What's Ahead
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Weekly Summary of Upcoming Berkeley City Meetings with Agenda Highlights
and Community Civic Events
The process for creating the weekly summary of meetings and events includes review of City Council and every Berkeley Board and Commission webpage for upcoming meetings. Every meeting agenda is read and topics of interest are listed. The process for creating the weekly summary starts after the close of City offices on Friday at 5:00 pm. The weekly index of meetings is usually posted between midnight Friday and 2:00 am Saturday for the coming week. Click on the links for the full meeting agenda.

When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
​To check for Notices of Decision (Land Use Approvals by the Zoning Officer, Zoning Adjustment Board (ZAB), Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and the end of the appeal period go to 
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Audio Recordings of City Council Committee Meetings are now available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: click this link to access recent meeting MP3 audio files via Dropbox.  
(Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)

August 25 - September 1, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The last evacuation fire drill is Sunday. If you have been skipping the fire drills, then read this article https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-camp-fire-deathtrap-20181230-story.html and watch one or both of these videos https://wildfiretoday.com/2019/07/14/into-the-fire-a-new-film-about-the-camp-fire/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxt7L4x_NQo
 
City Council is still officially on vacation, however, the Agenda Committee meets Monday to plan the September 10 City Council meeting. The agenda is packed as you see below.
 
Sunday,  August 25, 2019 Monday,  August 26, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for Sept 10 Council Meeting (full packet 526 pages): CONSENT: 1. Recess item - Reject all bids for John Hinkel Park Improvement Project – Negotiate in Open Market, 5. Increase contract by $175,000 to $541,004 with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for annual renewal, maintenance and updates thru Sept 18, 2024, 6. Updated Commissioners’ Manual, 7. $600,000 for On-call graphic design contracts, 9. $12,590,000 Formal Bid solicitations RFP, 10. P.O. Aramark Uniform Rental and Laundry Service, $468,067 thru Jan 4, 2022, 11. $828,170 to Toshiba Managed Printed Services for citywide print and copy services for 3 yr coverage, 12. $85,721 to Berkeley Drop-in to operate homeless storage locker program, 13. $159,000 Dental Health Services to BUSD thru June 30, 2022, 15. $100,000 for consulting services to ensure implementation of Easy Does It audit findings, 16. State Minimum Wage Increases – Camps Classifications, 17. Berkeley Minimum Wage Increases 18. Increase to $200,000 doe Computer Hardware and Software, 19. Add $99,700 for total $303,960 Geographic Technologies Group for Geographic Information System Master Plan contract Sept 14, 2016 – June 30, 2021, 21. $360,000 for 2 yr contract for portable toilets, with option to extend for 3-12 month periods thru Sept 30, 2024, total amount not to exceed $900,000, 22. $192,000 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Southside Initial Study and EIR for period of 16 months, 24. $250,000 to DC Electric, On-Call Electronic Traffic Calming Devices Maintenance Project, 25. Increase contract by $473,835 total $38,944,818 with C. Overaa & Co. for Center St Parking Garage, 26. Increase by $50,000 to $234,500 for On-Call Consulting with Northgate Environmental Management, 27. Game day Towing, 28. Agreement with East Bay Regional Park District for Tilden Park, 29. Green Infrastructure Plan Adoption, 30. Live Animal Sales disclosure requirements, 31. Provision of Wheelchair Charging for Homeless, 33. Outdoor Public Warning System, 35. 1281 University RFP for residential development for 50% on-site at 50% AMI or below, 36. 2019 Bi-annual report on Funding for Housing Programs, 39. Support AB 18 – Firearms Excise Tax. 45. Voluntary Time Off for City Employees on Statewide Election Days, ACTION: Public Hearing Municipal Finance Authority Bond for Berkeley Way Affordable Housing, 47. Public Hearing CA Municipal Finance Authority Bond  Financing for Berkeley Way HOPE Center, 48. Residential Parking McGee and Rose, 49. Preferrential Parking fee increases, 50. Wage Theft Program, 51. Funding Street Rehab, 52. a.& b. Health Study on Health Disparities and Mortality of Berkeley Homeless, 53. a.&b. Analysis of Increasing Inclusionary Housing over Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, 54. a.&b. Utilization of 1281 University for RV dwellers, 55. a.&b. Expansion of Adeline Corridor Plan to include in private component housing for extremely low-income persons, 56. Traffic Circle Policy Recommendations, 57. Open Doors Initiative: City Worker and First Time Affordable Homebuyer Program, 58. Decriminalizing Entheogenic Plants, 60. Waiver of Fees for South Berkeley Plaza and Public Art Program, 61. Negotiations to purchase People’s Bazaar, 62. – 66. Budget referrals street repairs (Derby), lights (Sacramento/Oregon), crossing signals (Ashby/Fulton, Shattuck/Prince and Otis), 67. Status Traffic Mitigations Dwight/California, 68. Expand Automatic Gass Shut-off valve requirements, 69. Resolution on UN Rights of the Child, 70. Game Day Parking
  • Referred Items: 2. Discussion and Direction Regarding Revisions to City Council Rules of Procedure and Order, 3. Scope of Performance Evaluation of City Manager, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  August 27, 2019
  • Adeline Subcommittee canceled – no subcommittee meetings until October
Wednesday,  August 28, 2019 Thursday,  August 29, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Friday,  August 30, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  August 31, 2019
  • Labor Day Weekend - No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  September 1, 2019
  • Labor Day Weekend - No City meetings or events found
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City Council Referrals to the Agenda Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
  1. 61a.&b. Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, and 1011 University Ave and 1925 Ninth Street, Berkeley
  2. 68. Revisions to Ordinance No. 7,521—N.S. in the Berkeley Municipal Code to increase compliance with the city’s short-term rental ordinance
  3. 4. Disposition of City-Owned, Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 Fifthe Street and 1654 Fifth Street
  4. 17. Short-term referral to City Manager and budget referral for creation of a “vehicle dweller program” in Berkeley
 
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
1533 Beverly 9-03-2019
2023 Center 8-28-2019
1417 Grant 8-28-2019
2711 Mabel 9-03-2019
641 Neilson 9-16-2019
1727 Parker 9-03-2019
2312 Telegraph 8-29-19
1235 Tenth 8-27-19
Public Hearings Scheduled
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) ZAB – 9/24/2019
0 Euclid Ave – Berryman Reservoir (denial of 4G telecom facility) ZAB – 10/29/2019
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB  - 11/12/2019
 
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review,
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan, Update:goBerkeley (RPP)
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Adeline Corridor Plan – City Manager
(Dropped from list) Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

August 18 - August 25, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess until September 9th and most of the Boards and Commissions also take a summer break, some in July and some in August.
Comments on the Adeline Corridor Plan can still be made email adelinecorridor@cityofberkeley.info
Cal students return - Monday, Tuesday are move-in days, Golden Bear Orientation is Saturday, August 24
Wildfire Evacuation Drills for high risk fire areas
  • August 25 from 9am – 10 am, neighborhood Berkeley-Contra costa to the east, Spruce to the west, Codornices Park to the north and UC Berkeley to south.
For more details on Wildfire Evacuation Drills and to sign up go to link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-07-23_Sign_up_for_City-led_wildfire_evacuation_drills_in_August.aspx
 
Sunday,  August 18, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  August 19, 2019 Tuesday,  August 20, 2019 Wednesday,  August 21, 2019 Thursday,  August 22, 2019
  • Berkeley Climate Action Coalition Clean Transportation Convening, 6 – 8 pm, Ed Roberts Campus, event is free, space is limited, reserve seat thru Eventbrite, event includes electric vehicles, clean transportation, clean energy home, home electrification, solar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-electric-all-the-way-home-electric-cars-101-the-future-of-berkeleys-clean-transportation-tickets-64738825570
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/ Agenda:
    • 1641 Seventh Street – demolish existing 816 sq ft single story, single-family dwelling and construct 2-story single family dwelling, 1740 sq ft, average height 20 ft.
    • 190 B Alvarado Road – construct 2505 sq ft 2-story, single-family dwelling with attached 1-car garage that would reduce setback from 20 ft to 14 ft 1 inch and side yard setback from 4 ft to 0 ft, on existing 11,430 sq ft lot
    • 1322 Shattuck – alter 19,786 sq ft 4-story 18 unit apartment building by constructing an approximately 77 sq ft addition to penthouse dwelling unit with average height of 44 ft 7 inches with non-conforming setback
Friday,  August 23, 2019
  • Council member Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 4 - 6 pm, 2514 San Pablo Ave, Paisan
Saturday,  August 24, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
  • Community Toxics Tour, 11 am – 1 pm, absolute limit 30, use link to sign-up, Phillips 66 in Rodeo one of the world’s heaviest crude capable refineries is proposing to increase the number of tankers deliveries from 59 – 135. https://actionnetwork.org/events/community-toxics-tour
Sunday,  August 25, 2019  
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Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
999 Anthony8-21-19
910 BANCROFT 8-19-19
1533 Beverly
1308 Blake
1633 Bonita - 8-19-19
2023 Center
1615 Francisco
1407 Gilman – 8-19-19
1417 Grant
815 Indian Rock
2711 Mabel
1727 Parker
2851 Russell – 8-19-19
1235 San Pablo 8-22-19
2613 San Pablo 8-22-19
2151.5 Stuart 8-19-19
2312 Telegraph 8-29-19
1235 Tenth 8-27-19
1835 Virginia 8-22-19
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com


August 11 - August 18, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess until September 9th and most of the Boards and Commissions also take a summer break, some in July and some in August.
Wildfire Evacuation Drills for high risk fire areas
  • August 11 from 9am – 10 am, neighborhood Wildcat Canyon to the east, The Alameda to the West, Berkeley-Contra Costa border to the north, Codornices Park to the south,
  • August 25 from 9am – 10 am, neighborhood Berkeley-Contra costa to the east, Spruce to the west, Codornices Park to the north and UC Berkeley to south.
For more details on Wildfire Evacuation Drills and to sign up go to link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-07-23_Sign_up_for_City-led_wildfire_evacuation_drills_in_August.aspx
 
Sunday,  August 11, 2019
  • Wildfire Evacuation Drill, 9 - 10 am, neighborhood Wildcat Canyon to the east, The Alameda to the West, Berkeley-Contra Costa border to the north, Codornices Park to the south,
Monday,  August 12, 2019
  • Concurrent Meeting Parks and Waterfront Subcommittee and Public Works Commission T1 Infrastructure Subcommittee, 9 – 11 am at 1947 Center, Sitka Spruce Room, 1st Floor, Agenda: 3. T1 Phase 2 Timeline and Recommendations, Proposed 5 public meetings, geographic equity, local vs. citywide elements​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  August 13, 2019 Wednesday,  August 14, 2019Thursday,  August 15, 2019
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison St, Agenda, 4. C. amend contracts with the Eviction Defense Center and the East Bay Community Law Center, d. Communication to HUD in opposition to proposed changes to Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, 5. Appeal 1921 Delaware #5, 6.(1)Regulation 53 (revocable trust), (2) filling Board vacancy (3) Streamline various Rent Board regulations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/Agenda__RSB_2019_Aug_15.aspx
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room, Agenda, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
    • 2352 Shattuck – demolish 2 existing commercial buildings, split lot in two, construct 2 8-story mixed use buildings, 206 units including 15 very low income units, 11, 460 sq ft commercial space, 19,530 usable open space, 93 ground level parking spaces, Continued preliminary review, Majority recommendations
    • 2176 Kittridge – demolish non-residential building, gas station and carwash, construct 7-story mixed use building 165-residential units, ground level retail, underground parking, Preliminary Design Review, Majority Recommendations
  • Open Government Commission, 7:30 or 8 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, listed on community calendar, NO AGENDA posted, check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
Friday,  August 16, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  August 17, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  August 18, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Register for August 22, 6 – 8 pm,  Climate Action Coalition – Clean Transportation Convening, clean energy home, home electrification, East Bay Community Energy, SunShares bulk discount program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-electric-all-the-way-home-electric-cars-101-the-future-of-berkeleys-clean-transportation-tickets-64738825570
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
910 BANCROFT 8-19-19
1633 Bonita - 8-19-19
857 Contra Costa - 8-12-19                                                                                       
2019 Del Norte- 8-16-19
1407 Gilman – 8-19-19
2707 Hillegass – 8-14-19
2851 Russell – 8-19-19
1235 San Pablo 8-22-19
2613 San Pablo 8-16-19
1909 University - 8-15-19
485 Vincente – 8-6-19
1835 Virginia 8-22-19
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
 
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To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

August 4 - August 11, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess until September 9th and most of the Boards and Commissions also take a summer break, some in July and some in August. August 6 is National Night Out.
Wildfire Evacuation Drills for high risk fire areas
  • August 4 (see below),
  • August 11 from 9am – 10 am, neighborhood Wildcat Canyon to the east, The Alameda to the West, Berkeley-Contra Costa border to the north, Codornices Park to the south,
  • August 25 from 9am – 10 am, neighborhood Berkeley-Contra costa to the east, Spruce to the west, Codornices Park to the north and UC Berkeley to south.
For more details on Wildfire Evacuation Drills and to sign up go to link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-07-23_Sign_up_for_City-led_wildfire_evacuation_drills_in_August.aspx
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission on Wednesday is addressing wildfire risk reduction, power shutoff, fire equipment access.
 
Sunday,  August 4, 2019 Monday,  August 5, 2019
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  August 6, 2019 Wednesday,  August 7, 2019 Thursday,  August 8, 2019 Friday,  August 9, 2019
  • City of Berkeley reduced service day
Saturday,  August 10, 2019 Sunday,  August 11, 2019
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
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Alameda County Housing Survey and Community Meeting on Housing August 13, 1-3 pm at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alameda-county-housing-survey-community-meetings-tickets-64981828398
Register for August 22, 6 – 8 pm,  Climate Action Coalition – Clean Transportation Convening, clean energy home, home electrification, East Bay Community Energy, SunShares bulk discount program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-electric-all-the-way-home-electric-cars-101-the-future-of-berkeleys-clean-transportation-tickets-64738825570
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
            840 Addison – 8-5-19
1643 Allston – 8-6-19
910 BANCROFT 8-19-19
2124 Bancroft 8-5-19
1827 Blake – 8-6-19
1633 Bonita - 8-19-19
857 Contra Costa - 8-12-19
1854 Euclid - 8-5-19                                                                                                  
2019 Del Norte- 8-16-19
1833 Fourth – 8-5-19
1208 Gilman – 8-6-19
1407 Gilman – 8-19-19
2707 Hillegass – 8-14-19
2851 Russell – 8-19-19
1235 San Pablo 8-22-19
2613 San Pablo 8-16-19
1647 Sixth – 8-6-19
2475 Telegraph 8-5-19
584 The Alameda – 8-6-19
1909 University - 8-15-19
485 Vincente – 8-6-19
1835 Virginia 8-22-19
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
July 28 - August 4, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on summer recess until September 9th and most of the Boards and Commissions also take a summer break, some in July and some in August. August 6 is National Night Out.
Sunday,  July 28, 2019
  • Kite Festival at the Marina, 10 am – 5 pm, event free, parking $20
  • Annual South Berkeley Neighbors Potluck BBQ & Music Festival, 12 noon– 6 pm, Ellis between Ashby and Prince
  • Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club Annual Picnic, 1 – 5 pm, 1737 Allston Way
Monday,  July 29, 2019
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  July 30, 2019 Wednesday,  July 31, 2019 Thursday,  August 1, 2019
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
    • 1440 Hawthorne Terrace – Marsh House and Gardens, Landmark or structure of merit
    • 1450 Hawthorne Terrace – Sperry-McLaughlin House and Gardens, Landmark or structure of merit
    • 1581 Le Roy Ave – Structural Alteration
    • 2018-36 University – Structural Alteration
    • 2526 Hawthorne Terrace – Mills Act Contract
  • Sophie Hahn Councilmember District 5, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, will have a table at North Shattuck Farmer’s Market between Rose and Vine, 
Friday,  August 2, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  August 3, 2019
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
Sunday,  August 4, 2019
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
840 Addison – 8-5-19
1643 Allston – 8-6-19
2124 Bancroft 7-23-19
1827 Blake – 8-6-19
1633 Bonita - 8-19-19
857 Contra Costa - 8-12-19
1854 Euclid - 8-5-19
2019 Del Norte- 8-16-19
1833 Fourth – 8-5-19
1208 Gilman – 8-6-19
1024 Grizzly Peak – 7-30-19
1026 Grizzly Peak – 7-30-19
1028 Grizzly Peak – 7-30-19
2707 Hillegass – 8-14-19
2851 Russell – 8-19-19
1647 Sixth – 8-6-19
584 The Alameda – 8-6-19
1812 University - 7-30-19
485 Vincente – 8-6-19
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019

WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services 
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

July 21 - July 28, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
Monday the Mayor’s State of the City Address is sold out. It will be live on his Facebook page,
Tuesday is the last City Council meeting until September 10. The Agenda appears unbearably long. While most of it is on consent, the action items include RV permitting - Item 38. Is a one-time annual permit for a 2week RV parking permit and 39. is for a 3-month RV parking permit and temporary safe parking site. Item 40. the Update on Policing Stop Data states policing stops have declined but contains no actual data and recommends creation of a task force. The last item is the Pipeline (housing) report with the number of multi-unit projects approved, built and low-income units within the projects. The report confirms what is visible on the street, not enough affordable housing is being built and there is an excess of market rate  (overpriced) units.
Sunday,  July 21, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  July 22, 2019
  • Mayor Arreguin State of the City Address, 6 pm sold out, it will be live streamed on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/berkeleymayor/
  • Community Health Commission – Cannabis Subcommittee, 11 am, at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: Draft Cannabis Recommendation https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda with approximate times: 7:45 pm Presentation Telegraph Ave Reusable Cup Pilot Program, 8:05 pm Preview Ecology Center Resourceful web application, 8:15 pm City Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer station, 8:25 pm Single Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation including signage and public education, 8:45 pm. Reduction of flammable vegetation - Fire Fuel Chipper and Debris Bin Program information, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  July 23, 2019
  • Mental Health Commission Site Visit Subcommittee, 12:30 pm at 2180 Cypress Room, 1st Floor, Agenda: Consumer Feedback Session​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • Closed Session with Legal Counsel, 5:00 pm, Agenda: 1. Blake v. City of Berkeley, Case No. RG17870367, 2. City of Berkeley v. Regents of University of California, Case No. RG19023058
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Expand control of flavored tobacco, 3. 2020 Council meeting schedule, 5. Affordable Housing  - Use a portion of tax-exempt bonds for reimbursement of expenditures for the projects – expected obligation $175 million, 6. Animal Care Mutual Aid in Disasters, 7. RFP, 8. Amend contract with Resource Development Assoc (RDA) total $54,500 to build database for Mental Health Division Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT), 9. Mental Health Services Act Annual Update, 10. Amend contract with Merritt Hawkins adding $100,000 (total $149,990) for recruitment of psychiatrist, 11. Amend 7 contracts increasing total to $2,162,700 thru June 30, 2020 for Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports, Prevention and Early Intervention, 12. 5 yr contract for  $1,363,735 with AMCS for Zero Waste Management Software System, 13. 5 yr contract for $487,249 with Assetworks for a Fleet Management Software 14. Add $42,216 (total $76,811) to Communication Strategies contract for developing requirements and needs assessment for Voice over IP support and maintenance, 15. Special use permit with US Forest Service for Tuolumne Camp, 16. $365,000 contract with Left Coast Land Clearing for hazard mitigation Tuolumne Camp, 17. $584,354 contract with Leslie Heavy Haul, LLC for Tuolumne Camp Tree Hazard Mitigation, 18. Contract for $468,706 and $70,000 Contingency (total $538,706) with McNabb Construction, Inc for George Florence Park Playground Renovation – 2121 Tenth St, 19. Grant Application – Trees Build Community Program, 20. Amend Contract add $55,000 total $250,000 Asphalt Repairs-Resurface City Parks, 22. Authorize modification of Measure T1 Phase 1 project list removing King School Park Bioswale project and adding 13 priority sites identified by Green Infrastructure plan (6/18/19) and Public Works Commission, 23. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, 24. 2019-202 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant,    25. Add $50,000 and extend contract to 6/30/21 with Restoration Management Co. for on-call remediation and restoration services, 26. 3 yr contract $450,000 with Stockton Tri Industries for Front Loading and Rear Loading Container Purchase, 28. Increase amended contract by $31,161 (total $351,317 plus $6,000 contingency) with W.A. Rose Construction for exterior Stucco Demolition Work at the Central Library, 29. Defendant’s Side Agreement to facilitate Consent Decree Compliance, 30. Preferential Parking Permit Update, 31. Prioritize street light replacement and street improvements by high-collision street first, 32. Transfer $550,000 to Rent Board to amend contracts with Eviction Dense Center and East Bay Law Center and anti-displacement services for low and moderate-income Berkeley residents, 33. . Designate Ohlone Greenway and West Street Bike Path as linear City Parks, 34. Support CA SB 464 Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth, 35. Support AB 1279 Housing development, ACTION: 36. Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act, 37. Substantial Amendments to Annual Action Plans for Use of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funds allocating maximum allowable amount towards shelter and street outreach and away from rapid rehousing – (Hearing scheduled for 6 – 7 pm according to the Community Calendar), 38. 2-week RV Permitting Process – allows one time/year 2-week permit, 39. ID Locations for Managed Safe RV Parking on City-Owned Land, Development of 3-month “Grace Period” Permit Program, and request that State Lands Commission Permit Temporary Safe Parking Site at Berkeley Waterfront, 40. Update on BPD Stop Data Collection, Data Analysis and Community Engagement, 41. Wage Theft Prevention, D. Pipeline Report, INFORMATION: 43.Update Measure T1, 44. Parks, Recreation, Waterfront – Audit Status Report, 48. 2020 Public Art Plan and Budget, 49. B.M.C. 13.79.050 Report 103 Tenants accepted buyout agreements to vacate their tenancy March 2016 – June 2018, 50. Zero Waste Commission Work Plan, 51. Audit Plan FY 2019, 2020. To include performance audits housing/homelessness, street repairs, climate change response.  
Wednesday,  July 24, 2019 Thursday,  July 25, 2019 Friday,  July 26, 2019 Saturday,  July 27, 2019 Sunday,  July 28, 2019
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1111 Allston Way (single family dwelling) – 7-8-2019
2198 San Pablo Ave (new mixed-use development) – 7-8-2019
0 Euclid Ave- Berryman Reservoir (denial of telecom facility)
Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision (NOD)
1619 Walnut
1915 Fourth St
2580 Bancroft
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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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

July 14 - July 21, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
With Only two more City Council meetings before summer recess, the week ahead is packed.
Monday  at 2:30 pm is a special Council Agenda with only 2 items, revisions to City Council procedure rules and the scope of the City Manager's evaluation. 
Tuesday evening at 6 pm the City Council meeting item C under action is the Ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in new construction. The same evening on consent is direction for updating the Wireless Ordinance  and item B is the Framework for Affordable Housing.
Wednesday at  noon the Council Safety Committee is taking up a proposed ordinance on prohibiting use of facial recognition technology - San Francisco banned facial recognition technology in May, Oakland did the same in June. CORRECTION for Oakland - Ordinance approved in committee to ban facial recognition technology in June with full Council vote scheduled for July 16.
Thursday the Council Land Use Committee meets at 10:30 am and in the evening the Design Review Committee takes up discussion of a long overdue appraisal of best practices and project review - just exactly how well have approved multi-unit mixed-use projects worked for the people living in them. 
The July 23 Council agenda is available for comment and follows  the weekly list of meetings.
 
