling 3/16/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 27 - March 6, 2022
Worth Noting:
Sunday – If you are not participating in the half marathon and plan to go out Sunday morning check the map for approximate times the marathon will be in which Berkeley neighborhoods.
Monday the Seismic Cost Study for Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings is on the agenda at the CCCC meeting at 12:15 pm. the Redistricting Commission at 6 pm will vote on the final map. Amber 2 remains. The Violet map was eliminated. The Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm will hear Public works priorities.
Tuesday there will be a webinar on the Hopkins street Corridor. There is no council meeting.
Wednesday the FITES Policy Committee meets at 2:30 on regulating plastic bags, GHG limits and process for updating the climate action plan. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm. The Homeless Panel of Experts at 7 pm agenda includes Measure P, shelters and budget questions. The Planning Commission at 7 pm is holding a public hearing on citywide affordable housing requirements and will hold a presentation and discussion on the Bird Safe Glass and Dark Sky ordinance (referred to Planning 11/12/2019).
Thursday the Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements is on the agenda at the Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm. The LPC and Public Works Commission also meet at 7 pm. WETA meets at 1 pm. The Berkeley Pier and Ferry are scheduled for the March 17 WETA meeting. The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the $725,000 tree planting grant is at 3:30 pm at James Kenny Park 1720 8th Street & Virginia.

The March 8 City Council Regular meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of city meetings. Fair and Impartial Policing Report and the Crime and Collision Reports are the only action items.

Sunday, February 27, 2022
Berkeley Half Marathon 7:30 am – 1 pm
I-80 exit at University closed from 6 am – 12 pm,
go to website for Half Marathon course if you did not receive a postcard notice
https://berkeleyhalfmarathon.com/

Monday, February 28, 2022
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
AGENDA: 3. Seismic Retrofit Cost Study, 4. Possible Ballot measure, 5. Update on Clean CA Grant Application for Turtle Island Monument.

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81566315346
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 815 6631 5346
AGENDA: 2. Selection of Final Map for official approval on March 16, Recommendation: Review the Amber Version 2 map for final official adoption, 3. Review of Draft items for final report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA Discussion and Action Items: 1. FY 2022 Public Works Dept Top Goals and Projects, Dept Performance Measures, FY 2023 Priorities, 2. Commission analysis and advice on 12/7/2019 staff presentation to council, 3. Update from Community Conservation Centers on Mixed Plastics.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Hopkins Street Corridor from Sutter street to The Alameda 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Doct5T0Srm9y_OwTFBiqg
AGENDA: Webinar by zoom only
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Hopkins/

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (FITES) at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89786346516
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 8634 6516
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 11.62 to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 3. Harrison, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Ordinance add new chapter BMC 12.01 Established Greenhouse Gas Limits, Process for updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, Unscheduled: 4. Taplin-Native Plants, 5. Harrison-Impact/mitigation fees to public right of way (streets, sewers, waste, utilities), 6. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn – Equitable Safe streets.
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.B. Contract $200,000 with AMS.Net for network switches, installation and maintenance services 4/22/2022 thru 4/30/2022.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82485970525?pwd=MW1sZDNoZ2J5SFFpbWpLcGJjeTZFUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 824 8597 0525 Passcode: 2977154
AGENDA: C. Paratransit Presentation, 2. Housing Element, 3. Elevator Ordinance Update, 4. Easy Does it, 5. Inclusive Disaster Registry.
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: 6. Current status Measure P allocations, 7. Allocation needs 8. HSPE recommendations, crisis stabilization unit, shelter for senior population, shelter/housing for women fleeing domestic violence, 9. HSPE budget questions
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89165604580
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 6560 4580
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing on Amendments to Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 10. Public Hearing on Technical Edits and Corrections to the New Zoning Ordinance, 11. Discussion: Approach to Bird Safe Berkeley Requirements – Receive Presentation – referred to Planning Commission by Council November 12, 2019, 12. Planning Commission Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Urban Forestry Tree Planting Grant at 3:30 pm
In-person James Kenny Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17772

Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86492044529
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 9204 4529
AGENDA Discussion and Possible Action: 5. Draft Annual Action Plan PY 2022 for HUD, 6. Citywide Affordable Housing Requirements, 7. Appoint a Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82218986037
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 1898 6037
AGENDA: 5. 1940 Hearst – James T. Stocker-Loni Ding House – resume public hearing, 6. 701, 703, 305 & 705A Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 7. 747 Bancroft Way – Demolition Referral, 8. Initiative for City-wide Historic Resource Survey.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Police Accountability Board Hearing Panel at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89149183116.
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 891 4918 3116
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment only on item 3, 3. Closed Session BPA v. CoB Alameda Superior Court No. 2002 057569 Complaint #5.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87827694563
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 2769 4563
AGENDA: no agenda posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm - Hybrid Meeting
In-person: at 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, 94501 – Masks required
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Password: 33779
AGENDA: 3. Report Chair, 4. Report Board, 5. Report Staff a. Redwood City Ferry Terminal Project, Treasure Island Ferry Service Update, ( Berkeley recreation pier and ferry project scheduled for March 17 WETA meeting), b. Monthly Financials, c. Federal Legislative Update, d. State Legislative Update, 3. Monthly Ridership and Recovery Report, 6. Consent: c. Allocation request to CA Dept of Transportation for 2021-2022 Low carbon transit operations program grant funds, d. Clipper MOU with MTC and Bay Area Transit Operators, e. Authorize RFP for construction of Alameda Main Street Ferry Terminal Refurbishment Project, 7. Award contract to Swiftly, Inc for real-time transit information system, 8. Award contract to Anchor Operating System, LLC for integrated fare ticketing system.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, March 4, 2022
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 2 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85470363892
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 854 7036 3892 Password: 939659
AGENDA: 3. Ethics Training
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Saturday, March 5, 2022 & Sunday, March 6, 2022 – no city events or meetings found

March 8, City Council Agenda Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82967064417
Teleconference: 1-699-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 829 6706 4417
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 IAFF. 2. 2nd reading Amendment to contract between City and CalPers to effectuate cost sharing agreement between City and PEPRA, 3. Continuation Videoconference and Teleconference, 4. $7,470,316 Formal bid solicitations, 5. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Anjanette Scott LLC Housing Consultant, 6. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to add grant writing services for the Specialized Care Unit (SCU – crisis intervention mentally ill alternative to policing) 1/1/2021 – 6/30/2023, 7. Contract add $10,000 total $569,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for Website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 8. Contract $1,010,000 (includes 10% contingency $20,551) with Western Water Features, Inc. for King Pool Plaster and Tile and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile, Filter, 9. Contract add $42,00 total $188,400 (includes $4,200 contingency) with Lind Marine for Removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at the Berkeley Marina, 10. 10-year lease with two 5-year extensions with NFS Unlimited, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay, 11. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 12. Donation $3,400 memorial bench at Berkeley Marina in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 13. Ratification of Police accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 14. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson – Support SB 922 (Weiner) permanently exempt transportation related projects from CEQA (pedestrian, bicycle, new bus rapid transit, light rail, EV charging stations, shore-side charging stations for ferries), 15. Arreguin, co-sponsor Harrison – Oppose CA 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge increases Initiative, 16. Kesarwani, Taplin, co-sponsorss Robinson, Wengraf - Referral to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits on High Injury Commercial Corridors, 17. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Wengraf – Resolution expenditure office budgets supporting Status of Women Commission to cover membership in Association of CA Commissions for Women, 18. Harrison – Resolution to reduce Park fees for non-profits and support SF Mime Troupe, 19. Hahn, Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison - Budget Referral $300,000 Grant Writing services, 20. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allowing adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs without stop after yielding right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: 21. Update on Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations from BPD, 22. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data, 23. CM – Exception to 180-Day waiting period to hire a CalPERS Retired Annuitant.

LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with the End of the Appeal Period
1228 Carleton – add a hot tub to rear yard 3/4/2022
1233 Dwight – Create 430 sq ft 2nd story addition and 20 sq ft 1st floor addition to existing single-family dwelling 3/14/2022
2500 MLK Jr Way – Change of use from retail books to medical office in one commercial space 3/14/2022
1641 Stuart – Residential addition on 2nd floor of single family dwelling 3/14/2022
2305 Telegraph – Change of use from retail to food establishment in existing vacant commercial space 3/14/2022
1201 The Alameda – Establish new uncovered off-street parking space within required yard 3/14/12022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx

WORKSESSIONS:
March 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 20 - February 27, 2022
Worth Noting:
Only three days of City meetings.
Tuesday the Civic art Commission Visioning Subcommittee meets at 12 pm to discuss planning for the Maudelle Shirek and Veterans Buildings. The City Council Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to plan the March 8 council agenda. Tuesday evening at 6 pm is the Regular Council meeting.
Wednesday the 4 x 4 (Rent Board/City Council meets at 3 pm and the Energy Commission meets at 5 pm. The Police Accountability Board meets in a special closed session at 5 pm followed with the regular meeting at 7 pm. The Civic Arts Commission meets at 6 pm and will review the public art a poem by “In This Place” by Amanda Gorman to be placed on the mixed use building at 2352 Shattuck. The developer is requesting exception to existing policy that public art remains for the life of the building to instead remove and replace it after 10 years. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. Only the agenda is posted, none of the documents. The Zoning adjustment Board meets at 7 pm. The 3233 Ellis project removes five trees and plants three non-native cypress trees.

Sunday, February 20, 2022 & Monday, February 21, 2022 – Presidents’ Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263035613
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6303 5613
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 3/8/22 - 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft agenda posted after list of meetings or use link, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions. Unfinished Business for Scheduling: Surveillance Technology Report, Acquisition and ALPR.
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/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
Full agenda follows list of city meetings or use this link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89750806233?pwd=Q2lQMVQzUER2SGRqd0VrUGp6di82UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 5080 6233
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment non-agenda items, 6. Update Measure MM registry expansion, 7. Discussion potential for adding more rent controlled units, 8. Discussion regarding welfare exemption policy, 9. Discussion possible action remedies for situations where landlords unilaterally change keyed entries to keyless entries.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

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. Presentations, Discussion & Action: a) Update Hinkel Park, b) 2352 Shattuck (Logan Park building) Final Public art Plan – Poem “In This Place” by Amanda Gorman, 1998, c) 2352 Shattuck (Logan Park building) request by Developer for exception to Public Art Policy if developer wishes to remove art may do so with 6 month notification to city and replace with alternate art of equal or greater value – Existing policy art remains for the life of the building, removal of art after 10 years is agreement between developer and artist and art is donated to the City, d) Revise public art percentage to 1.75%, e) FY 23 Guidelines for Festivals and Individual artists
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83604595954
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 836 0459 5954
AGENDA Action: 3. Election, 4. GG and FF, 5. Cal-OES/FEMA grant application, Discussion: Defensible Space for Wildfire, 7. Workplan, 8. City budget, 9. Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Engagement and Scope, 10. Presentation Hillside Fire Safety Group, 11. Wildfire Public Education.
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/84780611377
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 847 8061 1377
AGENDA: 6. Update Climate Action Plan Report, 7. Workplan, 8. Housing element update, 9. Budget priorities for city budget, 10. Plastic bag referral, 11. 100% Sustainable trips.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) Special Meeting CLOSED SESSION at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Closed Session – Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, case no. 2002 057569
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Police Accountability Board (PAB) 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 items, 6. Status of complaints, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports: a. Fair and Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Mental Health Response, e. Fixed Surveillance Cameras, 9. a. Revision Policy 425 Body worn camera, b. ALPR (automated license plate readers), c. Form subcommittee on PAB budget proposal, d. Lexipol policies, 10. a. Consider ways to contribute to hiring and selection of new Director of PAB, b. Review policy 319 Hate Crimes, 11. Public Comment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, February 24, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83865327729
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 838 6532 7729
AGENDA: 2. FY 23 & 24 Biennial Budget Development Calendar, 3. Homelessness Funding Priorities, 4. FY 22 Mid-Year and American Rescue Plan Act Update, 5. General Fund Expenditures, FY 23 & 24 Budget Assumptions on Personnel Costs, Including Salary Savings.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88654379637
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 886 5437 9637
AGENDA: all projects on consent.
2. 3233 Ellis – demolish existing single-family home and construct 3 detached single-family dwellings, staff recommend approve (removes 5 trees from lot – replants 3-non-native cypress trees)
3. 760 Hearst - Establish 3,366 sq ft veterinary clinic in existing tenant space, staff recommend approve
4. 1695 Ward – construct a 105 sq ft 2nd story addition and roof deck, construct a porch in the existing non-conforming set-back, add an off-street parking space to rear yard on a lot that is non-conforming for lot coverage and occupied by existing 2-story, 2058 sq ft single-family dwelling. Staff recommend approve.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Friday, February 25, 2022 & Saturday, February 26, 2022 & Sunday, February 27, 2022
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263035613
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6303 5613
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
March 8, DRAFT AGENDA:
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to Continue to Meet Via Videoconference and Teleconference, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP $7,470,316, 3. Contract add $50,000 total $100,000 end 6/30/2023 with Housing Consultant – Anjanette Scott, LLC, 4. Contract add $60,000 total $245,000 end 6/30/2023 with Resource Development Associates to Facilitate Grant Writing for the Specialized Care Unit, 5. Contract add $10,000 total $539,300 with Rolling Orange, Inc for additional website redesign 3/1/2019 – 6/30/2024, 6. Contract $1,010,000 which included 10% contingency $20,551 with Western water Features Inc, for the King Pool Plaster and Tile Replacement and West Campus Pool Plaster, Tile and Filter Replacement, 7. Amend contract add $42,000 contingency $4,200 total $188,400 and contingency $47,000 with Lind Marine for removal of Derelict and Abandoned Vessels at Berkeley Marina, 8. 10 year Lease Agreement with NFS, LLC for Skates-on-the-Bay with two 5-year option to extend effective 5/1/2022. 9. Updates to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project list, 10. Donation $3,400 Memorial Bench at Berkeley Marina in front of M-Dock in memory of Roger Garfinkle, 11. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 12. Arreguin, co-sponsores Taplin, Bartlett, Robinson - Support of SB 922 (Wiener) which would permanently exempt transportation-related projects from CEQA, 13. Opposition to the California 2/3 Legislative Vote and Voter Approval for Fee and Charge Increases, 14. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin - Resolution support relinquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to the General Fund and Grant of Funds for Commission on status of Women, 15. Harrison – Reduce or Waive Park Fees for Free Permitted Outdoor Theater, Arts Events and Other events based on Objective Public Welfare, Criteria and Relinquishing Council funds to Support SF Mime Troupe’s Payment of Park fees for 2022 free outdoor season, 16. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett - Budget referral $300,000 for FY 2022-2023 budget process for Grant Writing Services, 17. Robinson – Support for AB 1713 Idaho Stop – allows adult bicyclists to proceed through stop signs after yielding the right-of-way to immediate hazards, ACTION: Disaster and Fire Safety Commission – Parking Enforcement of Existing Parking Code in Fire Zones 2 & 3, direct BPD to enforce parking in all fire zones, 19. Kesarwani – Referral $25,000 - $50,000 for new speed limit signage to Implement State Law AB 43 for Reduced Speed Limits (5 mph) on High-injury Commercial Corridors, 20. Taplin, co-sponsor Robinson – Refer to City Manager reduction of speed limits in accordance with AB 43 within following categories, High Injury streets, Business Activity Streets, Senior ones, and any residential streets that may be defined as High-Injury, 23. Taplin – Equitable Safe Streets and Climate Justice Resolution committing City and state/federal matching/recurring funds on city maintained roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to accelerate safety improvements, and adoption of NACTO Urban Street Design Guide as default engineering standard for city streets and transferring legal liability for safe streets designs from individual city engineering/public works staff to the City of Berkeley.

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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Amend BMC 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II to Permit Participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Harrison – Resolution supporting Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Arreguin - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Harrison - Resolution in Support of State of CA Legislature Introducing a CA Resident-Designated Support Person Act, 24 Authors - Robinson, Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 25. Robinson Co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett, Harrison - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 26. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 27. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, 28. Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract Pursuant to Californinia Gov Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1, Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA) and Unrepresented Employees Group. INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 30. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 31. LPO NOD 3125 Arch, 32. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 33. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1228 Carleton – Add a hot tub to the rear yard 3/4/2022
1833 Sixty-Third – 388 sq. ft. addition including extending the non-conforming rt side setback at 1st floor 191 sq. ft. addition, 197 sq ft addition above 14’ in ave. height at 2nd floor for shed dormers, add 5th bedroom at front of dwelling on 4,725 sq. ft. lot that contains 2 dwellings 2/23/2022
185 The Uplands – Demolish existing garage, add new attached garage with 2-story addition above 14’ ave. ht. and legalize existing retaining walls, fences and hedges over 6’ in height on 10,011 sq. ft. lot 2/23/2022.
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 10 – Reimagining Public Safety
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

February 13 - February 20, 2022
The meetings worth attention are:
Tuesday is the Council worksession at 6 pm on Homeless and Mental Health Systems and Services in Berkeley. As noted the report prepared by the city fills 16 pages. A chart listing the services, funding sources, gaps and limitations would have been more useful.
Wednesday the Berkeley Rent Board Outreach Committee at 5:15 pm will have a presentation on “the right to return” aka people qualifying for affordable housing with history of living in Berkeley given preference. The Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) at 7 pm will be reviewing proposed standards for 2 to 4-unit buildings. Berkeley is required to add 8,934 residential units in the next 8-year housing cycle “Housing Elements.” This meeting is important. You should really look at the size of individual units proposed 1950 sq ft to 3900 sq ft. and space between buildings and lot line. The merged Parks, Recreation and Waterfront will have its first meeting at 7 pm.
Thursday the Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm will be taking comment on the two new maps Amber-2 and Violet to redraw council district borders. The final decision will be made on February 28. The Rent Board meets at 7 pm and will have a presentation on Race and Housing. This meeting is recorded. The Design Review Committee at 7 pm will be previewing a new R&D Project and 415 car parking lot at Bancroft and Fourth.
Saturday, February 19 at 10 am there will be a second opportunity to comment at the Independent Redistricting Commission on the Amber -2 and Violet maps.

The agenda for the City Council regular meeting on February 22 at 6 pm is available for review and comment.

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, February 14, 2022
City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee at 10 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89780196624
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 8019 6624
AGENDA: 1. Minutes, no action items, UNSCHEDULED: Presentation on Public Health Tobacco Prevention Program
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx

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: 11. Election of new chair,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687340786
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 876 8734 0786
AGENDA: 1. Existing Litigation Secure Justice v. City of Berkeley, Case # 21CV003630, 2. Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation pursuant to gov code section 54956.9(d)(2), 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee Organizations Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Fighters Association, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Coummunity Services and Part-time Recreation Activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association.
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/84461712280
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 844 6171 2280
AGENDA: 1. Homeless and Mental Health Systems and Services in Berkeley (16 page report contains no chart decipherable description of what services are offered by what program/agency).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2022/02_Feb/City_Council__02-15-2022_-_Special_(WS)_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84178974472?pwd=NnhkdFVvakJSZy84NDI0RS8zakpCUT09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 841 7897 4472 Passcode: 097105
AGENDA: 5. Election of Committee Chair
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81464105089
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 814 6410 5089
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment 3-minute limit, 7. Report from Toxics Management, 9. Transition from CEAC to Environment and Climate Commission (ECC)
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee Meeting at 5:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81188408386?pwd=TS9tSGVXYzJWaGczcHl3OE54RmlPZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 8840 8386 Passcode: 415442
AGENDA: 6. Presentation by Healthy Black Families, Inc Right to Stay-Right to Return Tenant Survey/Affordable Housing Preference Policy, Discussion and Possible Action items 7 -10. 7. Tenant Survey, 8. Fair Chance Ordinance, Eviction Moratorium, 10 COVID Impacts.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) Subcommittee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87506470747
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 875 0647 0747
AGENDA: Objective Standards for Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Residential Projects , receive presentation and provide feedback on proposed 2-4 unit land us and development standards in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A and MU-R zoning districts outside the Hillside Overlay.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 3. Election, 7. Public comment, 8. Chair’s Report, 9. Director’s Report, 10. Update Changes to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 11. PWR Capital Projects, 12. 2050 Revenue Measure, 13. Wind Storm Tree Damage, 14. Summer Registration dates and information, 15. Letter to state reps 2022 Budget Request from CoB related to infrastructure Improvements at the Berkeley Marina and Pier, 16. Dredging South Sailing Basin, 17. Update Budget Process, Transient Occupancy Tax to Marina Fund, Adopt-a-Spot, City Refuse Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Parks,_Recreation,_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83737919904?pwd=TlNmeTVrc0gvRFJ5ay9KQ1ZrVlg3Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 837 3791 9904 Passcode: 919836
AGENDA: 5. Special Presentation: “what Does Housing Have To Do With Race” by Wilhelmenia Wilson, Executive Director, Healthy Black Families, Inc, 8. a. Special Presentation on state housing legislation, b. Staff recommendations on requests for waivers of late registration penalties, 9. Appeal 2226 Durant, Unit 104.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84988766567
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 8876 6567
AGENDA: 747 (787) Bancroft Way at 4th – Preview – Demolish six existing buildings and construct a 162,375 sq ft 3-story building containing 133,028 sq ft of R&D space and 29,347 sq ft of light manufacturing space and a surface lot containing 75 off-street parking spaces and 5 loading spaces.
2213 Fourth St (between Allston and Bancroft) – Preview – Demolish 3 existing non-residential buildings and one existing duplex and construct 124,667 sq ft 5-story parking garage containing 415 off-street auto parking spaces and one loading space to serve uses in the vicinity of the project site.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81072988964
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 810 7298 8964
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda items, Public Hearing 1. Discussion, Review and Direction on Draft City Council District Maps, 2. Review and Approval of Table of Contents for Final Report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Friday, February 18, 2022
REDUCED SERVICE DAY

Saturday, February 19, 2022 &
Independent Redistricting Commission at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87810843440
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 1084 3440
AGENDA: Public Hearing 1. Discussion, Review and Direction on Draft City Council District Maps, 2. Review and Approval of Table of Contents for Final Report.
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Sunday, February 20, 2022 & Monday, February 21, 2022
Presidents’ Day Holiday Long Weekend
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CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm, February 22, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664206619
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 6420 6619
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Amend BMC 4.38, Supplementary Retirement and Income Plan II to Permit Participation of Berkeley Fire Fighters Assoc Local 1227 I.A.F.F., 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20. Arreguin Co-sponsors Taplin, Harrison – Resolution supporting Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett, Arreguin - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Harrison - Resolution in Support of State of CA Legislature Introducing a CA Resident-Designated Support Person Act, 24 Authors - Robinson, Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 25. Robinson Co-sponsors Wengraf, Bartlett, Harrison - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 26. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 27. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, 28. Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Intention of Amendment to the Miscellaneous CalPers Contract Pursuant to Californinia Gov Code 20516 to effectuate changes to the cost sharing agreement between the City and PEPRA members of SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical (SEIU MC), Public Employees Union Local 1, Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Associations Local 1021 (SEIU CSU/PTRLA) and Unrepresented Employees Group. INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 30. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 31. LPO NOD 3125 Arch, 32. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 33. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1228 Carleton – Add a hot tub to the rear yard 3/4/2022
1833 Sixty-Third – 388 sq. ft. addition including extending the non-conforming rt side setback at 1st floor 191 sq. ft. addition, 197 sq ft addition above 14’ in ave. height at 2nd floor for shed dormers, add 5th bedroom at front of dwelling on 4,725 sq. ft. lot that contains 2 dwellings 2/23/2022
185 The Uplands – Demolish existing garage, add new attached garage with 2-story addition above 14’ ave. ht. and legalize existing retaining walls, fences and hedges over 6’ in height on 10,011 sq. ft. lot 2/23/2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications_in_Appeal_Period.aspx

February 6 - February 13, 2022
Worth Noting:
The revised and new redistricting maps are to be posted Thursday, February 10, 2022. The Blue, Maroon and Orange redistricting maps were eliminated by the Independent Redistricting Commission at the last meeting. The Amber map is the basis for the new maps with revision of the border between Districts 3 and 8 in all maps.
Monday – Personnel Board meeting scheduled for only 1 hour starting at 7 pm. Peace and Justice Commission appeared on the calendar late Friday evening but without an agenda or notice on the homepage.
Tuesday – Agenda and Rule is on Tuesday at 2:30 pm not the usual Monday schedule. The Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm.
Wednesday - A community meeting on disability access is at 6 pm. The Homeless Commission, Police Accountability Board , merged Parks Recreation and Waterfront Commission, and Planning Commission all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – The Council Budget and Finance Committee meets at 10 am. The biennial budget process for FY 2023-2024 is starting. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets to review their draft report, a separate report from the consultants. Both the consultants and Task Force give March 10th as the date to present to council, however, that date is not listed in the City Council list of scheduled worksessions in the approved calendar or planned worksession in the agenda meeting packet.
Saturday – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meets at 10 am.