Sunday,  July 14, 2019 Monday,  June 15, 2019 Tuesday,  July 16, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,  
    • Closed Session, 5 pm, Agenda: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Berkeley Police Association, Berkeley fire Fighters Association
    • Regular Session, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Gender Neutral Language, 2. $376,430 contract with Gehl Studio for Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan, 3. Add $100,000 to Bellingham contract (total $209,000) plus add PO $100,000 (total $200,000) to replace additional Finger Docks at Berkeley Marina, 4. Amend lease agreement with Sasha Shamszad for 841 Folger St/3000 7th St for Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Traffic and Parking enforcement for 6 months with month to month lease to follow ($16,651.65/mo), 5. Update Sewer System Management Plan, 6. Stormwater Fee, 7. Letters of Support to Eliminate Student Debt SB 806 aka College for All Act of 2017, 8. Presentation by PG&E, 9. Referral to City Manager to amend City’s Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance and Aesthetic Guidelines, 10. Support CA AB 302 Parking for Homeless Community College students, 11. Support AB 1076 Automatic Relief of Criminal Records, 12. Make City Hall a voting Center for 2020 under 2016 CA Voter Choice Act – ballots mailed to all voters, allow for same day registration, early voting – will result in decrease in voting locations, ACTION:  A.a.&b. Role Peace and Justice Commission as advisory to Socially Responsible Investment and Procurement, B. Framework for Berkeley’s Affordable Housing, C. Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, 13. Annual Housing Pipeline Report, 14. Opportunity Zone Project Guidelines, INFORMATION REPORTS: 15. Improve Fire Safety Standards for Rebuilt Fire-Damaged Structures, 16. Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) 2019 Work Plan, 17. Public Works Commission  2020 Work Plan. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Traffic Circle Policy Task Force Operation and Maintenance Subcommittee, 7:30 pm, at 2000 University Au Coquelet, Agenda: 2. O&M primary elements, 3. Best Practices https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Traffic_Circle_Policy_Task_Force.aspx
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 12 – 1:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda: Webinar Broadcast – Effective Community Advocacy http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Wednesday,  June 17, 2019 Thursday,  June 18, 2019
  • City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 3. Amnesty Program for Legalizing Unpermitted Dwelling Units, 4. Prioritizing Affordable Housing for Homeless, 5. Ordinance adding new Chapter 9.50 requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender, 6. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing and Public Health and Safety Ordinance. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2a.&b. Recommendations for a Fossil Free Berkeley, 3. Considering Multi-year Bidding Processes for Street Paving https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room, 2100 San Pablo Ave – demolish existing 1-story Commercial building, construct 4-story, 52 ft, mixed use 96 unit residential care facilitywith 2491 sq ft commercial space, 720 sq ft wellness center/club, 26 parking spaces, 12 bicycle spaces, committee decision
    • 2352 Shattuck – demolish two existing commercial buildings, split lot, construct two 8-story, mixed use with 206 units (including 15 very low income units), 11,460 sq ft commercial space, 18,530 usable open space, 93 parking spaces, majority recommendations
    • 2435 San Pablo – construct 4-story mixed-use building with ground floor live-work and residential lobby, 48 private rooms with communal kitchens on each residential floor, rooftop terraces on 3rd and 4th floors, 56 bicycle spaces,
    • Discussion of DRC best practices and project review. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison St, No Agenda Posted https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, NO Agenda posted https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
  • Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Corp Yard, Building A Willow Room, Agenda: 1. Electric Mobility Roadmap Update, 2. Modifications at Dwight and California intersection, 3. At 8:30 pm BART Presentation – North Berkeley BART station active access improvements project, 4. Fossil Free Berkeley, 5. Commission Goals, 6. Stop Sign Warrants https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  June 19, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  June 20, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  June 21, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
 
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Berkeley City Council July 23 meeting available for comment, email council@cityofberkeley.info CONSENT: 1. Expand control of flavored tobacco, 3. 2020 Council meeting schedule, 5. Affordable Housing  - Use a portion of tax-exempt bonds for reimbursement of expenditures for the projects – expected obligation $175 million, 6. Animal Care Mutual Aid in Disasters, 7. RFP, 8. Amend contract with Resource Development Assoc (RDA) total $54,500 to build database for Mental Health Division Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT), 9. Mental Health Services Act Annual Update, 10. Amend contract with Merritt Hawkins adding $100,000 (total $149,990) for recruitment of psychiatrist, 11. Amend 7 contracts increasing total to $2,162,700 thru June 30, 2020 for Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports, Prevention and Early Intervention, 12. 5 yr contract for  $1,363,735 with AMCS for Zero Waste Management Software System, 13. 5 yr contract for $487,249 with Assetworks for a Fleet Management Software 14. Add $42,216 (total $76,811) to Communication Strategies contract for developing requirements and needs assessment for Voice over IP support and maintenance, 15. Special use permit with US Forest Service for Tuolumne Camp, 16. $365,000 contract with Left Coast Land Clearing for hazard mitigation Tuolumne Camp, 17. $584,354 contract with Leslie Heavy Haul, LLC for Tuolumne Camp Tree Hazard Mitigation, 18. Contract for $468,706 and $70,000 Contingency (total $538,706) with McNabb Construction, Inc for George Florence Park Playground Renovation – 2121 Tenth St, 19. Grant Application – Trees Build Community Program, 20. Amend Contract add $55,000 total $250,000 Asphalt Repairs-Resurface City Parks, 22. Authorize modification of Measure T1 Phase 1 project list removing King School Park Bioswale project and adding 13 priority sites identified by Green Infrastructure plan (6/18/19) and Public Works Commission, 23. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, 24. 2019-202 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant,    25. Add $50,000 and extend contract to 6/30/21 with Restoration Management Co. for on-call remediation and restoration services, 26. 3 yr contract $450,000 with Stockton Tri Industries for Front Loading and Rear Loading Container Purchase, 28. . Increase amended contract by $31,161 (total $351,317 plus $6,000 contingency) with W.A. Rose Construction for exterior Stucco Demolition Work at the Central Library, 29. Defendant’s Side Agreement to facilitate Consent Decree Compliance, 30. Preferential Parking Permit Update, 31. Prioritize street light replacement and street improvements by high-collision street first, 32. Transfer $550,000 to Rent Board to amend contracts with Eviction Dense Center and East Bay Law Center and anti-displacement services for low and moderate-income Berkeley residents, 33. . Designate Ohlone Greenway and West Street Bike Path as linear City Parks, 34. Support CA SB 464 Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth, 35. Support AB 1279 Housing development, 36. Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act, 37. Substantial Amendments to Annual Action Plans for Use of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funds allocating maximum allowable amount towards shelter and street outreach and away from rapid rehousing, 38. 2-week RV Permitting Process – allows one time/year 2-week permit, 39. ID Locations for Managed Safe RV Parking on City-Owned Land, Development of 3-month “Grace Period” Permit Program, and request that State Lands Commission Permit Temporary Safe Parking Site at Berkeley Waterfront, 40. Update on BPD Stop Data Collection, Data Analysis and Community Engagement, 41. Wage Theft Prevention,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/07_Jul/City_Council__07-23-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1111 Allston Way (single family dwelling) – 7-8-2019
2198 San Pablo Ave (new mixed-use development) – 7-8-2019
0 Euclid Ave- Berryman Reservoir (denial of telecom facility)
Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision (NOD)
1619 Walnut
1915 Fourth St
2580 Bancroft
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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​​​July 7 - July 14, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The City Council Agenda for July 9 is very heavy so you can expect one or two items to be continued to July 16. It is just not guaranteed what will be continued. The last scheduled City Council meeting before the Council summer recess is July 23. There are no reports in the July 23  packet for the Agenda Committee for 22 items despite reference to the missing reports for information.
The July 16 City Council Agenda is available for comment and follows the list of weekly meetings.
Berkeley is sponsoring a protest to the treatment of children at detention centers at 12 noon at Civic Center Park. If you bring signs make them without sticks.
 
Sunday,  July 7, 2019 Monday,  July 8, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: 2. Expansion of Air Quality Monitoring Program to multiple sites, 3. Ban Racial, Ethnic, Cultural and Religious Discrimination on the Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear, 4.a.&b. Recommendations Related to Leonard Powell, fact-finding, policy changes, code enforcement, housing stability, justice, 5. Pilot Cannabis Event at Cesar Chavez Park​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: 2. Finalize Agenda for July 23 City Council meeting, No Reports for items 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14,15,26,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,26,28,29,30, CONSENT: 1. Expand control of flavored tobacco, 4. Affordable Housing  - Use a portion of tax-exempt bonds for reimbursement of expenditures for the projects – expected obligation $175 million, 5. Animal Care Mutual Aid in Disasters, 6. RFP, 7. Amend contract with Resource Development Assoc (RDA) total $54,500 to build database for Mental Health Division Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT),8. Amend 7 contracts increasing total to $2,162,700 thru June 30, 2020 for Mental Health Services Act Community Services, Supports, Prevention and Early Intervention, 9. Mental Health Services Act Annual Update, 10. Amend contract with Merritt Hawkins adding $100,000 (total $149,990) for recruitment of psychiatrist, 11. 5 yr contract for  $1,363,735 with AMCS for Zero Waste Management Software System, 12. 5 yr contract for $487,249 with Assetworks for a Fleet Management Software 13. Add $42,216 (total $76,811) to Communication Strategies contract for developing requirements and needs assessment for Voice over IP support and maintenance, 14. Special use permit with US Forest Service for Tuolumne Camp, 15. $365,000 contract with Left Coast Land Clearing for hazard mitigation Tuolumne Camp, 16. $450,000 contract with Poston Logging, LLC for Tuolumne Camp Tree Hazard Mitigation, 17. Contract for $468,706 and $70,000 Contingency (total $538,706) with McNabb Construction, Inc for George Florence Park Playground Renovation – 2121 Tenth St, 18. Authorize modification of Measure T1 Phase 1 project list removing King School Park Bioswale project and adding 13 priority sites identified by Green Infrastructure plan (6/18/19) and Public Works Commission, 19. Add $50,000 and extend contract to 6/30/21 with Restoration Management Co. for on-call remediation and restoration services, 20. 3 yr contract $450,000 with Stockton Tri Industries for Front Loading and Rear Loading Container Purchase, 21. Add $150,000 (total $650,000) to contract with Fehr & Peers for on-call transportation planning services, 22. Increase amended contract by $31,161 (total $351,317 plus $6,000 contingency) with W.A. Rose Construction for exterior Stucco Demolition Work at the Central Library, 23. Defendant’s Side Agreement to facilitate Consent Decree Compliance, 24. Support AB 1279 – housing development, ACTION: 25. Amendments to BMC Chapter 2.12 public campaign financing program, 26. Substantial Amendments to Annual Action Plans for Use of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Funds allocating maximum allowable amount towards shelter and street outreach and away from rapid rehousing, 28. Voting Delegates – League of CA Cities Annual Conference, 29. Funding for Street Rehab Capital Improvement, 30. Preferential Parking (RPP) Update, 31. 2-week RV Permitting Process – allows one time/year 2-week permit, 32. Prioritize street light replacement and street improvements by high-collision street first, 33. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing and Public Health and Safety Ordinance, 34. Transfer $550,000 to Rent Board to amend contracts with Eviction Dense Center and East Bay Law Center and anti-displacement services for low and moderate-income Berkeley residents, 35. ID Locations for Managed Safe RV Parking on City-Owned Land, Development of 3-month “Grace Period” Permit Program, and request that State Lands Commission Permit Temporary Safe Parking Site at Berkeley Waterfront, 36. Designate Ohlone Greenway and West Street Bike Path as linear City Parks, INFORMATION REPORTS: 37. City Council Short Term Referral Process Monthly Update, 38. T1 update, 39. Audity Status PRW on-call Program, 43. 2020 Public Art Plan, 44. Report Buyout Offers and Agreements, 45. Zero Waste Commission Work Plan, 46. Amended Audit Plan, To follow July 23 agenda review 8. Discussion and Direction Regarding Revision to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order, 9. Review of Scope of Work to Develop a Performance Evaluation of the City Manager, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Civic Arts Commission – Policy Subcommittee, 5  – 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Conf Room, Agenda: 3. Inclusion of Affordable Housing https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
  • Traffic Circle Policy Task Force-Plantings Subcommittee, 6 – 7:30 pm, at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: III. 3. continued discussion and policy https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Traffic_Circle_Policy_Task_Force.aspx
  • Public Works Commission – Measure T1 Subcommittee, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Conf Room, Agenda: 3.c.Phase 2 Timeslines, Legal Opinions Restrooms, Pools, leased property, Project List, Developing Internal and public process https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  July 9, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, 
    • Closed Session, 4:00 pm, Agenda: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators – Employee Organization: Berkeley Police Association, 2. City of Berkeley vs. Regents of UC Case # RG19023058 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/07_Jul/City_Council_07-09-2019_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Adopt FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $525,856,809, 2. Add $44,163 to contract (Total $127,700) Records Management Software System, 3. PO Up to $1 million Life Assist Emergency Medical Supplies for Fire Dept, 4. Waive Nuclear Free Berkeley Act to enter contract with UCB to evaluate Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Program, 5. 2yr contract $75,000 for Cultural Humility Training Consultant, 6. Grant application Marina Blvd Bay Trail with $260,000 City matching funds, 7. 2019-2022, $3.8 Million construction management services contract with Kitchell for Tuolumne Camp Project, 8. Add $70,000 to contract (total $180,000) Berry Brothers Towing, 9. Gender Pay Equity Salary Negotiation Workshop, 10. City Sponsored Protest of Conditions for Children in Federal Detention Centers, 11. Support AB 392 (use of force bill), 12. Referral to Planning Commission Local Construction Workforce Development Policy, 13. Support SB 347 Multilingual Sugar Sweetened Beverage Warning, 14. Oppose SB 386 Irrigation & Climate Change Prevention, 15. Support SB 14 Construction Bond CA public universities, ACTION: 16. Mental Health Commission Annual Report, 17. a.&b. Independent audit male/female pay City of Berkeley employees, 18. a.&b. Use of Restraint Devices by Police and Fire Dept, 19. a.&b. Socially Responsible investment and procurement and role of Peace and Justice Commission, 20. Refer to Housing Advisory Commission, the Measure O Oversight Committee and the Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Measure P) to consider proposing a Framework for policies, programs and projects through 2030 for Affordable Housing and to return comments for consideration at a Special Meeting of the City Council in September, 21. New Ordinance Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, Information Reports: 22. 2019 Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Work Plan, 23. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 2019-2020 Work Plan, 24. Open Government Commission 2019-2020 Work Plan, 25. Annual Report – Open Government Commission.  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/07_Jul/City_Council__07-09-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda Special Meeting: Action 1. Cannabis Ordinance Language, 2. Proposed ban on natural gas infrastructure in new buildings, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday,  July 10, 2019
  • Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, Agenda: Consent Calendar B. Contract Amendment with L.J. Kruse Co for HVAC and plumbing repair, sewer lateral repair at Central library, removal/replacement HVAC at North Branch Library total not to exceed $875,000, C. Clark Pest Control Detection and Remediations Services, D. Contract not to exceed $117,184 with Comprise Technologies for software licensing, hardware, support, maintenance and related services thru 2024, E. Central Library Stucco Remediation Design and Engineering $107,500 contingency up to 10%, F. 2020 Purchase Authorization Director of Library Services, $50,000 services, $100,000 Goods, materials, equipment, G. Meeting Room Policy, https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/files/inline/2019_07_10_bolt_agenda_packet_special_meeting.pdf
  • Commission on Disability, 6:30 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, Public Works Corporation Yard, Agenda: 2. San Pablo Ave Plan, 3. Relocation Meetings, 5. Homeless Concerns – Access to electric charging facilities for wheelchairs, 6. RV Parking, 7. PG&E Baseline Program, 8. New Construction /Renovations Accessibility Guidelines and Regulations, 9. Vision Zero, 11. Inclusion of photos in future materials of inaccessible entryways, sidewalk obstructions https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
  • Homeless Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 8. Recommendation that persons who are homeless be incorporated into Local Construction Workforce Development Plan, 9. Recommendation for extremely low-income persons to be included in private component of Adeline Cooridor plan with set-asides for subsidies, 10. Recommendation portion of cannabis tax be used to fund 1000-person plan, 11. Amnesty for legalizing unpermitted dwelling units, 12. Council Report on housing for Diverse, Equitable and Creative Berkeley, 13. Employment strategies for homeless, Transportation to shelters and resources, 15. Sidewalk ordinance enforcements https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Police Review Commission, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
    • Lexipol Policies Subcommittee, 5:30 pm, Agenda: 4. Private Person’s Arrest, 5. Use of Force Review Boards, Firearms Tranining Unit, Hostage and Barricade Incidents, Crisis Intervention Incidents, Mental illness Commitments, Cite and Release Policy
    • Regular Meeting, 7 – 10 pm, Agenda: 9.a. SB 233,  b. increased funding mobile crisis unit, c. Use of Force Policy, d. Lexipol Policies, 10. A. Body-worn cameras, GPS trackers, Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance Use Policy, b. Policy Complaint https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, Agenda: 5. Presentation from EBMUD, 6. Short-term Process to Manage Sightlines and Vegetation, 7. Subcommittee reports​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Traffic_Circle_Policy_Task_Force.aspx
Thursday,  July 11, 2019
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Conf Room, Agenda: 2. Voluntary Time Off on Statewide Election Days for City Employees https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Cannabis Commission, 2  – 4 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Redwood Conf Room,  Agenda: VII.A. Cannabis Ordinance changes http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: V. Presentation Electric Mobility Roadmap, IX. 1. Prohibition Combustion Vehicles 2045, 2. Prohibition Resale of Used Combustion Vehicles 2040, 3. Prohibition on Sale of Transportation Fossil Fuels 2045, 4. Coordination Environmental Impact Protection https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda Discussion/Action: 5. Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plans to Maximize Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding for Shelter and Street Outreach (on July 23 City Council Agenda), 6. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Operating Funds NOFA Recommendations, 9. Recommendations to Modify Policies related to Enforcement of Smoke-free Multi-unit Housing Ordinance, 10. Draft Social Housing Program http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda not posted, check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, Staff recommend approval of all projects, all projects on consent calendar https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 1024 Grizzly Peak – construct new 4532 sq ft 3-story, single family dwelling with ave height of 25 ft, attached 2-car garage, on 9876 sq ft vacant hillside lot,
    • 1026 Grizzly Peak – construct new 3870 sq ft 3-story single-family dwelling with ave height 27’8”, attached 2-car garage on 6822 sq ft vacant hillside lot,
    • 1028 Grizzly Peak – construct 3831 sq ft 3-story single-family dwelling with ave height of 24’11” and attached 2 car garage on 7135 sq ft vacant hillside lot
    • 1812 University - modify uses and ground floor plan within approved mixed-use building with 44 dwellings, reduce non residential floor area in Retail and allow space to be used for food services and create 2 new dwellings
    • 63 Vicente Road – construct new 3696 sq ft 3-story single family dwelling with an ave height of 27’9” and attached 2-car garage on 9752 sq ft vacant hillside lot
Friday,  July 12, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  July 13, 2019 Sunday,  July 14, 2019
  • No City Meetings or events found
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Berkeley City Council July 16 meeting available for comment, email council@cityofberkeley.info CONSENT: 1. Gender Neutral Language, 2. $376,430 contract with Gehl Studio for Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan, 3. Add $100,000 to Bellingham contract (total $209,000) plus add PO $100,000 (total $200,000) to replace additional Finger Docks at Berkeley Marina, 4. Amend lease agreement with Sasha Shamszad for 841 Folger St/3000 7th St for Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Traffic and Parking enforcement for 6 months with month to month lease to follow ($16,651.65/mo), 5. Update Sewer System Management Plan, 6. Stormwater Fee, 7. Letters of Support to Eliminate Student Debt SB 806 aka College for All Act of 2017, 8. Presentation by PG&E, 9. Referral to City Manager to amend City’s Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance and Aesthetic Guidelines, 10. Support CA AB 302 Parking for Homeless Community College students, 11. Support AB 1076 Automatic Relief of Criminal Records, 12. Make City Hall a voting Center for 2020 under 2016 CA Voter Choice Act – ballots mailed to all voters, allow for same day registration, early voting – will result in decrease in voting locations, ACTION: 13. Annual Housing Pipeline Report, 14. Opportunity Zone Guidelines, , INFORMATION REPORTS: 15. Improve Fire Safety Standards for Rebuilt Fire-Damaged Structures, 16. Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) 2019 Work Plan, 17. Public Works Commission  2020 Work Plan.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – public hearing 9/24/2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1111 Allston Way (single family dwelling) – 7-8-2019
2198 San Pablo Ave (new mixed-use development) – 7-8-2019
0 Euclid Ave- Berryman Reservoir (denial of telecom facility)
Landmarks Preservation Ordinance Notice of Decision (NOD)
1619 Walnut
1915 Fourth St
2580 Bancroft
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
 

​​​June 30 - July 7, 2019
Worth Noting:
Deadline - July 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm for commenting on the Draft Adeline Corridor Specific Plan and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
The agenda for the July 9th City Council meeting is available for comment and follows the day by day summary.
Some of the July City meetings were cancelled because of the 4th of July Holiday and others are rescheduled for later in the month.
Sunday,  June 30, 2019
  • San Francisco Pride Parade, parade starts at 10:30 am at Market and Beale and ends at Market and 8th, for details check http://www.sfpride.org/schedule/
Monday,  July 1, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for July 16, City Council meeting – financial reports are not included in the agenda packet for items 2.,3.,4.,5.,6.,13.,14., CONSENT: 1. Gender Neutral Language, 2. $376,430 contract with Gehl Studio for Civic Center Vision and Implementation Plan, 3. Add $100,000 to Bellingham contract (total $209,000) plus add PO $100,000 (total $200,000) to replace additional Finger Docks at Berkeley Marina, 4. Amend lease agreement with Sasha Shamszad for 841 Folger St/3000 7th St for Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Traffic and Parking enforcement for 6 months with month to month lease to follow (no cost given), 5. Update Sewer System Management Plan, 6. Stormwater Fee, 7. Letters of Support Bernie Sanders’ Proposal to Eliminate Student Debt SB 806aka College for All Act of 2017, 8. Support CA AB 302 Parking for Homeless Community College students, 9. Support AB 1076 Automatic Relief of Criminal Records, ACTION: Annual Housing Pipeline Report, 11. Two-Week RV Permitting Process which allows only a 1 time annual 2 week permit issued to the owner with no more than 20 permits/month with locations dispersed throughout Berkeley and a requirement that the RV must be moved every 72 hours – without a permit any oversize or heavy duty commercial vehicle canNOT be parked on any street for more than 1 hour between 2:00-5:00 am, 12. Berkeley’s Opportunity Zone Project Guidelines – Opportunity Zones were established under Trump, passed by US Congress and allow for decreasing capital gains taxes by investing in building projects in areas designated as an opportunity zone https://opzones.ca.gov/oz-map/, 13. Make City Hall a voting Center for 2020 – would decrease locations for voting, allow for same day registration, early voting and decrease in voting locations. Recommendation appears to limit in person voting to City Hall, number of voting locations not included in recommendation, 14. Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants and Fungi, INFORMATION REPORTS: 15. Improve Fire Safety Standards for Rebuilt Fire-Damaged Structures, 16. Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) 2019 Work Plan, 17. Public Works Commission  2020 Work Plan. Discussion and Direction Regarding Revisions to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order (pages 67-112 in agenda packet) to follow finalizing July 16, Council agenda https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • The Plastic Crisis – film preview and discussion, 7 pm, 2286 Cedar St @ Arch, the Hillside Club, Agenda: Sneak preview  from the upcoming film on Plastics plus discussion, $10 – includes, raffle, tea & cookies, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hillside-club-and-the-ecology-center-present-the-plastic-crisis-tickets-63396016191
  •  Community Environmental Advisory Commission – Bee City Subcommittee, 7 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: 3. Develop a work plan http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Personnel Board, 7 – 9 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conference Room, Agenda: Request for extensions of Temporary Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, Temporary Assistant Human Resources Analyst, Temporary Human Resources Technicians https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
  • Traffic Circle Policy Task Force - Operations and Maintenance Subcommittee, 7:30 – 9:30 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: 2. Adopt a Spot, 3. Traffic circle needs, responsibilities and safety elements to be included in policy https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Traffic_Circle_Policy_Task_Force.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  July 2, 2019
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, at 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
    • 4 pm, IRA/AGA/Registration Committee, Agenda: 5. Regulation Streamlining Project, 6. Revocable living trusts qualify for Golden Duplex exemption
    • 5:30 pm, Habitable and Sustainable Housing Committee, Agenda: 5. Improving resilience before disaster, 6. Proposed timeline for a model policy for rental unit car chargers, 7. Discussion of Proposal to Electrify Existing Residential Units
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement,
  • http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/,  Agenda:
    • 2526 Hawthorne Terrace – Consideration Landmark or Structure of Merit
    • 2580 Bancroft Way – Structural Alteration Permit for Fred Turner Building
    • 1730 Spruce – Mills Act Contract application
    • 2524 Dwight Way - Mills Act Contract application
    • 1911 Fourth Street – Structural Alteration Permit for Spenger’s Fish Grotto
    • Annual Election of Chair, Vice-Chair,
    • Report to City Council
    • 1631-1633 Walnut St – Consider adding to list of potential initiations
    • Discussion – Draft Corridor Specific Plan and Draft EIR
  • Loan Administration Board, 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: East Bay Media Center, Introduction to Working Solutions – Underwriting Services, Adopt Changes to the RFL Administrative Plan, ​https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx,
Wednesday,  July 3, 2019 Thursday,  July 4, 2019 Friday,  July 5, 2019
  • No City meetings – deadline at 5 pm for response to Adeline Corridor DEIR
Saturday,  July 6, 2019 Sunday,  July 7, 2019 ____________________________________
 
City Council Meeting Agenda for July 9, to comment email council@cityofberkeley.info Consent: 1. Adopt FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $525,856,809, 2. Add $44,163 to contract (Total $127,700) Records Management Software System, 3. PO Up to $1 million Life Assist Emergency Medical Supplies for Fire Dept, 4. Waive Nuclear Free Berkeley Act to enter contract with UCB to evaluate Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Program, 5. 2yr contract $75,000 for Cultural Humility Training Consultant, 6. Grant application Marina Blvd Bay Trail with $260,000 City matching funds, 7. 2019-2022, $3.8 Million construction management services contract with Kitchell for Tuolumne Camp Project, 8. Add $70,000 to contract (total $180,000) Berry Brothers Towing, 9. Gender Pay Equity Salary Negotiation Workshop, 10. City Sponsored Protest of Conditions for Children in Federal Detention Centers, 11. Support AB 392 (use of force bill), 12. Referral to Planning Commission Local Construction Workforce Development Policy, 13. Support SB 347 Multilingual Sugar Sweetened Beverage Warning, 14. Oppose SB 386 Irrigation & Climate Change Prevention, 15. Support SB 14 Construction Bond CA public universities, Action: 16. Mental Health Commission Annual Report, 17. a.&b. Independent audit male/female pay City of Berkeley employees, 18. a.&b. Use of Restraint Devices by Police and Fire Dept, 19. a.&b. Socially Responsible investment and procurement and role of Peace and Justice Commission, 20. Refer to Housing Advisory Commission, the Measure O Oversight Committee and the Homeless Services Panel of Experts (Measure P) to consider proposing a Framework for policies, programs and projects through 2030 for Affordable Housing and to return comments for consideration at a Special Meeting of the City Council in September, 21. New Ordinance Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, Information Reports: 22. 2019 Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Work Plan, 23. Fair Campaign Practices Commission 2019-2020 Work Plan, 24. Open Government Commission 2019-2020 Work Plan, 25. Annual Report – Open Government Commission.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
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City Council Policy Committees Unfinished Business Items for Scheduling
Agenda Committee
  1. Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007 and 1011 University Ave and 1925 Ninth Street from 61.a. Housing Advisory Commission and 61.b. City Manager
  2. Increase Compliance with Short-Term Rental Ordinance
  3. Disposition of City-owned Redevelopment Properties at 1631 and 1654 Fifth Street
  4. Vehicle Dweller Program
  5. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Land Use
Adopt an Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9.50 to the Berkeley Municipal Code Requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender (July 18 agenda)
Facilities Infrastructure
Consider Multi-year Bidding Processes for Street Paving
Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community
5.a. Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement Actions and Leonard Powell Fact Finding,
5.b. Recommendations to Bring Justice to Mr. Leonard Powell and to Change Certain Policies to Ensure Housing Stability for Homeowners and Tenants
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – hearing pending – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1111 Allston Way (single family dwelling) – 7-8-2019
2198 San Pablo Ave (new mixed-use development) – 7-8-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 

June 23 - June 30, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are packed with meetings worth attending.
The City Council Agenda Committee on Monday afternoon and the City Council regular meeting Tuesday evening always have a long list of agenda items and make this week’s meeting summary extra thick.
 
NEW - Audio Recordings of the City Council Committee Meetings are now available and the quality is surprisingly good
Audio Recordings: click this link to access recent meeting MP3 audio files via Dropbox.
 (Note: A Dropbox account is not required in order to access the MP3 files.)
 
Sunday,  June 23, 2019 Monday,  June 24, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, 2. Ban Racial, Ethnic, Cultural and Religious Discrimination on the Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear, 3. Managing RV Parking, 4. Air Quality Monitoring Program, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for July 9, Consent: 1. Add $44,163 to contract (Total $127,700) Records Management Software System, 2. PO Up to $1 million Life Assist Emergency Medical Supplies for Fire Dept, 3. Waive Nuclear Free Berkeley Act to enter contract with UCB to evaluate Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Program, 4. 2yr contract $75,000 for Cultural Humility Training Consultant, 5. Grant application Marina Blvd Bay Trail, 6. 2019-2022, $3.8 Million construction management services for Tuolumne Camp Project, 7. Add $70,000 to contract (total $180,000) Berry Brothers Towing, 9. RFP 1281 University residential development with 50% on-site units to be restricted to 50% AMI or below, consideration to non-traditional living arrangements, tiny homes and consider interim use for housing purposes, 10. Support AB 392 (use of force bill), 11. Referral to Planning Commission Local Construction Workforce Development Policy, 12. Support SB 347 Multilingual Sugar Sweetened Beverage Warning, 13. Oppose SB 386 Irrigation & Climate Change Prevention, 14. Support SB 14 Construction Bond CA public universities, Action: 15. a.&b. Independent audit male/female pay City of Berkeley employees, 16. a.&b. Use of Restraint Devices by Police and Fire Dept, 17. a.&b. Socially Responsible investment and procurement and role of Peace and Justice Commission, 18. New Ordinance Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, 19. Refer to Housing Advisory Commission to consider proposed Affordable Housing Framework and Policy, 20. Pilot Cannabis Event at Cesar Chavez Park. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee, 5 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library 2nd Floor, Agenda: 5. Ellis Bill Report https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7  – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, Agenda: 7. Director’s Report West Campus Pool Hours, BUSD/City Joint Facility Use Agreement, July 4 Kite Festival Funding https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Public Works Commission-Paving Subcommittee, 4-5:3 pm at 1497 Center, 4th Floor, Elm Conf Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: 1. Presentation of Conceptual Plans for Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station Feasibility Study https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  June 25, 2019
  • Presentation: Human Rights and Wrongs: Causes of Migrations North, 1:30 -3:30 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Speakers Adrianne Aron, Diana Bohn speak on findings from special delegation to Honduras http://wellstoneclub.org/event/presentation-human-rights-and-wrongs-causes-of-the-migrations-north/
  • Berkeley City Council – Special Closed Session, 4:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: 1. Conference with legal counsel Berkeleyside v. City of Berkeley, RG 19004749, 2. Conference with real property negotiators for price and terms of 200 Marina Blvd (Double Tree) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/06_June/City_Council__06-25-2019_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council – Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Consent: Items 1. – 12. 2nd reading Tax rates for FY 2020, 14. $224,064 YMCA City Employee Memberships, 19. Revision Investment Policy, 20. $2,091,305 to extend Pathways STAIR operations to June 30, 2020, 21. $30,000 Block Grant Discretionary Funding June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020, 22. $832,000 DDorthy Day House to Operate year-round Shelter at Veteran’s Building FY 2020 and FY 2021, 23. $233,835 Aging Services Programs for FY2020, 25. Extend contract by 2 yr - $276,000 with TruePoint Systems LLC for Accela Professional Services, 26. $65,000 NextRequest for Public Records Response Software System, 27. $225,000 Governmentjobs.com, Inc. DBA NEOGOV for Performance and Learning Management System, 28. Add $418,359 to Contract Accela, Inc. for Software Maintenance and Professional Services, 29. Add $35,000 and extend term for on-call landscape architecture, 30. Add $360,000 for new contract for the WETA MOU Planning Phase for potential ferry service and public recreation pier at Berkeley Marina, 31. Letter of commitment to affirm City of Berkeley participation in 2019 Bay Area SunShares residential solar and zero-emission vehicle program, 32. $80,000 contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc to develop Berkeley Pathway to Clean Energy Buildings Report, 33. $19,000,000 On-call Planning Services Contracts. 34. $140,875 Tanko Lighting for Street Light Luminaire Retrofit Project, 35. Educator and Educational Staff Housing - Amend Housing Trust Fund Guidelines to foster workforce housing for educators and educational staff by extending eligibility to include up to 120% AMI and provide $150,00 to BUSD for predevelopment planning, 36. Request City Manager and Dept of Public Works Collaborate to create and Action Plan by June 2020 to aggressively accelerate electrification of City’s Municipal Fleet and Phase out Fossil Fuel in municipal vehicles by 2030 with an update every 6 months, 37. Refer to Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance for Elmwood District to allow for amusement arcades, Action: 38. Budget Referral: $150,000 Remediation of Lawn Bowling, North Green and Santa Fe Right of Way FY 2020-2021 for alternative affordable housing, 39. Adopt FY 2020 and FY 2021 Biennial Budget, 40. Adopt FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $520,227,935 (gross and $454,517,219 (net), 41. FY 2019-2020 Borrowing of Funds $35,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 42. Waiver of Encroachment Fees for Trash Corral Pilot Program for Telegraph BID  and Downtown Berkeley Assoc. Information Reports: 43. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2020, 44. Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcement-Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight Jan1, 2019-April16, 2019, 45. FY 2020 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 46. FY 2019 2nd qtr Investment Report, 47. Referral Response: Community Microbond Initiative, 48. LPO NOD 2140 Shattuck Ave, 49. goBerkeley Parking Management Program, 50.&51.  2019 Commission on Disability Work Plan and Outreach Efforts, 52. Mental Health Commission 2018 Annual Report. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  June 26, 2019
  • 4X4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, 3 pm, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, 5. Tenant Opportunity Purchase Act (TOPA), 6. Proposed Fair Chance Ordinance, 7. Options for Expanded Rental Registration, 8. Update BMC 13.31 Housing Discrimination based on Source of Income, 9. Demolition Ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
  • Civic Arts Commission, 6  – 8 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: 8.a. Installation Poetry Panels, Finalists for T1 Project at San Pablo Park, Approval Sofie Ramos installation,
  • Commission on the Status of Women, 6:45 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, 7. Presentation by Kate Harrison, 9. Equal Pay Independent Audit https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
  • Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 997 Cedar St, Fire Department Training Center, Agenda: 3. Evacuation Workshops, Cal Fire Reduction Priorities, 5. Status Outdoor Public Warning System, Update NOAA Weather Radio Distribution, Emergency Medical Services and First Responder Advanced Life Support, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Energy Commission, 6:30  – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Sika Spruce Room, Agenda: 4. Gas Phase out recommendation, 6. Climate Action Fund, Pathway to Clean Energy Buildings https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Police Review Commission, 7 – 10 pm, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 9.a. Lexipol Policy #302 Handcuffing, Restraints, spit hood/spit masks, b. Lexipol policies 316,321,325, 418(obtaining air support), c. SB233 prohibiting arrest for certain sex crimes if reporting violent crimes, e. BPD Use of Force Policy, f. Lexipol policies 605,702,705(Personal Protective Equipment, 902(Prison Rape Elimination), 1000(Recruitment and Selection) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Police_Review_Commission/Commissions/2019/2019-06-26%20Agenda.pdf
  • Le Conte Neighbor Association, 7:30 pm – 9 pm, 2236 Parker, Life Adventist Church, Agenda: City Council restructuring into standing committee and maximizing your impact, UC Enrollment Lawsuits and Upper Hearst Project EIR, Urban Infrastructure from grey to green how to participate in City decisions for future
  • LATE ENTRY - Cheryl Davila – time not given in announcement, at 2043 San Pablo, Neyborly - Poet's Corner, documentary on First They Came For the Homeless
Thursday,  June 27, 2019
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30  – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, No agenda posted, check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement, Multi-Purpose Room, Agenda: 3. Annual Update, 4. & 5. Interview and vote on nominations Andrea Pritchett, Gabriella Castello-Kramer to Mental Health Commission, 8. Law Enforcement Use of Restraint Devices, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, staff recommend Approval of all http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 2174 Shattuck – add service distilled spirits,
    • 2468 Telegraph - add service distilled spirits,
    • 2398 Bancroft – new roof-top wireless,
    • 1811 Sixty Third – Construct 2-story duplex and 2-story single family dwelling on corner lot in R-2A, all average height 33 ft
    • 2701 Shattuck – construct 5-story, 62’, 57 dwelling units (including 5 Very Low Income units) 30 parking spaces, storage for 44 bikes, mixed-use 600 sq ft ground-floor Food Service
    • 0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir, new 50’ monopole 4G LTE wireless facility operated by Verizon at EBMUD site consisting of 6 antennas, 6 remote units and ground equipment
    • 1951-75 Shattuck – demolish two existing non-residential buildings, construct 12-story, 120 ft mixed-use building with 156 dwelling units, 100 space subterranean parking
  • Community Picnic, 9 am – 4 pm, 1730 Oregon, Grove Park, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16159
Friday,  June 28, 2019
  • LATE ENTRY - Cheryl Davila – time not given in announcement, at 20
Saturday,  June 29, 2019
  • Making a Healthier Home: Improving Indoor Air Quality & Comfort, 2 – 3:30 pm, 2530 San Pablo, Ecology Center, indoor air quality is typically 2-5 times worse than outdoor air – how to keep pollutants out of your home. Event is free, but space is limited, please RSVP online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-healthier-home-improving-indoor-air-quality-comfort-tickets-63083077182 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-06-21_June_29_workshop__improve_your_home’s_air_quality,_comfort.aspx
  • LATE ENTRY - Traffic Circle Policy task Force - Subcommittee on Policy, 2-4 pm, at 2000 University, Au Coquelet  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Traffic_Circle_Policy_Task_Force.aspx
Sunday,  June 30, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
LATE ENTRY SF Gay Pride Parade 
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City Council Policy Committees Unfinished Business Items for Scheduling
Agenda Committee
Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007 and 1011 University Ave and 1925 Ninth Street from Housing Advisory Commission and City Manager
Increase Compliance with Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Disposition of City-owned Redevelopment Properties at 1631 and 1654 Fifth Street
Vehicle Dweller Program
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Land Use
Adopt an Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9.50 to the Berkeley Municipal Code Requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender (July 18 agenda)
Facilities Infrastructure
Consider Multi-year Bidding Processes for Street Paving
Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community
5.a.Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement Actions and Leonard Powell Fact Finding,
5.b. Recommendations to Bring Justice to Mr. Leonard Powell and to Change Certain Policies to Ensure Housing Stability for Homeowners and Tenants
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth St (single family residence) – hearing pending – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
None pending
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
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WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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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
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
 

June 16 - June 23, 2019
Worth Noting:
The June 25 City Council Agenda is available for review and comment (agenda follows list of meetings)
Sunday, June 16 - note street closures (MLK Jr Way & Adeline from Ashby to Alcatraz) for Juneteenth Festival
Monday – 1 pm - The proposed ordinance for prohibition of natural gas in new construction and developments is before the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Tuesday – 7 pm - The Adeline Corridor Plan is being presented at the Planning Commission Adeline Corridor Subcommittee
Thursday – 10:30 am – Creating a qualified Opportunity Fund is being considered at the Land Use Committee
Sunday, June 23  – 11 am - EV Workshop at the Ecology Center is free and requires pre-registration
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Sunday,  June 16, 2019 – Father’s Day Monday,  June 17, 2019
  • City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee – Special Meeting, 1 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, Agenda: Ordinance adding new chapter to Berkeley Municipal Code Prohibiting Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, 3.a. Recommendations for Fossil Fuel Free, b. City Manager Companion response to Fossil Fuel Free Berkeley, 4. Transition to Zero-Emission Refuse Trucks https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  June 18, 2019 Wednesday,  June 19, 2019 Thursday,  June 20, 2019 Friday,  June 21, 2019 Saturday,  June 22, 2019
  • No City meetings or events Found
Sunday,  June 23, 2019  
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June 25 City Council Meeting Agenda available for comment,
email: Council@cityofberkeley.info
Consent: Items 1. – 12. 2nd reading Tax rates for FY 2020, 14. $224,064 YMCA City Employee Memberships, 19. Revision Investment Policy, 20. $2,091,305 to extend Pathways STAIR operations to June 30, 2020, 21. $30,000 Block Grant Discretionary Funding June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020, 22. $832,000 DDorthy Day House to Operate year-round Shelter at Veteran’s Building FY 2020 and FY 2021, 23. $233,835 Aging Services Programs for FY2020, 25. Extend contract by 2 yr - $276,000 with TruePoint Systems LLC for Accela Professional Services, 26. $65,000 NextRequest for Public Records Response Software System, 27. $225,000 Governmentjobs.com, Inc. DBA NEOGOV for Performance and Learning Management System, 28. Add $418,359 to Contract Accela, Inc. for Software Maintenance and Professional Services, 29. Add $35,000 and extend term for on-call landscape architecture, 30. Add $360,000 for new contract for the WETA MOU Planning Phase for potential ferry service and public recreation pier at Berkeley Marina, 31. Letter of commitment to affirm City of Berkeley participation in 2019 Bay Area SunShares residential solar and zero-emission vehicle program, 32. $80,000 contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc to develop Berkeley Pathway to Clean Energy Buildings Report, 33. $19,000,000 On-call Planning Services Contracts. 34. $140,875 Tanko Lighting for Street Light Luminaire Retrofit Project, 35. Educator and Educational Staff Housing - Amend Housing Trust Fund Guidelines to foster workforce housing for educators and educational staff by extending eligibility to include up to 120% AMI and provide $150,00 to BUSD for predevelopment planning,
Action: 36. Request City Manager and Dept of Public Works Collaborate to create and Action Plan by June 2020 to aggressively accelerate electrification of City’s Municipal Fleet and Phase out Fossil Fuel in municipal vehicles by 2030 with an update every 6 months, 37. Refer to Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance for Elmwood District to allow for amusement arcades, 38. Budget Referral: $150,000 Remediation of Lawn Bowling, North Green and Santa Fe Right of Way FY 2020-2021 for alternative affordable housing, 39. Adopt FY 2020 and FY 2021 Biennial Budget, 40. Adopt FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $520,227,935 (gross and $454,517,219 (net), 41. FY 2019-2020 Borrowing of Funds $35,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 42. Waiver of Encroachment Fees for Trash Corral Pilot Program for Telegraph BID  and Downtown Berkeley Assoc.
Information Reports: 43. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2020, 44. Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcement-Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight Jan1, 2019-April16, 2019, 45. FY 2020 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 46. FY 2019 2nd qtr Investment Report, 47. Referral Response: Community Microbond Initiative, 48. LPO NOD 2140 Shattuck Ave, 49. goBerkeley Parking Management Program, 50.&51.  2019 Commission on Disability Work Plan and Outreach Efforts, 52. Mental Health Commission 2018 Annual Report
 