The full agendas for the council agenda committee and council regular meeting follow the list of city meetings.

Sunday, February 6, 2022 – No events or meetings found

Monday, February 7, 2022
Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374176663?pwd=c3VyTkFGVURTWENVNmJHZm1CajZ5UT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 862717
AGENDA: VI. Request for extension of Temporary Office Specialist II in Parks, Recreation, and waterfront Department.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85997517828
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 859 9751 7828
AGENDA: meeting listed on community calendar, but not on website home page as of 11 pm 2/4/2022
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 2/22/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use link, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

City Council REGULAR Meeting, January 25 at 6 pm
Videoconference:
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: full agenda follows list of meetings or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Legislation/IRA/AGA and Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84605602189?pwd=RnJJKzAvYitxbkRaU3NDVC9wUTJ6Zz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 846 0560 2189 Passcode: 270892
AGENDA: Discussion and possible action: 6. Consider Rent Ordinance amendment eviction protections when there is an increase in tenants over base occupancy, 7. Consider remedies from keyed entries to keyless entries and tenants who are not able to use the new system, 8. Potential Ballot initiatives.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 7. Right to Return Policy as it relates to homeless population, 8. Update on heat at Old City Hall, 9. Disability accommodations to be identified during intake process and throughout program, 10. Lack of vehicle, volunteer, community-based organization and staff access to campers at Ashby Freeway exit, 11. Staff updates: 1. Pathways/STAIR Center, 2. South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator positions, 3. Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Police Accountability Board (PAB) 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 non-agenda and agenda items, 6. PAB report, 7. Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, d. Mental Health Response, 9. Old Business a. Revision of Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras, b. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), 10. New Business a. Consider inviting BUSD administrators address the Board regarding BUSD’s threat assessment protocols and engagement with BPD’s School resource Officer at Berkeley High in light of October 15, 2021 and January 19, 2022 incidents, b. Review Policy 351, Public Safety Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras, c. PAB Budget proposal, d. Lexipol Policies, e. Response to Chief Louis regarding drafts requested fair and impartial policing implementation, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Labor Negotiators Employee organization Berkeley Police Association, 13. Tentative and Final Decisions in complaints #1,2,4.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81673037126
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 816 7303 7126
AGENDA: 3. Public comment non-agenda items, 4. Staff report future items, 9. Elections, 10. Housing Element Update and Draft EIR
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911723812
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 1172 3812
AGENDA: 3. Election, 7. Public comment, 8. Chair’s Report, 9. Director’s Report, 10. Update Changes to Measure T1 Phase 1 Project List, 11. PWR Capital Projects, 12. 2050 Revenue Measure, 13. Wind Storm Tree Damage, 14. Summer Registration dates and information, 15. Letter to state reps 2022 Budget Request from CoB related to infrastructure Improvements at the Berkeley Marina and Pier, 16. Dredging South Sailing Basin, 17. Update Budget Process, Transient Occupancy Tax to Marina Fund, Adopt-a-Spot, City Refuse Policy.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Public Works – ADA Transition Plan Public Input Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86573536109?pwd=SnhGcElnQVNVZG1LcThqNUI3Z3daZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 865 7353 6109 Passcode: 951915
AGENDA:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17713

Thursday, February 10, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84723314668
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 847 2331 4668
AGENDA: FY 2023 & FY 2024 Biennial Budget Development Calendar, Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

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: Feedback and Discussion on Draft 2 of the Rask Force Report Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Friday, February 11, 2022 - Lincoln’s Birthday City Holiday

Saturday, February 12, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81913698863?pwd=NFJjWlh2aDhtSjh1eG4yQUFkMzNmQT09
Teleconference: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 819 1369 8863 Passcode: 377919
AGENDA: Not posted check later.
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - No City meetings or events found

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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163128397
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 811 6312 8397
DRAFT AGENDA for February 22, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Formal Bid Solicitations$234,000, 3. Contract $625,000 3/1/2022-4/30/2024 with Berkeley Youth Alternative for Proposition 64 Grant-Proposed Work and Services, 4. Amend Contract add $355,000 total $992,778 with BUSD to provide Mental Health Services in local schools thru 6/30/2022, 5. Revenue contract accept $1,000,000 from CA Dept of Health Care Services for Crisis Care Mobile Units and any resultant revenue agreements to augment Specialized Care Unit through 6/30/2025, 6. Accept $25,000 donation for Meals on Wheels, 7. Lease Agreement 10-yr term with 2 additional options to extend for 5 years each, with NFS Unlimited, LLC of Skates-on-the-Bay at Berkeley Waterfront, 8. Grant Application up to $600,000: Clean CA Local Grant Program for Civic Center Plaza Turtle Garden Beautification Project, Memorial Benches donation $3,400 items 9, 10, 11, 13: 9. In memory of Susan P. Kwong at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. In memory of Asia Blau Feese at Berkeley Rose Garden, 11. In memory of Anne Rogin Blau at Cesar Chavez Park, 13. In memory of Key Slay at Shorebird Park, 12. Donation $16,720 from Rorick Family Trust for Strawberry Creek Park for tree planting, 14. Three Contracts with 3-year terms totaling $4,000,000 for Plan Checking Services: Telesis Engineers $1,500,000, West Coast Code Consultants $1,500,000 and TRB and Associates $1,000,000, 15. Contract $1,260,000 including 15% - $171,525 Contingency with Cratus Inc for Storm Drain Improvements Projects at Marin, Virginia, Grizzly Peak & High Court. 16. Contract $2,590,468 including 10% - $235,497 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 17. 16. Contract $3,873,843 including 10% - $352,167 contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation at various locations on Shattuck Ave, 18. Contract $391,872 includes 10% - $35,624 contingency with Kolos Engineering, Inc for Urgent Sewer Repair FY2022 Project, 19. Contract add $1,891,415 total $8,924,872 with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meter thru 6/30/2024, 20, Kesarwani Co-sponsors Taplin, Wengraf – Budget Referral: Street Maintenance funding to direct $3 million from the general fund for each of 3 fiscal years FY2022-33, FY2023-24 and FY2024-25 to gradually enhance street paving resources, 21. Taplin - Budget Referral: 1. $200,000 for four (4) Traffic Circles at Seventh St, Ninth St, Browning St, & Bonar St, 2. $50,000 one (1) Traffic Diverter at Tenth St, 3. $500,000 for two (2) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at San Pablo and Sacramento, 4. $70,000 for Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and median refuge island at Sixth and Channing, 22. Taplin, co-sponsors Hahn, Bartlett - Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts Referral to City Manager, (the dormant Pacific Steel Casting site is at the center of this), 23. Robinson, Co-sponsors Taplin, Kesarwani, Arreguin – Budget Referral: $350,000 for Dredging South Sailing Basin, 24. Robinson - Support AB 1602 Student Revolving Loan Fund, ACTION: 25. CM - ZAB Appeal 1527 Sacramento, 26. Southside Complete Streets Project, 27. Taplin – Amend BMC Chapter 13.84 to Expand Relocation Assistance and Conflict Resolution for Tenants, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. City Council Short Term Referral Process Quarterly Update, 29. Age-Friendly Berkeley Update, 30. LPO NOD 3125 Arch , 31. Update on the Implementation of Fair and Impartial Policing Task Force Recommendations, 32. 2021 Year End Crime and Collision Data.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 8, 2022 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320305084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 2030 5084
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization Creating the Environment and Climate Commission, 2. 2nd reading amendments to ADU Ordinance, 3. 2nd reading Amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns (ADU ordinance for hills/fire zones 2&3), 4. 2nd reading 15 year Lease and cooperative agreement with BART for retail space/Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at Center Street Garage, 5. Resolution reviewing and ratifying the local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. Resolution to continue Legislative Bodies (boards, commissions, committees) to meet via videoconference and teleconference, 7. $4,468,611 Formal bid solicitations, 8. 4 yr Contract $2,712,145 with O2X for Public Safety Wellness Programming to provide physical and mental wellness program for Berkeley Fire & Police Departments 2/9/2022 – 2/8/2026 with option to extend for up to 6 additional years in 2 yr increments for a total of 10 years total not to exceed $7,948,612, 9. Contract $200,000 with Wildland Res Mgmt for Community Wildlife Protection Plan with option to extend for an additional 4 years in 2-year increments and total not to exceed $400,000, 10. Adopt an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant as an extra help employee, 11. Contract add $120,000 total $310,000 with Epic Recruiting to provide additional recruiting and advertising services for police and professional staff vacancies, 12. Peace and Justice Commission (P&JC) - Resolution supporting immigration reform, 13. P&JC – Resolution in Support of Justice for Haitian Refugees, 14. P&JC – Normalize Diplomatic and Economic Relations with Cuba, 15. P&JC Japanese American Day of Remembrance, 16. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing Process for Siting and Developing Public Electric vehicle DC Fast Charging Hubs, ACTION: 17. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, 18. ZAB Appeal 2956 Hillegass – add 170 sq ft single family-dwelling on non-conforming 2,754 sq ft lot, INFORMATION REPORTS: 19. Update on Berkeley Redistricting Process, 20. Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date 4/26/2022
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2427 Browning – Major residential addition over 14’ in average height 2/23/2022
1814 Chestnut – AUP to permit expansion of garage door opening within non-conforming front yard setback 2/1/2022
2836 College – Business sign, 12’ x 1.5’ with letter 9” tall Vibrant Nails and Lshes 2/8/2022
1854 Euclid – Installation of 36” x 36” circular double sided blade sign and small amount vinyl color on door, 2/8/2022
1519 Fairview – Add new 3-story detached dwelling unit with ave ht 28’, with building separation 12’ where 16’ is required, and add more than 6 bedrooms to lot on 6750 sq ft lot with existing triplex 2/2/2022
1833 Sixty-Third – 388 sq. ft. addition including extending the non-conforming rt side setback at 1st floor 191 sq. ft. addition, 197 sq ft addition above 14’ in ave. height at 2nd floor for shed dormers, add 5th bedroom at front of dwelling on 4,725 sq. ft. lot that contains 2 dwellings 2/23/2022
185 The Uplands – Demolish existing garage, add new attached garage with 2-story addition above 14’ ave. ht. and legalize existing retaining walls, fences and hedges over 6’ in height on 10,011 sq. ft. lot 2/23/2022.
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
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
June 21 – open
July 19 - open
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

January 30 - February 6, 2022
Worth Noting:
Very light week ahead – Chinese New Year is Tuesday, February 1st and given as the reason for not scheduling any “council” or council policy committee meetings all week.

Wednesday - The Board of Library Trustees meets at 6:30 pm and the Homeless Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm. The packet for the Homeless Panel of Experts is worth a quick look. The Disability Commission is listed in the City Community calendar, but no agenda is posted on the webpage.
Thursday - The last Community meeting sponsored by the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) on Reimagining Public Safety is Thursday at 6 pm. The Housing Advisory Commission and Landmarks Preservation Commission meet at 7 pm.

Residential Walking Tour Surveys end Monday January 31. This weekend is your last opportunity to comment on six multi-unit buildings in the Downtown and 12 multi-unit buildings in West Berkeley Downtown Berkeley Tour Booklet | Online Survey West Berkeley Tour Booklet | Online Survey
(thank you Igor Tregub for reminder)

The City Council Regular meeting agenda February 8, 2022 is available for comment. The full agenda follows the list of city meetings.

Sunday, January 30, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #7 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3znCbZl
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 7675 7317 Passcode: 341906
AGENDA: Right to Return, Reparations, join the conversation, event is BIPOC led and organized.

Monday, January 31, 2022 & Tuesday February 1, 2022 -No city meetings found

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Action III.A. Discontinue Use of Unique Management Services (Collection Agency), B. 2022 Priority Setting, C. Advance salary study.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Homeless Service Panel of Experts at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/92491365323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 924 9136 5323
AGENDA: 6. Presentation on crisis stabilization program model in Bend, Oregon with Q&A and commission discussion, 7. Presentation on family homelessness with Q&A and commission discussion, 8. Staff presentation of all streams of City funding allocated for services, across division, provided to homeless population, 9. Staff update on homeless Point-in-Time Count.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Commission on Disability at 6:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398518395?pwd=TnBwK0FhempsWURTT2pQYTlTYmdEZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 813 9851 8395 Passcode: 112370
AGENDA: no meeting notice or agenda posted on commission homepage, listed in community calendar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, February 3, 2022
Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89379728829
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 7972 8829
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Presentation on a Housing Preference Policy for leasing new affordable housing units.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81669199336
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 816 6919 9336
AGENDA: 5. 2328 Channing Way – Structural Alteration Permit for Luttrell House
6. 2524 Piedmont – Request to grant designation – Wurts-Lenfest House
7. 130 Berkeley Square – Demolition referral for Southern Pacifi Downtown Station
8. 134 Berkeley Square – Demolition referral for Southern Pacific Office
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Berkeley Reimagining Public Safety Community Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84016485564?pwd=MVl1RiszTHpYY1J2VnFEMVFET0dJQT09
Teleconference: try 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 840 1648 5564
AGENDA: North, UC Campus, Southeast-Districts 5,6,7,8, Last National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Community meeting in case you missed the one for your neighborhood.
https://berkeley-rps.org/

WETA – Water Emergency Transportation Authority at 1 pm
Hybrid: In-Person 670 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, 94501 and Virtual Options
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Reports a. State of SF Bay Ferry Project, COVID Service Impacts, 8. Public Outreach to extend Fiscal Year 2022 Pandemic Recovery Program.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, February 4, 2022 & Saturday, February 5, 2022 & Sunday, February 6, 2022
No City meetings or events found
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 8, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320305084
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 2030 5084
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization Creating the Environment and Climate Commission, 2. 2nd reading amendments to ADU Ordinance, 3. 2nd reading Amendments to ADU ordinance to address public safety concerns (ADU ordinance for hills/fire zones 2&3), 4. 2nd reading 15 year Lease and cooperative agreement with BART for retail space/Downtown Berkeley Bike Station at Center Street Garage, 5. Resolution reviewing and ratifying the local COVID-19 Emergency, 6. Resolution to continue Legislative Bodies (boards, commissions, committees) to meet via videoconference and teleconference, 7. $4,468,611 Formal bid solicitations, 8. 4 yr Contract $2,712,145 with O2X for Public Safety Wellness Programming to provide physical and mental wellness program for Berkeley Fire & Police Departments 2/9/2022 – 2/8/2026 with option to extend for up to 6 additional years in 2 yr increments for a total of 10 years total not to exceed $7,948,612, 9. Contract $200,000 with Wildland Res Mgmt for Community Wildlife Protection Plan with option to extend for an additional 4 years in 2-year increments and total not to exceed $400,000, 10. Adopt an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant as an extra help employee, 11. Contract add $120,000 total $310,000 with Epic Recruiting to provide additional recruiting and advertising services for police and professional staff vacancies, 12. Peace and Justice Commission (P&JC) - Resolution supporting immigration reform, 13. P&JC – Resolution in Support of Justice for Haitian Refugees, 14. P&JC – Normalize Diplomatic and Economic Relations with Cuba, 15. P&JC Japanese American Day of Remembrance, 16. Harrison, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Wengraf, Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing Process for Siting and Developing Public Electric vehicle DC Fast Charging Hubs, ACTION: Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, ZAB Appeal 2956 Hillegass – add 170 sq ft single family-dwelling on non-conforming 2,754 sq ft lot, INFORMATION REPORTS: 16. Update on Berkeley Redistricting Process, 17. Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1814 Chestnut – AUP to permit expansion of garage door opening within non-conforming front yard setback 2/1/2022
2836 College – Business sign, 12’ x 1.5’ with letter 9” tall Vibrant Nails and Lshes 2/8/2022
1854 Euclid – Installation of 36” x 36” circular double sided blade sign and small amount vinyl color on door, 2/8/2022
1519 Fairview – Add new 3-story detached dwelling unit with ave ht 28’, with building separation 12’ where 16’ is required, and add more than 6 bedrooms to lot on 6750 sq ft lot with existing triplex 2/2/2022
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
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study, BART Station Planning
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

January 23 - January 30, 2022
Worth Noting:
There is so much this coming week – only the items picked as the most important are listed in the introduction.
Monday

REDISTRICTING in-person open house with the four draft redistricting maps on display at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis at 5 – 7 pm, Four draft maps available online at https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm discussion of response to the consultants the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) report.

Tuesday

City Council at 6 pm, paving plan and Surveillance report.

Wednesday

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Police Accountability Board (PAB) at 7 pm.

Thursday

City Council Budget and Finance Committee at 10 am Police Overtime
City Council worksession on TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act at 6 pm
Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm response to the four draft maps.
Mental Health Commission at 7 pm on Special Care Unit

Sunday, January 23, 2022 No City meetings or events found

Monday, January 24, 2022
Community for a Cultural Civic Center (CCCC) at 12:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88153954875?pwd=WGxqRndONmE1N0FCOTdMd2FBMHhhUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 881 5395 4875 Passcode: 487241
Agenda: available at meeting

Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774958455
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 7495 8455
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 2/8/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use email, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Redistricting Open House at 5 – 7 pm
In-person at South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis
Announcement: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17737
See draft maps at https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
Can’t attend: Send comments by email to [email protected]

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Ad Hoc Committee on RSB Technology Issues at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89892719793?pwd=M1ZERDZVWG5TbElMcWxHRnQ3S056Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 898 9271 9793 Passcode: 152449
AGENDA: 5. Policies related to email accounts and email reviews/forwarding process, 6. Possible action on Board’s Paperless Agenda Program.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Staff Updates: SB 1383, Textile Recycling, Single-Use Foodware Ordinance, Plastic Bag Ordinance referral, Mattress recycling pilot program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

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: Response to recommendations discussion (response for discussion is 4 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
City Council CLOSED SESSION Meeting at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81790986638
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 9098 6638
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Pending Litigation - Workers Comp Appeals Board ADJ9784647, ADJ11090574, ADJ11090538, ADJ9768319, ADJ9768337, 2. Conference with labor negotiators – Employee Organizations Berkeley Firefighters Local 1227, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association, IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021 Community services and Part-Time Recreation activity Leaders, SEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical, Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Association.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

City Council REGULAR Meeting, January 25 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056667405
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 848 8876 5689
AGENDA: full agenda follows list of meetings or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88489062927
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 8848906 2927
AGENDA: 1. a. FF report, b. GG Budget, c. Overall call metrics, Special Reports CWPP Score, Public Works red curbs/signs, Vegetation management, Discussion Items: 3. Defensible space, 4. Eucalyptus trees removal and suppression, 5. FF funds for vegetation clearance, on private land,
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/84961235233
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 6123 5233
AGENDA: 6. Update Office of Energy and Sustainability on climate equity, CAP Inventory Council Workshop Feb 8, Electric mobility roadmap, EBCE Bright Choice, R100 update, 7. Commission consolidation,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.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 on non-agenda and agenda items, 9. B. Revision Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras to broaden access by PAB, c. Update 10/15/2021 incident involving a gun at BHS . d. Vaccination status of BPD, e. PAB Standing Rules, f. ALPR, g. Consider opening a policy review authorizing paramedics to inject suspect with a substance (possibly a sedative), 10. a. Decide whether to initiate an investigation into death of a man released from police scustody on or about 1/9/2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, January 27, 2022
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87553461608
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 875 5346 1608
AGENDA: 2. Police Overtime (CFS = calls for service in fixed camera chart), 3. FY 2023 & FY 2024 Budget Development Calendar, 4. FY 2021 4th Quarter Investment report ended 6/30/2021

City Council Meeting, at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86896416355
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 868 9641 6355
AGENDA: Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, Adding B.M.C. Chapter 13.89
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263782343
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6378 2343
AGENDA: 2. Discussion, Review and direction on Draft City Council District Maps – draft maps (4) are included in the meeting agenda, 3. Review and Approval of Table of Contents for Final Report
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

Loan Administration Board at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83040919942?pwd=RTdrQVVESlRsOTVDNTNRNE5JNE96QT09
Teleconference: 1-6669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 830 4091 9942
AGENDA: B. Program Review i. State of Revolving Loan Fund i. 8 active loans for $820,000, b. $210,896 available to loan, ii. State of COVID-19 Resiliency Loan Program a. 11 active loans for $520,000, b. $294,000 available, C. Action Items Annual update from existing loans, CA Jazz Conservancy, Cupcakin Bakery, East Bay Media Center, Kidventurez, Kitchen on Fire, Minuteman Press, Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria, Slingfin.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83719253558
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 837 1925 3558
AGENDA: 3. Reasonable Accommodation & Disability Update, 4. Mental Health Manager’s Report c. Caseload Statistics, d. SCU Final Recommendations, 5. SCU update & Discussion and CalAIM Implementation Plan, 6. MHSA Public Hearing on Homeless Wellness Encampment Project, 7. Interview and vote on nomination of Judith Appel on Mental Health Commission, 8. Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee report, 10, Re-imagining Public safety Task Force Update. (packet 104 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Housing Element Update – Public Workshop #2 at 6 pm
Registration link: https://bit.ly/BerkeleyHousing
AGENDA: Flyer and Residential Walking Tour Surveys
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_Commissions/Commission_for_Planning/2022-01-06_HE_Workshop%202%20Flyer_English.pdf
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/housingelement/

Southside Complete Streets Online Open House at 6 – 8 pm
Go to website to RSVP and receive links
https://berkeleysouthsidecompletestreets.org/

Wellstone January General Meeting at 6:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263782343
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81935736898?pwd=SlZNZDl6dUNsK1hpZEIwSmhBNDdQQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 3573 6898 Passcode: 818706
AGENDA: Barbara Lee will be joining meeting from 6:30 – 7 pm

Friday, January 28, 2022
City / UC / Student Relations Committee at 12 – 2 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83409506029
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 834 0950 6029
AGENDA: not posted check after Tuesday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx

Saturday, January 29, 2022 No City meetings or events found

Sunday, January 30, 2022
Berkeley Equity Summit Series #7 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3znCbZl
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 7675 7317 Passcode: 341906
AGENDA: Right to Return, Reparations, join the conversation, event is BIPOC led and organized.

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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA February 8, 2022
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81774958455
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 817 7495 8455
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Commission Reorganization Creating the Environment and Climate Commission, 2. 2nd reading amendments to ADU Ordinance, 3. Resolution reviewing and ratifying the local COVID-19 Emergency, 4. Resolution making required findings to continue legislative bodies (boards and commissions) vid videoconference and teleconference, 5. $4,468,611 Formal bid solicitations, 6. 4 yr Contract $2,712,145 with O2X for Public Safety Wellness Programming to provide physical and mental wellness program for Berkeley Fire & Police Departments 2/9/2022 – 2/8/2026 with option to extend for up to 6 additional years in 2 yr increments for a total of 10 years total not to exceed $7,948,612, 7. Contract $200,000 with Wildland Res Mgmt for Community Wildlife Protection Plan with option to extend for an additional 4 years in 2-year increments and total not to exceed $400,000, 8. Adopt an exception to the 180-day waiting period for hiring retired annuitant as an extra help employee, 9. Contract add $120,000 total $310,000 with Epic Recruiting to provide additional recruiting and advertising services for police and professional staff vacancies, 10. Peace and Justice Commission (P&JC) - Resolution supporting immigration reform, 11. P&JC – Resolution in Support of Justice for Haitian Refugees, 12. P&JC – Normalize Diplomatic and Economic Relations with Cuba, 13. P&JC Japanese American Day of Remembrance, 14. Budget Referral and Resolution Establishing Process for Siting and Developing Public Electric vehicle DC Fast Charging Hubs, ACTION: ZAB Appeal 2956 Hillegass – add 170 sq ft single family-dwelling on non-conforming 2,754 sq ft lot, INFORMATION REPORTS: 16. Update Redistricting Process, 17. Healthy Checkout Ordinance Protocols.