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City Council Policy Committees Unfinished Business Items for Scheduling
Agenda Committee
Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007 and 1011 University Ave and 1925 Ninth Street from Housing Advisory Commission and City Manager
Increase Compliance with Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Disposition of City-owned Redevelopment Properties at 1631 and 1654 Fifth Street
Vehicle Dweller Program
Land Use Planning Permit Fee Amendments
Residential Preferential Parking Program for Football Game Day Enforcement
Land Use
Adopt an Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9.50 to the Berkeley Municipal Code Requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender
Facilities Infrastructure
Consider Multi-year Bidding Processes for Street Paving
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
none
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2072 Addison St – eliminate off-street parking – 6-5-2019
2004 Cedar – residential addition – 6-14-2019
2001 & 2031 Fourth St – modify use permit for beer tasting room – 6-14-2019
3206 – College Ave – establish pet store use – 6-14-2019
2325 Sixth St – single family residence – 6-17-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Dec 5 – Measure T1 Update
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
EBMUD presentation
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
June 9 - June 16, 2019
​Worth Noting:
Even though this list of meetings  is thick without listing every meeting agenda item, it is worth reading or at least scanning what is before the City for discussion and action this coming week. 
City Council Committees are meeting this week in the morning and afternoon on Monday and Thursday.
The City Council will vote on the FY 2020 and FY 2021 budgets on June 25. The proposed budget recommendations will be discussed at City Council on Tuesday, Police Review Commission on Wednesday, City Council Budget Committee on Thursday. 
Sunday,  June 9, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  June 10, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am– 12 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6thFloor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: 2. Managing RV Parking, 3. Creation of Vehicle Dwellers Governance Body, 4. Brown Act, 5. Ban Racial, Ethnic and Religious Discrimination on the Basis Hairstyle or Headwear, 6. Air Quality Monitoring Program https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
  • Agenda and Rules Committee,2:30 pm – 3:30 pm,at 2180 Milvia, 6thFloor Redwood Conf Room, Draft Agenda for June 25 Regular City Council Meeting, Consent:1. $224,064 YMCA City Employee Memberships, 6. Revision Investment Policy, 7. $2,091,305 to extend Pathways STAIR operations to June 30, 2020, 8. $30,000 Block Grant Discretionary Funding June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020, 9. $832,000 DDorthy Day House to Operate year-round Shelter at Veteran’s Building FY 2020 and FY 2021, 10. $233,835 Aging Services Programs for FY2020, 11. Extend contract by 2 yr - $276,000 with TruePoint Systems LLC for Accela Professional Services, 13. $65,000 NextRequest for Public Records Response Software System, 14. $225,000 Governmentjobs.com, Inc. DBA NEOGOV for Performance and Learning Management System, 15. Add $418 to Contract Accela, Inc. for Software Maintenance and Professional Services, 16. Add $35,000 and extend term for on-call landscape architecture, 17. $3,100,000 for construction management services for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Project July1, 2019-Dec 31, 2022, 18. Add $360,000 for new contract for the WETA MOU Planning Phase for potential ferry service and public recreation pier at Berkeley Marina 19. Letter of commitment to affirm City of Berkeley participation in 2019 Bay Area SunShares residential solar and zero-emission vehicle program, 20, $80,000 contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc to develop Berkeley Pathway to Clean Energy Buildings Report, 21. $19,000,000 On-call Planning Services Contracts.  22. $140,875 Tanko Lighting for Street Light Luminaire Retrofit Project, 23. Amend Housing Trust Fund Guidelines to foster workforce housing for educators and educational staff by extending eligibility to include up to 120% AMI and provide $150,00 to BUSD for predevelopment planning, Action:24. Adopt FY 2020 and FY 2021 Biennial Budget,25. Adopt FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance $520,227,935 (gross and $454,517,219 (net), 26. FY 2019-2020 Borrowing of Funds $35,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, 27. Adopt Ordinance adding new Chapter 9.50 to BMC requiring legal rights for legal tender, requiring that all brick-and-mortar businesses accept cash, 28. Adopt Resolution Establishing that all new vehicles procured by City of Berkeley be zero-emission vehicles, 29. Create Action Plan by June 2020 to accelerate electrification of City’s municipal fleet and phase out fossil fuel use in municipal vehicles by 2030, 30. Waiver of Encroachment Fees for Trash Corral Pilot Program for Telegraph BID  and Downtown Berkeley Assoc. Information Reports: 31. Voluntary Time Off Program for FY 2020, 32. Audit Status Report Response: Code Enforcement-Improvements needed in Case Management and Oversight Jan1, 2019-April16, 2019, 33. FY 2020 Civic Arts Grant Awards, 34. FY 2019 2ndqtr Investment Report, 35. Referral Response: Community Microbond Initiative, 36. LPO NOD 2140 Shattuck Ave, 37. goBerkeley Parking Management Program, 38.&39.  2019 Commission on Disability Work Plan and Outreach Efforts, 40. Mental Health Commission 2018 Annual Report https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx​
  • Police Review Commission – Probation and Parole Questioning Subcommittee,2 pm,at 1947 Center, Western Sycamore Room 1stFloor, 5. Development of new BPD policy https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pmat the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  June 11, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.asp
    • 4:00 pm, Closed Session, Agenda: 
    • 5:00 pm Special Meeting, Agenda: 1 item Referral Prioritization Process 
    • 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Regular Session: Agenda: Consent: items 4-15 FY 2020 Tax Rates, 16. Temporary Appropriations $50,000,000 payroll & expenses, 17. $56,000 AmeriCorps, 18. BUSD YouthWorks Employment Program $26,694, 19. RFP to Sell Single Family Home at 1654 Fifth St to Operate as Homeless Shelter, 20. $121,538 Contract increase for Phone System Support and Maintenance, 21. Contract NEXGEN $1,017,509, 22. $100,000 Contract Increase Tank Maintenance and Certification Services, 23. Contract $4,065,906  T1 Street Improvements, 24. $940,000 Preparation Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, 25. $278,698 Global Positioning System Telematics Program, 26. $296,475 for 10 new Prius (PHEV), 27. Amend Commissioners’ Manual Regarding Submission of Revised or Supplemental Agenda Material, 28. Resolution No Intervention in Venezuela, 29.Insufficient Fire Prevention Inspections, 30. Support AB 1487, 31. RFP Measure O Funds to Housing Trust Fund for Berkeley Way and 1601 Oxford, 32. Transit Improvements at MacArthur Maze, 33. Oppose AB 56 Centralizing Energy Procurement, 34. Repeal/Reenact BMC 13.104 Wage Theft Prevention, 35. Opposition to Revision of Title X, 36. Funding $190,015 Drop-in Center, 37. Funding $198,000 Youth Spirit Artworks, 38. $203,286 Intercity Services, 39. Berkeley Opportunity Zone Displacement Mitigation Overlay, 40. Proclamation Honoring June as LBGTQ Pride Month, 42. Resolution Opposing Anti-Abortion Bills Passed in 2019  Action:44. 2020 Street Lighting Assessments, 45. a.b.& c. Code Enforcement Actions and Fact Finding Leonard Powell, 46.Inclusionary Housing Zoning Ordinance Amendments Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership, 47. Referralto Homeless Services Panel of Experts to consider Measure P Funds for remediation of Lawn Bowling, North Green and Santa Fe Right-of-Way, FY 2020-2021, 48.&49. FY 2020, FY 2021Proposed Budget, Information:50. Referral Response: Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
  • ​​Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Budget & Personnel Committee, 5:30 pm, at 2001 Center St, Law Library 2ndFloor, Agenda: 5. Staffing Model Changes, 6. FY 2019 Budget update, 7. FY 2020 Budget http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday,  June 12, 2019 Thursday,  June 13, 2019
  • Cannabis Commission,6:30 – 8:30 pm, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Consideration Cannabis Equity Program​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission,7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: V. Presentation Public Health Division Tobacco Prevention Program, IX. 1. Bird Safety, 2. Coordination Environmental Impact Protection, 6. Letter on Parking Enforcement Vehicles​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustment Board,7 – 11 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: 3. Election of 3 ZAB members to Zoning Ordinance Revision Project
    • 1111 Allston Way– construct 3-story single family dwelling at rear of parcel – staff recommend Approve 
    • 2198 San Pablo– demolish single-story commercial building and construct 6-story mixed use with 3 live-work, 57 dwellings (includes 5 Very Low Income), parking 20 vehicles, 48 bicycle spaces, staff recommend Approve
    •  2701 Shattuck– construct 5-story, 57 dwellings (includes 5 Very Low Income), 600 sq ft ground floor food service, parking 30 vehicles, 44 bicycle spaces, staff recommend Approve with modifications  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • 2x2 Committee,8:30 – 10 am, at 2020 Bonor Street, Room 126, Berkeley Unified School District, Agenda: 4. Joint Properties MOU Update, 5. 2020 Vision Annual Update, 6. BUSD Update on Workforce Housing https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  June 14, 2019
  • Berkeley Reduced Service Day
Saturday,  June 15, 2019 Sunday,  June 16, 2019  
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City Council Policy Committees Unfinished Business  Items for Scheduling
Agenda Committee
Use of U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007 and 1011 University Ave and 1925 Ninth Street from Housing Advisory Commission and City Manager
Increase Compliance with Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Disposition of City-owned Redevelopment Properties at 1631 and 1654 Fifth Street
Vehicle Dweller Program
Land Use Planning Permit Fee Amendments
Residential Preferential Parking Program for Football Game Day Enforcement
Land Use
Referral to City Manager - Amnesty Program for Legalizing Unpermitted Dwelling Units
Prioritizing Affordable Housing for the Homeless
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
none
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2072 Addison St – eliminate off-street parking – 6-5-2019
2004 Cedar – residential addition – 6-14-2019
2001 & 2031 Fourth St – modify use permit for beer tasting room – 6-14-2019
3206 – College Ave – establish pet store use – 6-14-2019
2325 Sixth St – single family residence – 6-17-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
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WORKSHOPS
June 18–Green Stormwater Infrastructure Presentation, Mandatory and Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in New and Existing Redevelopments or Projects, Council Budget and Strategic Plan Priorities 
Sept 17– Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22– Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Dec 5 –Measure T1 Update
Unscheduled– Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
EBMUD presentation
Referral Response: Explore Grant Writing Services
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

June 2 - June 9, 2019
Sunday, June 2, 2019  Monday, June 3, 2019  Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Wednesday,  June 5, 2019 Thursday,  June 6, 2019   Friday,   June 7, 2019 - No City meetings or events listed.

Saturday,  June 8, 2019

  • KidChella - Music in the Park, Saturday, from 3-5 pm, at Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass  Ave. With Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies - a fun funky, rockin' reggae band from Silicon Valley.
Sunday,  June 9, 2019 - No City meetings or events listed.

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Worth Noting
Much of the significant public action in city administration policy is taking place at the City Council Committee meetings which are scheduled and held during the daytime. The Minutes from these Council Committee meetings are very brief and not well detailed and often posted very late (or not at all). Also none of these City Council Committee meetings have an audio or video recorded documentation for our public access. We need to demand responsible transparency and access to this public information.
  • The Adeline Corridor Specific Plan (Draft Plan) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) are available for review and comment at <https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/> and to enter public comment, send email to:  <adelinecorridor@cityofberkeley.info>   on or before July 1, 2019, 5:00 pm. &
  • The next community public meeting on the  ACS Plan is at: Planning Commission - June 5, from 7– 10 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis.
  • The Berkeley Neighborhoods Council's June-16 community forum on "Opportunity Zones" (is cancelled) to be rescheduled. BNC will announce when this forum will re-schedule at the next BNC meeting on June 8. Please join the conversation and attend that meeting. See: http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
  • KidChella - Music in the Park, Saturday, June 22 from 3-5 pm, Live Oak Park, 1301 Shattuck Ave. with  Asheba, a musical storyteller who specializes in calypso, the musical and folkloric oral tradition of Trinidad.

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Land Use
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals

Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
- 2325 Sixth St (Single-family residence) – 6-5-2019
- 2072 Addison (eliminate off-street parking) – 6-5-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
- 1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
- 2701 Shattuck Ave (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
WORKSHOPS
- June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Mandatory and Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in New and Existing Redevelopments or Projects (Policy Committee), Council Budget and Strategic Plan Procedures
- Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
- Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short Term Rentals
- Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
- Dec. 5 – Measure T1 Update
- Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations workshop
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
- June 11 – tentative EBMUD presentation, tba.
- Explore Grant-Writing Services from Specialized Municipal Grant-Writing Firms.


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This *Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic meetings calendar is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com and is available on Facebook pages for **Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and for Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City andcommunity issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/current-issue/>
May 26 - June 2, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
Tuesday – 2:30 pm Agenda Planning committee for June 11 City Council meeting and  6:00 pm City Council Regular meeting
Wednesday – 6:30 pm Adeline Corridor Draft Plan presentation
Saturday and Sunday – 16th Berkeley World Music Festival noon – 8:00 pm
 
Sunday,  May 26, 201Monday,  May 27, 2019 - Memorial Day Holiday
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  May 28, 2019
  • Civic Arts Commission – Special Meeting, 6 – 8 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda action items 8. a. Telegraph Walking Tour, b. revised design carved stone wall inserts for North Berkeley Senior Center, c. Civic Arts Grant Awards, on City website link to agendadoes not open, direct link here https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/City_Manager/Level_3_-_Civic_Arts/5.28.19%20CAC%20Agenda%20and%20Attachments(1).pdf https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Draft Agenda for June 11, Regular City Council Meeting, Consent: 2. Bid Solicitations, items 3. thru 14. FY 2020 Tax Rates, 15. Temporary Appropriations $50 million from July 1, 2019 until effective date of FY 2020 Annual Appropriations ordinance. 16. Contract with Bay Area Community Resources for $56,000 for placement of AmeriCorps Members, 17. Contract BUSD for $26,694 for Workplace Skills Training for YouthWorks Employment Program,18. RFP to sell Single Family Home at 1654 Fifth St to Operate as Homeless Housing, 19. Increase Contract No. 9149B by $121,538 Telephone System Support and Service, 20. $1,017,509 Contract: NEXGEN Asset Management for Computerized Maintenance Management System & Enterprise Asset Management System, 21. Increase Contract No. 10350 Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc by $100,000 for Tank Maintenance and Certification services, 22. $4,065,906 Contract Gallagher & Burk, Inc for Measure T1 Street Improvement Project Adeline, Hearst and Milvia, 23. $940,000 Contract for Preparation of Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, 24. $278,698 Contract: Zonar Systems, Inc. for Global Positioning System Telematics Program, 25. $296,475 Purchase Order: National Fleet Group for 10 Toyota Prius Prime Plus (PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid) 26. Amendment to Commissioners’ Manual regarding submission of revised or supplemental Agenda Material must be made available to the public, 27. Fire Prevention Inspections Insufficient – from Auditor – Fire Dept had 2500 open violations, over 500 properties not inspected, new large projects not in data base for inspections – staffing has not kept pace with city growth, code enforcement requirements, 28. Support AB 1487 – Housing Alliance for Bay Area, 29. Use Measure O Affordable Housing Bonds for Berkeley Way and 1601 Oxford, Action: 31. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Inclusionary Housing Regulations to Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership, 32. FY 202 Street Lighting Assessments, 33. Budget Referral: Remediation of Lawn Bowling, North Green and Santa Fe Right-of-Way FY 202-2021 Affordable Housing, 34. Resolution No U.S. Intervention in Venezuela, 35. FY 2020&FY 2021 Proposed Biennial Budget, 36. a.b.&c. Code Enforcement and Mr. Leonard Powell, 37. Law Enforcement Use of Restraint Devices in City of Berkeley, 38. Transit Improvements at MacArthur Maze, 39. BMC. Chapter 13.104, Wage Theft Prevention, 40. Opposition to Revision of Title X, 41. FY 2020-FY 2023 – Funding for Berkeley Drop-in Center, 42. FY 2020-2023, Funding Youth Spirit Artworks, 43. FY 202-2023 Funding for Intercity Services, 44. Berkeley Opportunity Zone Displacement Mitigation Zoning Overlay, 45. Prohibit City Use of Face Recognition Technology,   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • Closed Session 5:00 pm, Agenda: existing litigation Alameda Superior Court, a. Robertson v. City of Berkeley RG17851346, b. Jonathan and Sally Francis v. City of Berkeley RG 17880940
    • Regular Session 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda:  Consent: 2. One Way Car share transition from pilot to baseline program, 3. Residential Parking football game day – 2nd reading of ordinance, 5. Contract with Townsend Public Affairs for Legislative Advocacy 6-9. Assessments – Business Districts, 10. Bid Solicitations, 11. Appropriations Limit, 12. Security Patrol, 13. 4th July Fireworks/events, 14. Tree Service Contracts, 15. Parks Playground Surfacing and Pathway Repairs, 16. Bus Transportation for Berkeley Day Camp and Recreation Programs, 17. Reject bids-open market Public Safety Building repair 18. Support SB 48 – Right to Shelter, 19. Support HR 40 – Reparation Proposals, 20. Budget referral: Expand School Supply Distribution for low-income students,  22. Budget Referral Technical Assistance for Succession Planning for Conversions to Worker Cooperatives, 23. West Berkeley Service Center Development, 25. Stop signs Carleton-Fulton, 26. Funding Traffic Safety Alcatraz Ave, 27. Street Lights MLK and Stuart, 28. Study to achieve Equity in City Contracting, 29. Lighting William Byron Rumford Sculpture, 30. Increase Staffing for Vision Zero, 31. Budget Referral Traffic Calming or Traffic Circle at 62nd Street and King, 32. Resolution Full Parity Mental Health Patients, Clinicians at Kaiser, 33. Budget Referral Solano Revitalization, 34. Oppose AB-1356 Cannabis, 35. Budget Referral Paid Internships, 36. Support Renters Rights Bills, 37. Support SB 212, SB 641 Rank Choice Voting, 38. Support ADA-6 Voting Rights Parolees, Action: 39. Proposed Budget 2020-2021 Hearing #2, 40. Council recommendations for proposed budget, 41. Hourly Fee Increase Traffic Engineering & Transportation Divisions, 42. Economic Dashboards, 43. Fee Increase Rental Housing Safety Program, 44. Tax Exemption on Federal Research Grants, 45.Direct City Manager to Place a Moratorium Shared Sidewalk Policy until homeless response system designed, created, implemented, 46. Referral to Public Works to Rename Harold Way to Dalai Lama Way, 47. ZAB Appeal 1444 Fifth St. Information Reports: 48. Short term Rentals, 49. IT, 50. Kiosks and Accessibility Obstacles https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Carpet Recycling, Single Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation, Workplan https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday,  May 29, 2019Thursday,  May 30, 2019Friday,  May 31, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  June 1, 2019
  • 16th Berkeley World Music Festival, noon – 8 pm, outdoors and Telegraph Avenue  venues, Continuous Performances, Saturday features People’s Park Concert headliners – ­Fula Brothers (West Africa), Sang Matiz (Afro-Latin Funk) & Baraka Moon (Sufi Trance); plus Georges Lammam (Arabic violin) & French Oak Gypsy Band. Crafts, children’s activities each day  www.bwmfest.org
Sunday,  June 2, 2019
  • 16th Berkeley World Music Festival, noon – 8 pm, outdoors and Telegraph Avenue  venues, Continuous Performances, Sunday Streets provides dance areas for Mixta Criolla (Puerto Rico), Bollywood Gharana (Rock ‘n Raga), Dan Cantrell (New Balkan), belly dance, klezmer & zydeco. Evening performances are Cornelius Boots (Shakuhachi flute), Netto D’Souza (Brazilian) & Dance Party Finale, La Mandanga (Spanish Rumba). Crafts, children’s activities each day www.bwmfest.org
  • Roses in Bloom Acoustical Series, 3 – 5 pm at Rose Garden https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16112
 
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The Adeline Corridor Specific Plan (Draft Plan) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) are available for review and comment https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/
Two in person public meetings on the plan are scheduled.  
Community meeting - May 29, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis. Planning Commission - June 5, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis
To comment email adelinecorridor@cityofberkeley.info on or before July 1, 2019, 5:00 pm.
 
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program” 5. Land-use Planning Permit Fee Amendments, 6. Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) Program Reform & Expansion Phase II: Recommendations for Increased Staffing, Enhanced Football Game Enforcement and Expansion.
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-28-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2325 Sixth St (Single-family residence) – 6-5-2019
2072 Addison (eliminate off-street parking) – 6-5-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019

WORKSHOPS
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Mandatory and Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in New and Existing Redevelopments or Projects (Policy Committee), Council Budget and Strategic Plan Procedures
Sept 17 – Arts and Culture Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short Term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Dec. 5 – Measure T1 Update
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
June 11 – tentative EBMUD presentation
Explore Grant-Writing Services from Specialized Municipal Grant-Writing Firms
 
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 

May 19 - May 26, 2019
Worth Noting:
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - Himalayan Fair – CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
Monday - Malcolm X is a City Holiday. The rest of the week is packed.
Tuesday evening – At 7 pm two meetings Wildfire Preparedness at Northbrae Church and Adeline Corridor Plan Presentation at South Berkeley Senior Center
Wednesday evening – 5 pm Redesign of the Transfer Station (Recycling Center) and I-80 Interchange at 6:30 pm
Thursday afternoon – 2 pm City Council Budget and Finance Committee – proposed budget FY 2020 & FY 2021
Saturday afternoon – 2 pm, If you missed the May 14 presentation on Fire Evacuation, it is repeated May 25.
 
Sunday,  May 19, 2019 Monday,  May 20, 2019 – Malcolm X Day City Holiday
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  May 21, 2019 Wednesday,  May 22, 2019 Thursday,  May 23, 2019 Friday,  May 24, 2019
  • Board of Library Trustees, 12 noon at 2090 Kittredge, Central Library, Agenda: I.A. FY 2020 Library Tax Rate, B. Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021, https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Saturday, May 25, 2019 Sunday, May 26, 2019  
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Scheduled Construction Activities for Week of May 20, 2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Public_Works/Bids_-_Contracts/Construction_Updates.aspx
 
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Berkeley City Council Agenda for May 28 Council meeting is available for comment. Email council@cityofberkeley.info Consent: 2. One Way Car share transition from pilot to baseline program, 3. Residential Parking football game day – 2nd reading of ordinance, 5. Contract with Townsend Public Affairs for Legislative Advocacy 6-9. Assessments – Business Districts, 10. Bid Solicitations, 11. Appropriations Limit, 12. Security Patrol, 13. 4th July Fireworks/events, 14. Tree Service Contracts, 15. Parks Playground Surfacing and Pathway Repairs, 16. Bus Transportation for Berkeley Day Camp and Recreation Programs, 17. Reject bids-open market Public Safety Building repair 18. Support SB 48 – Right to Shelter, 19. Support HR 40 – Reparation Proposals, 22. Budget Referral Technical Assistance for Succession Planning for Conversions to Worker Cooperatives, 23. West Berkeley Service Center Development, 25. Stop signs Carleton-Fulton, 26. Funding Traffic Safety Alcatraz Ave, 27. Street Lights MLK and Stuart, 28. Study Equity to achieve City Contracting, 29. Lighting William Byron Rumford Sculpture, 30. Increase Staffing for Vision Zero, 31. Budget Referral Traffic Calming or Traffic Circle at 62nd Street and King, 32. Resolution Full Parity Mental Health Patients, Clinicians at Kaiser, 33. Budget Referral Solano Revitalization, 34. Oppose AB-1356 Cannabis, 35. Budget Referral Paid Internships, 36. Support Renters Rights Bills, 37. Support SB 212, SB 641 Rank Choice Voting, 38. Support ADA-6 Voting Rights Parolees, Action: 39. Proosed Budget 2020-2021, 40. Council recommendations for proposed budget, 41. Hourly Fee Increase Traffic Engineering & Transportation Divisions, 42. Economic Dashboards, 43. Fee Increase Rental Housing Safety Program, 44. Tax Exemption on Federal Research Grants, 45.Direct City Manager to Place a Moratorium Shared Sidewalk Policy until homeless response system designed, created, implemented, 46. Referral to Public Works to Rename Harold Way to Dalai Lama Way, 47. ZAB Appeal 1444 Fifth St. Information Reports: 48. Short term Rentals, 49. IT, 50. Kiosks and Accessibility Obstacles
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
 
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The Adeline Corridor Specific Plan (Draft Plan) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) are available for review and comment https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/
Two in person public meetings on the plan are scheduled.  
Community meeting - May 29, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis. Planning Commission - June 5, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis
To comment email adelinecorridor@cityofberkeley.info on or before July 1, 2019, 5:00 pm.
 