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City Council Regular meeting, January 25 at 6 pm FULL AGENDA
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84888765689
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 848 8876 5689
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Minutes for approval, 2. Revenue Contract $90,999.50 from Sierra Health Foundation for IT equipment, telehealth licenses and PPE, 3. Fee assessment State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) $268,093.55 for FY 2022, 4. Grant Application: Land and Water Conservation Fund – Grove Park Renovation Project total project cost $2,400,000, 5. Contract add $250,000 total $500,000 and to remove the $50,000 annual limit with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-call electronic traffic calming devices maintenance project, 6. Contract $1,780,859 which includes 10% contingency of $161,896 with Glosage Engineering, In for Sanitary sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 7. Lease 1. Ordinance authorizing CM to execute lease agreement with BART for retail space at Center Street Garage for 15 year lease 2/1/2021-1/31/2036 and 2. $225,000 lease 3-year term 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023 with BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center Street Garage, 8. Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett - Resolution requesting State Cannabis Cultivation Tax Reform, 9. 2022 Council seating arrangement, 10. Arreguin – 2022 appointments of councilmembers to committees, regional bodies and commissions, 11. Hahn, co-sponsors Taplin, Harrison, Wengraf – Referring the Civic arts Commission’s affordable housing for artists in Berkeley Report and other Artist Live, Work and Live-Work opportunities to the Housing Element Update, ACTION: 12. Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project, A. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan – a. City Manager recommendation, b. Public Works Commission recommendation, c. Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee recommendation, B. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns, 13. COVID-19 Response 2021 Summary Report, INFORMATION REPORTS: Appeals end 1/25/2022 14. LPO NOD 2212 Fifth Street, 15. LPO NOD 1120 second Street, 16. LPO NOD 1325 Arch, 17. LPO NOD 1960 University.

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
1643-47 California – new basement level and 2nd story date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
3005 - Benvenue - expand west front window façade within required front setback on existing SFD 1/26/2022
1814 Chestnut – AUP to permit expansion of garage door opening within non-conforming front yard setback 2/1/2022
1351 Dwight – Construct 730 sq ft addition to existing 1720 sq ft 2-story SFD adding 2 bedrooms total 5 average height 22’9” within non-conforming front and rear yards 1/27/2022
2907 Ellis – Replace 8’ tall accessory structure with new accessory structure with average ht 10’ in same footprint 1/26/2022
1519 Fairview – Alterations within the side (south) non-conforming setback of a SFD 1/26/2022
1028 Keeler – Alterations within the side (south) non-conforming setback of SFD 1/26/2022
2962 Russell - Install unenclosed hot tub in backyard 1/27/2022
810 San Luis – Legalize 120 sq ft balcony with unenclosed hot tub and add new balcony that exceeds 14’ in average ht on 2nd floor at rear of SFD 1/26/2022
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
January 27 - TOPA
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

January 9 - January 16, 2022
Worth Noting:
Monday the Agenda Committee meets at 2:30 pm to review the draft agenda for the January 25 City Council regular meeting. The 4:30 pm Council meeting is meeting to fulfill the requirement to vote on the resolution to continue virtual meetings during the pandemic emergency. The Youth Commission meets at 5 pm.
Tuesday the 4 x 4 Joint Task Force (Rent Board and Council) meets at 3 pm. The Mental Health Subcommittee on Santa Rita meets at 4 pm.
Wednesday at 5 pm will be the last meeting of CEAC before merging with the Energy Commission into the new “Climate and Environment Commission.” The Disability Commission is scheduled for 6 pm, however, the agenda could not be opened for review. The Homeless Commission and the Police Accountability Board both meet at 7 pm.
Thursday the Zoning Adjustment Board and Public works Commission meet at 7 pm. The Public Works Commission had to be rescheduled, because the agenda was not posted for the regular meeting. The Commission secretary is to post the agenda on Monday to meet the 72 hour posting requirement. There is a free 8 week quit smoking class that requires pre-registration (see links in listing). WETA meetings are listed because of the proposed pier and Berkeley Ferry Service.

The agenda for the January 18 City Council 6 pm regular meeting is available for comment and posted at the end before the list of building permits in the appeal period and council worksessions.

Sunday, January 9, 2022 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, January 10, 2022
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 1/25/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use email, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 1. Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers and 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. 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/84516471404
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 1647 1404
AGENDA: 2. Review of Public Redistricting Submissions, 3. Direction to Staff on Proposed Maps and Appointment of Two Commissioners to Assist with Development of Draft Maps, Subcommittee Reports 4. Final Report Drafting Subcommittee, 5. Mand and COI Subcommittee, 6. Outreach Subcommittee, Information Reports 7. Outreach Plan for Community Review of Commission Maps.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

City Council Special Meeting at 4:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84572745991
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 845 7274 5991
AGENDA: CONSENT: one agenda item 1. Resolution to meet via video conference due to COVID-19.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

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: 5. Public comments, 12. Election of chair, 13. Letter to BUSD regarding student safety during COVID-19 Omicron surge, 14. Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81526431015?pwd=cUFSZFp6ektjUTdqYnZJaXZLTWZoQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 815 26431015 Passcode: 599186
AGENDA: 5. Introduction of New Executive Director of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board DeSeana Williams, 6. Relocation Ordinance and Possible Amendments, 7. Evaluation of City Laws Affecting Tenants During Construction and Suggested Additions from Tenant Habitability Plan Ordinance, 10. Possible Future Agenda Items: Elevator Ordinance, First in Time Standard Update Related to Source of Income Ordinance, Discussion on Potential for Adding More Rent Controlled Units under CA Civil Code Section 1954.52(b).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Subcommittee at 4 pm
Meeting is listed as being January 14, 2022 and agenda lists Tuesday, January 14, 2021, expect this is a calendar error intended date January 11, 2022.
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89858021506
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 898 5802 1506
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Consider draft letter to be approved by MHC and forwarded to the Police Accountability Board
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83932146364
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 3214 6364
AGENDA: 2. Comments from the public 3 minute limit per individual, 8. Discussion/Action Continuation and expansion of Tobacco waste Litter Prevention Program.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, Updates/Action 7. Update on status of supportive housing at 1367 University, 8. Update on status of the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, 9. Commission to discuss needs, including shelter/housing, to be met by the South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, possible action, 10. Winter homeless needs – shelter, warming centers, supplies, possible action, 11. Crisis stabilization program model in Bend, Oregon.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.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 on non-agenda and agenda items, 5. Chair’s report update on Reimagining Public Safety task force, 6. Director’s Report Status of complaints, NACOLE in-person conference debrief, 7. Police Chief Report, 8. Subcommittee Reports Fair & Impartial Policing Implementation, Director Search, Regulations, Mental Health Resonse Policy #7 Complaint, 9. Old Business a. Further report on City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues, b. Revision of Policy 425 Body Worn Cameras, c. Update from BPD regarding October 15 incident involving a gun on the Berkeley High Campus, d. Vaccination status of BPD employees, 10. A. Nomination of chair and vice-chair, b. PAB standing Rules, c. ALPRs (automated license plate readers, d. Recommendation from Fair & Impartial Policing, e. Consider opening a policy review regarding authorizing paramedics to inject suspect with a substance (possibly a sedative), f. Policy complaints #11 and #12, 11. Public Comment, CLOSED SESSION: 12. Complaint #5, 13. Review Administrative Law Judges’ CALOCA Decisions in PRC Complaints #2484 and #2485
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
There is a special meeting listed for January 12, 2022 on the commission homepage, however, the documents do not open so no agenda or zoom links can be accessed.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/w/82234236079
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3423 6079
AGENDA: 2. 1519 Fairview – on consent - construct 2019 sq ft 3-story single family dwelling, with average height 28 ft and building separation of 12 ft at the rear of the lot behind an existing triplex,
3. 1151 Grizzly Peak – on action - staff recommend approve – legalize two accessory buildings in rear yard of single family dwelling,
4. 2600 Tenth Street - on action - staff recommend approve and dismiss appeal –Appeal of Zoning Officer’s Decision to approve Administrative Use Permit to change the use of four existing tenant spaces on the first and second floors, totaling 20,367 sq ft from media production to research and development.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday at 7 pm
Meeting zoom link and agenda to be posted Monday, use link
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Quit Smoking Class Session 1 of 8 at 6 pm – 8 pm
Class is free register at https://www.surveyanalytics.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=EbZtVXYrJpQ%3D
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17641

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 includes ridership and financials, 7. Contract with Jacobs Alameda Terminal Refurbishment, 8. Contract with Mansfield Oil Company for diesel fuel for ferry operations, 9. Contract Pacific Power Group, LLC for engine maintenance.
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, January 14, 2022 - REDUCED SERVICE DAY

Saturday, January 15, 2022 & Sunday, January 16, 2022 - No City meetings or events found
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Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
DRAFT AGENDA January 25, 2022 Regular City Council meeting draft agenda
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550022282
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 835 5002 2282
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
DRAFT AGENDA
CONSENT: 1. Minutes for approval, 2. Revenue Contract $90,999.50 from Sierra Health Foundation for IT equipment, telehealth licenses and PPE, 2. Fee assessment State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) $268,093.55 for FY 2022, 4. Contract add $250,000 total $500,000 and to remove the $50,000 annual limit with DC Electric Group, Inc. for On-call electronic traffic calming devices maintenance project, 5. Contract $1,780,859 which includes 10% contingency of $161,896 with Glosage Engineering, In for Sanitary sewer Rehabilitation at various locations, 6. Lease 1. Ordinance authorizing CM to execute lease agreement with BART for retail space at Center Street Garage for 15 year lease 2/1/2021-1/31/2036 and 2. $225,000 lease 3-year term 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2023 with BART for operation of Downtown Berkeley Bike Station in Center Street Garage, 7. Arreguin, co-sponsor Bartlett - Resolution requesting State Cannabis Cultivation Tax Reform, 8. 2022 Council seating arrangement, 9. Arreguin – 2022 appointments of councilmembers to committees, regional bodies and commissions, ACTION: 10. Resolution accepting the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project, 11. Hahn – Referring the Civic arts Commission’s affordable housing for artists in Berkeley Report and other Artist Live, Work and Live-Work opportunities to the Housing Element Update, INFORMATION REPORTS:

City Council Regular Meeting, January 18 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056667405
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 840 5666 7405
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Amendment FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 2. Modifying the 2022 City Council meeting schedule, 3. Donation to Animal Shelter from Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, 4. Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis, 5. Contract add $916,731 total $2,824,024 and extend to 6/20/2022 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project to administer Flexible Spending Programs for Mental Health Division and provide Russell Street Residence, 6. Contract add $220,800 total $320,700 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Evaluation, 7. Contract $250,000 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 with Options Recovery for Substance Use Disorder Services, 8. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $465,736: Funding from CA Dept of Public Health to expand workforce 7/1/2021-12/31/2025 for STD, HIV, COVId-19 and other infections. 9. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $19,000: Funding from State of CA Dept of Justice 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 10. Commission Reorganization merge Sugar sweetened Beverage Product Panel and Community Health Commission, 11. Classification and Salary: Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician monthly salary $3,466.67 - $5,026.67, 12 Classification and Salary: Single Function Paramedic monthly salary $5,200 - $7,800, 13. Revise Classification and Salary: Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement & Education Coordinator monthly salary $12,273.73 - $14,000.13, 14. Revise Classification and increase salary schedule for Deputy Finance Director from maximum of $14,677.47 - $16,120 to align with other CoB Deputy Director classifications, 15.Increase Salary for Director of Health, Housing & Community Services from $20,151.73 to $21,432 per month, salary adjustment for Department Heads of Finance, Human resources, IT, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, Planning, Public Works and Fire Chief from maximum of $20,987 to $21,432, 16. Commission reorganization Create the Environment and Climate Commission dissolving the Zero waste Commission, Energy Commission and the Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 17. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin, Robinson – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Marina Master Plan for Parking with Consideration for Establishing a Waterfront Parking Benefits District including demand-based parking, pay stations, pay schedules and/or frequent user/employee permits, consider revenues to boost Marina Fund, 18. Kesarwani and Bartlett, co-sponsors Arreguin, Taplin – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts. 19. Harrison – Budget Referral: Allocate projected revenues from voter-approved Transportation Network Company User Tax to Support Priority Mobility Infrastructure, including Tier 1 Protected Bicycle lanes and crossings, pedestrian street crossings, and quick-build Public Transit Projects, 20. Wengraf -Resolution Reaffirm Roe vs Wade, 21. Wengraf, co-sponsor Hahn - OPPOSE Net Metering 3.0 Proposed Decision of the CPUC and SUPPORT Net Energy Metering Policy that Continues Growth of Local and Rooftop Solar, ACTION: 22. Recreation and Camps Program Fee Increases, 23. Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, 24. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns, 25. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan – a. City Manager recommendation, b. Public Works Commission recommendation, c. Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee recommendation, 26. Adopt-a-Spot Program Development recommendations – a. Public Works Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission recommendation, b. City Manager recommendation refer to FY2023-FY2024 budget process,
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
3005 - Benvenue expand west front window façade within required front setback on existing SFD 1/26/2022
1837-39 Berkeley Way – Demolish the existing dwelling at rear of property and build 3-story dwelling with average height of 28’ and a rear setback of 3’3” where 15’ is required 1/10/2022
1643-47 California – Reconfigure and lift existing duplex and ad 3rd floor on non-conforming to lot coverage, density and setbacks 1/10/2022
2345 Channing – Remove a dwelling unit located in the Pilgrimage Hall of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley that was destroyed in 2016, 1/10/2022
1351 Dwight – Construct 730 sq ft addition to existing 1720 sq ft 2-story SFD adding 2 bedrooms total 5 average height 22’9” within non-conforming front and rear yards 1/27/2022
2907 Ellis – Replace 8’ tall accessory structure with new accessory structure with average ht 10’ in same footprint 1/26/2022
1028 Keeler – Alterations within the side (south) non-conforming setback of SFD 1/26/2022
2962 Russell - Install unenclosed hot tub in backyard 1/27/2022
810 San Luis – Legalize 120 sq ft balcony with unenclosed hot tub and add new balcony that exceeds 14’ in ave ht on 2nd floor at rear of SFD 1/26/2022
1934 – 40 San Pablo – Use permit modification to increase ht from 22’ to 27’ 9” increase gross floor area from 6185 sq ft to 6893 sq ft 1/10/2022
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
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
BART Development (January or February)
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

January 2 - January 9, 2022
Worth Noting:
Council Winter Recess ends January 18, 2022
Five City meetings were found with two on Tuesday, one on Wednesday and two on Thursday. BNC meets Saturday.

Tuesday at 2:30 the Council Agenda Committee will finalize the agenda for the January 18th regular Council meeting with two new Action items 24 and 25 on parking. Tuesday evening the Peace and Justice Commission is at 7 pm
Wednesday the Homeless Panel of Experts meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force meets at 6 pm and the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. The Public Works Commission meets Thursday at 7 pm. Use the website link after Monday to access the virtual meeting links and agenda.
Saturday, January 8th the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets at 10 am. The zoom link is available.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018124489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 810 1822 4489
AGENDA: Public Comment, 2. Review and Approve Draft Agenda for 1/18/22 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting – full draft posted after list of meetings or use email, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Worksessions Schedule, 6. Referrals for Scheduling: 1. Surveillance Technology Report, Surveillance Acquisition Report and Surveillance Use Policy for Automatic License Plate Readers and 2. Berkeley’s 2019 Community-Wide GHG Emissions Inventory, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. Impact of Covid-19 on meetings, 9. Analysis of return to In-person meetings, Unscheduled Items: 10. Discussion regarding design and strengthening of Policy Committee Process and Structure (including Budget referrals), 11. Strengthening and supporting City Commissions,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82346061868
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 823 4606 1868
AGENDA: 3. Public comment, 7. Integrate climate change into California education, 8. 2022 Peace and Justice Workplan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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: 2. Public Comment, 6. Presentations from homeless services providers awarded $1,200,000 to provide supplemental crisis services with descriptions of services: Options, Berkeley Drop-in Center and Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center, 7. Q&A of presentations, 8. Staff update on use of flexible subsidies allocated under Measure P in 2021, 9. Staff Update on 5150 transport per 2021 allocation, 10. Staff update on schedule for Measure P considerations and recommendations for 2022.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx

Thursday, January 6, 2022
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4807
AGENDA: Public Comment, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Improve and Reinvest, Discussion/Action: Response to recommendations discussion – Reimagining Public Safety Task Force
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89567941741
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 895 6794 1741
AGENDA: 5. 1325 Arch Street – Structural Alteration Permit – resume public hearing alterations to City Landmark Building
6. 2328 Channing – Structural Alteration Permit – resume public hearing alterations to City Landmark Building
7. Initiative for City-wide Historic Resources Survey
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Public Works Commission usually meets the first Thursday at 7 pm
Meeting zoom link and agenda to be posted Monday, use link
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Saturday, January 8, 2022
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council 10 am
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82130220194?pwd=K3Rma3F5cTU5TVJBZTAvaWJrL29uUT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID: 821 3022 0194 Passcode: 947412
AGENDA: not posted yet, check closer to meeting
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/

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Council Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm - January 18, 2022 Regular City Council meeting draft agenda
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018124489
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 810 1822 4489
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading Amendment FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, Modifying the 2022 City Council meeting schedule, 3. Donation to Animal Shelter from Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, 4. Extension of Declaration of Homeless Shelter Crisis, 5. Contract add $916,731 total $2,824,024 and extend to 6/20/2022 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project to administer Flexible Spending Programs for Mental Health Division and provide Russell Street Residence, 6. Contract add $220,800 total $320,700 and extend to 6/30/2024 with Resource Development Associates for Results Based Accountability Evaluation, 7. Contract $250,000 1/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 with Options Recovery for Substance Use Disorder Services, 8. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $465,736: Funding from CA Dept of Public Health to expand workforce 7/1/2021-12/31/2025 for STD, HIV, COVId-19 and other infections. 9. Revenue Grant Agreement expected $19,000: Funding from State of CA Dept of Justice 7/1/2021-6/30/2023, 10. Commission Reorganization merge Sugar sweetened Beverage Product Panel and Community Health Commission, 11. Classification and Salary: Limited Term Emergency Medical Technician monthly salary $3,466.67 - $5,026.67, 12 Classification and Salary: Single Function Paramedic monthly salary $5,200 - $7,800, 13. Revise Classification and Salary: Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement & Education Coordinator monthly salary $12,273.73 - $14,000.13, 14. Revise Classification and increase salary schedule for Deputy Finance Director from maximum of $14,677.47 - $16,120 to align with other CoB Deputy Director classifications, 15.Increase Salary for Director of Health, Housing & Community Services from $20,151.73 to $21,432 per month, salary adjustment for Department Heads of Finance, Human resources, IT, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, Planning, Public Works and Fire Chief from maximum of $20,987 to $21,432, 16. Commission reorganization Create the Environment and Climate Commission dissolving the Zero waste Commission, Energy Commission and the Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 17. Harrison – Budget Referral: Allocate projected revenues from voter-approved Transportation Network Company User Tax to Support Priority Mobility Infrastructure, including Tier 1 Protected Bicycle lanes and crossings, pedestrian street crossings, and quick-build Public Transit Projects, 18. Wengraf -Resolution Reaffirm Roe vs Wade, ACTION: 19. Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, 20. Amendments to ADU Ordinance to address public safety concerns, 21. Recreation and Camps Program Fee Increases, 22. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan – a. City Manager recommendation, b. Public Works Commission recommendation, c. Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee recommendation, 23. Adopt-a-Spot Program Development recommendations – a. Public Works Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission recommendation, b. City Manager recommendation refer to FY2023-FY2024 budget process, 24. Kesarwani – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Marina Master Plan for Parking with Consideration for Establishing a Waterfront Parking Benefits District including demand-based parking, pay stations, pay schedules and/or frequent user/employee permits, consider revenues to boost Marina Fund, 25. Kesarwani and Bartlett – Refer to City Manager to Establish a Framework for Parking Benefits Districts in the Gilman and Lorin Commercial Districts.

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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2/22/2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2/8/2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1408 Edith - 2-story 619 sq ft addition at the rear of the existing dwelling including new roof deck and spiral staircase, ave height 24’ 5” 1/6/2022
1519 Fairview – residential addition raise roof from 25’ to 28’ and new 3rd floor deck connected to 2nd floor deck 1/6/2022
1934-40 San Pablo Use Permit modification to increase height from 22’ to 27’9”, gross floor area from 6,185 sq ft to 6,893 sq ft and accessory structure by 390 sq ft 1/10/2022
1451 Shattuck - Install new exterior halo illuminated reverse channel letters 1/4/2022
55 Southhampton – modify zoning requirements under Reasonable accommodation request to permit a 2-story addition to construct an elevator, 1/6/2022,
2369 Telegraph - Modification to existing front façade, demolition existing interior partitions and rooms, reinforcing structural bracing stair to mezzanine and failing, new fire sprinkler and alarm system 1/4/2022
1204 Walnut – Raise single-family home, addition of approximately 200 sq ft and renovation ground floor, 1/6/2022
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
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building (Tentative: Action Item)
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

December 19 - December 26, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council Recess is December 15 – January 17, 2022. The City Christmas Holiday is officially December 24 with New Years on December 31 and Reduced Service Days in between. There is only one noticed meeting in the coming week and it is just a rearrangement of subcommittee members in the Redistricting Commission.

There is another reason to look at the Independent redistricting commission website, https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/ the population distribution in Berkeley has changed so the council district borders need to be redrawn. If you have followed how congressional districts are being redrawn around the country especially in “Red” and Purple states, we have redistricting going on here in our own yard.

Because the weekly list of meetings is always so full, you may have never made it to the bottom and noticed upcoming workshops and public hearings and Use Permits in the appeal period are listed at the end.

Monday, December 20, 2021
Independent Redistricting Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85845673323
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 4567 3323
AGENDA: 1. Adjust the appointments to Commission subcommittees made at the December 15, 2021 regular meeting.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-22-2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-8-2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1259 Cornell – Raise existing 1-story SFD to become 2-story and increase height from 13’8” to 22’ 10.5” and add 716 sq ft, 12-22-2021
1408 Edith 2-story 619 sq ft addition at the rear of the existing dwelling including new roof deck and spiral staircase, ave height 24’ 5” 1-6-2022
2246 Fifth – new sign plan at 2222 Fifth, 2229 Fourth, 2233 Fourth, 2246 Fifth, 12-23-2021
2740 Prince – 1st and 2nd floor addition at rear of existing SFD, 12-22-2021
2129 Shattuck - Install signs for Bank of America – 12-23-2021
55 Southhampton – modify zoning requirements under Reasonable accommodation request to permit a 2-story addition to construct an elevator, 1-6- 2022,
2312 Telegraph – Installation of an internally illuminated retail blade sign, 12-23-2021
925 University – Food establishment with sale of beer and wine, 12-22-2021
1204 Walnut – Raise single-family home, addition of approximately 200 sq ft and renovation ground floor, 1-6-2022
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

December 12 - December 19, 2021
Worth Noting:
City Council winter recess begins December 15. Tuesday will be the last council meetings until January 18, 2022 unless some emergency dictates another.

Monday morning the Budget & Finance Committee meets at 9 am to review the final AAO (Annual Appropriations Ordinance – the mid-year budget allocations) – recommend reviewing the agenda document and priority list before the meeting. The evening Town Hall at 6 pm with the Mayor will be recorded if you can’t watch it at 6 pm.
Tuesday is a marathon day for City Council starting with a closed session at 3 pm, followed with special session at 4 pm and the regular meeting at 6 pm with a very long agenda.
Wednesday the Independent Redistricting meets at 6 pm. The goBerkeley SmartSpace Pilot for Elmwood that ends 2-hour free parking in RPP – in select areas of the Elmwood neighborhood meets at 6:30 pm – sign-up with Eventbrite. The Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the goBerkeley SmartSpace for the Southside/Telegraph neighborhood meets at 6:30 pm – sign-up with Eventbrite. The Design Review Committee and the Mental Health Commission both meet at 7 pm. The Rent Stabilization Board also meets at 7 pm, but the agenda and links are not posted.

Sunday, December 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, December 13, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 9 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82563730990
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 825 6373 0990
AGENDA: 2. FY 2021year-end and FY 2022 1st qtr update, 3. FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) #1, 4. Measure U1 & Measure P Update, 5. Vacancy Report, 6. Police Overtime, 7. American Rescue Plan Update, 8. UC Berkeley Settlement Agreement Overview/Fire Department Recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Mayor Jesse Arreguin’s Virtual Town Hall at 6 pm (Town Halls are recorded)
Submit your questions here by 3 pm on 12/13
Videoconference: jessearreguin.com
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 0738 7304 Passcode: 455238
AGENDA: Development Agreement with Bayer, COVID-19, Holiday Updates, and News $5 million for new park – Santa Fe Right of Way, Future of Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations,

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us)2web.zoom.us/j/85439259369
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 3925 9369
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 8. Normalize Relations with Cuba, 9. Recognizing the Japanese American Day of Remembrance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Youth Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 134 6248 7799 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: 12. Update on Council recommendations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
City Council CLOSED Session at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86173794003
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 861 7379 4003
AGENDA: 1. Public Employee Appointment – Position Director of Police Accountability.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

City Council SPECIAL Meeting at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8152 4655
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. 2021 Educator Housing Notice of Funding Availability Funding Reservation – reserve $24,500,000 in Measure O affordable housing bond funds for BUSD at 1701 San Pablo, Waive Trust Fund guidelines to serve up to 120% of AMI, 2. 2021 Housing Trust Fund RFP Funding Reservations up to $17,000,000 in Measure O anticipated in 2025 and up to $2,500,000 FY2023 Measure U1 for Ashby Losts, Ephesians Legacy Court, MLK House, St. Paul Terrace, Supportive Housing People’s Park, 3. $8,463,535 - Funding recommendation and Joint Homekey Application for Golden Bear Inn at 1620 San Pablo, 4. Apply for State of CA No Place Like Home funds for supportive housing at People’s Park, ACTION: 5. Amend PY21 (Program Year) Annual Action Plan to accept HOME-ARP Funds and amend Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-year plan to support a Homekey Project, 6. Public Hearing and Resolution for issuance of bonds by CA Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) ofr 2001 Ashby rental housing project, 7. Resolution Accept the Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers, GPS Tackers, Body worn Cameras and the Street Level Imagery Project.
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/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8152 4655
AGENDA: Full Agenda for Regular meeting follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82605719862
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 0571 9862
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, 3. CPRA responses, 4. Current litigation involving mentally disturbed inmates held at Santa Rita Jail, 5. Alternatives to Santa Rita and psychiatric facilities, 6. Presentation and discussion on crisis stabilization in Oakland and Bend, OR.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87457803466?pwd=SmcrUFRxS2N5Z0VwdHpWQjhmOGRIdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 874 5780 3466 Passcode: 991321
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Tenant Survey, 6. City Website, 7. Fair Chance Ordinance, 8. Eviction/COVID-19 Relief 9. Upcoming Webinars, Workshops.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89840594390
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 896 4059 4390
AGENDA: 1. Presentation on Redistricting Criteria in City and State Law, 3. Map Review and Development Process, 4. Review and Modifications to Map Matrix, 5. Discussion and Definition of Themes Identified in Public Maps, Subcommittee Reports: 6. Appointment of Final Report Drafting Subcommittee, 7. Changes to subcommittee membership, 8. Report from Map and COI Committee, 9. Outreach Committee.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Revision Project (ZORP) at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82110048002
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 821 1004 8002
AGENDA: 2. Objective Standards for Multi-unit and Mixed-Use Residential Projects,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

goBerkeley SmartSpace – Elmwood Community Meeting #2 at 6:30 pm
Register for zoom links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215792219337
AGENDA: Parking management program that ends the 2-hour “free” parking in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) areas and charges a parking fee. See maps on goBerkeley SmartSpace website for affected/selected areas.
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Virtual Meeting links and agenda not posted, check after Monday.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Design Review Committee at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83972411712
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 7241 1712
AGENDA: 1. 600 Addison – Final Design Review – demolish buildings and structures on an industrial site and construct a research and development campus containing two buildings totaling 461,822 sq ft and 944 parking spaces.
2. 130 – 134 Berkeley Square (between Center and Addition) – Preview – demolish two existing single-story structures and construct a 50-unit 77’6” tall 6-story mixed used building with ground floor retail, residential lobby and rooftop deck, advisory comments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Mental Health Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96361748103
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 963 6174 8103
AGENDA: 2. Public comment, 3. Presentation Behavioral Health Crisis & 24-Hour Crisis Stabilization Programs, 4. Discussion re: Next Steps on Behavioral Health Crisis Services and Possible Action, 5. 2022 Calendar, 6. Specialized Care Unit Steering Committee, 7. Re-Imagining Public safety Task Force Update, 8. Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee Report, 9. Mental Health Manager’s Report and Caseload Statistics, 10. MHSA INN Homeless Encampment Wellness Project Update, 11. Whole Person Care, 12. Substance Use/Harm Reduction – Services, Supports, Diversion from Criminal Legal System, 13. Policing Complaint.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

goBerkeley SmartSpace – Southside/Telegraph Community Meeting #2 at 6:30 pm
Register for zoom links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215797665627
AGENDA: Parking management program that ends the 2-hour “free” parking in Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) areas and charges a parking fee. See maps on goBerkeley SmartSpace website for affected/selected areas.
https://smartspace.goberkeley.info/

Friday, December 17, 2021 & Saturday, December 18, 2021 & Sunday, December 19, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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FULL AGENDA for Dec 14th City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8154 4655
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CONSENT: 1. Bayer Development Agreement 2nd reading, 2. Berkeley Election Reform 2nd reading, 3. Commission Reorganization merging Animal Care Commission into Parks and Waterfront 2nd reading, 4. Continue to meet via videoconference, 5, Ratify Local COVID emergency, 6. Minutes, 7. CoB 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform – establishes priorities as homelessness, housing, economic development, infrastructure, public safety, sustainability and the environment and health – climate did not reach priority level and equity did not rate a mention, 8. Extension of Interim Director of Police Accountability Board, 9. PO $70,000 with Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for vehicle no. GS-35F-0280X. 10. Formal bid solicitations $960,000, 11. Contract $150,000 with RLH & Associates, initial contract for 2 years, for Providing Temporary Governmental Financial Consulting Services for the Finance Department, 12. Contract $150,000 with Valdes and Moreno for Professional Services for the Microbond Financing Pilot Program, 13. Contract $300,000 from 9/13/2021 – 8/31/20211 with Gainey Scientific for Project Management & Consulting for the Fire Dept with an option to extend for an additional 2 years for total contract amount not to exceed $900,000, 14. Revenue $80,000 FY2022 Federal COVID-19 Funding from HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, 15. Revenue Contract $250,000 with Positas College for Instructional Service Agreement to support Fire Dept Training 7/20/021 – 7/19/2024, 16. Contract $65,956 Participation Agreement and any amendments with CA Mental Health Services Authority for Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project thru 6/30/2022, 17. Contract to accept $274,202 Community Services Block Grant, 18. Authorize Amendment to CalPers Contract to effect changes to cost sharing agreement between City and Unrepresented PEPRA members in Unrepresented Employees Group, 19. Contract add $381,137 total $996,117 from 12/15/2021 – 6/30/2024 with Digital Hands for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitoring, 20. Contract $300,000 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Managed Services and Upgrade for ServiceNow Application 7/1/2022-6/30/2024, 21. Contract add $133,420 total $2,192,611 from 12/12/2021-6/30/2023, 22. Contract add $733,720 total $2,288,950 and extend term to 6/30/2024 with Tyler technologies, Inc for Professional Services and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, 23. Cash Donation $26,566 to install fencing for a dog park at Aquatic Park, 24. Contract $900,000 from 1/3/2021-6/30/2025 with Cumming Management Group, Inc for Project Management Services for the African American Holistic Resource Center, 25. Contract $100,000 includes contingency $8,251.33 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 26. Contract $326,723 with Best Contracting Services, Inc for Fire Station No. 3 Re-Roofing Project at 2710 Russell, 27. PO $345,000 with Arata Equipment Company for one 18-year rear loader, 28. Authorization for Additional Public Works Commission in 2021, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Robinson, Bartlett – Allocating Remainder of Berkeley Relief Fund, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn – Relinquishment of up to $500 to 11th Annual MLK Jr Celebration, 31. Arreguin, co-so-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for Rising Bay, 32. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Wengraf, Droste, Bartlett – Referral to CM to Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, 33. Taplin – Budget Referral Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Ashby and Action, 34. Taplin – Russell Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, $50,000-Traffic Circle at Russell & King, $60,000-Cycle Track Crossing at Russell & San Pablo, $250,000-Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Russell & Sacramento, 35. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Arreguin – Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 36. Taplin – Reaffirm City Endorsement of a Carbon Fee and Dividend letter to Barbara Lee, Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, 37. Bartlett – Refer to CM and Community Health Commission Health Care Facility Oversight, 38. Hahn – Consideration of Expansion of Paid Parking to 7 days per week to Support Parking Meter Fund and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, 39. Robinson – Letter to UC President Michael Drake in Support of Student Researchers United-UAW, 40. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Letter of Support for H.R. 4194 Peoples Response Act which would create Division of Community Safety and provide grants to local governments, state governments and community based organizations to support non-carceral approaches to public safety, ACTION: 41. CM – Amending paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020, 42. CM – Public Hearing Residential Preferential Parking Program on 1600 block of Lincoln, 43. Fees: Vital Records, 44. FY 2021 Year End and FY 2022 1st qtr Budget Update, 45. YF 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance – mid-year budget adjustment and allocations - Appropriations Ordinance $177, 309,914 (gross) and $163,076,585 (net), 46. CM – Response to Council - Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 47. CM-Response to Council Amendments to ADU Ordinance Public Safety Concerns, 48. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Tobacco Prevention Program.

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-22-2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-8-2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1259 Cornell – Raise existing 1-story SFD to become 2-story and increase height from 13’8” to 22’ 10.5” and add 716 sq ft, 12-22-2021
2246 Fifth – new sign plan at 2222 Fifth, 2229 Fourth, 2233 Fourth, 2246 Fifth, 12-23-2021
2740 Prince – 1st and 2nd floor addition at rear of existing SFD, 12-22-2021
2129 Install signs for Bank of America – 12-23-2021
925 University – Food establishment with sale of beer and wine, 12-22-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

December 5 - December 12, 2021
Worth Noting:
We are in the push to pack in year-end meetings and this coming week is very full. Please take a scan of all the meetings. What looks to be the most significant will be listed in the quick summary. The December 14th Council meeting agenda is available for comment. When December 14th arrives, Council will vote on mid-year budget allocations.

Tuesday evening at 6 pm item 2 on the City Council agenda is the Pier-Ferry feasibility study. The cost of the pier-ferry project is $93 million without $32 million for two electric ferries. (the studies I have read it is less polluting per person to drive across the bridge alone than to ride an ordinary ferry) WETA Directors have been promised the Berkeley pier-ferry project will not impact the WETA budget of which only approximately 30% is covered by fares. The Dec 7 council special meeting is HYBRID – choice of attending in person, zoom or teleconference.

Wednesday evening at 5 pm CEAC will hear the Bee City recommendations. At 7 pm the Le Conte Neighborhood, BNC and CENA will sponsor together a HYBRID meeting (in-person or zoom) on Berkeley’s pilot project to charge parking in residential neighborhoods. Protection of Burrowing Owls is item 9 on the agenda of the 7 pm Parks and Waterfront Commission meeting. The Police accountability Board meets at 7 pm with a full agenda.

Thursday morning at 10 am the council Budget and Finance Committee will review the mid-year budget referrals and set priorities for the Dec 14th full council vote. Thursday evening council will hear an update on the housing element and process toward planning for adding 8934 residential units in Berkeley.

Sunday, December 5, 2021 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, December 6, 2021
Civic Arts Commission - Public Art Committee at 2:30 pm pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089984060
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 8998 4060
AGENDA: 4.a. Measure T1 Phase 2 Project Sites, b. Approval purchase of artwork by Susan Duhan Felix from current Civic Center Exhibit for $500.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Personnel Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87851487853?pwd=cDF5dHR5V2Y5UEtReHFNcVBqd0VFZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 878 5148 7853 Passcode: 621891
AGENDA: III. Public comment, V. Recommendation to Re-establish the Classification and Salary Range of Senior Engineering Inspector, VI. Recommendation to Revise the Minimum Qualification for Mechanic, VII. Recommendation to Establish the Classifications Limited Term EMT and Single Function Paramedic, VIII. Recommendation to Revise the Assistant Fire Chief Classification.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx

Police Accountability Board - Director Search at 12:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81733332670
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 3333 2670
AGENDA: 4. Discussion with Brett Byers of Byers Group regarding Director of Police Accountability Board candidate profile.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Ashby and North Berkeley BART Community Advisory Group at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83300022104?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 833 0002 2104 Passcode: 058030
AGENDA: 2. Recognition CAG work – Mayor Arreguin and BART Board, 3. Process going forward, 4. CAG questions, 5. Public Comment.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm,
HYBRID: In-Person, Zoom and Teleconference
In-person at 1231 Addison
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86272802670
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 862 7280 2670
AGENDA: CONSENT: 1. Presentation by the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority, 2. Large Scale Ferry Feasibility Study – A Preferred Concept, 3. Zero Waste Fund Proposed Five Year (FY 2023-2027) Rate Schedules,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Police Accountability Board Special Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82318238840
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 823 1823 8840
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 4.a. Training: Meet and Confer; Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, Presentation by Timothy Davis, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, 5/ Public Comment. Closed Session: 6. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Designated representatives; Jon Holtzman Labor Negotiator: Katherine Lee(employee organization Berkeley Police Association)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - IRA/AGA Registration Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83526663329?pwd=ZkdCRVhkNmt5TnZRQkFQTXU5c0twdz09
Teleconference: 1-408-638-0968 Meeting ID: 835 2666 3329 Passcode: 938658
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Possible action regarding amending Regulations 801 and 1311 to make clear landlords may not evict tenants from rental proptery until all current registration information has been filled out with the BOARD, 6. City’s General Plan, 7. Potential 2022 ballot initiatives.
http://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 4230 6505
AGENDA: IV. 1st qtr Budget Report.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Civic Arts Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84636357745
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 846 3635 7745
AGENDA: 4. Presentation Affordable Housing for Artists and Cultural Workers, Presentation of Survey Findings and Recommendations, 7.a. Measure T1 Phase 2 Project Sites, b. Alternate Civic Arts Commission representative to DRC for February 2022, c. Approval of purchase of Susan Duhan Felix art for Civic center Exhibition for $500.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243500746?pwd=NGQ3d0NQVnkzUG01QVIvUVhoQUlDUT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: No agenda posted – posting the community calendar looks to be an error
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx

Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85755206504
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 857 5520 6504
AGENDA: 2. Public Comment, 5. Report from Chair, 6. Report from Toxics Management Division, 8. Discussion/Action Recommendation from Bee City USA.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/

Parks and Waterfront Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96974512296
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 969 7451 2296
AGENDA: 5. Public comment, 6. Chair report, 7. Director Report, 8. Vision 2050 / Measure T1 Mailer Update 9. Protection for the burrowing owls at Cesar Chavez Park, 10. Wind and Solar Power at the Marina, 11. Parks and Waterfront Commission accomplishments/review and closure.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx

Police Accountability Board Regular Meeting at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82237902987
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 822 3790 2987
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 5. Chair - Update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director – Update status complaints, update training, 7. Chief Report - crime/cases, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing, b. director Search, c. Regulations, d. Mental Health Response, 9.a. City attorney Conflict of interest issues, b. Revision Body worn camera Policies, c. Update regarding Oct 15 incident involving a gun at Berkeley High, d. Appoint additional members to Mental Health Response Subcommittee, 10.a. Update from Interim Chief regarding progress on implementing Council directives regarding Fair & Impartial Policing, b. PAB Standing Rules on Dec 14 Council agenda, c. Vaccination status BPD employee, Closed Session: 12. Complaint #3 13. Complaint #1, 14. Complaint #2.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Le Conte Neighborhood Assn with Berkeley Neighborhoods Council and CENA at 7 pm
HYBRID: In-Person and zoom
In-person at 2236 Parker – Life Adventist Church
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89955792318?pwd=TU95SHdUd0RwK1lJV2dwenRWcDEzQT09
Teleconference: Meeting ID:
AGENDA: Forum on Berkeley’s “Smart Space” pilot project to add hourly rates to residential parking, Presentation by Gordon Hansen, Berkeley Transportation Planner.
Meeting will be recorded

Thursday, December 9, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88503305300
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 885 0330 5300
AGENDA: 1. Arreguin - Criteria and Timing for AAO Process, 2. CM - Council Fiscal Policies, 4. CM - Budget Referrals and AAO 5. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Rebuild Fund and Stabilize Finances, 6. FY 2021 4th qtr Investment Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council Special Meeting at 6 pm, - Zoom and Teleconference
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82263821024
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 6382 1024
AGENDA: 1. Housing Element Update Workshop Work Session – Berkeley assigned to add 8934 residential units – with the sites inventory to accommodate between 9750 and 10,500 units (a new twist).
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee at 5:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88546126766?pwd=SHFQb0IzV2Y2bZVZRndyV0ErQU11Zz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 4612 6766 Passcode: 147959
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 5. Presentation/Discussion from Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center, 6. Presentation/Discussion Owner Move-in Evictions/Measure AA Report.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89676870151
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 7687 0151
AGENDA: 3. 1151 Grizzly Peak – recommend continue to January 13, 2022
4. 2345 Channing – on consent – eliminate dwelling unit previously located at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley
5. 1634 and 1640 San Pablo – on consent - permit modification – increase height, gross floor area and accessory structure (approved by ZAB 6/1-/2021,
6. 1837 Berkeley Way – recommend approve - demolish rear SFD and construct a new 3-story 3-unit residential building with a rear setback of approximately 3 – 6 feet on 6,250 sq ft lot with two SFD
7. 1643 and 1647 California – recommend approve – create new lower basement level construct new, 2nd story and modify existing duplex layout resulting in 3,763 sq ft duplex
8. 1201 – 1205 San Pablo – new public hearing provide advisory comments – construct 6-story, mixed-use building on vacant lot, with 66 units (including 5 Very-low income units) 1,720 sq ft of commercial space, 2514 sq ft of usable open space and 17-28 ground-level parking spaces.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

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 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 5. Staff reports: Fare Integration Study, PEPRA (Public Employees Pension Reform Act), Treasure Island CPUC filing, SSF Pilot Service, Financials, ridership,
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, December 10, 2021 - REDUCED SERVICE DAY

Saturday, December 11, 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) meeting cancelled, BNC will join the LeConte Neighborhood meeting Wednesday evening.

Sunday, December 12, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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FULL AGENDA for Dec 14th City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83481524655
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 834 8154 4655
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

CONSENT: 1. Bayer Development Agreement 2nd reading, 2. Berkeley Election Reform 2nd reading, 3. Commission Reorganization merging Animal Care Commission into Parks and Waterfront 2nd reading, 4. Continue to meet via videoconference, 5, Ratify Local Covid emergency, 6. Minutes, 7. CoB 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform – establishes priorities as homelessness, housing, economic development, infrastructure, public safety, sustainability and the environment and health – climate did not reach priority level and equity did not rate a mention, 8. Extension of Interim Director of Police Accountability Board, 9. PO $70,000 with Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for vehicle no. GS-35F-0280X. 10. Formal bid solicitations $960,000, 11. Contract $150,000 with RLH & Associates, initial contract for 2 years, for Providing Temporary Governmental Financial Consulting Services for the Finance Department, 12. Contract $150,000 with Valdes and Moreno for Professional Services for the Microbond Financing Pilot Program, 13. Contract $300,000 from 9/13/2021 – 8/31/20211 with Gainey Scientific for Project Management & Consulting for the Fire Dept with an option to extend for an additional 2 years for total contract amount not to exceed $900,000, 14. Revenue $80,000 FY2022 Federal COVID-19 Funding from HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, 15. Revenue Contract $250,000 with Positas College for Instructional Service Agreement to support Fire Dept Training 7/20/021 – 7/19/2024, 16. Contract $65,956 Participation Agreement and any amendments with CA Mental Health Services Authority for Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project thru 6/30/2022, 17. Contract to accept $274,202 Community Services Block Grant, 18. Authorize Amendment to CalPers Contract to effect changes to cost sharing agreement between City and Unrepresented PEPRA members in Unrepresented Employees Group, 19. Contract add $381,137 total $996,117 from 12/15/2021 – 6/30/2024 with Digital Hands for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitoring, 20. Contract $300,000 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Managed Services and Upgrade for ServiceNow Application 7/1/2022-6/30/2024, 21. Contract add $133,420 total $2,192,611 from 12/12/2021-6/30/2023, 22. Contract add $733,720 total $2,288,950 and extend term to 6/30/2024 with Tyler technologies, Inc for Professional Services and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, 23. Cash Donation $26,566 to install fencing for a dog park at Aquatic Park, 24. Contract $900,000 from 1/3/2021-6/30/2025 with Cumming Management Group, Inc for Project Management Services for the African American Holistic Resource Center, 25. Contract $100,000 includes contingency $8,251.33 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 26. Contract $326,723 with Best Contracting Services, Inc for Fire Station No. 3 Re-Roofing Project at 2710 Russell, 27. PO $345,000 with Arata Equipment Company for one 18-year rear loader, 28. Authorization for Additional Public Works Commission in 2021, 29. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Robinson, Bartlett – Allocating Remainder of Berkeley Relief Fund, 30. Arreguin, co-sponsors Taplin, Bartlett, Hahn – Relinquishment of up to $500 to 11th Annual MLK Jr Celebration, 31. Arreguin, co-so-sponsor Hahn – Resolution support Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for Rising Bay, 32. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Wengraf, Droste, Bartlett – Referral to CM to Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, 33. Taplin – Budget Referral Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Ashby and Action, 34. Taplin – Russell Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, $50,000-Traffic Circle at Russell & King, $60,000-Cycle Track Crossing at Russell & San Pablo, $250,000-Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Russell & Sacramento, 35. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Arreguin – Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 36. Taplin – Reaffirm City Endorsement of a Carbon Fee and Dividend letter to Barbara Lee, Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, 37. Bartlett – Refer to CM and Community Health Commission Health Care Facility Oversight, 38. Hahn – Consideration of Expansion of Paid Parking to 7 days per week to Support Parking Meter Fund and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, 39. Robinson – Letter to UC President Michael Drake in Support of Student Researchers United-UAW, 40. Robinson, co-sponsor Hahn – Letter of Support for H.R. 4194 Peoples Response Act which would create Division of Community Safety and provide grants to local governments, state governments and community based organizations to support non-carceral approaches to public safety, ACTION: 41. CM – Amending paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020, 42. CM – Public Hearing Residential Preferential Parking Program on 1600 block of Lincoln, 43. Fees: Vital Records, 44. FY 2021 Year End and FY 2022 1st qtr Budget Update, 45. YF 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance – mid-year budget adjustment and allocations - Appropriations Ordinance $177, 309,914 (gross) and $163,076,585 (net), 46. CM – Response to Council - Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 47. CM-Response to Council Amendments to ADU Ordinance Public Safety Concerns, 48. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, INFORMATION REPORTS: 49. Tobacco Prevention Program.