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
none
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
_____________________
 
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
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 

May 12 - May 19, 2019
Worth Noting:
Much of the action is taking place at the City Council Committee meetings which are scheduled during the daytime. Minutes from Council Committee meetings are very brief and none of the City Council Committee meetings have audio or video recordings.
 
Monday – 10:30 am City Council Committee meeting on Health, Life Enrichment includes RV Parking, 2:30 pm City Council Agenda planning for May 28 full Council regular meeting
Tuesday – 6 pm Regular City Council meeting, 6 pm – 7 pm Meeting on Preparing for Wildfire evacuation – this program is repeated on May 25
Wednesday – 4:30 pm Transportation Presentation of plan for Sacramento St Addison to Virginia , 7 pm Measure O Oversight
Thursday  - 10:30 am City Council Land Use, 7 pm Transportation presentation of Adeline Corridor Plan

Sunday,  May 12, 2019
Mother’s Day
Monday,  May 13, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Brown Act Overview, 3. Reports from Health Housing and Community Services, 4. Ban Racial Discrimination on the Basis of Hairstyle, 5. RV Parking, 6. Air Quality Monitoring, 7. Creation Vehicle Dwellers Governance Body,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
  • City Council Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for May 28 City Council meeting, Consent: 3. – 6. Assessments – Business Districts, 7. Bid Solicitations, 8. Appropriations Limit, 9. Security Patrol, 10. 4th July Fireworks/events, 13. Reject bids-open market Public Safety Building repair, 14. Fire Prevention Inspections audit, 16. Support HR 40 – Reparation Proposals, 21. Stop signs Carleton-Fulton, 22. Funding Traffic Safety Alcatraz Ave, 23. Street Lights MLK and Stuart, 24. Study Equity to achieve City Contracting, 25. Cannabis, 26. Paid Internships, 27. Support Renters Rights Bills, 28. Support SB 212, SB 641 Rank Choice Voting, 29. Support ADA-6 Voting Rights Parolees, 30. Proposed Budget 2020-2021, 31. Fee Increase Rental Housing Safety Program, 32. Hourly Fee Increase Traffic Engineering & Transportation Divisions, Action: 33. Economic Dashboards, 34. Council recommendations proposed budget, 35. a.b.&c. Green Stormwater Infrastructure, 36. EBMUD Presentation, 37. West Berkeley Service Center Development, 38. Tax Exemption on Federal Research Grants, 39. Moratorium Shared Sidewalk Policy until homeless response system designed, created, implemented, 40. Lighting William Byron Rumford Sculpture, 41. Increase Staffing for Vision Zero, 42. Rename Harold Way to Dalai Lama Way, 43. Resolution Ful Parity Mental Health Patients , Clinicians at Kaiser, 44. Budge Referral Solano Revitalization, 45. Fire Safety  in Existing Live/Work Spaces, 46. Transition to Zero-Waste Refuse Trucks, Information Reports: 47. Short term Rentals, 48. IT, 49. Kiosks and Accessibility Obstacles https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee Meeting, 5 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 7. Presentation – African American Holistic Resource Center, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Meeting listed, No Agenda Posted, No notice of Cancellation https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7  – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, listed on Community Calendar but not on website http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  May 14, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • 4:30 pm, Closed Session: Agenda: Initiation Litigation Pursuant to Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) a. Rideout matter – Claim No. 0360BC2018, Open Session Reports 54957.1
    • 6:00 pm, Regular Meeting: Agenda: Consent: 1. Cannabis ordinance revision, 2. Prohibiting contracting with ICE, 3. FlixBus Agreement, 4. Annual Appropriations ordinance, 5. Section 115 Trust Fund Investments, 6. Mental Health Ambulance Transport Contract $5.6 mil 7. & 8.Public Health services Grant Agreements with (7) Alameda Co. (8) State of CA, 9. Grant Application Essential Access Health, 10. Purchase Order Data Center Upgrade,  11. WiFi Installation 12. Hosted Cloud Storage, 13. Video Streaming, 14. Internet Redundancy, 15. Summer Food Service Program for Berkeley youth, 16. Harrison Park-Gabe Catalfo Fields Renovation, 17. Marina Berth fees. 18. Measure M. Woolsey Street, 19. Parking Enforcement Vehicles, 20. Street Lighting Assessments, 21. On-call Construction Services, 22. & 23. Gilman Railroad Crossing Safety Project, 24. Purchase 11 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 25. Reappoint Dian Davenport to Board of Library trustees, 26. Declare every 3rd Sunday in May to be Postpartum Justice Day, 27. Recommendation to Install Outdoor Public Warning System (Sirens), 28. From Auditor – Understaffing 911 Dispatchers, 29. Support AB 539 – Fair Credit Act, 30. City Manager Evaluation, 32. Opposition to proposed Title IX revision from Betsy DeVos, 33. Support Charter School Reform Assembly Bills, 34. Refer to Budget – Rebuilding Together, 35. Light Acton and University, 37. Buy Clean Act, 38. Support AB 38 Fire Safety, 39. Traffic Calming, 40. May 15 as Bloody Thursday Remembrance and Commemoration of People’s Park, 41. Budget Referral $125,000 Missing Middle Report, Action: Charges/Fees/Increases (42-47) 48. Budget FY 2020 and FY 2021 Public Hearing #1, 49. One-Way Car Share, 50. Residential Parking Football Game Days, 51. ZAB Appeal – 1444 Fifth Street, 52. a.& b. Fossil Free Berkeley, Mental Health, 53. a.&b. Grant Allocation – Sugar Sweetened Beverages, 54. Extend Winter Shelter April 15 – June 30, 2019, 55. Budget Referral: Remediation Lawn Bowling North Green and Santa Fe Right of Way, 56. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan – Hargreaves Assoc. 57. Resolution No U.S. Intervention in Venezuela, Information: 59. RFP Results for Study of Affirmative Action in Berkeley, 61. Residential Preferential Parking https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/05_May/City_Council__05-14-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Meeting to Prepare for Wildfire Evacuations and Household Preparedness, 6 – 7 pm, 1170 The Alameda, North Branch Berkeley Library https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-04-30_Meetings_to_prepare_for_wildfire_evacuations.aspx
  • Police Review Commission – Board of Inquiry Hearing – Closed Session, 5:30 pm, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Complaint #2448​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday,  May 15, 2019 Thursday,  May 16, 2019
  • City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Measure O Affordable Housing Bond Planning, Berkeley Qualified Opportunity Fund, to include equity assessment, Office of Economic Development, set standards, set priorities for opportunity zones, 4. Construction Workforce Development Policy, 5. Open Doors Initiative, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison St, Agenda: 5. Appeal 3050 Stanton St. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
    • 2398 Bancroft Way @Dana – 8 new Verizon antennas – Committee Decision
    • 2176 Kittredge – Preview 7-story mixed-use, 126 dwelling units, ground level retail, underground parking, demolition touchless carwash&gas station – advisory comments
    • 2435 San Pablo – 4-story mixed-use, 46 private rooms with communal kitchens on each residential floor, rooftop terraces, 48 bicycle spaces – majority recommendations
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 6. Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act, 7. Potential violations Greg Magofna, 8. Alleged violations Kate Harrison, 10. Proposed Amendment related to Officeholder Accounts, 11. Discretionary Council Office Budgets, (meeting is Thursday, May 16, not May 10) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
  •  Open Government Commission, 8 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 6. Good Gov Ombudsman, 7. Annual Report, 8. Letter on draft minutes compliance, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
  • Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Corp Yard, Building A Willow Room, Agenda: 1. Presentation Draft Adeline Corridor Specific Plan, 2. Lyft/MTC Bike Share Program, 3. Response to Fossil Free Berkeley, 4. Transit First Policy​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  May 17, 2019  
Saturday, May 18, 2019 Sunday, May 19, 2019  
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
*Land Use Committee Unscheduled Items – Revolving Loan Fund, Amnesty Program for Legalizing Unpermitted Dwelling Units, Prioritizing Affordable Housing for Homeless
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1711 MLK Jr. Way (replace commercial space with dwelling) – appeal ends 5-9-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Cannabis Health Considerations
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
_____________________
 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
 


May 5 - May 12, 2019
Worth Noting:
Budget: May 1 and 3 in two all day meetings the City Departments presented their budget requests for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 with a total of $13 million in budget request increases. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
The proposed budget is being presented Tuesday, May 7 at 6 pm. The first Public Hearing is May 14. The City Council vote to adopt the budget is June 25.
Monday – 10:30 am – The Berkeley City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting on Police Stop Data collection and analysis
Thursday – 2 pm City Council Budget Committee City Manager to present proposed budget.  6 pm – There is a City Council Special meeting at Longfellow Auditorium on Housing Development at North Berkeley BART
Saturday – LATE ENTRY - City Council Retreat 9 am at Brower Center
McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action is sponsoring a Town Hall with Kate Harrison
 
Sunday,  May 5, 2019 Monday,  May 6, 2019
  • ALERT LATE ENTRY - First meeting - Homeless Services Panel of Experts, May 6, 7 pm, 2180 Milvia, 1st floor Cypress Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Conf Room, Agenda: Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Stop Data – review and provide feedback on BPD responses to inter-related Council and PRC referrals, reports, recommendations, including Center for Policing Equity recommendations, no new stop data is included in packet. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
  • Personnel Board, 7 – 9 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conference Room, Agenda: V. a.&b. Request for Extension of Temporary Staff Attorney and Hearing Examiner, VI. Recommendation to Revise Classifications of Police Officer Recruit, Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, VII. Recommendation to Revise Fire Apparatus Operator, Classification https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  May 7, 2019 Wednesday,  May 8, 2019 – Bike to Work Day Thursday,  May 9, 2019
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: City Council Budget Committee City Manager to present proposed budget,  Voluntary Time Off on Statewide Election Days for City Employees https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, 6 pm, at Longfellow School Auditorium, 1500 Derby, Agenda: 1. Adopt North Berkeley BART Development Goals and Objectives, 2. North Berkeley BART Design Principles and Conceptual Massing Scenarios https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/05_May/City_Council__05-09-2019_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: VIII. Discussion/Action 1. Cardboard Recycling Truck Fire, 3. Bird Safety policy, 4. Cigarette Butt Receptacles, 5. Bee City update, 6. Pollutants update, 7. Natural Gas draft Letter http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1234 Addison, BUSD Board Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/ Staff recommend approve on all three
    • 1155-1173 Hearst Ave – Remanded to ZAB - develop 2 parcels, including substantial rehabilitation of existing 7 dwellings and construction of 6 new units
    • 2325 Sixth St – raise 1-story single family dwelling by 9’2” to create new 1676 sq. ft. ground floor dwelling, increase total bedrooms on parcel from 3 to 8, construct 2-story accessory building,
    • 2072 Addison – Use permit modification to eliminate all 29 off-street parking spaces and to pay in lieu fee,
Friday,  May 10, 2019
  •  Berkeley City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, May 11, 2019 Sunday, May 12, 2019 – Mother’s Day
  • No City meetings or events found
 
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Berkeley City Council May14 Meeting Agenda available for comment. Email Council@CityofBerkeley.info, Consent: 1. Cannabis ordinance revision, 2. Prohibiting contracting with ICE, 3. FlixBus Agreement, 4. Annual Appropriations ordinance, 5. Section 115 Trust Fund Investments, 6. Mental Health Ambulance Transport Contract $5.6 mil 7. & 8.Public Health services Grant Agreements with (7) Alameda Co. (8) State of CA, 9. Grant Application Essential Access Health, 10. Purchase Order Data Center Upgrade,  11. WiFi Installation 12. Hosted Cloud Storage, 13. Video Streaming, 14. Internet Redundancy, 15. Summer Food Service Program for Berkeley youth, 16. Harrison Park-Gabe Catalfo Fields Renovation, 17. Marina Berth fees. 18. Measure M. Woolsey Street, 19. Parking Enforcement Vehicles, 20. Street Lighting Assessments, 21. On-call Construction Services, 22. & 23. Gilman Railroad Crossing Safety Project, 24. Purchase 11 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 25. Reappoint Dian Davenport to Board of Library trustees, 26. Declare every 3rd Sunday in May to be Postpartum Justice Day, 27. Recommendation to Install Outdoor Public Warning System (Sirens), 28. From Auditor – Understaffing 911 Dispatchers, 29. Support AB 539 – Fair Credit Act, 30. City Manager Evaluation, 32. Opposition to proposed Title IX revision from Betsy DeVos, 33. Support Charter School Reform Assembly Bills, 34. Refer to Budget – Rebuilding Together, 35. Light Acton and University, 37. Buy Clean Act, 38. Support AB 38 Fire Safety, 39. Traffic Calmin, 40. May 15 as Bloody Thursday Remembrance and Commemoration of People’s Park, 41. Budget Referral $125,000 Missing Middle Report, Action: Charges/Fees/Increases (42-47) 48. FY 2020 and FY 2021 Public Hearing #1, 49. One-Way Car Share, 50. Residential Parking Football Game Days, 51. ZAB Appeal – 1444 Fifth Street, 52. a.& b. Fossil Free Berkeley, Mental Health, 53. a.&b. Grant Allocation – Sugar Sweetened Beverages, 54. Extend Winter Shelter April 15 – June 30, 2019, 55. Budget Referral: Remediation Lawn Bowling North Green and Santa Fe Right of Way, 56. Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan – Hargreaves Assoc. 57. Resolution No U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
Information: 59. RFP Results for Study of Affirmative Action in Berkeley, 61. Residential Preferential Parking
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/05_May/City_Council__05-14-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
none
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
________________________
 
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
_____________________
 
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
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
 

April 28 - May 5, 2019
Worth Noting:
The meeting list looks daunting with several meetings with heavy agendas, however, there are meetings worth attending.
Monday –  7 pm - The first meeting on oversight of the Berkeley Housing Bond Measure O includes the presentation on Affordable Housing Financing.
Tuesday – City Council starts at 4:30 and will be voting on the 1000 Person Plan which is the City Plan for addressing homelessness.
Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm are the Budget Presentations at the Budget Committee
Thursday - 2 pm – City Council Facilities Committee will be reviewing the ordinance to prohibit natural gas in new construction
Saturday – 11 am - Kate Harrison and Ben Bartlett will explain how EBCE – East Bay Community Energy works and answer questions. 7:00 pm - Green New Deal Town Hall is at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.
 
Sunday,  April 28, 2019 - Eastern Orthodox Easter
  • Peoples Park 50th Anniversary, 1-5 pm
Monday,  April 29, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council – Agenda & Rule Committee - POST MEETING REPORT NOTES IN PURPLE AND CAPS, 2:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for May 14 City Council meeting: Consent: 3. Annual Appropriations ordinance, 5.& 6. Public Health services Grant Agreements with (5) Alameda Co. (6) State of CA, 7. Grant Application Essential Access Health, 8. Purchase Order Data Center Upgrade,  9. WiFi Installation 10. Hosted Cloud Storage, 11. Video Streaming, 12. Internet Redundancy, 13. Summer Food Service Program for Berkeley youth, 14. Harrison Park-Gabe Catalfo Fields Renovation, 15. Marina Berth fees. 16. Measure M. Woolsey Street, 17. Parking Enforcement Vehicles, 18. Street Lighting Assessments, 19. On-call Construction Services, 20. & 21. Gilman Railroad Crossing Safety Project, 22. Purchase 11 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, 23. Reappoint Dian Davenport to Board of Library trustees, 24. Declare every 3rd Sunday in May to be Postpartum Justice Day, 25. Recommendation to Install Outdoor Public Warning System (Sirens) LEAVE ON CONSENT AND REFER TO BUDGET PROCESS, PLACE ON BERKELEY CONSIDERS FOR PUBLIC RESPONSE, 26. From Auditor – Understaffing 911 Dispatchers, 27. Support AB 539 – Fair Credit Act, 29. Support Charter School Reform Assembly Bills, 30. Refer to Budget – Rebuilding Together - REVISION ADDED< ARREGUIN< WENGRAF SIGNED ON, 31. Light Acton and University 33. Support AB 38 Fire Safety, Action: Charges/Fees/Increases (34-39) 34. Mental Health, 35. Public Health Clinic, 36. Ambulance, 37. Camp Program, 38. Marina, 39. Land Use Planning Permits, 40. Hearing #1 Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021, 41. One-Way Car Share, 42. Residential Parking Football Game Days, 43. ZAB Appeal – 1444 Fifth Street, 44. SHORT TERM REFERRAL PROCESS REFERRED TO MAY 11.  45.Independent Equal Pay Audit - CONTINUE 60 DAYS, 46 a.& b. Fossil Free Berkeley - AT COUNCIL REFER TO CITY COUNCIL FACILITIES COMMITTEE, 47. Mr. Leonard Powell a.staff, b.Peace and Justice Commission & c. City Manager - CONTINUE TO JUNE 11  , 48. Socially Responsible Investment - CONTINUE FOR 60 DAYS, 49. a.&b. Grant Allocation – Sugar Sweetened Beverages MOVE 49. A. TO CONSENT AT MEETING, 50. Performance Evaluation Process City Manager, 51. Extend Winter Shelter April 15 – June 30, 2019, 52. Budget Referral Remediation of Lawn Bowling and Santa Fe Right-of-Way for housing - REQUIRES BALLOT INITIATIVE, 53. Opposition Revision Title IX - MOVE TO CONSENT, 54. Support Buy Clean CA Act - MOVE TO CONSENT, ADDED TO AGENDA FROM RIGEL ROBINSON ITEM TO DESIGNATE MAY 15 AS DAY OF BLOODY THURSDAY REMEMBRANCE AND COMMEMORATION OF PEOPLE'S PARK https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council – Closed Session, 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Conference with Legal Counsel 1. anticipated litigation one case, significant exposure Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):, 2. Initiation of litigation one case Code section 54956.9(d)(4): ANNOUNCED - THE CITY OF BERKELEY IS INITIATING LITIGATION AGAINST UC BERKELEY  - THE UPPER HEARST PROJECT, UPPER HEARST PROJECT EIR.
  • Measure O Oversight Committee, 7 pm, POST MEETING REPORT NOTES IN PURPLE AND CAPS, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: (first meeting), 6. Overview 7. Presentation – Affordable Housing Financing in Berkeley and Measure O Bond, 8. Measure O Priorities, PERSONS FROM NON-PROFITS OUTNUMBERED OTHER ATTENDEES, JOSH DANIELS ELECTED CHAIR, IGOR TREGUB ELECTED VICE-CHAIR - AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCING PRESENTATION STUCK CLOSE TO POWER POINT IN PACKET WITH AGENDA, MEASURE O FINANCING INCLUDES UP TO 120% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME - ONE PERSON $94,126, FAMILY OF FOUR $134,400 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
  • Town Hall for a Green New Deal, 7 – 9 pm at Moffitt Library Room 101 UC Berkeley, Hosted by Sunrise Movement
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  April 30, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room
    • 4:30 pm, Special Meeting: Agenda: Action 1. 1000 Person Plan to Address Homelessness, REPORT AND DISCUSSION NO ACTION TAKEN  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/04_Apr/City_Council__04-30-2019_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
    • 6 – 11 pm, Regular Meeting Agenda: Consent 2. No cost spay, neuter to eligible pet owners, 3. Public Art Guidelines, 4. Berkeley Food and Housing Project, 5. – 8. Software maintenance/support contracts, 9. $1,101,000 contract for Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP) w/Hargreaves Assoc  - PULLED TO ACTION AFTER BROUGHT TO COUNCIL ATTENTION THAT INTERNET INFO ON HARGREAVES SHOWS BANKRUPTCY, ARREGUIN TALKED ABOUT HOW THERE WILL BE AN INVOLVED PUBLIC PROCESS, HAHN GAVE PRAISES TO HAVING SUCH A HIGHLY REGARDED INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ASSESSING THE PROJECT - POSTPONED TO MAY 14. 10. Charter Bus Services Echo Lake Camp, 11. Proposed Road Projects to utilize CA Transportation funding. 16. Resolution no intervention in Venezuela - MUCH PUBLIC COMMENT AFTER ABSTENTION BY ARREGUIN, ROBINSON, KESARWANI WITH HAHN AND DROSTE NO, PULLED TO ACTION  BY HARRISON WITH LANGUAGE CHANGES - POSTPONED TO MAY 14 17. Arreguin as alternate to Budget Committee, 3x3 - PULLED TO ACTION BY DAVILA, 18. $150,000 preplanning BUSD Employee Housing, 19. Max Levine Berkeley Housing Authority Board,  22. Referral to Planning Development of Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification - KESARWANI TRIED TO REFER TO COUNCIL LAND USE COMMITTEE INSTEAD OF REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION, ARREGUIN OBJECTED AND BARTLETT SAID PLANNING COULD HANDLE IT KESARWANI BACKED OFF LEFT ON CONSENT AS REFERRAL, 23. Good Food Purchasing resolution,  24. Referral Pedestrian Corridors – Street to Plaza, Action: 25. FlixBus – Long distance bus service to the public - PASSED, 26. New Marina Fee So Cove Parking Lots - PULLED BY CITY MANAGER NO NEW MARINA FEE PUBLIC COMMENT - PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW RULES REQUIRE MOVING CAR EVERY 72 HOURS - PARKING WAS IN ORIGINAL AGREEMENT WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT, PROCESS SHOULD START WITH THE COMMUNITY, 27. Appeal ZAB 2700 Pardee Parking, 1050 Parker Medical Office Building - ARREGUIN DISCLOSED MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE APPLICANT AND BUSINESSES, KAISER SUBMITTED LETTER OF INTEREST, ROBINSON AND HARRISON SPOKE WITH AUERBACH,  28. Zoning Ordinance Inclusionary Housing Regulation to Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership - COMMENT FROM KATE HARRISON LOOKS LIKE EXISTING LANGUAGE DOES COVER ISSUE RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 11 SO REVIEW OF EXISTING LANGUAGE CAN BE COMPLETED, 29. Feedback to Berkeley Police regarding stop data f/u Policing Equity Report Recommendations - REFERRED TO COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO GIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  May 1, 2019 Thursday,  May 2, 2019
  • City Council  Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Measure O, 3. Berkeley Qualified Opportunity Fund https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 2. Prohibit Natural Gas in New Buildings, 3. a.&b. Green Stormwater Infrastructure,  4. Multi-year Bidding for Street Paving, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Cannabis Commission, 2  – 4 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: D. Equity Program recommendations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30  – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentations – 1. Public Health Division, 2. African American Holistic Resource Center, Discussion 2. Cannabis Ordinance amendments https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentations 5. Rental Housing Safety, 6. MTC Committee to House Bay Area (CASA) Planning Initiative, 7. 1281 University, 8. Bi-Annual Housing Policy Report, 10. Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda: 5. A. 2140 Shattuck Ave, Wells Fargo Building  – Structural Alteration (exterior) B. 1915 Fourth Street, Spenger’s Fish Grotto – Structural Alteration (exterior) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
  • Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, no agenda posted, check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • North Berkeley Senior Center Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1:30 -2 pm, 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center,
Friday,  May 3, 2019 Saturday, May 4, 2019 Sunday, May 5, 2019 ____________________
 
*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
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NORTH BERKELY BART DEVELOPMENT
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm, May 9, at Longfellow Middle School – watch calendar for updates
 
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
none
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
May 7 – Proposed FY 2020-FY 2021 Budget, Bond Disclosure Training
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Zero Waste Rate Review, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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This meeting list is also posted  in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY


April 21 - April 28, 2019
Worth Noting:
Monday the Zero Waste Commission will be discussing changes in accepted plastics for recycling. Since only actions are listed in meeting minutes, this discussion information is only available by attending the meeting,
Tuesday is City Council.
Wednesday the Energy Commission meets at 5:15 pm on building electrification and the Le Conte Neighborhood meeting has the first public discussion of Vision 2050.
Thursday the City Council policy committees on Budget and Finance and Land Use meet.
 
Last week City staff notified the homeless they will be clearing homeless encampments this week and allow tents only between 10 pm – 7 am. The City Council Presentation on homelessness – the 1000 Person Plan is scheduled for April 30 at 4:30 pm after the evictions.
 
General information including the Land Use Calendar, tentative schedule of City Council work sessions, boards and commissions delinquent in posting meeting minutes and links to BUSD and regional meetings are posted at the bottom after the summary of next week’s meetings.
 
Sunday,  April 21, 2019 - Easter
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  April 22, 2019 Tuesday,  April 23, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
    • 4 pm - Public Hearing Special Meeting, Agenda: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, Annual Action Plan including allocations of Federal Funds to Community agencies, (estimates) $2,626,329 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency solutions Grant $219,480, Housing Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) $793,509
    • 6 pm – 11 pm - Regular Meeting, Agenda: Consent: 10. DNA Testing Services, 11. Paving/Grading contract, 13. Woosley St Project, 19. U1 Funds – 2001 Ashby, 20. Good Government Ombudsman, 21. Zero Emission Bills AB 40, AB 1418, 22. Ordinance Prohibit Contracting with Vendors/Servicers to ICE, 23. Support Public Bank, 25. Co-Sponsor film “Near Normal Man” 27. Support ACA-1,  29. Referral Reform Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, Action: 31. ZAB appeal 1722 Walnut, 32. Missing Middle Housing Report Referral, 33. Volunteer initiative Adopt a Spot, 34. Standby Officer Policy, 35. Paid Family Leave, 36. Protected Milvia Bikeway Pilot Project University – Allston, Information: 37. Ethical Climate Audit Status Report.
  • James Kenney Park Renovation Project, 6:30 - 8 pm, at 1720 8th Street https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16104
Wednesday,  April 24, 2019 Thursday,  April 25, 2019 Friday,  April 26, 2019 – Passover begins
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday, April 27, 2019 Sunday, April 28, 2019
  • Peoples Park 50th Anniversary, 1-5 pm
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City Council April 30 available for comment, Agenda: Consent 2. No cost spay, neuter to eligible pet owners, 3. Public Art Guidelines, 4. Berkeley Food and Housing Project, 5. – 8. Software maintenance/support contracts, 9. $1,101,000 contract for Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP) w/Hargreaves Assoc 10. Charter Bus Services Echo Lake Camp, 11. Proposed Road Projects to utilize CA Transportation funding. 17. Arreguin as alternate to Budget Committee, 3x3, 18. $150,000 preplanning BUSD Employee Housing, 19. Max Levine Berkeley Housing Authority Board,  22. Referral to Planning Development of Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification, 23. Good Food Purchasing resolution,  24. Referral Pedestrian Corridors – Street to Plaza, Action: 25. FlixBus – Long distance bus service to the public, 26. New Marina Fee So Cove Parking Lots, 27. Appeal ZAB 2700 Pardee Parking, 1050 Parker Medical Office Building, 28. Zoning Ordinance Inclusionary Housing Regulation to Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership, 29. Feedback to Berkeley Police regarding stop data f/u Policing Equity Report Recommendations,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
 
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
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NORTH BERKELY BART DEVELOPMENT
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm, May 9, at Longfellow Middle School – watch calendar for updates
 
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1722 Walnut – rescheduled – 4-23-2019
1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019 withdrawn
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3212 Adeline (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
2518 Durant (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
2300 Shattuck (Structural Alteration) LPC  4-23-2019
1414 Walnut (Structural Alteration) LPC  4-23-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 

 
WORKSHOPS
May 7 – Proposed FY 2020-FY 2021 Budget, Bond Disclosure Training
June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Transfer station feasibility Study, Adeline Corridor Plan
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Zero Waste Rate Review, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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Boards and Commission Delinquent in Publishing Meeting Minutes within two weeks of meeting. (page 35 Commissioner’s Manual – Secretary Responsibility)
 
Board of Library Trustees, meeting March 6, no minutes posted on March 22
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
 
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission - no minutes posted for 2019 in table, minutes for prior meeting only available with agendas upcoming meeting.  meeting March 11, no minutes April 19    
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Commission on Disability, March 6 minutes not available to the public on March 29, note with agenda March minutes will not be available until May meeting packet
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Community Environmental Advisory Commission - meeting March 14 - no minutes March 29   
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Community Health Commission, meeting February 28, no minutes posted March 22, this commission is doing better with March 28 meeting minutes available when checked April 5.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission, meeting 3-13-2019, no minutes on March 29   
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Peace and Justice Commission, meeting March 4, no minutes on March 29
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Commission on Labor, meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Commission on the Status of Women,  meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5, 12, 19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Loan Administration Board, meeting March 18, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Transportation Commission, meeting March 21, no minutes posted April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Youth Commission, meeting listed as occurring March 11, however, no accessible agenda, no minutes, no cancellation notice
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Energy Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12, 19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Joint_Subcommittee_for_the_Implementation_of_State_Housing_Laws_Homepage.aspx
Landmarks Preservation Commission - meeting March 7 no meeting minutes posted April 12, 19, meeting April 4, no minutes posted April 19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_LPC/LPCAg_2019-04-04.pdf
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board - meeting March 26, no minutes April 12, 19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts - meeting March 21, no meeting minutes April 12, 
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
 
 
City Council - joint meetings with no draft Minutes
City/UC/Student relations Committee  - meeting Feb 8, no minutes April 12, 19
4x4  - City Council and Rent Board - Joint Task Force on Housing: Rent Board/City Council - meeting Mar 4, no minutes April 12, 19
3x3  - Berkeley City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority - meeting March 6 no minutes April 12, 19
2x2  - Committee City Council and Board of Education - meeting June 28, 2018 no minutes April 12, 19
 
 
 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
April 14 - April 21, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on Spring Recess until April 22. City Council Agenda for April 23 is available for comment (agenda highlights and link follows calendar)
City Council 1000 Person Plan scheduled for April 30 at 4:30 pm,
General information including the Land Use Calendar, tentative schedule of City Council work sessions, boards and commissions delinquent in posting meeting minutes and links to BUSD and regional meetings are posted at the bottom after the summary of next week’s meetings.
 
Sunday,  April 14, 201 Monday,  April 15, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Planning for April 30 City Council regular meeting, Consent 2. No cost spay, neuter to eligible pet owners, 3. Public Art Guidelines, 4. Berkeley Food and Housing Project, 5. – 8. Software maintenance/support contracts, 9. $1,101,000 contract for Berkeley Marina Area Specific Plan (BMASP) w/Hargreaves Assoc 10. Charter Bus Services Echo Lake Camp, 11. Proposed Road Projects to utilize CA Transportation funding. 18. New Marina Fee So Cove Parking Lots, 19. FlixBus – Long distance bus service to the public, 20. Appeal ZAB 2700 Pardee Parking, 1050 Parker Medical Office Building, 21. Zoning Ordinance Inclusionary Housing Regulation to Contiguous Lots under Common Control or Ownership, 22. Feedback to Berkeley Police regarding stop data f/u Policing Equity Report Recommendations, Action: 23. Arreguin as alternate to Budget Committee, 24. BUSD Employee Housing, 25. Affordable Housing for Homeless, 26. Inclement Weather Shelter at Old City Hall, 27. Referral to Planning Development of Policies to Prevent Displacement and Gentrification 28. Good Food Purchasing, 29. Referral Pedestrian Corridors – Street to Plaza* https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Design Review Committee, 11 am at 2501 Haste Street, Agenda: Review colors, materials for project onsite, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_Commissions/Design_Review_Committee/2018-10-26_DRCF_2501%20Haste_Drawings.pdf https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
  • Loan Administration Board, 12 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Agenda: Council referral to Support Worker Owned Cooperatives thru changes to RLF Administrative Plan based on Sustainable Economies Law Center recommendations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  April 16, 2019 Wednesday,  April 17, 2019 Thursday,  April 18, 2019 Friday,  April 19, 2019 – Passover begins
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  April 20, 2019 Sunday,  April 21, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
 
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City Council April 23 meeting available for comment, Agenda: Consent11. Paving/Grading contract, 19. U1 Funds – 2001 Ashby, 20. Good Government Ombudsman, 21. Zero Emission Bills AB 40, AB 1418, 29. Referral Reform Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, Action: 31. ZAB appeal 1722 Walnut, 32. Missing Middle Housing Report Referral, 33. Volunteer initiative Adopt a Spot, 34. Standby Officer Policy, 35. Paid Family Leave, 36. Protected Milvia Bikeway Pilot Project University – Allston, Information: 37. Ethical Climate Audit Status Report.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
 
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*Agenda Committee Unfinished business for scheduling – 1. a.&b. U1 Funds for Property Acquisition at 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth Street, 2. Revisions to Ordinance 7,521 BMC. To increase compliance with short-term rental ordinance, 3. Disposition City-owned Former Redevelopment Agency Properties at 1631 & 1654 Fifth St, 4. Economic Dashboards, 5. Referral to City Manager and budget for creation of “vehicle dweller program”
 
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NORTH BERKELY BART DEVELOPMENT
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm (tentative), May 9, at Longfellow Middle School – watch calendar for updates
 
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LAND USE
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
  • 1722 Walnut – rescheduled – 4-23-2019
  • 1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019 no longer listed on calendar
  • 2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
  • 1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
  • 3212 Adeline (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
  • 2518 Durant (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
  • 2300 Shattuck (Structural Alteration) LPC  4-23-2019
  • 1414 Walnut (Structural Alteration) LPC  4-23-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
  • 1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
  • 2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
  • May 7 – Proposed FY 2020-FY 2021 Budget, Zero Waste Rate Review, Bond Disclosure Training
  • June 18 –Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
  • Sept 17 –UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Transfer station feasibility Study, Adeline Corridor Plan
  • Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
  • Nov 5 - Zero Waste Rate Review, Vision Zero Action Plan,
  • Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations


Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
  • May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
  • May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
  • ________________________
 
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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Boards and Commission Delinquent in Publishing Meeting Minutes within two weeks of meeting. (page 35 Commissioner’s Manual – Secretary Responsibility)
 
Board of Library Trustees, meeting March 6, no minutes posted on March 22
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
 
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission - no minutes posted for 2019 in table, minutes for prior meeting only available with agendas upcoming meeting.     
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Commission on Disability, March 6 minutes not available to the public on March 29, note with agenda March minutes will not be available until May meeting packet
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Community Environmental Advisory Commission - meeting March 14 - no minutes March 29   
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Community Health Commission, meeting February 28, no minutes posted March 22, this commission is doing better with March 28 meeting minutes available when checked April 5.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Parks and Waterfront Commission, meeting 3-13-2019, no minutes on March 29   
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
Peace and Justice Commission, meeting March 4, no minutes on March 29
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Commission on Labor, meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Commission on the Status of Women,  meeting March 20, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Loan Administration Board, meeting March 18, no minutes on April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Transportation Commission, meeting March 21, no minutes posted April 5
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Youth Commission, meeting listed as occurring March 11, however, no accessible agenda, no minutes, no cancellation notice
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Energy Commission - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws - meeting March 27, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Joint_Subcommittee_for_the_Implementation_of_State_Housing_Laws_Homepage.aspx
Landmarks Preservation Commission - meeting March 7 no meeting minutes posted April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_LPC/LPCAg_2019-04-04.pdf
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board - meeting March 26, no minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts - meeting March 21, no meeting minutes April 12
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
 
City Council - joint meetings with no draft Minutes
  • City/UC/Student relations Committee  - meeting Feb 8, no minutes April 12
  • 4x4 Joint Task Force on Housing: Rent Board/City Council - meeting Mar 4, no minutes April 12
  • 3x3 Berkeley City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority - meeting March 6 no minutes April 12
  • 2x2 Committee City Council and Board of Education - meeting June 28, 2018 no minutes April 12
 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com 
April 7 - April 14, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council is on Spring Recess until April 22.
Wednesday the Police Review Commission starts with review of Lexipol Policies (policing policies) at 5:30 pm followed by the regular meeting at 7 pm.
Thursday the Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) agenda looks very interesting.
General information including the Land Use Calendar, tentative schedule of City Council work sessions, boards and commissions delinquent in posting meeting minutes and links to BUSD and regional meetings are posted at the bottom after the summary of next week’s meetings.
 
Sunday,  April 7, 201 Monday,  April 8, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Planning for April 23 City Council regular meeting, Consent10. Paving/Grading contract, 18. Good Government Ombudsman, 19. Zero Emission Bills AB 40, AB 1418, 26. Referral Reform Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, Action: ZAB appeal 1722 Walnut, 29. Missing Middle Housing Report Referral, 30. Volunteer initiative Adopt a Spot, 31. Standby Officier Policy, 32. Short Term Referral Process, 33 a.&b. Fossil Free Berkeley, 34. Mosquito Abatement, 35. Air Quality Monitoring, 36. Paid Family Leave, 37. Construction Workforce Policy, U1 Funds 2001 Ashby, 39. Creation Vehicle Dwellers Governance Body, 40. Resolution Public Bank, 41. Protected Milvia Bikeway Pilot Project University – Allston, 42. Referral Amnesty Program Legalizing Unpermitted Dwelling Units, Information: 43. Ethical Climate Audit Status Report. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 10. 50 year commemoration Peoples Park, 11. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, 12. US withdrawal from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  April 9, 2019
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board  - IRA/AGA/Registration Committee, 7 – 11 pm, at 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: 4. Regulation Streamling project, 5. Tenant Protection Ordinance enforcement, 6. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase legislation https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission – Subcommittee on Bird Safe Berkeley, 6:30 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: Draft Proposed Resolution http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Wednesday,  April 10, 2019 Thursday,  April 11, 2019 Friday,  April 12 2019
  • City Reduced Service Day
Saturday,  April 13, 2019 Sunday,  April 14, 2019 ___________
 
LAND USE
  • Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
    • 1722 Walnut – rescheduled – 4-23-2019
    • 1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019 no longer listed on calendar
    • 2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
    • 1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
  • Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
    • 1991 Marin (add new ADU) – 4-8-2019
    • 3084 Claremont Ave (outdoor seating) – 4-10-2019
    • 3212 Adeline (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
    • 2518 Durant (add service distilled spirits) – 4-17-2019
  • Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
    • 1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – ZAB 5-19-2019
    • 2701 Shattuck (construct 5-story mixed-use building) – ZAB 6-30-2019
 
WORKSHOPS
  • May 7 – Proposed FY 2020-FY 2021 Budget, Zero Waste Rate Review, Bond Disclosure Training
  • June 18 – Transfer station feasibility Study, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Plan
  • Sept 17 – Vision Zero Action Plan, UC Berkeley Student Housing Plan, Adeline Corridor Plan
  • Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update
  • Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
  • May 1 and 3 @ Budget Committee – Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront CIP Update, Public Works CIP Update
  • May 28 – tentative EBMUD presentation
________________________
 
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
 
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Boards and Commission Delinquent in Publishing Meeting Minutes within two weeks of meeting. (page 35 Commissioner’s Manual – Secretary Responsibility)

 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

March 31 - April 7, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
Tuesday – The City Council agenda includes a proposal for a Vehicle Dweller program. People living in RVs includes children in our schools, workers in our city. With 89% of Berkeley rents > $2000/month* and a full time $15/hour job paying $2,600/month before any withholding, it should be clear why people are living in vehicles. The people who don’t have enough resources for vehicle sheltering are in tents, shelter beds, doorways and literally on the street.
Wednesday – The Planning Commission is holding a hearing on moving lot lines on contiguous properties a tactic being used to game-the-system/avoid paying the full affordable housing fees (In Lieu Mitigation Fee) to the City or include affordable units in for sale condominium projects.
Wednesday - David Brower Center – Panel on California’s Drinking Water Crisis
Thursday – The Housing Advisory Commission has a full agenda of important issues.
Saturday – Berkeley Portrait Project Opening at the Brower Center
 
Sunday,  March 31, 201
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  April 1, 2019 Tuesday,  April 2, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,  Agenda: Consent Calendar: 2. Contract - Shattuck reconfiguration, 3. Budget referral year-round opening West Campus Pool, 5. Opposition to ACSC to Eliminating Settlement Conferences for Unlawful Detainer Cases, 7. Public Outreach and Educational Meetings on Electrification, Action Calendar: 13. Funding Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center, 14. New Marina Fee, 15. DEIR Upper Hears and 2020 Long Range Development Plan, 16. Cannabis, 17. Vehicle Dweller Program, 18. a.& b. Safe Lead-Paint Practices https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  April 3, 2019 Thursday,  April 4, 2019
  • Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room 1st Floor, Agenda: 2. a. & b. Green Stormwater Infrastructure, 3. Considering Multi-year Bidding for Street Paving,   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Habitable and Sustainable Housing Committee, 5:30 pm, at 2001 Center St, Law Library 2nd Floor, Agenda: 5. Improving resilience https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Cannabis Commission, 2  – 4 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: VII.A Youth use cannabis studies, C. Mission statement, D. Work plan http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. Possible Subcommittee for a. City-Owned Property 1281 University, b. Housing Trust Fund, 6. Presentation Education/Workforce Housing Initiatives by BUSD & BeHome Berkeley, 7. Possible recommendation to revise Housing Trust Fund Guidelines, and BUSD predevelopment Grant for Local Teacher Housing, 8. Possible Recommendation on Operating Funds for Community Housing Development Organizations, 9. Predevelopment Loan Proposal for 2527 San Pablo (SAHA), 10. Bi-annual Housing Policy Report, 11. Social Housing Summit, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
    • 1619 Walnut – designation landmark or structure of merit
    • 2018-30 University – exterior alterations
    • 1915 Fourth St – exterior alterations
    • 2019-2020 – CLG Grant Application
    • Berkeley Rose Garden
Friday,  April 5, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  April 6, 2019 Sunday,  April 7, 2019 _____________________
Source for Berkeley Rents in Worth Noting comments
*  https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ca/berkeley/
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1722 Walnut – rescheduled – 4-23-2019
1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
_____________________
To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees go to
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx
 
To check for Berkeley Unified School District Board Meetings go to
https://www.berkeleyschools.net/schoolboard/board-meeting-information/
_____________________
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
March 24 - March 31, 2019 
Sunday, March 24, 2019
  • No City meetings found – City Sponsored John Lee Invitation Co-Rec Softball Tournament https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15733
Monday,  March 25, 2019 Tuesday,  March 26, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • 4 pm, Closed Session, Agenda: Existing Litigation Rudie v. City of Berkeley ACSC No. RG 17 870389, Greenberg v. City of Berkeley ACSC No. 17 858207
    • 6 pm – 11 pm, Regular Session, Agenda: Consent Calendar: 1. Density Bonus Ordinance, 11. PRC co-sponsorship of NACOLE (National Assoc. for Civilian Oersight of Law Enforcement Regional Training and Networking event May 3, 2019, Action Calendar: 19. ZAB appeal 1722 Walnut St, 20. Measure T1 Phase 1 project funding gap, 21. RV Parking adopt ordinance prohibiting parking during certain hours, 22. Missing Middle, 23. New General Plan 24. Response: 1000 Person Plan to Address Homelessness, Information Reports 26. Berkeley Economic Dashboards
  • Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 11 am, at 1821 Catalina Ave, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, Agenda: 3. Street Team Basket watering, tree well maintenance, 4. Banners, 5. 2019 Fall OED Forum, 6. Wine Walk, 7. 2019 Budget
  • https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday,  March 27, 2019 Thursday,  March 28, 2019 Friday,  March 29, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  March 30, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  March 31, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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City Council April 2 meeting agenda is available for review and comment, Agenda: Consent Calendar: 3. Budget referral year round opening West Campus Pool5. Opposition to ACSC to Eliminating Settlement Conferences for Unlawful Detainer Cases, 7. Public Outreach and Educational Meetings on Electrification, Action Calendar: 13. Funding Eviction Defense Center and East Bay Community Law Center, 14. New Marina Fee, 15. DEIR Upper Hears and 2020 Long Range Development Plan, 17. Vehicle Dweller Program, 18. a.& b. Safe Lead-Paint Practices
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/04_Apr/City_Council__04-02-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1722 Walnut – ninth dwelling - 3-26-2019
1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx

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Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events for March 17-23, 2019
Sunday, March 17, 2019

SPECIAL SSBPPE –Sugar Sweetened Beverages Product Panel Experts-- Commission meeting on March 17,
from 9 am–1pm, at Leila Café, 1724 San Pablo Ave. Sponsored by Health Housing &Community Service Dept.
No agenda posted. Contact (510) 981-5394; --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

Monday, March 18, 2019

Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission, at 7 pm, at 2800 Park St., Frances Albrier Community Center,
in San Pablo Park. No agenda posted. For information call 981-5146. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/

Agenda and Rules Committee, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Flr.,Redwood Conf Room; Agenda Planning for March 26-City Council Meeting. Email your public comments to <council@cityofberkeley.info>
On planning for Council's April 2 Agenda, Consent items: #2.To add $50K more to Shattuck Av Reconfiguration Project, #3. Budget for opening West Campus Pool year round, #5. Adopt Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation, #7. To support AB-969 Collective Bargaining (CA Legislature), #8. To support SCA-1 Public Housing Projects which repeals citywide voting for public housing construction;
- Action items: #12a-b Enforcement for (CEAC) safe lead paint practices, #15. Discuss Draft SEIR of Upper Hearst Project development and 2020 Long Range Development Plan, #16 refer City Manager to create a comprehensive “vehicle dweller program” for Berkeley (model on Oakland Safe Parking Program), # 17. Refer Energy Commission to hold public meetings on new electrification technologies (new buildings), #19. To propose an Adopt A Spot program for public volunteering with neighborhood city maintenance (storm-drains & circle clean-up) projects; --see Agenda Packet at:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Berkeley City Council Special Session, from 6–11pm, at 1231 Addison St., in BUSD Board Room.
No agenda listed. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15703