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-22-2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-8-2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1860 Capistrano – Alterations in the non-conforming left side yard and addition over 14 ft in average height to enclose the 15 sq ft balcony and the 43 sq ft rear balcony to add 58 sq ft, 12-7-2021
1259 Cornell – Raise existing 1-story SFD to become 2-story and increase height from 13’8” to 22’ 10.5” and add 716 sq ft, 12-22-2021
725 Folger – Add business support service use to an existing office building 12-7-2021
1488 Grizzly Peak – Major Residential addition over 14 ft and over 20 ft in Hillside Overly 12-7-2021
2717 Marin – Install an unenclosed hot tub in a side yard of a SFD 12-7-2021
2740 Prince – 1st and 2nd floor addition at rear of existing SFD, 12-22-2021
628 San Miguel – Unenclosed hot tub to rear of SFD 12-7-2021
1634 San Pablo – Demolition of existing commercial building and construction of 1768 sq ft addition including food establishment and incidental wholesale and retail of baked goods, incidental beer and wine for seated on-site consumption, 12-7-2021
1812 Virginia – 2-story residential addition to existing SFD including partial demolition of a portion of the rear of the house 12-7-2021
925 University – Food establishment with sale of beer and wine, 12-22-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

November 28 - December 5, 2021
Worth Noting:
Expect extra Council meetings to be called on short notice before Council leaves on Winter Recess. Council Winter recess is December 15, 2021 – January 17, 2022. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

December 1, 2021 at 5 pm is the deadline to submit response to the DEIR for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Housing Projects is https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/ (395 pages)

Vision 2050 Survey – the City is planning for a major bond measure in 2022 on infrastructure: tinyurl.com/2050survey

Sunday, November 28th is the Berkeley Equity Summit series at 6 pm provided in collaboration with Friends of Adeline on protecting your home ownership.
Monday the Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm will be reviewing the agenda for December 14, the last council meeting before winter recess.
Tuesday is the Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm. The agenda is long with 24. Development Agreement and certification of FEIR with Bayer, 26 Commission Reorganization merging the Parks and Waterfront Commission and the Animal Care Commission, 27 The Surveillance Technology Report and 28 the Budget Referral for Automatic License Plate Readers.
Wednesday the FITES Committee meets at 2:30 pm on establishing emergency GHG emission limits ordinance and native plant ordinance referral. The Energy Commission meets at 5 pm, the Independent Redistricting Commission meets at 6 pm and the Planning Commission meets at 7 pm.
Thursday the Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am and the Landmarks Preservation Commission meets at 7 pm. The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force is scheduled to meet, however, it is not posted. Check after Monday for time and zoom link. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx
Saturday, December 4th is the Native Plant extravaganza from 10 am – 4 pm with a percentage of the proceeds going to support the spring Native Plant Garden Tour. If you are unfamiliar with why native plants our so important to the health of pollinators (bees and butterflies) and birds and us watching one of the many videos with Douglas Tallamy should help here are two to choose from:
Restoring the Little Things that Run the World (60 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN7-jzL40zQ
Nature’s Best Hope Conservation that Starts in Your Yard (90 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAzDP0wQI78

Sunday, November 28, 2021
Berkeley Equity Summit Series 6 at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://bit.ly/3qHQV2H
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 810 7490 9352 Passcode: 692041
AGENDA: Community Conversation about Receivership, Probate, Pitfalls and Deceptive Tactics to steal BIPOC Homeownership. Protect your home and stop BIPOC Displacement.
Series provided in collaboration with Friends of Adeline Neighborhood Group

Monday, November 29, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85877795250
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 7779 5250
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda items and items 1-7, 2. Review of 12/14/2021 6 pm Regular city Council meeting – full proposed agenda follows list of city meetings by day or use link, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Council worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land use calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID-19 on meetings, 9. In-person meetings, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 10. Design and strengthening of policy committee process, 11. Strengthening and supporting city commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
City Council CLOSED session at 3:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84061822756
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 840 6182 2756
AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel whether to register as an eligible Non-litigating Subdivision in nationwide settlements to resolve all opioid litigations, 2.a. Existing litigation Oceanview Neighborhood Council v. CoB 1444 Fifth St RG21091748, b. .Existing litigation Oceanview Neighborhood Council v. CoB 1442 Fifth St Case No. 21CV001971, 3. Conference Real Property Negotiators 1007 University, (Bauman College) 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Employee Organizations Berkeley firefighters Local 1227, Berkeley Fir Fighters Association Local 1227 I.A.F.F. / Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Assoc., IBEW, Local 1245, SEIU 1021, Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders, DEIU 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Public Employees Union Local 1, Unrepresented Employees, Berkeley Police Assoc.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2021/11_Nov/City_Council__11-30-2021_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

City Council REGULAR Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82259683632
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 5968 3632
AGENDA: Use link or go to end of email for full agenda
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee at 2:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81902157907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 819 0215 7907
AGENDA: CONSENT: Public Comment on non-agenda items, 2. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn - Adopt an Ordinance Adding New Chapter 12.01 to BMC Establishing Emergency Greenhouse Gas Limits, Process for Updated Climate Action Plan, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Regional Collaboration, 3. Taplin - Native and Drought Resistant Plants and Landscaping Ordinance Referral.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85215150264
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 1515 0264
AGENDA: 1. a. Measure FF, b. Measure GG, c. Dept activities, 3. Revisiting Cmmission’s Recommendations to Use FF Funds, 4. Criteria for Use of Portion of Measure FF Funds for Vegetation Clearance on Private Land, 6. More Budget Details for Measure GG v. General Fund Allocation for Overtime, 7. Timeline for Input on Budget Cycle, 8. Policy on Eucalyptus trees removal and suppression, 9. Defensible Space, 10. Home Hardening, 11. Possibility of recording meetings, 12. CERT and Related Preparedness Programs, 13. Grant Programs.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82889451883
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 828 8945 1883
AGENDA: 5. Update Chair, 6. Update Staff on Climate Equity Fund, EBCE transition outreach, staffing update, Discussion and Action: 7. Presentation on vision 2050 Infrastructure Bond, 8. Consideration of Berkeley Energy Commission 2022 Calendar, 9. Commission consolidation with CEAC, 10. Response to council referral on Reusable Bags.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84948847183
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 849 4884 7183
AGENDA: 2. Appointment at-large alternate commissioner, 3. Review of Community of Interest Form Submissions, 4. Review of Map Submissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83800308140
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 838 0030 8140
AGENDA: 9. Public Hearing: Tentative Tract Map #8621 – 1169 – 1173 Hearst – would convert the sole ownership of the entire property into individual units – two duplex units (common interest development / condominiums) and an existing single-family dwelling unit for a total of seven buildings and 13 dwelling units,
10. Presentation: Zoning Ordinance Revision Project ZORP (updating zoning)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, December 2, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83358093456
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 833 5809 3456
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda items, 2. Taplin, Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx

Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 6 pm (check time when posted)
AGENDA and zoom link are not posted, check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82744090204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 827 4409 0204
AGENDA: 5. 2523 Piedmont – Wurts-Lenfest House – open public hearing consider to grant designation status to residential property
6. 1940 Hearst – James T. Stocker-Loni Ding House– open public hearing consider to grant designation status to residential property
7. 1710 University – Demolition referral
9. Initiative for city-wide historic resources survey
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Friday, December 3, 2021 – no meetings or events found

Saturday, December 4, 2021
Native Plant Extravaganza 10 am – 4 pm
A percentage of the proceeds go to support the spring Berkeley Native Plant Tour
Shop in-person:
East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery at 2777 Foothill Blvd corner of 28th Ave and Foothil with entrance on 28th (accept cash, check or Paypal – no credit cards) https://www.eastbaywilds.com/
Watershed Nursery at 601 Canal St in Point Richmond https://www.watershednursery.com/
On-line
Green Thumb Works https://www.greenthumbworks.net/

Sunday, December 5, 2021
Watershed Nursery at 601 Canal St in Point Richmond https://www.watershednursery.com/
Is open on Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
(FULL DRAFT AGENDA for Dec 14th)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85877795250
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 858 7779 5250
Review of DRAFT AGENDA for 12/14/2021 6 pm Regular city Council meeting
CONSENT: 1. Resolution to continue Legislative meetings via Videoconference and Teleconference, 2. Resolution ratifying COVID-19 Emergency, 3. Minutes, 4. Extension of Interim Director of Police Accountability Board, 5. PO $70,000 with Protiviti Government Services: Using GSA for vehicle no. GS-35F-0280X. 5. Formal bid solicitations $960,000, 7. Contract $150,000 with RLH & Associates, initial contract for 2 years, for Providing Temporary Governmental Financial Consulting Services for the Finance Department, 8. Contract $150,000 with Valdes and Moreno for Professional Services for the Microbond Financing Pilot Program, 9. Contract $300,000 from 9/13/2021 – 8/31/20211 with Galney Scientific for Project Management & Consulting for the Fire Dept with an option to extend for an additional 2 years for total contract amount not to exceed $900,000, 10. Revenue $80,000 FY2022 Federal COVID-19 Funding from HHS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund, 11. Revenue Contract $250,000 with Positas College for Instructional Service Agreement to support Fire Dept Training 7/20/021 – 7/19/2024, 12. Contract $65,956 Participation Agreement and any amendments with CA Mental Health Services Authority for Statewide Prevention and Early Intervention Project thru 6/30/2022, 13. Contract to accept $274,202 Community Services Block Grant, 14. Authorize Amendment to CalPers Contract to effect changes to cost sharing agreement between City and Unrepresented PEPRA members in Unrepresented Employees Group, 15. Contract add $381,137 total $996,117 from 12/15/2021 – 6/30/2024 with Digital Hands for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Monitoring, 16. Contract $300,000 with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for Managed Services and Upgrade for ServiceNow Application 7/1/2022-6/30/2024, 17. Contract add $133,420 total $2,192,611 from 12/12/2021-6/30/2023, 18. Contract add $733,720 total $2,288,950 and extend term to 6/30/2024 with Tyler technologies, Inc for Professional Services and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, 19. Cash Donation $26,566 to install fencing for a dog park at Aquatic Park, 20. Contract $900,000 from 1/3/2021-6/30/2025 with Cumming Management Group, Inc for Project Management Services for the African American Holistic Resource Center, 21. Contract $100,000 includes contingency $8,251.33 with Get IT Tech for new electronic gate system at the waterfront, 22. Contract $326,723 with Best Contracting Services, Inc for Fire Station No. 3 Re-Roofing Project at 2710 Russell, 23. PO $345,000 with Arata Equipment Company for one 18-year rear loader, 24. Ratification of Police Accountability Board’s Standing Rules, 25. Authorization for additional Public Works Commission meeting in 2021, 26. Arreguin – Allocating Remainder of Berkeley Relief Fund, 27. Arreguin – Relinquishment of up to $500 to 11th Annual MLK Jr Celebration, 28. Arreguin – Resolution support Bay Adapt: Regional Strategy for Rising Bay, 29. Taplin – Budget Referral Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Ashby and Action, 30. Taplin – Russell Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, $50,000-Traffic Circle at Russell & King, $60,000-Cycle Track Crossing at Russell & San Pablo, $250,000-Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons at Russell & Sacramento, 31. Taplin, co-sponsors Bartlett, Hahn, Arreguin – Just Transition from Fossil Fuel Economy, 32. Taplin – Reaffirm City Endorsement of a Carbon Fee and Dividend letter to Barbara Lee, Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, 33. Robinson – Letter to UC President Michael Drake in Support of Student Researchers United-UAW, 34. Taplin – Letter of Support for H.R. 4194 Peoples Response Act which would create Division of Community Safety and provide grants to local governments, state governments and community based organizations to support non-carceral approaches to public safety, ACTION: 35. CM – Response to Council - Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 36. CM-Response to Council Amendments to ADU Ordinance Public Safety Concerns, 37. CM – Amending paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020, 38. CM – Public Hearing Residential Preferential Parking Program on 1600 block of Lincoln, 39. CM – FY 2021 Year-End and FY 2022 First Quarter Budget Update, 40. Amendment FY 2022 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $177, 309,914 (gross) and $163,076,585 (net), 41. City of Berkeley’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform, 42.a.Liam Garland & b. Public Works Commission Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy and 5-year Paving Plan, 43.a. Parks and Waterfront Commission & b. Scott Ferris Adopt-a-Spot, 44. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Wengraf, Droste, Bartlett – Referral to CM to Streamline ADU Permit Review and Approval, 45. Barlett – Refer to CM and Community Health Commission Health Care Facility Oversight, 46. Hahn – Consideration of Expansion of Paid Parking to 7 days per week to Support Parking Meter Fund and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, INFORMATION REPORTS: Tobacco Prevention Program.

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November 30, 2021 City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
(Nov 30th FULL AGENDA)
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82259683632
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 5968 3632
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Opt-in to Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance, 2. Minutes, 3. Grant Approval - Application for $50,000 from San Francisco Foundation support for 100% affordable housing at BART stations, 4. MOU between CoB and Rent Board to implement Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, 5, Formal bid solicitations $340,000, 6. Proposed Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 7.788-N.S. and Amending Paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020 (“Amendments to the California Fire Code”) to language which existed prior to October 26, 2021 – this is about the requirements for sprinklers in projects in fire zones 2 & 3 in the hills, 7. Contract $99,000 with Blaisdell’s Business Products for new office and classroom furniture for the North Berkeley Senior Center, 8. Amend Contract add $210,000 and extend for 1 year with Youth Spirit Artworks Mental Health and Case management Services, 9. Amend contract add $47,999 total $400,915 thru June 30, 2024 with Mental Health Services Help@Hand Participation Agreement, 10. Contract $1,200,000 with Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients (Berkeley Drop-in Center), Options Recovery and Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center, 11. Contract $150,000 with NEED (Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024, 12. Grant Application $1,104, 320 with CAL FIRE and Community Forestry tree planting, 13. Resolution approving electrification strategy of existing Berkeley Buildings, 14. Resolution to adopt Cities Race to Zero Campaign to establish 2030 emission reduction target 60.5% from 2018 levels, 15. Add $300,000 total $600,000with Siemens Industry for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance and extend to 12-31-2024, 16. Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with First Carbon Solutions, Inc for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste Recycling and extend to 6-30-2022, 17. Purchase order $305,900 with PB Loader Corporation for two chipper trucks, 18. Arreguin – refer $20,000 to 2021 AAO (mid-year budget) for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 19. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Alameda Co. Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $100,000 to support recovery of Habitot, 21. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral Establishing a Pilot Existing Building Electrification, 22. Hahn, Co-sponsor Harrison – Referral to CM to create system to better document, communicate, and prioritize Public Works requests from BUSD and establish protocols for BUSD to coordinate directly with Public Works, 23. Wengraf – Budget referral $100,000 to improve pedestrian safety where sidewalks are NOT provided, ACTION: 24. Public Hearing – Bayer Healthcare LLC Certification of FEIR and Development Agreement, 25. Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act: 1) Make public financing available to candidates for Auditor, School Board Director, Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, 2) Clarify use of funds, 3) requirements for unspent funds, 4) new process to return unused funds, 5) cost of living adjustment for contributions in January of each odd0numbered year, 26. Commission Reorganization: Creating the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – merges the existing Children, Youth and Recreation Commission and the existing Berkeley Animal Care Commission into the Parks and Waterfront Commission, 27. CM – Resolution accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, an Street Level Imagery Project, 28. Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget Referral for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. Quarterly Update on short term referral process, 30. 4th Quarter Investment Report, 31. Annual Report Condominium Conversion Program, 32. Berkeley’s Community-wide GHG inventory.

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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-22-2021
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-8-2021
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1860 Capistrano – Alterations in the non-conforming left side yard and addition over 14 ft in average height to enclose the 15 sq ft balcony and the 43 sq ft rear balcony to add 58 sq ft, 12-7-2021
2345 Channing – rebuild the fire damaged 20,794 SF Pilgrim Hall addition with a new 9,675 SF wing on the campus of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley 12-2-2021
725 Folger – Add business support service use to an existing office building 12-7-2021
1488 Grizzly Peak – Major Residential addition over 14 ft and over 20 ft in Hillside Overly 12-7-2021
2717 Marin – Install an unenclosed hot tub in a side yard of a SFD 12-7-2021
628 San Miguel – Unenclosed hot tub to rear of SFD 12-7-2021
1812 Virginia – 2-story residential addition to existing SFD including partial demolition of a portion of the rear of the house 12-7-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

November 21 - November 28, 2021
Worth Noting:
The only published public city meeting found during the week of the Thanksgiving Holiday is the Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee at 1 pm on Monday. Thursday is Thanksgiving and Friday is listed as City of Berkeley Thanksgiving Holiday – offices will be closed.

The November 30 regular City Council meeting is available for comment. On consent is item 6 the rescinding of the October 26th council action requirements for sprinklers in fire zones 2 & 3. Action items include 24 - the City and Bayer development agreement, 26 – the reorganization of the Parks and Waterfront Commission, 27 – the Surveillance technology report, and 28 - the budget request for automated license plate readers (ALPR).

Don’t miss the December 1st deadline to respond to the DEIR for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Housing projects or forget to complete the surveys.

December 1, 2021 at 5 pm is the deadline to submit response to the DEIR for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Housing Projects is https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/ (395 pages)

Complete Streets Survey closes November 28 at 5 pm. It is for the Southside, but this has implications for the rest of the city: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6575124/Berkeley-Southside-Survey-October-2021

Vision 2050 Survey – the City is planning for a major bond measure in 2022 on infrastructure: tinyurl.com/2050survey

At the Reimagining the Public Safety Task Force meeting the task force was informed that history section of the draft final NICJR (National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform) Report and Implementation Plan will be removed at city staff request with the reason given that it was not accurate. The next meeting is December 2, 2021.Reimagining Public Safety Public Meetings – the draft final NICJR Report is available: www.berkeley-rps.org

Monday, November 22, 2021
Mental Health Commission DOJ Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82908990373
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 852 7166 0121 Passcode: 221700
AGENDA: 4. Action steps to address alternatives to 5150 transports to Santa Rita and John George Psychiatric Facility.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

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Available for Comment – email [email protected]
November 30, 2021 City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82259683632
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 822 5968 3632
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
AGENDA CONSENT: 1. Opt-in to Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance, 2. Minutes, 3. Grant Approval - Application for $50,000 from San Francisco Foundation support for 100% affordable housing at BART stations, 4. MOU between CoB and Rent Board to implement Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, 5, Formal bid solicitations $340,000, 6. Proposed Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance 7.788-N.S. and Amending Paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020 (“Amendments to the California Fire Code”) to language which existed prior to October 26, 2021 – this is about the requirements for sprinklers in projects in fire zones 2 & 3 in the hills, 7. Contract $99,000 with Blaisdell’s Business Products for new office and classroom furniture for the North Berkeley Senior Center, 8. Amend Contract add $210,000 and extend for 1 year with Youth Spirit Artworks Mental Health and Case management Services, 9. Amend contract add $47,999 total $400,915 thru June 30, 2024 with Mental Health Services Help@Hand Participation Agreement, 10. Contract $1,200,000 with Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients (Berkeley Drop-in Center), Options Recovery and Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center, 11. Contract $150,000 with NEED (Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024, 12. Grant Application $1,104, 320 with CAL FIRE and Community Forestry tree planting, 13. Resolution approving electrification strategy of existing Berkeley Buildings, 14. Resolution to adopt Cities Race to Zero Campaign to establish 2030 emission reduction target 60.5% from 2018 levels, 15. Add $300,000 total $600,000with Siemens Industry for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance and extend to 12-31-2024, 16. Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with First Carbon Solutions, Inc for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste Recycling and extend to 6-30-2022, 17. Purchase order $305,900 with PB Loader Corporation for two chipper trucks, 18. Arreguin – refer $20,000 to 2021 AAO (mid-year budget) for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 19. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Alameda Co. Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees, 20. Arreguin – Budget Referral $100,000 to support recovery of Habitot, 21. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral Establishing a Pilot Existing Building Electrification, 22. Hahn, Co-sponsor Harrison – Referral to CM to create system to better document, communicate, and prioritize Public Works requests from BUSD and establish protocols for BUSD to coordinate directly with Public Works, 23. Wengraf – Budget referral $100,000 to improve pedestrian safety where sidewalks are NOT provided, ACTION: 24. Public Hearing – Bayer Healthcare LLC Certification of FEIR and Development Agreement, 25. Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act: 1) Make public financing available to candidates for Auditor, School Board Director, Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, 2) Clarify use of funds, 3) requirements for unspent funds, 4) new process to return unused funds, 5) cost of living adjustment for contributions in January of each odd0numbered year, 26. Commission Reorganization: Creating the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission – merges the existing Children, Youth and Recreation Commission and the existing Berkeley Animal Care Commission into the Parks and Waterfront Commission, 27. CM – Resolution accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, an Street Level Imagery Project, 28. Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget Referral for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. Quarterly Update on short term referral process, 30. 4th Quarter Investment Report, 31. Annual Report Condominium Conversion Program, 32. Berkeley’s Community-wide GHG inventory.

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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date TBD
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1915 Berryman – Demolish existing Triplex. Construct 10-unit building including 1 very low income unit, density bonus application 11-24-2021
1860 Capistrano – Alterations in the non-conforming left side yard and addition over 14 ft in average height to enclose the 15 sq ft balcony and the 43 sq ft rear balcony to add 58 sq ft, 12-7-2021
2345 Channing – rebuild the fire damaged 20,794 SF Pilgrim Hall addition with a new 9,675 SF wing on the campus of the First Congregational Church of Berkeley 12-2-2021
699 Creston – 509 sq ft 2nd floor addition to existing SFD 11-23-2021
682 Ensenada – 126 sq ft 2-story rear addition ave height 19ft 1 ¼ in 11-23-2021
725 Folger – Add business support service use to an existing office building 12-7-2021
1488 Grizzly Peak – Major Residential addition over 14 ft and over 20 ft in Hillside Overly 12-7-2021
2717 Marin – Install an unenclosed hot tub in a side yard of a SFD 12-7-2021
2429 Ninth – New window openings and larger windows 11-23-2021
628 San Miguel – Unenclosed hot tub to rear of SFD 12-7-2021
1812 Virginia – 2-story residential addition to existing SFD including partial demolition of a portion of the rear of the house 12-7-2021
2326 Webster – Addition 300 sq ft including 5th bedroom over 14 and 28 sq ft in ave height to SFD 11-23-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

November 14 - November 21, 2021
Worth Noting:
Berkeley Redistricting Submission Deadline November 15, 2021. The City Council Districts must be redrawn to adjust for growing and shifting population. You can submit your own proposal for consideration https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/ The deadline time on Monday is not posted – assume it to be 5 pm for paper and email.

Housing Survey to plan for where to put 8934 units as required in the Housing Element: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/berkeleyhousing

Vision 2050 Survey – the City is planning for a major bond measure in 2022 on infrastructure: tinyurl.com/2050survey

Reimagining Public Safety Public Meetings – the draft final NICJR is available: www.berkeley-rps.org

Complete Streets Survey is for the Southside, but this has implications for the rest of the
city: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6575124/Berkeley-Southside-Survey-October-2021

Deadline to submit response to the DEIR for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Housing Projects is December 1, 2021 at 5 pm https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/ (395 pages)

MONDAY: The Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm will be reviewing the draft agenda for the November 30th council meeting. The draft agenda can be found after the full list of city meetings. The Homeless Commission did not meet last week and is rescheduled to meet Monday at 7 pm, the same time as the last Zero Waste Commission. This is the last Zero Waste Commission meeting before being split and merged.
TUESDAY: The council budget meets at 11 am to start the review of mid-year budget requests, the AAO process. The council regular meeting is at 6 pm. The table for the proposed city manager raise is included with the meeting agenda at the end of the meeting and agenda list and is also provided as a pdf attachment in case the chart in the email is too big to read.
WEDNESDAY: The Mayor is having the 2021 State of the City at 6 pm – expect it to be recorded in case you miss it. There is no agenda posted for the Commission on Aging at 1 pm tho the meeting is listed on the community calendar with a zoom link. The Commission on the Status of Women and the Redistricting Commission both meet at 6 pm. Human Welfare meets at 6:30 pm. The Commission on Labor meets at 7 pm.
THURSDAY: The agendas are not posted for the Transportation Commission, The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and the Rent Board. The Land Use Committee meets at 10:30. Design Review Committee and Fair Campaign Practices Commission meet at 7 pm.
FRIDAY: Virtual climate Summit Series on uniting actions is at 9 am.