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Animal Care Commission, from 7–9 pm at 1-Bolivar Drive, Berkeley Animal Shelter.
On agenda: Old business items, and Election of officers. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
or
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/City_Manager/Level_3__-Animal_Shelter/Agenda%20March%2020%20%20Animal%20Care%20Commission%20-_.pdf

Commission on Labor, from 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St., South Berkeley Senior Center. On agenda: #4. Status on Homeless Youth Policy, Fair Workweek Requirements, Equal Pay and Family Leave, #6. Living Wage Ordinace; --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
or
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx

Commission on the Status of Women, from 6:30– 8:30 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx

Thursday, March 21, 2019

City Council Land Use - Housing & Economic Development Committee, from 10:30 am -12 Noon, at 2180 Milvia St.,
1st Flr, Cypress Room. On agenda, item: #2. analysis for proposed senior housing development at West Berkeley Senior Center at 1900-Sixth St., #3. Open Doors Initiative (re-zoning R1 & R1a for condos) and First-Time Home-Buyers Program (for City workers & local moderate-income buyers), #4. To modify Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee per gross residential floor area (GRFA) vs. number of units in building; --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/Level_3_-_General/2019-03-21%20Land%20Use%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf
or
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Policy_Committee__Land_Us…

Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment, & Sustainability (FITES) Committee, at 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., 6th Flr, Redwood Rm.
On agenda, item: #2, a-b. Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in new and redeveloped properties,
#3. Adopt new code to prohibit natural gas in future projects, #4. Adopt new bidding process for street paving maintenance. --See:    https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/2019-03-21%20Facilites%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

Adult Mental Health Services Center Groundbreaking Ceremony, at 1:15 pm at 2640 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way (near Derby St.). The AMH Services Center provides mental health and related social services to Berkeley and Albany community members and their families living with serious and persistent mental illness. Services include counseling, case management, medication, nursing, psychiatry, and wellness and recovery groups. --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Adult%20Mental%20Health%2…

Design Review Committee, from 7–11 pm, at 1947 Center St., in Multi-Purpose Room (Basement). No agenda posted. Contact 510 -981-7415 (or -7410) for more information.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissions__Community_Hea…

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, from 7–11 pm, at Berkeley Unified School District Board Room, 1231 Addison Street (near University Ave or Bonar St.). No agenda posted. Contact 981-7368.--See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/…/2018_Board_Meetings.aspx

Fair Campaign Practices Commission, at 7 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., 1st Floor, Cypress Room.
No agenda posted. Contact 981-6998. --See: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/

Open Government Commission, from 8-9 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., 1st Floor, Cypress Room. On agenda: #8. Proposal by ProDemocracy Project, #9. Report on Good Government Ombudsman program; --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/ogc%20agenda%203%2021%201…
or
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission

Transportation Commission, from 7–9:30 pm, at 1326 Allston St., Corporation Yard, Bldg A, 1st Flr (near Acton/West Sts.) No agenda posted. Contact 981-7061. --See:
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissions__Transportatio…

Water Conservation Showcase in San Francisco on Thursday, March 21. Gathering yearly since 2004 to address the water issues and challenges facing California, and advocating for sustainable practices in building developments that speaks to the bottom line of people, profits, and the planet. --See: https://www.waterconservationshowcase.com

Friday, March 22 2019 – No public meetings or events listed.

Saturday, March 22, 2019 – No public meetings listed.

John Lee Invitational Co-Rec Softball Tournament at San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St., and at Grove Park, 1730 Oregon St. Saturday and Sunday at 8 am. Contact (510) 981-5152. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

Free Tax Preparation at the Main Central Library, (weekly) from March 9--April 13, from 10:30am-3:30pm by appointment. Need help with your Taxes? Volunteers with the AARP Free Tax Preparation service are here to help you every Monday & Saturday by appointment. Sign up by calling (510) 981-6148 to make an appointment. --See: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/…/free-tax-preparation

Sunday, March 23, 2019 – No public meetings listed.

John Lee Invitational Co-Rec Softball Tournament at San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St., and at Grove Park,
1730 Oregon St. on Sunday at 8am. Contact (510) 981-5152. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

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Worth Noting

– Career Day: Women Leaders on Wednesday, March 20, at 12:15 pm at the Berkeley Community College
in BCC Room 423. --See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Health_Human_Services/Commissions/Commission_for_the_Status_of_Women/COSOW%20-%20Events%20-%20Women%27s%20History%20Month%20@%20BCC.pdf

– Attend a Berkeley ADU Basics Workshop on March 25, at 7pm at the Berkeley Rep Theatre. This public workshop is open to all who want the specifics of the Berkeley ADU ordinance permitting process and Measure Q's impact.

--The Public Review Draft Adeline Corridor Specific Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) will be available in April/May 2019. There will be multiple opportunities to learn about and provide feedback about the Adeline Corridor Draft Plan and the DEIR at community meetings, as well as meetings of the Planning Commission and other Boards and Commissions in May & June. More detailed information about specific meeting dates will be announced as location and agendas are confirmed. Visit the Adeline Corridor webpage for schedule of the planning process--or visit:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/

-- The CASA Compact-- Former Planning Commissioner Zelda Bronstein has given an introduction to the CASA Compact and Bay Area cities on the issues of land-use and development. It is more literal and current, describing a situation that requires some organized resistance in the moment. ..."Regional planners mount a quiet coup to promote developers and attack vulnerable communities"... in 48 Hills. -- View at:
https://48hills.org/2019/01/developer-mtc-coup/
and      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZylxZWSqk

-- "What Is Democracy?" a new film documentary that reflects on the word we take for granted and how it connects the past and the present, the emotional and the intellectual, the personal and the political, in order to provoke and inspire us--if we want to live in a democracy. See:   <https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film/whatisdemocracy#playdates>

-- To check for Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees, see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Committee_and_Regional_Body_Appointees.aspx

-- A new web-platform of mapping of City data can be found at <cityofberkeley.info/gisportal>
This portal allows users to explore a broad variety of data, grouped into five primary categories: property & planning, transportation, recreation, environment, and community services. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/2019-01-31_New_community_…

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This Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic meetings list is also available at the Facebook pages for
Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and for Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/>


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Week March 10 - March 17, 2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019

  • Join Mayor Arreguin and Council member Kesarwani for drop-in “office hours” on Sunday, March 10, from 4-6 pm at the Urban Adamah, at 1151 Sixth St. (in District-1).
Monday, March 11, 2019 Tuesday, March 12, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, from 6–11pm, at 1231 Addison St., in BUSD Board Room. On agenda - Consent Items: #5.-6. EveryOne Home on homelessness program and aid, #9. WETA Ferry Service & new Public Peir at Marina, #10 Public Rewards for Criminal Investigation info, #12. Oversight for Measure O & P, #13 Establish community stakeholders for housing innovations; Action Calendar Items: #19. Adopt new Zoning amendments on revisions to Density Bonus regulations, #20. ZAB appeal of 2701-Shattuck Ave project of 5-story, 57-units,21-parking spaces, #21. Cannabis Ordinance Revision; (Information reports on:) #24. Progress of 2020 Zero Waste Goals, #25 Code Enforcement review from HAC. --See:​ https://www.dropbox.com/s/tym5mwtcqaflgck/2019-03-12%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20WEB.pdf?dl=0
  • ww.dropbox.com/s/tym5mwtcqaflgck/2019-03-12%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20WEB.pdf?dl=0
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Thursday, March 14, 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019 Saturday, March 16, 2019 Sunday, March 17, 2019 –
  • No public meetings or events listed.
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Worth Noting
– There will be a Berkeley ADU Basics Workshop on March 25, at 7pm at the Berkeley Rep Theatre. This public workshop is open to all who want the specifics of the Berkeley ADU ordinance permitting process and Measure Q's impact.

--The Public Review Draft Adeline Corridor Specific Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) will be available in April/May 2019. There will be multiple opportunities to learn about and provide feedback about the Adeline Corridor Draft Plan and the DEIR at community meetings, as well as meetings of the Planning Commission and other Boards and Commissions in May & June. More detailed information about specific meeting dates will be announced as location and agendas are confirmed. Visit the Adeline Corridor webpage for schedule of the planning process--or visit:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/

– Water Conservation Showcase in San Francisco on Thursday, March 21. Gathering yearly since 2004 to address the water issues and challenges facing California, and advocating for sustainable practices in building developments that speaks to the bottom line of people, profits, and the planet. --See: https://www.waterconservationshowcase.com

-- The CASA Compact-- Former Planning Commissioner Zelda Bronstein has given an introduction to the CASA Compact and Bay Area cities on the issues of land-use and development. It is more literal and current, describing a situation that requires some organized resistance in the moment. ..."Regional planners mount a quiet coup to promote developers and attack vulnerable communities"... in 48 Hills. -- View at: https://48hills.org/2019/01/developer-mtc-coup/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZylxZWSqk

-- Coming soon, "What Is Democracy?" a new film documentary that reflects on the word we take for granted and how it connects the past and the present, the emotional and the intellectual, the personal and the political, in order to provoke and inspire us--if we want to live in a democracy. See: <https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film/whatisdemocracy#playdates>

-- To check for Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees, see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/City_Council__Committee_a…

-- A new web-platform of mapping of City data can be found at
<cityofberkeley.info/gisportal>
This portal allows users to explore a broad variety of data, grouped into five primary categories: property & planning, transportation, recreation, environment, and community services. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/2019-0131_New_community_p…

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 Meeting schedule also available at the Facebook pages for **Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and for Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/>
Week March 3 - March 10, 2019
Worth Noting:
The new/restructuring of Berkeley City Council Policy Committees is starting to fill the daytime hours. If the first Land Use Committee is an example of the future, the City staff attendees will vastly outnumber citizens.
Four meetings stand out as worth attending for important issues, Wednesday - Planning Commission, Thursday - Council Land Use in the morning , Council Infrastructure which includes Climate in the afternoon and Housing Advisory Commission in the evening. Agenda Highlights for the March 12 , 2019 City Council meeting are posted at the end.

Sunday,  March 3, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  March 4, 2019
  • City Council Public Safety Committee (Policing, Fire, Dispatch, Disaster Preparedness ) 10:30 a, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, First meeting of new committee, (Bartlett, Wengraf , Robinson), https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
  • 4x4 Committee, 4 p, at 2001 Center, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: #5. Rental Housing Safety Program – proposed Fee Increases,  #6. Universal rent registry, #7. Short-term Rental Ordinance, #8. Demolition Ordinance, #9. BMC 19.50.050, inoperable elevator and alternative housing for persons unable to access or egress unit via stairs due to disability, medical condition, (Council –Arreguin, Davila, Harrison, Robinson, Rent Board -Laverde, Simon-Weisberg, Alpert, Tregub), https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
  • Ad Hoc subcommittee on Paid Family Leave, 1:00 p, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, C. Bartlett Proposal, D. Harrison Proposal, (Bartlett, Davila, Hahn, Harrison) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/paidfamilyleavesubcommittee/
  • Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: #12. Justice for Mr. Leonard Powell, #13. Disaster Preparedness and social justice lens https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Personnel Board, 7 – 9 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conference Room, listed on community calendar, no meeting notice posted, call 981-6800 LaTanya Bellow before going
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4 pm – 5 pm, Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym), Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  March 5, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Thursday, March 7, 2019
  • City Council Policy Committee Land Use, Housing & Economic Development, 10:30 a, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, #2. Analysis Site Capacity for Housing Development at West Berkeley Service Center, 1900 6th Street, existing zoning, potential max height 6-story, RFIfor senior hour, services, maximizing number of affordable units, refer to Planning Commission modifications underlying MUR zoning, #3. Open Doors Initiative: First Time Homebuyer, incentivize creation of affordable starter homes through renovation of properties to become multi-family condominiums (missing middle) in R1, R1A, #4. Tie Affordable Housing Mitigation fee to floor area (currently tied to number of units) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, 2:00 p, at 1947 Center St, Multi-purpose Room Basement, Agenda: 2. Green Stormwater Infrastructure from a. CEAC and b. City Manager, 3. Adopt Ordinance to Prohibit Natural Gas in new buildings https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Cannabis Commission, 2  – 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: B. 3/12/19 Council item Cannabis ordinance, C. Cooperative/collectives, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: #6. CDBG Subcommittee Recommendations, #8. Presentation Theo Ferguson – 1642 Milvia St Condominium Assoc, #9. a. 1281 University b. Housing trust Fund, #11. Revise Code Enforcement, #12. Update Bi-Annual Housing Policy, #13. Urban Development relative to IPCC Special report, #14. Teacher Housing and Housing Discrimination, #15. a. Inclusionary Housing and Mitigation Fee, b. Missing Middle, e. Measure O & P m f. 2001 Ashby Predevelopment loan http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda: 6. B. Grant Application, C. UC Upper Hearst – CEQA notice, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
    • 1835 San Pablo – Demolition Referral
    • 2352 Shattuck – Demolition Referral
    • 2300 Shattuck – Structural Alteration 
  • Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, No Agenda posted check before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  March 8, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday March 9, 2019 Sunday,  March 10, 2019 - Daylight Savings Begins
  • No city meetings or events found
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City Council March 12 meeting agenda available for comment, Consent: #4. Contract $2.4 mil mental health transport, #5. Update Everyone Home Plan to end Homelessness, #6. Contract CA Homeless Aid Program, #7. Amend Contract to Operate Pathways, #8. Shelter Plus Care Renewal Grants, #9. MOU Planning for Ferry Service $250,000, #10. $50,000 rewards for criminal investigations, #12. Measure ) oversight, Measure P panel of experts, #13. Housing Innovations from HAC, #15. Letter to MOC Lee on 5G infrastructure, #17. Gender Neutral Language, #18. Support for Tibet, Action: #19. Density Bonus Ordinance, #20. ZAB appeal 2701 Shattuck, #21. Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, #22. Janitorial Contract,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/03_Mar/City_Council__03-12-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info,
 
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2701 Shattuck – 5-story mixed use – 3-12-2019
1722 Walnut – ninth dwelling - 3-26-2019
1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019
2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
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Week February 24 - March 3, 2019
Worth Noting:
Berkeley City Council is having a special meeting Thursday, Feb 28 on Homelessnes item #1. Is the RVs whether to prohibit parking or establish permitting process and waste discharge facility, #2. Recommendation to utilize Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info, 
 
Comment period on the Local Hazard Mitigation plan draft (the Plan for preparing for natural disasters and reducing the impacts) ends February 28. 
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mitigation/#Download_the_First_Draft_2019_LHMP
Sunday,  February 24, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  February 25, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for March 12 City Council Meeting, #8. Referral – Updated Policy for Emergency Standby Officers, Consent Calendar #1. Living Wage, #2. YMCA Early Childhood Trauma dn Resiliency Project, #4. Update to EveryOne Home Plan to End Homelessness, #5. Contract CA Homelessness Emergency Aid Program (HEAP), #6. Agreement to Operate Pathways Project, #7. Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants, #8. MOU Planning Phase Viability of Ferry Service and Public Recreation Pier at Marina, #9. Reward of up to $50,000 fo info in Criminal Investigation, #10. Add 2700 block Belrose to Street Sweeping, #11. Measure O Oversight and Measure P Homeless Services Panel, #12. Authorize public meeting with Housing Advisory Commission and Affordable Housing Organizations, #14. Letter requesting Barbara Lee to support repeal of FCC regulation limits on 5G, Action: #16. 2701 Shattuck Appeal of 5-story, 62-foot, mixed-use building, #17. Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, #18. Density Bonus Ordinance Revisions, #19. Janitorial Services Contract, #20. Presentation Mosquito Abatement, #21. Ordinance to Prohibit Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings, 22. Adopt Gender Inclusive Language, #23 Affirm Support of People of Tibet, Information Items #24. Audit Construction Permits, #25. Audit Strategic Plan, #26. Audit Zero Waste, #27. Amending Contracts with Eviction Defense Center (EDC) and East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Ad Hoc subcommittee on Paid Family Leave,  - contact Ben Bartlett for correct time and place 510.981.7130 posted agenda has date of Feb 12, while web page lists Feb 25 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/paidfamilyleavesubcommittee/
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: #8. Modifications to types of plastics accepted #1-#7, #11. Carpet Recycling https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4 pm – 5 pm, Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym), Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  February 26, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda Consent items: #3. Dorothy Day House agreement Veterans Memorial Building & Old City Hall, #4. Receipt $150,000 from Kaiser Permanent to support Pathways STAIR Center, #8. $200,000 to clean, paint, repair refuse and recycling bins, #9.&#10. Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, #12. Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, #13. Resolution to denounce and oppose white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups and actions, #14. Support AB 5, #15. Ensure Sustainability of Berkeley Flea Market, #16. Support AB 177 (Election Day Holiday) Action items: #17.. Proposed location Apothecarium Cannabis Retailer, #18. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, #19. City Auditor’s quarterly report, #20. Referral Response: 1000 Person Plan to Address Homelessness, #21. Missing Middle – revision to zoning to foster broader range of housing types. #22. Retirement of Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees Immediate - Community Benefits, Urban Shield, Small Business, Automatic Door Openers, March 31, 2019 – Paid Family Leave and Fair Work Week, Climate Emergency, #A. Referral Response Supporting Worker Cooperatives https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/02_Feb/City_Council__02-26-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7  – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: Response to Hazard Mitigation Plan https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • African American History Celebration, 6  – 8 pm at 1720 8th Street, James Kenny Recreation Center, art, poetry, music https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15719
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Friday,  February 22 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday March 2, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Sunday,  March 3, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
  • 2701 Shattuck – 5-story mixed use – 3-12-2019
  • 1722 Walnut – ninth dwelling - 3-26-2019
  • 1050 Parker – Parker – Medical Office Building  - 4-30-2019
  • 2700 Tenth – Pardee Parking Lot  - 4-30-2017
  • 1444 Fifth St – 4 single family dwellings  - 5-14-2019
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
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Week February 17 - February 24, 2019
Worth Noting:
Berkeley City Council voted December 11, 2018 to restructure into 6 standing committees. The plan is that City Council will be more efficient if proposed measures, resolutions, ordinances, etc are brought to a standing committee first and flushed out before coming to the full council. The first meeting of the Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Policy Committee is Thursday, 10 am and there are important proposals being discussed. For more details of the new structure go to https://www.cityofberkeley.info/citycouncil/
Sunday,  February 17, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  February 18, 2019 – Presidents’ Day Holiday
  • No city meetings or events found
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4 pm – 5 pm, Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym), Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  February 19, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6 – 11 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda Consent items: #4. Expanded Winter Shelter, #5. Recruiting for BPD, #6. Sanitary Sewer Rehab, #7. &8. Filling Vacancies Among Elected Representatives of the Poor, #9. Referral to City Manager to develop Ordinance permitting Cannabis Events and Cesar Chavez Park as an approved venue, #10. Resolution to request Gov Newsom declare a CA Homelessness State of Emergency, Action #14. Density Bonus Ordinance, #15. Contract Pride Industries for Citywide Janitorial Services, #16. Cannabis Number of Retail Establishments and Equity Program, #17.a&b. Living Wage Ordinance, #18. Standby Officers, #19.a&b. Assessment Vacant Properties, #20.a&b. Declaration City of Berkeley will not invest in production or upgrading of weapons – current policy limited to guns, #21. Refer to Planning Commission close loophole allowing prospective project applicants to avoid inclusionary affordable housing -in lieu fee by modifying property lines
  • Mental Health Commission – Diversity Subcommittee, 6 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Thursday, February 21, 2019
  • Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10 am, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room, Agenda: #2. RFP Development of west Berkeley Service Center, #3. Open Doors Initiative – incentivize creation of starter homes for Berkeley City employees and persons of moderate income, intended to provide assistance to homeowners in R1, R1A zones to renovate properties into multi-family condominiums, #4. Refer to City Manager and Planning Commission to Modify BMC 22.20.065 (the affordable Housing Mitigation Fee Act such that fees are levied based on project’s gross residential floor area, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • CANCELED - Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability, 2 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Sequoia Room, Agenda: First meeting, chose Chair, set future agenda, (28 hour notice to meeting - canceled notice came at 5:27 pm)
  • Black History Celebration, 6 – 8 pm, at Frances Albrier Community Center, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15716
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7  – 11 pm, 1231 Addison St, Agenda: #5. Special Presentation by Brian Augusta & Assoc, Rent Board Legislative Advocates, AB 53 – Ban the Box on rental applications, SCA 1 – Repealing Article 34 of CA State Constitution which places barriers to the development and acquisition of low-rent of low-rent housing prospects, #6. Video about Byron Rumford trailblazing legislation banning racial discrimination in housing, #8. Appeal, #9. Recommended revisions to Rent Board Agenda production https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/RSB_2019_Feb_21.aspx
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room
    • 2100 San Pablo @ Addison – Design Modification to reduce off street parking, add new gross floor area, modify interior layout of commercial and residential uses of approved 4-story mixed use, 96-unit Residential Care Facility
    • 1951 Shattuck @Berkeley Way – demolish 2 existing commercial buildings and construct 120-ft, 12-story mixed-use with 156 residential units and 100-space subterranean parking garage.
    • Agenda Item #V. LEED Standards for Buildings http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
  • Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: #4. Media Campaign https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
  • Transportation Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Corp Yard, Building A Willow Room, Agenda: B.#1. University Ave. Interchange, #2. Stop Sign Warrants, #3. Work Plan Traffic Circles, Vision Zero, #5. Mission Statement, #6. OneWay CarShare https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  February 22 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday,  February 23, 2019 Sunday,  February 24, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
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Berkeley City Council February 26 meeting agenda is posted and available for comment. Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info, Consent items: #3. Dorothy Day House agreement Veterans Memorial Building & Old City Hall, #4. Receipt $150,000 from Kaiser Permanent to support Pathways STAIR Center, #8. $200,000 to clean, paint, repair refuse and recycling bins, #9.&#10. Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, #12. Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, #13. Resolution to denounce and oppose white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups and actions, #14. Support AB 5, #15. Ensure Sustainability of Berkeley Flea Market, #16. Support AB 177 (Election Day Holiday) Action items: #17.. Proposed location Apothecarium Cannabis Retailer, #18. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, #19. City Auditor’s quarterly report, #20. Referral Response: 1000 Person Plan to Address Homelessness, #21. Missing Middle – revision to zoning to foster broader range of housing types. #22. Retirement of Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees Immediate - Community Benefits, Urban Shield, Small Business, Automatic Door Openers, March 31, 2019 – Paid Family Leave and Fair Work Week, Climate Emergency,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/02_Feb/City_Council__02-26-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Comment period on the Local Hazard Mitigation plan draft (the Plan for preparing for natural disasters and reducing the impacts) ends February 28.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mitigation/#Download_the_First_Draft_2019_LHMP
 