Sunday, November 14, 2021 - No City meetings or events found

Monday, November 15, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85363307835
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 853 6330 7835
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda items and agenda items 1 – 7, 2. Review draft agenda for November 30 at 6 pm regular city council meeting - use link or go to full agenda after meetings by day of the week, 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Council worksessions, referrals for scheduling, 7. Land use calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. COVID-19, 9. Return to In-person meetings, 10. Changes to Rules for Procedure for Budget Referrals, 11. Unscheduled Items. Unfinished Business for Scheduling: Surveillance Technology Report, Updating Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Policy, (packet 280 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction Moratorium Webinar at 5:30 pm
Pre-register for links to webinar
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. HOME ARP application, chair/vice-chair update, 7. Stats on crisis queue and housing queue, 9. Point-in-Time-Count, 10. Possible action on South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, 11. Possible action on extending date and scope of storm shelter to other emergencies, 12. Update from CM office on RV lot and 8th and Harrison residents.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: 4. Public comment non-agenda items, 6. Staff Updates: Mattress Recycling, Textile Recycling Single-Use Foodware, SB 1383, Discussion/Action: 2022 meeting schedule, recommendations for Climate and Environment enabling legislation, Updated Zero Waste Commissions goals/definitions, Report back from secretary on action taken by Energy Commission on the use of carryout and pre-checkout bags.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Budget and Finance Committee at 11 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87881752166
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 878 8175 2166
AGENDA: 2. Discussion and development of Criteria and Timing for AAO Process, 3. Review of Council Fiscal Policies, 4. Council Budget Referrals and November AAO Discussion.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council Closed Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88964775721
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 889 6477 5721
AGENDA: Conference with Real Property Negotiators: 1. 80, 82/84 and 90 Bolivar Drive (Waterside Workshops) Price and Terms, 2. 100 Seawall Drive (Skates on the Bay), 3. 2925-2945 Bolivar Drive (Youth Musical Theater Company)hair

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: [email protected]
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86284941257
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 862 8494 1257
AGENDA: Use link or go to full agenda after list of city meetings
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Mayor Arreguin The 2021 State of the City at 6 pm with Alex Savidge KTVU and Rachel Swan of San Francisco Chronicle for a discussion on building resilience
https://www.jessearreguin.com/sotc

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: Discussion/action: VI. a) Commission consolidation, b) Grant shelter dog play area, V. Keeping Burrowing owls safe from people and off-leash dogs at Cesar Chavez Park.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Outreach Committee at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85461512732?pwd=anY5UVo1S0h5SmNYdGovVkZiZW1BQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 854 6151 2732
AGENDA: 4. Public comment, 5. Update Tenant Survey, 6. Fair Chance Ordinance, 7. COVID Relief, 8. Cal Student Outreach.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Commission on Labor at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88058991335
Teleconference: try 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 880 5899 1335
AGENDA: Public comment non-agenda items, Action items: 2. Head Start layoffs and cuts to programming, Fair Work Week Policy, 4. Labor Shortage and impact on economic recovery, 5. 2022 workplan, 6. Healthcare worker strikes at Kaiser and Sutter.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86765822001
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 867 6582 2001
AGENDA: 4. Public Comment, 6. Friends of COSOW, 7. Townhall, 8. New Member Recruitment, 9. Legislative Updates.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

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. Review of Family Violence Law Center program and financial reports, 7. Recommendation: Vacant Properties, 8. Tax Transparency, 9. Alta Bates Update, 10. Discussion and possible action regarding how community agency complaints and concerns are addressed, 11. Discussion and possible action regarding communication with Council on the status of the Pathways facility consultant’s report, 12. Easy Does It, 13. Homelessness in Berkeley, 14. Air Quality.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Independent Redistricting Commission at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89799186789
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 897 9918 6789
AGENDA: 2. Review of Community of Interest Form Submissions, 3. Review of Map Submissions, Subcommittee Reports.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://redistricting-commission-berkeley.hub.arcgis.com/

Commission on Aging at 1 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88900940588?pwd=aFdDajB2eFIwY1IrK01TaXRSSGsxUT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 726 7423 9145
AGENDA: no agenda posted on website

Thursday, November 18, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85083833204
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 850 8383 3204
AGENDA: 2. Taplin - Small Business Listening Session, 3. Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing districts.
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/81272036909
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 812 7203 6909
AGENDA: 2352 Shattuck – final design review modification tenant signage – demolish 2 existing commercial buildings, split lot in two, and construct two 8-story mixed-use buildings, with 204 units (including 14 very low income units) 12,154 sq ft commercial space, 17,012 sq ft usable open space and 90 ground-level parking spaces.
2435 San Pablo – final design review – construct 4-story mixed-use building with ground floor live/work space and residential lobby, 48 private rooms with communal kitchens on each residential floor, rooftop terraces on the 3rd and 4th floor and 56 bicycle parking spaces on existing vacant lot.
Discuss Design Review Submittal Requirements and how those can play a role in supporting native plants and wild-life supporting plants and bird safety. Bird safety includes dark sky measures. Possible review of current design review submittal requirements and motion with direction to staff.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/

Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) & Open Government Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89347300136
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 893 4730 0136
AGENDA: 3. Public Comment, 6. Proposed changes to Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) to prohibit or regulate officeholder accounts, 7. Review and possible amendments to FCPC enforcement procedures.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/

Transportation Commission at 7 pm
Check for agenda and links after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board at 7 pm
Check for agenda and links after Monday
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Reimagining Public Safety task Force
NICJR -Draft Final report and Implementation Plan https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/Level_3_-_Commissions/Draft%20Final%20Report%20and%20Implementation%20Plan%20FNL%20DRFT%2010.30.21.pdf (274 pages)
Check for agenda and links after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx

Friday, November 19, 2021
Climate Emergency Task Force – Virtual Summit Series at 9 am
Use link to pre-register
AGENDA: Next steps for United Climate Actions
https://www.cemtf.org/

Saturday, November 20, 2021 & Sunday, November 21, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, November 15 at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for November 30 Regular City Council meeting
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85363307835
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 853 6330 7835
AGENDA: (280 pages)
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Minutes, 2. Grant Approval - Application for $50,000 from San Francisco Foundation support for 100% affordable housing at BART stations, 3. MOU between CoB and Rent Board to implement Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, 4, Formal bid solicitations $340,000, 5. Contract $99,000 with Blaisdell’s Business Products for new office and classroom furniture for the North Berkeley Senior Center, 6. Amend Contract add $210,000 and extend for 1 year with Youth Spirit Artworks Mental Health and Case management Services, 7/ Amend contract add $47,999 total $400,915 thru June 30, 2024 with Mental Health Services Help@Hand Participation Agreement, 8. Contract $1,200,000 with Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients (Berkeley Drop-in Center), Options Recovery and Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center, 9. Contract $150,000 with NEED (Needle Exchange Emergency Distribution 7-1-2021 – 6-30-2024, 10. Grant Application $1,104, 320 with CAL FIRE and Community Forestry tree planting, 11. Resolution approving electrification strategy of existing Berkeley Buildings, 12. Resolution to adopt Cities Race to Zero Campaign to establish 2030 emission reduction target 60.5% from 2018 levels, 13. Add $300,000 total $600,000with Siemens Industry for Fire and Life Safety Systems Maintenance and extend to 12-31-2024, 14. Contract add $150,000 total $650,000 with First Carbon Solutions, Inc for CEQA compliance for Solid Waste Recycling and extend to 6-30-2022, 15. Purchase order $305,900 with PB Loader Corporation for two chipper trucks, 16. Arreguin – refer $20,000 to 2021 AAO (mid-year budget) for Berkeley Age-Friendly Continuum, 17. Arreguin – Reappointment of Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Alameda Co. Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees, 18. Arreguin – Budget Referral $100,000 to support recovery of Habitot, 19. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral Establishing a Pilot Existing Building Electrification, ACTION: 20. Public Hearing - Amend ADU Ordinance (response to 10-26-2021 council action), 21. Public Hearing – Bayer Healthcare LLC Certification of FEIR and Development Agreement, 22. Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act: 1) Make public financing available to candidates for Auditor, School Board Director, Rent Stabilization Board Commissioner, 2) Clarify use of funds, 3) requirements for unspent funds, 4) new process to return unused funds, 5) cost of living adjustment for contributions in January of each odd0numbered year, 23. CM and Police – Resolution accept Surveillance Technology Report for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, an Street Level Imagery Project, 24. Taplin, co-sponsors Droste, Wengraf – Budget Referral ALPR, 25. Taplin – Refer to CM the establishment of a Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), 26. Harrison – add new BMC Chapter 12.01 establishing Emergency Greenhouse Gas Limits, 27. Hahn – Referral to CM to create system to better document, communicate, and prioritize Public Works requests from BUSD, 28. Wengraf – refer to CM to implement steps to promote increased pedestrian safety on streets lacking sidewalks, INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. Quarterly Update on short term referral process, 30. 4th Quarter Investment Report, 31. Annual Report Condominium Conversion Program, 32. Berkeley’s Community-wide GHG inventory.
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AGENDA for 11-16-2021 regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86284941257
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 862 8494 1257
PRESENTATION: Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting – “Berkeley Inclusion in Opportunity Index, CONSENT: 1. Resolution required findings to meet via video and teleconference, 2. Formal bid solicitations $15,120,000, 3. Accept California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CER) grant, 4. Contract $75,000 with ONTRACK Program Resources Inc for Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) for support services for African American community funded thru State of CA Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) thru 6-30-2022, 5. Salary Adjustment to Market Median for Dept Heads, 6. Commission Reorganization creating Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, 7. Amend agreement between CA Dept of Transportation and City of Berkeley, new signal San Pablo & Parker and San Pablo & Bancroft, 8. Vision 2050 accept 1 year progress report, 9. Amend contract add $355,000 total $1,275,304 with Downtown Streets Team for add services around encampments and neighborhoods, 10. Purchase Order $285,000with Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for One Ravo Sweeper, 11. Fill vacancies elected representatives of the poor Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – George Lippman. 12. Salary Adjustment City Manager from $301,428 to $386,160, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf, Bartlett – Resolution Condemning Facebook/Meta for its Role in the Rise of Hate Crimes while censoring efforts to promote awareness around hate crimes, 14. Taplin – Budget referral $100,000 Curtis Street Traffic Diverters at Curtis & Channing and Curtis and Addison. ACTION: 15. Renewal Elmwood (Business Improvement District) BID for 2022, 16. Renewal Solano BID for 2022, 17. Fees: Vital Records, increase current fee by $2.00 for issuing each birth, death and fetal death certificate effective 1-1-2022, 18. Opt-in to Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance will bring city in compliance with SB 1383. A. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Proposal to allocate revenues from Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in waterfront area to the marina fund,

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date TBD
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC
1205 Peralta – Conversion of an existing garage
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
699 Creston – 509 sq ft 2nd floor addition to existing SFD 11-23-2021
682 Ensenada – 126 sq ft 2-story rear addition ave height 19ft 1 ¼ in 11-23-2021
1442 Fifth – Demolition of existing SFD, construction 3 new SFD 11-18-2021
2429 Ninth – New window openings and larger windows 11-23-2021
776 Page - Demolition existing SFD, construction 3 new SFD
2022 San Pablo - expand existing veterinary clinic into 2020 San Pablo 11-18-2021
3100 San Pablo – Core and shell upgrade to building. New window openings on west elevation, equipment screens on parking deck level 11-18-2021
2411 Sixth – Add 2nd story to 1194 sq ft SFD on 4154 sq ft residential lot with nonconforming setback 11-18-2021
1048 University - expand veterinary clinic 11-18-2021
2326 Webster – Addition 300 sq ft including 5th bedroom over 14 and 28 sq ft in ave height to SFD 11-23-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Update on City’s COVID-19 Response and
Public Works/Infrastructure Presentation
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

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.
If you have a meeting you would like included in the summary of meetings, please send a notice to [email protected] by noon on the Friday of the preceding week.
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

November 7 - November 14, 2021

Worth Noting – Lots of Surveys:
Berkeley Redistricting Submission Deadline November 15, 2021. The City Council Districts must be redrawn to adjust for growing and shifting population. You can submit your own proposal for consideration https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/
Housing Survey to plan for where to put 8934 units as required in the Housing Element: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/berkeleyhousing
Vision 2050 Survey – the City is planning for a major bond measure in 2022 on infrastructure: tinyurl.com/2050survey
Reimagining Public Safety Public Meetings – the final NICJR is available: www.berkeley-rps.org
Complete Streets Survey is for the Southside, but this has implications for the rest of the city: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6575124/Berkeley-Southside-Survey-October-2021
Deadline to submit response to the DEIR for the Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Housing Projects is December 1, 2021 at 5 pm https://www.cityofberkeley.info/bartplanning/ (395 pages)

Monday – Youth Commission at 5 pm,
Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting is at 6 pm with 20. Objective Standards - should solar panels be blocked by shadows from new construction? 21. Should Hotel tax from the waterfront go to the starving waterfront budget or the general fund? 22. Officeholder accounts – should councilmembers receive donations to special spending account and if so what are the rules, 23. Should the budget committee consider a pilot program for free AC transit on Sundays to encourage use of transit?
Wednesday – At 6 pm Reimagining Public Safety report from the consultants for Districts 1,2 and the Southside Complete Streets with several designs to improve walking, biking, driving, and transit safety. The Homeless Commission, Parks Commission and Police Accountability Board all meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – Veterans Holiday followed by reduced service day on Friday - no meetings.
Saturday – Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am.

The November 9 council agenda is posted at the bottom and available for comment. Note items moved to November 9 from last council meeting which ran until after midnight: 20. Objective standards, density, design, shadows (with an absence of residential neighborhood solar protections), 21. Marina hotel tax (will tax go to the Marina or general fund), 22. Officeholder accounts and 23. free Sunday AC transit are on the agenda under ACTION.

The November 16 City Council regular meeting agenda is available for comment. Item 12 is the proposed 28.11% raise for the City Manager. The City’s Salary survey has been expanded with population and land area added. You should find these two additional components very interesting when comparing salaries. The expanded table is with the November 16 agenda.

Save Solar Petition https://www.savecaliforniasolar.org/sign-petition?utm_source=personal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=organization

Sunday, November 7, 2021 - Daylight Savings Ends - No City meetings or events found

Monday, November 8, 2021
Youth Commission at 5pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85925075321?
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 2507 5321 Passcode: 621930
AGENDA: DISCUSSION: 10. Former Youth Commission Chair, Similea Rodgers, 11. Member of student organization Telegraph for Everyone, Sam Greenberg, 13. Recommendation for youth on more City of Berkeley commissions, 14. Meatless Mondays Initiative at BUSD, 15. Update Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 16. Youth Commission Mini-grants.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944392774
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 889 4439 2774
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – pending litigation Worker’s Compensation #BER1900079

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83174462723
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 831 7446 2723
AGENDA: full agenda follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board,
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 2022/Collaboration with SAA.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Reimagining Public Safety Community Meetings at 6 pm – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81664819932
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 (try this phone not listed) Meeting ID: 816 6481 9932
AGENDA: “Community Engagement” the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) will share their final report (274 pages – available at https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.aspx listed under secretary)
All meetings at 6 pm – 8 pm meetings are by district, however, there are conflicts with other city meetings on some of these dates
Wednesday, November 10 – West Berkeley – District 1,2
Monday, November 15 – Downtown Civic Arts District, South Berkeley – Districts 3,4
Tuesday (before Thanksgiving), November 23 – In-person location to be determined
Tuesday, November 30 (the same evening and at the same time as city council) Districts 5,6,7,8
https://berkeley-rps.org/

Southside Complete Streets Online Open House at 6 pm – 8 pm
Pre-register for video links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-southside-complete-streets-project-online-open-house-tickets-194656231027
AGENDA: If you complete the survey first you will be better prepared for the discussion
Complete Streets Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6575124/Berkeley-Southside-Survey-October-2021 Complete streets is a project to improve the conditions for walking, biking, transit, driving and deliveries, but don’t just think of this as southside. If we can get a decent plan for the southside, it needs to be spread across the city.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/southsidecompletestreets.aspx

Rent Stabilization Board at 10 am
Use Link to register and receive links
AGENDA: Security Deposits Rights and Responsibilities Webinar
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/

Homeless Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/96645301465
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 966 4530 1465
AGENDA: 5. HOME ARP application, chair/vice-chair update, 7. Stats on crisis queue and housing queue, 9. Point-in-Time-Count, 10. Possible action on South Berkeley Homeless Outreach Coordinator, 11. Possible action on extending date and scope of storm shelter to other emergencies, 12. Update from CM office on RV lot and 8th and Harrison residents.
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: 5. Public comment, 6. Chair’s report, 7. Director’s report, 8. Presentation 2050, 9. Update grants, 10. Update Reorganization, 11. Pier-Ferry Planning Project.
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: 5. Report from Board member Change on public service video about hate crimes reporting, Update from Board member Mizell on Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, 6. Director report on complaints, 7. Chief’s report, 8. Subcommittee Reports a. Fair & Impartial Policing, b. Director Search, c. Regulations, 9. F/U on whether the City Attorney’s Office has determined it can meet in closed session with the PAB regarding confidential memos on: 1) obligation to meet and confer over provisions of the Interim Regulations for handling complaints against sworn officers, 2) lawful changes to the hearing process to correct imbalances, b. Further report on City Attorney conflict-of-interest issues, c. Policy complaint, d. Revision of Policy 425, Body Worn Cameras, to broaden access by PAB and PDPA, 10. a. Proposal for Board members to fulfill training requirements in part by reading materials on recommended list, b. Update from Interim Chief Louis regarding the October 15 incident involving a gun on the Berkeley High campus, c. Training: Quaso-judicial obligations of the PAB. 11. Public Comment. Closed Session 12. Consider Recommendation for Administrative Closure of Complaint #3, 13. Consider Recommendation for Administrative Closure of Complaint #9, 14. Consider findings and recommendations of interim Director in Complaint #4 and decide whether a hearing is needed.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, November 11, 2021 – Veteran’s Day – City & Government Offices Closed

Friday, November 12, 2021 - Reduced Service Day – No City meetings or events found

Saturday, November 13 2021
Berkeley Neighborhoods Council at 10 am
AGENDA: Check later in the week for meeting links and agenda
https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/bnc-agendas/

Sunday, November 14, 2021 - No City meetings or events found
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November 9, 2021, Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83174462723
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 7446 2723
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
PRESENTATION: Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting – “Berkeley Inclusion in Opportunity Index, CONSENT: 1. Ratify COVID Emergency, 2. Bid Solicitations, 3. Opt-in to CAA Health and Dependent Care Account extension for 2020 and 2021for extended reimbursement periods, 4. Grant Applications Prop 68 (parks), 5. Accept grant Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), 6. Board of Library Trustees Reappoint Amy Roth, 7. Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund, 8. Arreguin – United Against Hate Week, 9. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson, Hahn - Affordable Housing Overlay Refer to CM and Planning Commission, 10. Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral Berkeley Ceasefire $200,000 Gun Violence Prevention program (GVI) , 11. Taplin – Budget Referral $100,000 Annual Appropriations for Strawberry Creek Lodge, 12. Taplin – Budget Referral West Berkeley Residential Preferential Parking – expands restricted parking to west Berkeley – streets to be included not defined, 13. Taplin, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right, Referral to CM Begin Developing Social Housing, includes up to $300,000 for one or more consultants, application to meet housing needs of moderate, low, very low and extremely low income households, 14. Bartlett - Budget Referral $200,000 Homeless Outreach Coordinator for South Shattuck at Dwight Way to Adeline at 62nd Street, 15. Letter in Opposition to EPA and Oxitec Ltd. Proposal to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in CA Counties, 16. Hahn - Budget Referral $50,000 Solano-Peralta Park restoration and improvements, , 17. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf – Bright Streets, to improve street conditions, 18. Wengraf – Resolution recommending Berkeley evacuation routes from High Fire Hazard Severity Zone be considered in PG&E Safety Initiative 10,000 Miles of Undergrounding Power Utility Lines, ACTION: 19. CM (Buddenhagen) - Public Hearing Resolution to initiate a $114,228 lien on property at 2800 Garber for Administrative Citations, 20. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 21. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Proposal to allocate revenues from Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in waterfront area to the marina fund, 22. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral $500,000 to Support Pilot Program offering free AC transit on Sundays in Berkeley.
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AGENDA for 11-16-2021 regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86284941257
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 862 8494 1257
PRESENTATION: Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting – “Berkeley Inclusion in Opportunity Index, CONSENT: 1. Resolution required findings to meet via video and teleconference, 2. Formal bid solicitations $15,120,000, 3. Accept California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CER) grant, 4. Contract $75,000 with ONTRACK Program Resources Inc for Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) for support services for African American community funded thru State of CA Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) thru 6-30-2022, 5. Salary Adjustment to Market Median for Dept Heads, 6. Commission Reorganization creating Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, 7. Amend agreement between CA Dept of Transportation and City of Berkeley, new signal San Pablo & Parker and San Pablo & Bancroft, 8. Vision 2050 accept 1 year progress report, 9. Amend contract add $355,000 total $1,275,304 with Downtown Streets Team for add services around encampments and neighborhoods, 10. Purchase Order $285,000with Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for One Ravo Sweeper, 11. Fill vacancies elected representatives of the poor Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – George Lippman. 12. Salary Adjustment City Manager from $301,428 to $386,160, 13. Arreguin, co-sponsors Hahn, Wengraf, Bartlett – Resolution Condemning Facebook/Meta for its Role in the Rise of Hate Crimes while censoring efforts to promote awareness around hate crimes, 14. Taplin – Budget referral $100,000 Curtis Street Traffic Diverters at Curtis & Channing and Curtis and Addison. ACTION: 15. Renewal Elmwood (Business Improvement District) BID for 2022, 16. Renewal Solano BID for 2022, 17. Fees: Vital Records, increase current fee by $2.00 for issuing each birth, death and fetal death certificate effective 1-1-2022, 18. Opt-in to Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance will bring city in compliance with SB 1383.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

City Manager Salary Survey
BERKELEY PROPOSED CITY MANAGER SALARY $32,180 ANNUALIZED $386,160
RAISE OF $84,732 OR 28.11%

City/Agency
Classification
Minimum
Monthly
Base
Salary
Maximum
Monthly
Base Salary
Annualized
Maximum Base
Salary
Land Area
Square
Miles
Population
From 2020
Census

Berkeley
City Manager
$25,119
$25,119

$301,428
17.7
10.5 sq mi of land 7.2 sq mi water
124,321

Alameda County
County Administrator
$23,982
$31,257
$375,084
739
1,682,353

Concord
City Manager
$24,476
$24,476
$293,712
30.55

Contra Costa County
County Administrator
$29,678
$32,768
$393,216
716
1,165,927

Fremont
City Manager
$28,028
$28,028
$336,336
88.46
230,504

Hayward
City Manager
$25,218
$25,218
$302,616

162,954

Oakland
City Administrator
$25,559
$31,949
$383,868
78.03
440,646

Palo Alto
City Manager
$29,668
$29,668
$356,016
23.9
68,572

Richmond
City Manager
$14,805
$23,567
$282,804
52.51
116,448

San Francisco
City Administrator
(Department Head V)
$22,505
$28,721
$344,652
46.87
873,965

San Jose
City Manager
$25,113
$30,431
$365,172
179.87
1,009340

San Mateo County
County Manager
$32,442
$32,442
$389,304
741
764,442

Santa Clara County
County Executive
$29,329
$32,412
$388,944
1,304
1,936,259

The City Council Report ranks the Labor Market Median Monthly Salary as $30,049 with Berkeley as below the median by -19.63$ and with a ranking of 11. The City Council Report does not take-into- account the population or size of the area. Population and land area managed are added for additional consideration.

Data effective as of September 2021, San Jose – 5% non-pensionable pay added to base salary

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-1-2022
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-1-2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
699 Creston – 509 sq ft 2nd floor addition to existing SFD 11-23-2021
682 Ensenada – 126 sq ft 2-story rear addition ave height 19ft 1 ¼ in 11-23-2021
1442 Fifth – Demolition of existing SFD, construction 3 new SFD 11-18-2021
2429 Ninth – New window openings and larger windows 11-23-2021
776 Page - Demolition existing SFD, construction 3 new SFD
2022 San Pablo - expand existing veterinary clinic into 2020 San Pablo 11-18-2021
3100 San Pablo – Core and shell upgrade to building. New window openings on west elevation, equipment screens on parking deck level 11-18-2021
2411 Sixth – Add 2nd story to 1194 sq ft SFD on 4154 sq ft residential lot with nonconforming setback 11-18-2021
1048 University expand veterinary clinic 11-18-2021
Worth Noting – lots of surveys:
2326 Webster – Addition 300 sq ft including 5th bedroom over 14 and 28 sq ft in ave height to SFD 11-23-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) – Public Works/Infrastructure, Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

October 31 - November 7, 2021
Worth Noting:
Monday the Council Public Safety meeting is at 10:30 am and includes discriminatory reports, ALPR and restoring red light cameras. Agenda Committee planning for 11-16-21 council meeting is at 2:30. Peace of Justice at 7 pm has Rights of Nature on the agenda (council killed the referral last Tuesday). Kesarwani and Saltzman at North Berkeley BART at 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Tuesday Council meets in closed session at 4 pm on the Leonard Powell lawsuit in superior court. PAB Subcommittee on regulations meets at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday the Council Budget Committee meets at 10 am. BOLT is at 6:30 pm. The Disability Commission meets at 6 pm with full agenda on accessible housing, Leonard Powell displacement, elevator ordinance. The Independent Redistricting meets at 6 pm – there is still time to submit your proposal for the new council district boundaries deadline November 15. The Planning Commission public hearing on the BART Station Housing Projects is at 7 pm – this looks to be the final meeting on zoning amendments and EIR.
Thursday the Land Use Committee takes up streamlining ADU permitting and toxic remediation. LPC meets at 7 pm. Public Works has not published the links or agenda – deadline for posting is Monday. WETA meets at 1 pm with item 9 on the agenda is the Berkeley Pier/Fair study and Ferry Service Business Plan Update.

The November 9 council agenda is posted at the bottom and available for comment. Note items moved to November 9 from last council meeting which ran until after midnight: 20. Objective standards, density, design, shadows (with an absence of residential neighborhood solar protections), 21. Marina hotel tax (will tax go to the Marina or general fund), 22. Officeholder accounts and 23. free Sunday AC transit are on the agenda under ACTION.

Sunday, October 31, 2021 – Halloween - No City meetings or events found

Monday, November 1, 2021
City Council Public Safety Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89051605410
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 890 5160 5410
AGENDA: 2. Presentation by Fire Dept evacuation plan, 3. Harrison, co-sponsor Hahn – Ordinance Prohibiting Discriminatory reports to law enforcement and refer to CM to report to council within 6 months anonymized data and information regarding discriminatory reports to law enforcement, 4. Taplin, co-sponsor Droste, Wengraf – Budget referral: automated license plate readers for community safety, 5. Taplin – Restoration of Red Light Camera Program.
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/86588827250
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 865 8882 7250
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 2 – 7, 2. Review and approve draft agenda for 11-16-2021 (full agenda follows list of meetings by day of the week or use link). 3. Berkeley considers, 4. Adjournments in memory, 5. Council worksessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land use calendar, REFERRED ITEMS for REVIEW: 8. Impact of COVID on meetings, 9. Return to in-person meetings, 10. Discussion of changes to fules of procedure for budget referral, UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 11. Strengthening and supporting city commissions.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

Peace and Justice Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88352159324
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 88352159324
AGENDA: 7. Rights of Nature, 8. Resolution to Council on Surveillance Ordinance, 9. Resolution on Immigration Reform, 10. Potential letter to BUSD Board and/or Council on commission reorganization elimination of BUSD appointments.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054

Councilmember Kesarwani with BART Board Director Rebecca Saltzman at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
In-person at North Berkeley BART Station to meet with public on BART Station Housing Plan

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
City Council Closed Session at 4 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89269037403
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 892 6903 7403
AGENDA: 1. Conference with legal counsel – existing or anticipated litigation, The People of the State of California v. Leonard Felton Powell CA Superior Court RG 15762567.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

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. Continue drafting regulations.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83144440922
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 4444 0922
AGENDA: 2. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral and Resolution establishing a pilot of building electrification installation incentives and just transition program with pre-qualified contractors meeting minimum labor standards to assist new property owners, renters and existing property owners with transition to zero-carbon buildings, 3. Cash v. Accrual Basis Accounting, 4. Discussion and development of criteria and timing for AAO Process. UNSCHEDULED: 5. Review of Council Fiscal Policies.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042306505 (showing as expired)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 860 4230 6505
AGENDA: B. FY 2022 Budget Amendment (AAO), C. Budget Priorities for FY 2023 & 2024, D. Initiation of RFP to hire consultant to support strategic planning.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees

Commission on Disability at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82676648116?pwd=S05WZHBQVkF0Z0ZWTlJ1L3EzSVEwdz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 7664 8116 Passcode: 786788
AGENDA: Action Items: 1. Elevator Ordinance, 2. Vacancies, Discussion Items: 1. Presentation Infrastructure Bond, 2. Escooters and Ebikes, 3. Southside complete streets project, 4. Leonard Powell Displacement Issue, 5. Disaster Preparedness, 6. Accessible Housing Update, 7. Housing Element Update, 8. Elevator Ordinance Update, 9. Ethnicity & Disability Statistics of People who have contracted COVID 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/86592119245
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 865 9211 9245
AGENDA: 2. Review of Community Interest Form Submissions, 3. Review of Map Submissions, 4. Appointment At-Large Alternate Commissioner, Subcommittee Reports: 5. Map and Community Interest, 6. Community Outreach.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/irc/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/redistricting/

Planning Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85938976960
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 859 3897 6960
AGENDA: 4. Future Agenda Items, 9. Public Hearing: Ashby and North Berkeley BART conduct public hearing and (1) adopt Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments, (2) Adopt City and BART Joint Vision and Priorities Document and (3) Certify Draft EIR and make recommendation to council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, November 4, 2021
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee at 10:30 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81911497834
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 819 1149 7834
AGENDA: 2. Kesarwani, co-sponsors Wengraf, Droste, Bartlett – Refer to CM to Streamline ADU permit review and approval process UNSCHEDULED: 3. Harrison - Amend Short term rental ordinance, 4. Taplin - Refer to CM Streamline Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx

Housing Advisory Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83921571130
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 839 2157 1130
AGENDA: 5. Recommend a substantial amendment to the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan to accept the HOME-ARP funds for a Project HomeKey, 6. Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee’s Funding Recommendations for 2021 Housing Trust Fund Request Proposals, 7. Adopt funding recommendations for 2021 Educator Housing Notice of Funding Availability.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/

Landmarks Preservation Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84250993809
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 842 5099 3809
AGENDA: 5. 2601 Warring - CA school for Deaf & Blind/Clark Kerr Campus pending development, seismic improvements on UC owned City landmark
6. 2212 Fifth – Landmark or Structure of Merit Designation, residential property
7. Draft EIR for North Berkeley & Ashby BART station re-zoning
8. 2345 Channing – provide advisory comments on design of proposed development at SHRI-listed First Congregational Church,
9. Initiative for City-wide Historic Resources Survey.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/

Public Works Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: Teleconference: Meeting ID: not published check after Monday
AGENDA: Not published check after Monday
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718217408
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 1821 7408 Passcode: 33779
AGENDA: 9. Berkeley Pier/Ferry Study and Ferry Service Business Plan Update
https://weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/next-board-meeting

Friday, November 5, 2021 & Saturday, November 6, 2021 & Sunday, November 7, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee, November 1 at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86588827250
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 865 8882 7250
DRAFT agenda for 11-16-2021 regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
CONSENT: 1. Resolution required findings to meet via video and teleconference, 2. Formal bid solicitations $15,120,000, 3. Accept California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CER) grant, 4. Contract $75,000 with ONTRACK Program Resources Inc for Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) for support services for African American community funded thru State of CA Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) thru 6-30-2022, 5. Salary Adjustment to Market Median for Dept Heads, 6. Commission Reorganization creating Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission, 7. Amend agreement between CA Dept of Transportation and City of Berkeley, new signal San Pablo & Parker and San Pablo & Bancroft, 8. Vision 2050 accept 1 year progress report, 9. Amend contract add $355,000 total $1,275,304 with Downtown Streets Team for add services around encampments and neighborhoods, 10. Purchase Order $285,000with Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for One Ravo Sweeper, 11. Fill vacancies elected representatives of the poor Human Welfare and Community Action Commission – George Lippman. 12. Salary Adjustment City Manager from $301,428 to $386,160, 13. Taplin – Budget referral $100,000 Curtis Street Traffic Diverters at Curtis & Channing and Curtis and Addison. ACTION: 14. Renewal Elmwood (Business Improvement District) BID for 2022, 15. Renewal Solano BID for 2022, 16. Fees: Vital Records, increase current fee by $2.00 for issuing each birth, death and fetal death certificate effective 1-1-2022, 17. Opt-in to Countywide Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance will bring city in compliance with SB 1383.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx

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November 9, 2021, Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83174462723
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 831 7446 2723
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
CONSENT: 1. Ratify COVID Emergency, 2. Bid Solicitations, 3. Opt-in to CAA Health and Dependent Care Account extension for 2020 and 2021for extended reimbursement periods, 4. Grant Applications Prop 68 (parks), 5. Accept grant Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), 6. Board of Library Trustees Reappoint Amy Roth, 7. Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund, 8. Arreguin – United Against Hate Week, 9. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson, Hahn - Affordable Housing Overlay Refer to CM and Planning Commission, 10. Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral Berkeley Ceasefire $200,000 Gun Violence Prevention program (GVI) , 11. Taplin – Budget Referral $100,000 Annual Appropriations for Strawberry Creek Lodge, 12. Taplin – Budget Referral West Berkeley Residential Preferential Parking – expands restricted parking to west Berkeley – streets to be included not defined, 13. Taplin, co-sponsors Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn – Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right, Referral to CM Begin Developing Social Housing, includes up to $300,000 for one or more consultants, application to meet housing needs of moderate, low, very low and extremely low income households, 14. Bartlett - Budget Referral $200,000 Homeless Outreach Coordinator for South Shattuck at Dwight Way to Adeline at 62nd Street, 15. Letter in Opposition to EPA and Oxitec Ltd. Proposal to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in CA Counties, 16. Hahn - Budget Referral $50,000 Solano-Peralta Park restoration and improvements, , 17. Hahn, co-sponsors Wengraf – Bright Streets, to improve street conditions, 18. Wengraf – Resolution recommending Berkeley evacuation routes from High Fire Hazard Severity Zone be considered in PG&E Safety Initiative 10,000 Miles of Undergrounding Power Utility Lines, ACTION: 19. CM (Buddenhagen) - Public Hearing Resolution to initiate a $114,228 lien on property at 2800 Garber for Administrative Citations, 20. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadows, 21. Parks and Waterfront Commission – Proposal to allocate revenues from Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in waterfront area to the marina fund, 22. Amend Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) relating to officeholder accounts, 23. Harrison co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral $500,000 to Support Pilot Program offering free AC transit on Sundays in Berkeley.

Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date 2-1-2022
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date 2-1-2022
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
1442 Fifth – Demolition of SFD, construction of 3 new SFD 10-28-2021
924 Gilman, substantial expansion non-conforming recreation center adding music and arts Mon-Thur 6 pm – 10 pm 11-2-2021
620 Harrison – install new illuminated signage 11-2-2021
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage
2709 San Pablo – New veterinary clinic thru conversion of existing space 11-2-2021
1798 Scenic – Change use 2 buildings Pacific School of Religion to middle school for up to 140 students 11-2-2021
2327 Shattuck, add liquor to existing restaurant 11-2-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) - Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element Update
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

October 24 - October 31, 2021
Worth Noting: A full week ahead. Commissioners are still working through what will happen to priorities with the merging of commissions.
Monday – The Civic Arts Policy Subcommittee meets at 10 am, The Agenda and Rules committee is at 2:30 pm and reviews the council agenda for November 9. Zero Waste and Children, Youth and Recreation both meet at 7 pm.
Tuesday – Council closed session at 4 pm with the Council regular meeting at 6 pm.
Wednesday – The 4 x 4 Committee meets at 3 pm. The Energy Commission and Reimagining Task Force meet at 5 pm. The Civic Arts Commission and the Housing Element Workshop on adding 8,934 residential units meet at 6 pm. The Pier-Ferry Workshop #3 is at 6:30 pm. The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and Police Accountability Board meet at 7 pm.
Thursday – The Hopkins Corridor Traffic Study is at 6 pm. The Willard Park Clubhouse Community meeting is at 6:30 pm. The Mental Health Commission and Zoning Adjustment Board meet at 7 pm.
Saturday relax – Roller Skate BOOgie 11 am – 4 pm.
October 28 – November 14, 2021 Citywide Public Survey on housing www.surveymonkey.com/r/berkeleyhousing

Sunday, October 24, 2021– Heavy Rain and Wind Predicted - No City meetings or events

Monday, October 25, 2021
Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84225555460
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 2555 5460
AGENDA: Public Comment non-agenda and agenda items 1 – 7, 2. Review and approve draft agenda for 11-9-2021 (use link or go to full agenda posted after list meetings by day), 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournments in Memory, 5. Council Worksessions, 6. Council referrals, 7. Land Use Calendar, 8. Impact of Covid, 9. In-person meetings, Unscheduled: 10. Strengthening and Supporting City Commissions.
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/96169129849
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 961 6912 9849
AGENDA: 8. Consolidation Updates, 9. Program Updates.
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/

Civic Arts Commission Policy Subcommittee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85002379808 (zoom is showing this link as expired)
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 850 0237 9808
AGENDA: 4. Grant Guidelines funded by American Rescue Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Zero Waste Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82587046286
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 825 8704 6286
AGENDA: Action Items 1. Commission restructuring to provide feedback on Zero Waste Definitions, 2. Council Referral on plastic bags - carryout and pre-checkout bags.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
City Council CLOSED Session at 4 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83600896808
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 836 0089 6808
AGENDA: 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, BPA, 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/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87152148000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 871 5214 8000
AGENDA: use link or go to full agenda posted after list of meetings by day and draft agenda for 11-9-2021.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86090421133?pwd=V1dES1lGOGRVandSc2VVcDNvaG8vZz09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 860 9042 1133 Passcode: 776064
AGENDA: 5. Updates on Previously Discussed Items a. Amendments to Demolition Ordinance, b. Amendments to Relocation Ordinance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx

Energy Commission at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86530755421
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 865 3075 5421
AGENDA: 8. Discussion and consideration of Berkeley Existing Building Electrification Strategy, 9. Commission Consolidation, 11. Council referral on Reusable Bags.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Berkeley Municipal Pier & WETA Ferry Facility Planning Study Community Workshop #3 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/82683370448
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 8337 0448
Mail your comments, questions, and mailing list requests to: [email protected]
AGENDA: Preferred Waterside and landside conceptual designs for Pier-Ferry Planning Study.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedImages/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Level_3__-General/10-27-21-PierFerry-mtg3-flyer.jpg
Berkeley Municipal Pier Website: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/parks/pier/

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. Presentations a) Measure T1 Phase 2 Project Sites, b) Fair Work Week Ordinance, 7. Action items: a) Letter to Council Agreement with Bayer, b) 2352 Shattuck (Logan Park), c) Approval of Berkeley Art Works Projects Grants, e) American Rescue Plan funds for the Arts Grant Guidelines.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Disaster and Fire Safety Commission at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89456151606
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 894 5615 1606
AGENDA: 1. Fire Dept Staff Report a. Measure FF, b. Measure GG, Action Items: 3. Recommendation to identify High Risk Areas that are exempt from State Imposed Housing Increases Due to Public Safety Considerations, 4. Revisiting Commission’s recommendation to Use Measure FF Funds as intended by the Voters, Discussion Items: 5. November 2022 Infrastructure Bond Ballot Measure, 6. Criteria for Measure FF Funds for vegetation clearance on private land, 7. Commission Home Page Resource List.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Housing Element Workshop at 6 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81914352145
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 819 1435 2145
AGENDA: Public Workshop #1 City of Berkeley’s Housing Plan for 2023 – 2031 – where to put 8934 residential units.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/housingelement/

Reimagining Public Safety Task Force at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983354907
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 819 8335 4907
AGENDA: Discussion/Action: Task Force Recommendation and Process Review of Table of Contents of final NICJR report, Create process which reviews the report, makes comments and writes responses and includes recommendations, Create timeline and benchmarks to ensure Taskforce’s obligations and purpose, Subcommittee Reports: Policing, Budget & Alternatives to Policing, Community Engagement, Improve and Reinvest, Alternative Solutions to Gender Based Violence.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RIPST.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: 9. Old Business a. Obligation to meet and confer over provisions of Interim Regulations for handling complaints, b. Status of memo from attorney’s office regarding lawful changes to hearing process, c. Conflict of interest issues, d. Affirm or revise standing rules, e. Policy Complaint #7, 10. New Business a. Body Worn Cameras, b. Consider letter to Police Chief requesting to appear before PAB to give detailed reported on implementation of Council mandates on Fair & Impartial Policing, c. Training CIT, Closed Session Complaint #3, #8, #9.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=162752

Thursday, October 28, 2021
City Council Budget & Finance Committee at 10 am
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85993222513
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 859 9322 2513
AGENDA: 2. Presentation from Budget Office on Budget Process Survey, 3. Council’s Fiscal Policies, 4. Cash v. Accrual Basis Accounting, 5. Housing Trust Fund Resources.
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: 4. MH Report and Caseload Statistics, 5. Narrative report on qualifications for future BMH Staff, 6. Specialized Care Unit, 7. Re-Imagining Public Safety Task Force Update, 8. Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee Report, 9. Whole Person Care – Community Health Records Update, MHSA INN Homeless Encampment Wellness Project.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Zoning Adjustment Board at 7 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86503304208
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 833 548 0282
AGENDA: 2. 2411 Sixth Street – on consent – alter and expand 975 sq ft Single-family Dwelling (SFD), add 2nd story within non-conforming front and side yard resulting in 2051 sq ft SFD on 4154 sq ft lot,
3. 1442 Fifth Street – on consent – demolish existing SFD and construct 3 detached 3-story dwelling units on 4350 sq ft lot,
4. 776 Page – on consent – demolish existing SFD and construct 3 detached 3-story dwelling units on 3937 sq ft lot,
5. 1048 University – on consent – expand existing emergency pet hospital in C-W district,
6. 2022 San Pablo – on consent – expand existing emergency pet hospital into adjacent tenant space in C-W District,
7. 1915 Berryman – on action - demolish existing 3-unit residential building and construct 4-story residential building with 11 units.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study Virtual Workshop #3 at 6 -7:45 pm
Register at https://bit.ly/3ksPxxo
AGENDA: CoB is studying transportation safety and placemaking for Hopkins Corridor from Gilman to Sutter Street in North Berkeley, Review conceptual plans landscape, gathering places, public art, near-term and long-term corridor-wide design alternatives.
Questions? Contact: Beth Thomas [email protected], 510-981-7068
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hopkins-corridor-study-community-workshop-3-tickets-176506454557

Willard Park Clubhouse Community Meeting at 6:30 – 8 pm
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/82304828529
Teleconference: not given – (try 1-669-900-6833) Meeting ID: 823 0482 Passcode: 693231
AGENDA: Clubhouse Replacement Project final design.

Friday, October 29, 2021 No City meetings or events found

Saturday, October 30, 2021
Roller Skate BOOgie at 11 am – 4 pm at Grove Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=17505

Sunday, October 31, 2021 Halloween - No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84225555460
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) Meeting ID: 842 2555 5460
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
DRAFT AGENDA: November 9, 2021, Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm
CONSENT: 1. Ratify COVID Emergency, 2. Bid Solicitations, 3. Grant Applications Prop 68 (parks), 4. Accept grant Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), 5. Board of Library Trustees Reappoint Amy Roth, 6. Arreguin – Berkeley Holiday Fund, 7. Arreguin – United Against Hate Week, 8. Taplin, Co-sponsors Bartlett, Robinson, Hahn - Affordable Housing Overlay Refer to CM and Planning Commission, 9. Taplin, co-sponsor Bartlett – Budget Referral Berkeley Ceasefire $200,000 Gun Violence Prevention program (GVI) , 10. Taplin – Budget Referral $100,000 Annual Appropriations for Strawberry Creek Lodge, 11. Taplin – Budget Referral West Berkeley Residential Preferential Parking – expands restricted parking to west Berkeley – streets to be included not defined, 12. Taplin, co-sponsor – Resolution Recognizing Housing as a Human Right, Referral to CM Begin Developing Social Housing, includes up to $300,000 for one or more consultants, application to meet housing needs of moderate, low, very low and extremely low income households, 13. Bartlett - Budget Referral $200,000Homeless Outreach Coordinator for South Shattuck at Dwight Way to Adeline at 62nd Street, 14. Hahn - Budget Referral $50,000 Solano-Peralta Park restoration and improvements, 15. Wengraf – Resolution recommending Berkeley evacuation routes from High Fire Hazard Severity Zone be considered in PG&E Safety Initiative 10,000 Miles of Undergrounding Power Utility Lines, ACTION: 16. CM (Buddenhagen) - Public Hearing Resolution to initiate a $114,228 lien on property at 2800 Garber for Administrative Citations, 17. Taplin – Referral to CM and Planning Commission amendments to zoning code to Streamlining Toxic Remediation in Manufacturing Districts, 18. Hahn, co-sponsors Harrison, Bartlett – Bright Streets, to improve street conditions within two blocks of public schools, i.e. paint crosswalks, bike lanes, parking, handicapped parking, etc by August 15 each year starting with 2022.

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October 26, 2021 - City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: [email protected]
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87152148000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 871 5214 8000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd Reading Ghost Gun Ordinance, 2. Resolution continuing meetings via video and teleconference, 3. Referral Response Amending City Council Budget Expenditure and Reimbursement Policies, 4. Appointment of Emergency Standby Officer for District 2 and accept resignation from District 5. Revised conflict of interest code, 6. Minutes, 7. Add $548,096 total $1,657,618 and extend to 9-30-2022 with Dorothy Day House for adding RV dwellers at 742 Grayson, 8. $300,000 Bid solicitations – Parking meter fund, 9. 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, 10. 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, 11. Contract add $9,900 total $103,500 and extend to 12-31-2021 with Sonya Dublin Consulting as external evaluator tobacco prevention program, 12. Contract $450,000 with Discovery Health Services for weekly onside employee COVID-19 testing 11-1-2021 to 11-1-2022, 13. Contract $112,000 with Voya for 3rd Party COBRA Administration and Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Administration, 14. Resolution Authorizing an amendment to CalPERS Pursuant to CA Gov Code 20516, 15. Revise Housing Inspector Classification and Salary, 16. Add Housing Inspector I, Housing Inspector II and Senior Housing Inspector Classification and Salaries, 17. $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, 18. 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, 19. Grant Application $897,000 San Francisco Restoration Authority Measure AA for pre-construction and improvement documents at Aquatic Park, 20. Grant Application $20,000 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment, 21. Renewal Elmwood Ave BID for FY2022, 22. Renewal Solano Ave BID for FY 2022, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral for funding of Reckless Driving and Slideshow Deterrence, 24. Taplin – Budget referral sidewalk repair on arterial streets, 25. Taplin – Grant Application to CA Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program to provide resources for community safety initiatives, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison – Presentation Request Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting for Mason Tillman Assoc to present finding and recommendations from Berkeley Inclusion Opportunity Index, 27. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison – Support Net Energy Metering, 28. Robinson - Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Extension of Items in Committee in Writing, 29. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison - Budget referral $50,000 Public Bank East Bay, 30. Robinson – Budget referral - $60,000 Durant Parklett and Telegraph Plaza Improvements, 31. Robinson , co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $500,000 Telegraph Shared Streets Feasibility study, ACTION: 32. Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 33. Proposed Amendment to Paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020 adopting building standard which is more restrictive than CA Fire Code standard, requires installation of fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit fire sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 & Fire Zone 2, 34. Identifying City Council referrals for Removal, 35. Amending Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) Officeholder Accounts, 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadow, 37. Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Sen Skinner Regarding Berkeley Pier, 38. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral to Support Pilot Program Offering Free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley, 39. Parks Commission - Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 41. Senior Center Survey Results, 42. Parks and Waterfront Commission Work Plan for 2021-2022.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1527 Sacramento – 2nd story addition date TBD
2956 Hillegass - addition to nonconforming structure date TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
1442 Fifth – Demolition of SFD, construction of 3 new SFD 10-28-2021
620 Harrison – install new illuminated signage 11-2-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
776 Page – Demolition of SFD, construction of 3 new SFD 10-28-2021
1205 Peralta – conversion of existing garage
2622 San Pablo – establish play area for Chess School and waive required off-street parking 10-28-2021
2709 San Pablo – New veterinary clinic thru conversion of existing space 11-2-2021
1798 Scenic – Change use 2 buildings Pacific School of Religion to middle school for up to 140 students 11-2-2021
2600 Tenth – change 15,584 sq ft from media production to office use 10-28-2021
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
December 7 –1. WETA/Ferry Service at the Marina, 2. Presentation by Bay Restoration Authority, 3. Update Zero Waste Rates and Priorities,
January 20 (Thursday) - Review and Update on City’s COVID-19 Response
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
March 15 – Housing Element
April 19 – Fire Department Standards of Coverage Study
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Alameda County LAFCO Presentation
Civic Arts Grantmaking Process & Capital Grant Program
Civic Center – Old City Hall and Veterans Memorial Building
Mid-Year Budget Report FY 2022

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.

October 17 - October 24, 2021
October 26, 2021 - City Council Regular Special Meeting at 6 pm,
Email: [email protected]
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87152148000
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 Meeting ID: 871 5214 8000
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
CONSENT: 1. 2nd Reading Ghost Gun Ordinance, 2. Resolution continuing meetings via video and teleconference, 3. Referral Response Amending City Council Budget Expenditure and Reimbursement Policies, 4. Appointment of Emergency Standby Officer for District 2 and accept resignation from District 5. Revised conflict of interest code, 6. Minutes, 7. Add $548,096 total $1,657,618 and extend to 9-30-2022 with Dorothy Day House for adding RV dwellers at 742 Grayson, 8. $300,000 Bid solicitations – Parking meter fund, 9. 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, 10. 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, 11. Contract add $9,900 total $103,500 and extend to 12-31-2021 with Sonya Dublin Consulting as external evaluator tobacco prevention program, 12. Contract $450,000 with Discovery Health Services for weekly onside employee COVID-19 testing 11-1-2021 to 11-1-2022, 13. Contract $112,000 with Voya for 3rd Party COBRA Administration and Retiree Health Premium Assistance Plan Administration, 14. Resolution Authorizing an amendment to CalPERS Persuant to CA Gov Code 20516, 15. Revise Housing Inspector Classification and Salary, 16. Add Housing Inspector I, Housing Inspector II and Senior Housing Inspector Classification and Salaries, 17. $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, 18. 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, 19. Grant Application $897,000 San Francisco Restoration Authority Measure AA for pre-construction and improvement documents at Aquatic Park, 20. Grant Application $20,000 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment, 21. Renewal Elmwood Ave BID for FY2022, 22. Renewal Solano Ave BID for FY 2022, 23. Taplin – Budget Referral for funding of Reckless Driving and Slideshow Deterrence, 24. Taplin – Budget referral sidewalk repair on arterial streets, 25. Taplin – Grant Application to CA Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program to provide resources for community safety initiatives, 26. Bartlett, co-sponsor Harrison – Presentation Request Study to Achieve Equity in City Contracting for Mason Tillman Assoc to present finding and recommendations from Berkeley Inclusion Opportunity Index, 27. Hahn, so-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison – Support Net Energy Metering, 28. Robinson - Amend City Council Rules of Procedure and Order to Allow Extension of Items in Committee in Writing, 29. Robinson, co-sponsors Arreguin, Bartlett, Harrison - Budget referral $50,000 Public Bank East Bay, 30. Robinson – Budget referral - $60,000 Durant Parklett and Telegraph Plaza Improvements, 31. Robinson , co-sponsor Arreguin, Hahn – Budget referral $500,000 Telegraph Shared Streets Feasibility study, ACTION: 32. Amendments to ADU Ordinance, 33. Proposed Amendment to Paragraph NN of BMC Section 19.48.020 adopting building standard which is more restrictive than CA Fire Code standard, requires installation of fire sprinklers in new structures and retrofit fire sprinklers into existing structures in Fire Zone 3 & Fire Zone 2, 34. Identifying City Council referrals for Removal, 35. Amending Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) Officeholder Accounts, 36. Objective Standards Recommendations for Density, Design and Shadow, 37. Letter to Senate Budget Committee Chair Sen Skinner Regarding Berkeley Pier, 38. Harrison, co-sponsor Bartlett - Budget Referral to Support Pilot Program Offering Free AC Transit on Sundays in Berkeley, 39. Parks Commission - Proposal to Allocate Revenues Generated by Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) in the Waterfront to the Marina Fund to avoid insolvency, INFORMATION REPORTS: 40. Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report, 41. Senior Center Survey Results, 42. Parks and Waterfront Commission Work Plan for 2021-2022.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2956 Hillegass (addition to nonconforming structure) date TBD
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits with End of Appeal Period,
SFD = Single Family Dwelling
2759 Dohr – repair garage and add ½ bath10-21-2021
1442 Fifth – Demolition of SFD, construction of 3 new SFD 10-28-2021
1516 Hopkins – alter & add 2nd story addition, unenclosed hot tub 10-14-2021
776 Page – Demolition of SFD, construction of 3 new SFD 10-28-2021
2622 San Pablo – establish play area for Chess School and waive required off-street parking 10-28-2021
2600 Tenth – change 15,584 sq ft from media production to office use 10-28-2021
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
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,
December 9 – Housing Element
February 15 – Homeless and Mental Health Services
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
Priority Setting Follow Up Discuss (December Special Meeting)

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.

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)

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.

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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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

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

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

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: [email protected]

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:

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: [email protected]
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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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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

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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
(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 [email protected]
(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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] and [email protected]
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.
[email protected],

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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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

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: [email protected])
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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]

Sunday, March 14, 2021
No City meetings or events found
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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) 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

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 [email protected] 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
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City Council Regular Meeting, March 9 at 6 pm, available for comment
email: [email protected]
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,
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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

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join [email protected] 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
_____________________
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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join [email protected] 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 [email protected] to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected] to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] to receive meeting announcements and agendas or join [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]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

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 [email protected]to 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: [email protected]
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

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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 [email protected]before 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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]before 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

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: [email protected]
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,
(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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]before 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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]or 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 [email protected]to 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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]to 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]to 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,
email[email protected]
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 [email protected]before 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 [email protected]is 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]for 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: [email protected]This 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]before 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 [email protected] 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
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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
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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,

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: [email protected]
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

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 and grants from Councilmembers’ office budgets, UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR SCHEDULING: 1. Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation, 2. Opt Up GHG emissions-free electricity plans, 3. Surveillance Technology, 4. Vote No Confidence in the Police Chief.
(packet 238 pages)

Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
4 pm Closed Session – Existing Litigation
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573644176
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 845 7364 4176
Agenda: 1. a. CTIA V City of Berkeley 15-cv-02529-EMC, b. Stahlschmidt v. City of Berkeley RG 20069713
6 pm Special Session - Vision 2050 Task Force Recommendations
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89084364433
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 890 8436 4433
Agenda: (74 pages) restates the obvious problems: fire, drought, aging infrastructure, sea level rise, earthquakes with areas of liquefaction and landslides, not enough money to fix everything and no real direction.

Bay Area SunShares Sept 29 at 12 – 1 pm and in October, Go to website to pre-register and receive links https://www.bayareasunshares.org/webinars

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE)12 – 1 pm,offering Resilient Home program solar and battery with $1250 incentive, Go to website to pre-register and receive links
https://ebce.org/news-and-events/#section-3

First Presidential Debate,6 – 7:30 pm PDT,

Wednesday,  September 30, 2020
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Landlord 101 – Webinar, 10 – 11:30 am
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Go to website to pre-register and receive links

Planning Commission – Special Meeting, 7 – 10 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97055841131
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 970 5584 1131
Agenda: Continued Public Hearing Draft Adeline Corridor Plan, General Plan and FEIR and consider recommending adoption by City Council.

Police Review Commission, 7 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89704556640
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 897 0455 6640
Agenda: Proposed Ordinance on the Use and Acquisition of Controlled Equipment as finalized on 9/29/2020 by the subcommittee

Electric Cars 101, 5 - 6 pm,rebates, incentives, vehicle range, charging, go to Eventbrite to preregister and receive links https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-cars-101-tickets-118065821049

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), 6-7 pm,offering Resilient Home program solar and battery with $1250 incentive, go to website to preregister and receive links https://ebce.org/news-and-events/#section-3

Thursday,  October 1, 2020
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/84357187833
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 843 5718 7833
Agenda: 3.a.&b.Amending Source of Income Discrimination Ordinance from Homeless Commission to establish enforcement procedure,

Cannabis Commission on community calendar as meeting, no meeting posted check later
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/

Landmarks Preservation Commission,7 – 11:30 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/94915951501
Teleconference: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 949 1595 1501
Agenda: Berkeley’s Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan,
1 Orchard Lane - Steilberg House – Landmark or Structure of Merit,
2939 Dwight Way - Smythe House – Landmark or Structure of Merit,
2136 San Pablo – Demolition referral
2136 San Pablo – Borg Building– Landmark or Structure of Merit,
2210 Harold Way – Demolition Referral
1325 Arch Street – Schneider House – consider request to initiate landmark or structure of merit designation

Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm- Berkeley Cultural Trust is hosting a Candidates Forum on the Arts, Thursday, Go to website to pre-register and receive links https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8eevIT3aTZGPQ3LUWm2LJg

Public Works Commission – no agenda posted check later for commission meeting
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx

Measure T1 Phase 2 – Public Meeting – District 7/8,6:30 – 8:30 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1Events/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97867174185
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 978 6717 4185

Drive and Ride Electric, 1 - 3 pm,financing, rebates, incentives and other local resources presented by the City of Richmond https://driveelectricweek.org/event?eventid=2195

Friday,  October 2, 2020, Saturday, October 3, 2020 and Sunday,  October 4, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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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
1528 Berkeley Way 10/6/2020
932 Delaware 9/29/2020
2000 Dwight Way 9/29/2020
1805 Eastshore 9/29/2020
2327 Fifth 9/22/2020
12 Indian Rock Path 10/6/2020
1235 Josephine 10/1/2020
2800 MLK Jr Way 10/8/2020
2526 MLK Jr Way 10/1/2020
2526 Mathews 10/6/2020
1229 Neilson 9/29/2020
2523-2525 Tenth 9/16/2020
2121 Woolsey 9/29/2020
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
Sept 29 –Vision 2050
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, Undergrounding Task Force Update
Jan 12 –Update Zero Waste Priorities
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling

Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Presentation from StopWaste on SB 1383
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,
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School Board and Regional meetings are not reviewed for this summary.

September 20 - September 27, 2020
Worth Noting:
Tuesday the City Council is poised to adopt a plan for the Civic Center which most of us have never seen and is posted as an impossible to read list of documents (total 903 pages) with no titles attached as a link to item 14. The Civic Center Plan needs a full presentation to the public as a worksession with ample opportunity for comment not some resolution passed in the dark of the night.
Also on the Council agenda for the 6 – 11 pm meeting are key items under action that deserve full presentations A. Annual Housing Pipeline Report, 13. Navigable Cities - street and sidewalk conditions with detrimental impacts on persons with disabilities, (already mentioned 14. Adoption of Civic Center Vision Plan cost estimate $56,144,000 to $96,569,000) and 15. Crime Report and Use of Force Report. The police OVERTIME REPORT is missing. Item16. Healthy Checkout should just pass as a reasonable requirement for big stores to remove candy and junk food from the checkout lines, but expect resistance same goes for 17. community refrigerators.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/09_Sep/City_Council__09-22-2020_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Wednesday – meeting on Bayer’s plan for expansion need to register to attend
Friday – Virtual Summit Series: 8:30 am – 12 pm, Just and Regenerative Future

From City of Berkeley
Bay Area SunShares is offering webinar on solar and battery discount programs Sept 23 at 9-10 am, Sept 29 at 12 – 1 pm and in October, check schedule and sign-up  https://www.bayareasunshares.org/webinars
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE)offering Resilient Home program solar and battery with $1250 incentive, Sept 24 at 6-7 pm, Sept 29 at 12-1 pm and Sept 30 at 6-7 pm, check schedule and sign-up https://ebce.org/news-and-events/#section-3
Electric Car and e-bikesDrive Clean Bay Area Preferred Pricing Campaign events Sept 26 at 4-5:30 pm register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electrify-your-ride-event-tickets-117596729985
Electric Cars 101rebates, incentives, vehicle range, charging Sept 30 at 5-6 pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-cars-101-tickets-118065821049

Sunday,  September 20, 2020
No City meetings or events found

Monday,  September 21, 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/81289549081
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 812 8954 9081
Agenda: 2. Allowance for Special Response Team to us Tear Gas in Certain Circumstances, 3. Improving Hate Crimes Reporting and Response, 4. Ordinance Police Acquisition and Use of Controlled Equipment,

Tuesday,  September 22, 2020
Berkeley City Council,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
4 pm, Closed Session
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81891250764
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 818 9125 0764
Agenda: 1. Pending Litigation Berkeley v. Regents UC, Case RG19023058, 2. Anticipated Litigation Berkeley v. Regents UC

6 pm – 11 pm, Regular Session
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89880085934
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 89880085934
CONSENT: 1. Resolution Reviewing and Ratifying the Proclamation of Emergency Due to COVID-19, 2. Amend Contract Add $100,000 total $150,000 with AG Witt LLC for COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cost Recovery Consultant, 2. Bid Solicitations $5,510,000, 3. Bid Solicitations $5,510,000, 4. 4. Submit grant agreements to accept COVID-19 response grant, 5. Revenue agreements for Aging Services Programs FY2021, 6. Contract add $73,756 total $116,756 and extend 3 years to 11/30/2025 with CivicPlus, Inc for Software Maintenance and Professional services online registration and reservation system, 7. Contract add $30,000 total $80,000 with Marken Mechanical for on-call heating, ac and ventilations services for the City, 8. Designating the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission as the Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Expenditure of Proceeds of the Fire, Safety, Emergency Services and Wildfire Prevention Tax (measure FF), 9. Providing our Unhoused Communities with Potable Water and addressing water insecurity, 10. Resolution 1 Minute 46 seconds of Mindfulness to City Meetings, 11. Support CA Proposition 17 Restoring Right to Vote after Completion of Prison Term, 12. 8. Support SB-1079 Residential Property Foreclosure, bill intended to mitigate against blight, vacancy and transfer of property from owner occupants to corporate landlords in event that CA experiences wave of foreclosures, ACTION: A.Annual Housing Pipeline Report13. Presentation on the Navigable Cities Framework for ensuring Access and Freedom of Movement for People with Disabilities in Berkeley,14. Adoption – Civic Center Vision Plan,15. 2019 Crime Report and five Year Use of Force Report,16. Healthy Checkout – stores >2500 sq ft to sell more nutritious food and beverage options at checkout, 17. Support Community Refrigerators $8,000 for those with no refrigeration, 18. Request the US House introduce the “The Breathe Act

Police Review Commission– Police Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment Ordinance Subcommittee, 12 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87979396346
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 879 79306346

Wednesday,  September 23, 2020
Bayer Virtual Community Meeting with Neighbors, 6  - 7:30pm
To register for meeting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bayer-virtual-community-meeting-with-west-berkeley-neighbors-tickets-117712672773
Agenda: Application to extend Bayer Development agreement with Berkeley

4 x 4 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/98671280713?pwd=RFNweitBNk1DRlFqZE15QVlhWmVKQT09
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 986 7128 0713
Agenda: Updates on COVID-19 on Housing Retention, Emergency Response, Relocation Ordinance

Civic Arts Commission, 6 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87360137426
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 873 6013 7426
Agenda Action Items: 6. Proposed Cube Space exhibition, Designs fo San Pablo Park, Endorsement of Turtle Island Fountain Project, Mural Opportunity at James Kenny Park Presentation, FY22 Civic Arts Grant Schedule, FY22 Grant Guidelines, 7. Presentation Measure T1 Phase 2 by Scott Ferris

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: 8. Police Acquisition & Use of Controlled Equipment, 9. BPD policies on questioning the supervised release status of detainees and conducting subsequent searches, including consideration of BPD response to PRC 2/5/2020 recommendation, 10. Recommendation to Council regarding a revised tear gas policy to allow use of Special Response Team in certain circumstances

Special Meeting of the Planning Commission is announced on the community calendar, but no record of such a meeting could be found.

Thursday,  September 24, 2020
Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/97339470197
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 973 3947 0197
Agenda: 3. Mental Health Service Act 3 yr plan presentation, Nomination Interview and vote on Boona Cheema and Margaret Fine, 6. Discussion Mental Health Crisis services, 7. Possible Action Mobile Crisis Subcommittee Report,

Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Videoconference: https://zoom.us/j/99162562539
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 991 6256 2539
2724 Mable – 846 sq ft 2ndstory addition to existing single-family dwelling, with existing non-conforming side yard and non-conforming lot coverage – on consent
1850 Arch – add 18 bedrooms to an existing 10-unit 12 bedroom multi-family residential building, for total 30 bedrooms on parcel – staff recommend approve
1862 Arch – add 15 bedrooms to existing 10-unit 10 bedroom multi-family residential building, for total 25 bedrooms on the parcel -staff recommend approve

Friday,  September 25, 2020
Virtual Summit series: For an Environmentally Just and Regenerative Future 8:30 am – 12 pm with keynote speaker at 9 am planned and organized by the Climate Emergency Task Force, program details and registration at
https://cemtf.org/event/september-summit-green-infrastructure-all-electric-buildings-transportation-100-renewable-energy

Saturday,  September 26, 2020
Electrify Your Ride, 4 – 5:30 pm– City sponsored event to learn about discounts on popular electric cars through Drive Clean Bay Area Preferred Pricing Campaign. Event is free. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electrify-your-ride-event-tickets-117596729985

Sunday,  September 27, 2020
No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1346 Ordway, 10/13/2020
Notice of Decision (NOD) and Use Permits With End of Appeal Period
1528 Berkeley Way 10/6/2020
932 Delaware 9/29/2020
1805 Eastshore 9/29/2020
2327 Fifth 9/22/2020
1235 Josephine 10/1/2020
2800 MLK Jr Way 10/8/2020
2526 MLK Jr Way 10/1/2020
2526 Mathews 10/6/2020
1229 Neilson 9/29/2020
2523 Tenth 9/16/2020
2121 Woolsey 9/29/2020
2412 Woolsey 10/7/2020
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___________________

WORKSESSIONS
Sept 29 –Vision 2050
Oct 13 -Ohlone History 5 pm
Oct 20 –Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision,
Jan 12 -Zero Waste Priorities
Feb 16 -BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
March 16 –date open for scheduling

Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Presentation from StopWaste on SB 1383
Berkeley Police Department Hiring Practices (referred by Public Safety Committee)
Systems Realignment
Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update,

Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment

September 13 - September 20, 2020
Worth Noting:
Tuesday– City Council starts at 6 pm. Agenda Item 33 is the Annual Housing Pipeline Report – housing approved and built and Item 36. Is whether the Council will vote no confidence in the Police Chief.
Wednesday– The Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:30 pm item 2 is Traffic Circles Policy and recommendations and items 3 – 8 are related to climate and the environment.
The Planning Commission, 7 pm is holding a special meeting. Item 10. Is the public hearing on the draft Adeline Corridor Plan.
Thursday – The Design Review Committee, 7 pm will preview a presentation on the Group Living Project at 2210 Harold Way proposed as high-density student housing.

The City Council Agenda for September 22 is available for comment and follows the list of meetings.

Sunday,  September 13, 2020
North Berkeley Neighborhood Alliance, 4 - 5 pm
Meeting for neighbors who are concerned about what gets built at the North Berkeley BART, questions about AB2923, classification of the station, etc can be emailed to [email protected]
You must Register to attend https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcu6trT8pH9YEBA9_2MmUNC1BBycWz_xw

Monday,  September 14, 2020
Board of Library Trustees
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Closed Session 6:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83992759821
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 839 9275 9821
Agenda: I. Public Comment, II. Closed Appointment Director of Library Services, public employee performance evaluation.
Open Session: 8:15 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82634141933
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 826 3414 1933
Agenda: I. Public Comment, II. Salary increase for Deputy Director of Library Services.

Tuesday,  September 15, 2020
Berkeley City Council, Tuesday,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Closed Session: 4:30 pm,
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85459223027
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 854 5922 3027
Agenda:1. Conference with Labor Negotiators, 2. Pending Litigation Joseph Sanchez vs. City of Berkeley, David Bartalini vs City of Berkeley.

Regular Meeting 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88436979283
Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 884 3697 9283
Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Agenda: RECESS:1. Contract $180,000 with Orsolya Kuti, DVM for on-site veterinary services for BACS 2. Accept revenue Grants for STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) 3. Contract add $225,000 total $870,304 Measure P Funds with Downtown Streets for low barrier Volunteer Work, 4. Authorization Grant Application CalRecycle Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling,CONSENT:5. 3-year Lease agreement with Berkeley Food Network 1001 University, 6. Ordinance Outdoor Commerce on Private Property, 7. 2ndreading Rezone Rose Garden Inn, 8. Measure T1 Loan $1.2 million ($600,000 Parks Fund, $600,00 Measure BB) in FY 2021 to complete Phase 1 projects, 10. Voting Delegates League of CA Cities, 11. Renaming ‘East’ Shattuck to Kala Bagai Way, 12. Civil Enforcement Face Covering Orders, - administrative citations, 13. RFP, 14. Memorandum $775,000 7/1/19 – 6/30/2021 between City of Berkeley and Alameda Co Behavioral Health Care Services for Mental Health Wellness Center, 15. Block Grants CARES Act Funds $373,097, 16. Amend Contract $15,000 total $90,000 thru 6/30/22 with Eikenberg Institute for Relationships to fund Cultural Humility Training Consultant, 17. Amend Contract by $6000 total $82,771 7/1/17 – 6/30/2021 for VoIP, 18. Amend Contract by $51,698 total $146,906 7/1/14 – 6/30/23 with MC Dean Inc for ERMA Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) Maintenance, 19. Amend Contract add $200,000 total $5,905,668 with Mar Con Builders for Live Oak Seismic Upgrade, 20. MOA $290,000 up to $390,000 for Construction of Gilman Sanitary Sewer Line Extension for fieldhouse restroom at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, 21. PO TYMCO, Inc for Regenerative Air Sweeper $165,000, 22. 100% Sustainable Trips by 2040, 50% by 2030, 23. Extend Grace Period to 1/1/21for Fair Chance Housing, 24. EBRPD supporting renaming Vollmer Park, 25. Centennial Proclamation Honoring 19thAmendment and Women’s Suffrage Movement, 26. Resolution congratulating Kamala D. Harris, 27.