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Week February 10 - February 17, 2019
Worth Noting:
Berkeley City Council February 19 meeting agenda is posted and available for comment. Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info, Agenda items: #10. Resolution to request Gov Newsom declare a CA Homelessness State of Emergency, #14. Density Bonus Ordinance, #15. Contract Pride Industries for Citywide Janitorial Services, #16. Cannabis Number of Retail Establishments and Equity Program, #17.a&b. Living Wage Ordinance, #18. Standby Officers, #19.a&b. Assessment Vacant Properties, #20.a&b. Declaration City of Berkeley will not invest in production or upgrading of weapons – current policy limited to guns, #21. Refer to Planning Commission close loophole allowing prospective project applicants to avoid inclusionary affordable housing -in lieu fee by modifying property lines https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
Comment period on the Local Hazard Mitigation plan draft (the Plan for preparing for natural disasters and reducing the impacts) ends February 28. 
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mitigation/#Download_the_First_Draft_2019_LHMP
 
Sunday,  February 10, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  February 11, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council Agenda Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Planning for February 26, City Council Meeting: Consent items: #3. Dorothy Day House agreement Veterans Memorial Building & Old City Hall, #4. Receipt $150,000 from Kaiser Permanent to support Pathways STAIR Center, #8. $200,000 to clean, paint, repair refuse and recycling bins, #9.&#10. Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, #11. Resolution to denounce and oppose white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups and actions, Action items: #14. Proposed location Apothecarium Cannabis Retailer, #15. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, #16. Retirement of Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees Immediate - Community Benefits, Urban Shield, Small Business, Automatic Door Openers, March 31, 2019 – Paid Family Leave and Fair Work Week, Climate Emergency, #18. Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, #19. Sustainability Berkeley Flea Market, #20. Open Doors Initiative – R1-R1A to renovate homes to become multi-family condominiums and limit sale to employees of City of Berkeley or first time moderate income home buyers, #21. Modify In Lieu Mitigation to be based on gross residential floor area rather than number of units, #22. Missing Middle – revision to zoning to foster broader range of housing types. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4 pm – 5 pm, Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym), Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  February 12, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Thursday, February 14, 2019
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 pm – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: Discussion/Action items #1. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, #2. Audubon Society presentation on Bird-Friendly Architecture, #3. Bee City Initiative, #4. Cigarette-Butt Pilot Project, 6. CO2 Labels for Gas Stations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, 7 pm – 11:30 pm at 1234 Addison, BUSD Board Room, Agenda:
    • 1605 Solano – add medical practitioner office to holistic day spa, on consent
    • 2119 Eighth St – construct 2-story detached single famile dwelling at rear of parcel, reduce set-back, staff recommend approve
    • 1940 Haste – relocate existing 3-story building to back, relocate 2028 Bancroft Way 2-story residential building to front of lot, relocate or waive parking, staff recommend continue
    • 2025 Durant – remove 26 parking spaces on ground floor to construct 2 dwelling units and common space, staff recommend approve
    • 2028 Bancroft Way – relocate existing building to 1940 Haste, construct 6-story residential with 37 dwellings (including 2 below market rate) staff recommend approve https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday,  February 15 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday,  February 16, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Sunday,  February 17, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Week February 3 - February 10, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council Tuesday Presentation on Wildfire Safety Planning is a must attend – Consider: a wildfire in Wildcat Canyon could burn down Kensington in 8 minutes., Berkeley could go up in an hour. If you own a car, did you know always parking facing the street might save your life or your neighbors’ in an emergency evacuation? There are steps to take to reduce fire risk. (See note ** and links at the end of this email)
Thursday is the East Bay Electrification Expo: Fight Climate Change in a clean energy home. The expo is free and pre-registration is recommended to participate in workshops

Sunday,  February 3, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  February 4, 2019 Tuesday,  February 5, 2019 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Thursday, February 7, 2019 Friday,  February 8 2019
  • Berkeley City Reduced Services Day
Saturday,  February 9, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Sunday,  February 10, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
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**Before the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission began on January 23, 2019, Fire Chief Brannigan was asked to comment on the rumor that the Fire Chief for Kensington had stated if there was a fire in Wildcat Canyon, Kensington could burn down in 8 minutes. Chief Brannigan’s response, “that sounds about right” He went on to explain embers carried by the wind can start a new fire a mile away. With climate change, fires are burning hotter, faster and more unpredictably.
 
The Dec 30, 2018 LA Times article “Here’s how Paradise ignored warnings and became a deathtrap” includes references to the 1991 Oakland Berkeley Hills Firestorm.
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-camp-fire-deathtrap-20181230-story.html
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To Check For Regional Meetings with Berkeley Council Appointees
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Week January 27 - February 3, 2019
Worth Noting:
Appeals to City Council of Projects Approved by Zoning Adjustment Board
  • Tuesday (agenda item 14.) - 1155-1173 Hearst  - location in Strawberry Creek Watershed prone to seasonal flooding, rehabilitation/development adds 11 units and eliminates 6 (currently occupied) rent controlled units and rented house,
  • Thursday 6:00 pm – 2190 Shattuck – 18 story @ Allston & Shattuck obstructs view of Golden Gate from Campanile Way Plaza (base Sather Tower). Appeal to lower building height to preserve view, appellants support development of lower height mixed-use building at site
The deadline to comment on the Local Hazard Mitigation plan draft (the Plan for preparing for natural disasters and reducing the impacts) is February 28.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mitigation/#Download_the_First_Draft_2019_LHMP

Sunday, January 27, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  January 28, 2019 Tuesday,  January 29, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Consent Agenda: 7. Guidelines for Developing and writing Council agenda Items, 12. Vision Zero elimination pedestrian, bike traffic injuries/fatalities, Action Agenda:13. Residential Preferential Parking (RPP) sections 5th Street, MLK Jr. Way, 14. ZAB Appeal 1155-1173 Hearst, 15. Density Bonus, 16. a.&b. Living Wage Ordinance, 17. Resolution denouncing white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups including actions, 18. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/01_Jan/City_Council__01-29-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Tenant Rights Workshop, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd Floor Community Room, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
  • No city meetings found
Thursday, January 31, 2019 Friday,  February 1, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday,  February 2, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Sunday,  February 3, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Week January 20 - January 27, 2019
Worth Noting:
Sunday, January 20, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  January 21, 2019  - Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Rain Cancels Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym),
Tuesday,  January 22, 2019 Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Thursday, January 24, 2019
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentations: Mitigation Plan, Food Insecurity in Berkeley, Cannabis Equity Fund, Public Health Institute Cannabis Update, Action: Ban on flavored cannabis and tobacco, number of cannabis outlets https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1947 Center St, Agenda: Hazard Mitigation Plan, Planning for May – Mental Health Month https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1234 Addison, BUSD Board Room,  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 2016 Shattuck  - add distilled spirits, Lucia’s Pizzeria
    • 2009 Addison – modification to allow vacant dwelling units to be rented to other non-profits, original demolition of existing commercial building and construction of 7-story mixed use with 45 rent-free dwelling units to be occupied exclusively by Berkeley Rep theater professionals
    • 2418 Acton  - construct new 2-story single family residence w/attached garage on vacant lot in R-2
    • 1050 Parker – modification to allow previously approved but not yet constructed 60,670 sq ft building w/20,300 sq ft medical office and 40,300 sq ft R&D to be 100% medical offices, 115 auto parking, 46 bicycle spaces on site, 88 auto spaces off-site
    • Pardee Block Parking Lot (1010, 1014, 1016 Carleton, 2700, 2712, 2714 Tenth, 1001, 1003, 1013 Pardee 43847 sq ft parking lot for 1050 Parker St and existing businesses total 123 parking spaces, 18 bicycle spaces
    • 2628 Shattuck – demolish 2-story care facility building and construct5-story mixed use with 78 dwelling units, and to increase building height and to reduce the required setbacks and residential parking requirement
    • 1444 Fifth St – construct 4 detached 3-story single family dwellings on vacant lot, approx.1900 sq ft each, ave height 33 ft,
Friday,  January 25, 2019
  • No city meetings found
Saturday,  January 26, 2019
  • Assembly District 15 ADEM Elections, 9:45am-12:30pm, Emeryville Center for Community Life (ECCL) gym, 47th Street and San Pablo Ave
  • The California Democratic Party's Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMs) are held every 2 years. Each assembly district elects 14 delegates and one executive board member. They join other party members at statewide conventions to vote on candidate, ballot measure, and policy endorsements, and also elect California Democratic Party officers.
  • There is a Progressive Labor Slate running, led by Wendy Bloom.  https://www.adems.vote/ad15/ Wendy Bloom (Executive Board candidate), Andrea Mullarkey, Mabel Lam, Ada Recinos, Kate Harrison, Courtney Welch, Bobbi Lopez, Keane Chukwuneta, Soli Alpert, Alfred Twu, Kacey Carpenter, Sam Davis, Devin Murphy, Xavier Johnson
  • To vote in this election, you must be a registered Democrat in Assembly District 15.  Same-day voter registration will be available at the event
Sunday,  January 27, 2019
No city meetings or events found

Week January 13 - January 20, 2019
Women’s Marches in Oakland and San Francisco are Saturday January 19
Berkeley City Council Work Session on Tuesday, January 15 includes Future Development of North Berkeley BART and recommendations
January 22 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/01_Jan/City_Council__01-22-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
January 24 Zoning Adjustment Board agenda available for comment includes 1050 Parker
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
January 26 Assembly District 15 Democratic Party Elections of 14 delegates and one executive board member is 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
https://www.adems.vote/ad15/
The deadline for Commissions and the community to comment on the Local Hazard Mitigation plan draft (the Plan for preparing for natural disasters and reducing the impacts) is February 28.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mitigation/#Download_the_First_Draft_2019_LHMP
Please note new locations of Commission meetings. The North Berkeley Senior Center is closed for renovation until mid 2020.

Sunday, January 13, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  January 14, 2019 Tuesday,  January 15, 2019 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Friday,  January 18, 2019 Saturday,  January 19, 2019 Sunday,  January 20, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
 
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
Assembly District 15 ADEM Elections, 9:45am-12:30pm, Emeryville Center for Community Life (ECCL) gym, 47th Street and San Pablo Ave
The California Democratic Party's Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMs) are held every 2 years. Each assembly district elects 14 delegates and one executive board member. They join other party members at statewide conventions to vote on candidate, ballot measure, and policy endorsements, and also elect California Democratic Party officers.
There is a Progressive Labor Slate running, led by Wendy Bloom.  https://www.adems.vote/ad15/
Wendy Bloom (Executive Board candidate), Andrea Mullarkey, Mabel Lam, Ada Recinos, Kate Harrison, Courtney Welch, Bobbi Lopez
Keane Chukwuneta, Soli Alpert, Alfred Twu, Kacey Carpenter, Sam Davis, Devin Murphy, Xavier Johnson

To vote in this election, you must be a registered Democrat in Assembly District 15.  Same-day voter registration will be available at the event
 

Week December 30, 2018 - January 6, 2019
Very light week ahead with only the Board of Library Trustees and Housing Advisory Commission meeting.
As you plan ahead for 2019, please note that the North Berkeley Senior Center will be under renovation until mid-2020. Boards and Commissions normally meeting at the North Berkeley Senior Center will be relocated.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
  • No city meetings or events found
Monday,  December 31, 2018
  • No city meetings or events found
  • Tax the Rich Rally, Mon, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Top of Solano in front of the closed Oaks theater (soon to be a climbing gym), (Ocupella will be away at Camp Harmony)
Tuesday,  January 1, 2019
  • Enjoy New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Thursday, January 3, 2019
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 2019 Update to Hazard Mitigation Plan, Code Enforcement, Recommendation to Reissue RFP to consider Measure O Funds, Measure O Oversigt, Measure P Homeless Services Panel of Experts, Recommendation to Council to endorse AB 10, SB 18, SCA 1, Recommendations to Joint Subcommittee for Implementation of State Housing Law, Housing Innovations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Friday,  January 4, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Saturday,  January 5, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
Sunday,  January 6, 2019
  • No city meetings or events found
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Indivisible Berkeley engage in local, state and national events, actions, town halls and election mobilizations https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions
Week December 16 -  December 23, 2018
The City meeting schedule is light as the holidays approach and Council goes on Winter Recess from December 20 – January 22, 2019
Sunday, December 16, 2018
  • No City sponsored events found
Monday, December 17, 2018
  • Support Leonard Powell and Friends of Adeline, 10:30 am, Alameda County Superior Court, 24405 Amador, Hayward, Dept 511,  Leonard Powell 1911 Harmon is being sued by City of Berkeley for court payment for $700,000 for remodel (repairs) required by Notice of Substandard Conditions
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, Agenda: Oath of Office, election Chair,Vice-Chair,  Senate Bill 18, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Solano, in front of the closed Oaks Theater, rain cancels
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
Wednesday, December 19, 2018Thursday, December 20, 2018
  • Design Review Committee, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
    • 1717 University – Preliminary Design Review Modification, add 1 studio unit in 5-story, 57’8” tall mixed use with 29 dwellings, 6 auto and 40 bicycle parking spaces
    • 2628 Shattuck – Continued Preliminary Design Review, demolish single story care facility, construct 6-story mixed use with 78 dwellings, 45 vehicle and 65 bicycle parking spaces
    • 1951 Shattuck - Advisory Comments, demolish 2 existing commercial buildings, construct 120 ft, 12-story mixed use with 156 dwelling units, 100 space subterranean parking garage,  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
  • Visit from Santa, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Frances Albrier Community Center, San Pablo Park https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15604
Friday, December 21 2018
  • No City sponsored events or meetings found
Saturday, December 22, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Sunday, December 23, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 

Week December 9 -  December 16, 2018
 
Sunday, December 9, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Monday, December 10, 2018
  • Housing Advisory Commission – Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee, 2:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Dogwood Conf. Room, Agenda: Recommendation to Reissue RFP to Consider Measure O Funds, Proposals Received 1638 Stuart (Land Trust), 1900 alcatraz (Satellite Affordable Housing ), Predevelopment Loan for 2001 ashby http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: team Building Exercise, Response to San Pablo Shooting, Youth Homelessness, Gender Neutral Bathrooms,​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along, Cancelled
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
  • CNA – CHE – Press Conference 4:45 pm, 2180 Milvia, Stand Up to Save Alta Bates
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room, (last scheduled meeting before winter break) Agenda: 4. Authorization to Study economic and fiscal impacts of  UC Berkeley on City of Berkeley, 8. Authorize Citywide Restroom Assessment, 9. Authorize analysis of fees and other impacts on development project feasibility, 12. 5-yr Contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, 13. Measure M. Street Rehabilitation Project, 14. Support SB3342 – Housing, Opportunity, Mobility and Equity Act, 15. 5-yr Street Rehabilitation Plan, 16. a.&b. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Plan, 20. Establish Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, 21. Send Letter to Sutter Health requesting a plan to Retrofit/Rebuild Alta Bates or sell to another operator, 23. Expand control of flavored tobacco, 24. Refer to City Manager to establish RV waste discharge facility on City Property and equitable administrative fee program. B. Reclassify Zoning for 1050 Parker / 2621 Tenth Street from Light Industrial to Commercial to allow for 4-story / 50 ft height, Adopt CEQA findings, C.  Structure for Standing Policy Committees, D. Provide Direction to City Manager and Planning Dept on Number of Cannabis Retail Establishments and Creation of Equity Program, E. Short Term Referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Urban Forestry Ordinance Requiring Tree Planting upon Completion of New Residential and Certain Alterations, F. a.&b. Mandatory and Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in New and Existing Redevelopments or Properties, 26. Referral to City Manager to Update Housing Pipeline Report to Address Timeline between Planning Entitlements and Submission of Building Permit Applications and consider Reasons for Delay, 27. Single Use Disposable Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/12_Dec/City_Council__12-11-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
  • Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: Presentation Berkeley Public Library Foundation, Budget Priorities for the FY 2020 & 2021 https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
  • Police Review Commission, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Subcommittee reports & action Homeless Encampments, Safety for Sex Workers, Lexipol Policies, Body-worn Cameras Policy, Temporary Custody of Juveniles, Adult abuse, Discriminatory Harassment, Child Abuse, BPD Reponse to August 5, 2018 Protests, Pre-emptive confiscation of Sound Truck, Audio recordings, communications using personal devices,  Letter to Manager/City Council regarding follow- up on CPE (Community Policing Equity) recommendations, After Action Reports and Public records Requests, Time Limit for Investigations, Commissioner Training https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, December 13 2018
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: Reports: Toxics Management Division, Subcommittees and Liaisons, Discussion/Action: Lead Paint Issue, Microfiber, Cigarette-Butt Pilot Project, Climate Mobilization, Fire-Fuel Reductions, CO2 Label for Gas Stations, Bee Updates, Green Infrastructure http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Mental Health Commission, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: National Standards for Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services, Unruh Civil Rights Action, 2018-2019 Work Plan, By-Laws, Policies and Procedures Manual https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
    • 2555 Fulton – Convert 10-bedroom community care facility to 8-bedroom dwelling with parking in rear yard, Staff Recommend Approve
    • 1526 Sixth Street – Demolish portion of 2,216 sq ft mixed use building expand to 3280 sq ft and convert to office use, construct new dwelling unit within expanded building, four parking spaces, Staff Recommend Approve
    • 1050 Parker St Medical Office Building – modification of Use Permit, Staff Recommendation Continue
    • Pardee Block Parking Lot Project (1010, 1014, 1016 Carlton, 2700, 2712, 2714 Tenth St, 1001, 1003, 1013 Pardee) 43,847 sq ft surface parking lot, Staff Recommendation continue
    • 2777 Shattuck – Review Use Permit, Staff Recommendation hold public hearing, take no further action http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, December 14, 2018
  • Reduced City Service Day
Saturday, December 15, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Sunday, December 16, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Week December 2 - December 9, 2018
Sunday, December 2, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Monday, December 3, 2018 Tuesday, December 4, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 1231 Addison, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: 8. Adopt Shared Scooter Program, 9. Appointment of Council Vice President for 1 yr term, 10. Appointment Sophie Hahn as Council Vice President, 11. Revitalize Civic center Park Fountain, 12. Authorize Additional Winter Shelter, C. Modifications Zoning Ordinance to Support Small Businesses, 13. Reclassify Zoning for 1050 Parker / 2621 Tenth Street from Light Industrial to Commercial to allow for 4-story / 50 ft height, Adopt CEQA findings, D. Structure for Standing Policy Committees, E. Provide Direction to City Manager and Planning Dept on Number of Cannabis Retail Establishments and Creation of Equity Program, F. Short Term Referral to Planning Commission and Design Review Requiring Tree Planting upon Completion of New Residential and Certain Alterations, 15. a.&b. Mandatory and Recommended Green Stormwater Infrastructure in New and Existing Redevelopments or Properties, 16. Allow Mayor and City Council employees to serve as a Commissioner https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Thursday, December 6, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council Special Meeting, Thur, 4:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda Updates of the following: Climate Action Plan, T1 Infrastructure Bond, City Strategic Plan, 10. Reassessing Disaster Survival Priorities
  • https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/12_Dec/City_Council__12-06-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. A. Pending Changes to State Historic Resources Commission, B. Annual Report to State Office of Historic Preservation, 6. A. 2415 Blake – landmark or Structure of Merit Designation, B. 1 & 5 Canyon Road - landmark or Structure of Merit Designation, C. 1414 Walnut Ave – alteration to City Landmark, D. 2740 & 2744 Telegraph – alterations to City Landmark, E. 2140 Shattuck – alteration to City Landmark
  • https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Friday, December 7, 2018
  • No City meetings found
Saturday, December 8, 2018 Sunday, December 9, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
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Worth Noting
Tuesday, December 11, City Council meeting agenda available for comment: 4. Authorization to Study economic and fiscal impacts of  UC Berkeley on City of Berkeley, 8. Authorize Citywide Restroom Assessment, 9. Authorize analysis of fees and other impacts on development project feasibility, 12. 5-yr Contract fo Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, 13. Measure M. Street Rehabilitation Project, 14. Support SB3342 – Housing, Opportunity, Mobility and Equity Act, 15. 5-yr Street Rehabilitation Plan, 16. a.&b. Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Plan, 20. Establish Traffic Circle Policy Task Force, 21. Send Letter to Sutter Health requesting a plan to Retrofit/Rebuild Alta Bates or sell to another operator, 23. Expand control of flavored tobacco, 24. Refer to City Manager to establish RV waste discharge facility on City Property and equitable administrative fee program. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/12_Dec/City_Council__12-11-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com




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Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events for November 25 to December 1, 2018
Sunday, November 25

The City's Holiday Food Drive continues for all of November. Open daily from 8:30 am-6 pm. Donations can be made at all City Community Centers, Pools, or at the Recreation Customer Service Hub. Hours vary by location. Please call 981-6656 for more information.

Indivisible East Bay Meeting, on Sun., Nov. 25, from 1– 3:30 pm, at the Berkeley Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St.- Help map out the work ahead with the new Congress and the Current Occupant( of the White House). RSVP here. It’s a potluck event so feel free to bring something to share if you are inclined. --See:
https://indivisibleeb.org/event/nov-25-amm/

Monday, November 26

Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission, Mon, Nov. 26, from 7– 8:30 pm at Frances Albrier Center in San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St. No agenda listed, for more info see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recrea…/…

City Council Agenda Committee, Mon., Nov. 26, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia St., 6th Flr Redwood Conf. Room. Planning for the Dec.4-City Council Meeting.
E-mail your comments to City Council at <council@cityofberkeley.info>
On agenda: Item 3-Commissions schedule and reports; Item 4-Economic and fiscal impact study; Item5-Housing trust fund and inspection service; Item 7-Citywide restroom assessment service; Item 12 &14- Measure M street rehab and Public Works street repair plans; Item 13-Proposal of support for SB3342 the HOME Act,
Item 18-Establish a Traffic Circle Task Force/commission membership and overview focus; Item 19-Follow-up on Sutter-Health/Alta-Bates Hospital issues and plans;
Item 21- To amend BMC on sale of flavored tobacco products; Item 22-To establish an RV waste service and facility; Item 25a-b, 27- Zero Waste Commission reports and proposal for single-use food-ware and litter reduction policy. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Agenda_Committee__2018_In…

Zero Waste Commission Regular Meeting, Mon, Nov. 26, at 4 pm, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave (at MLK,Jr Way). For agnda see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissions__Zero_Waste_C…

Berkeley City Council Special Meeting, Mon, Nov. 26, from 7– 9 pm, at 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers. On agenda: 1-Labor negotiations, 2-Pending city litigation; for more info see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/City_Council__10-09-2018_- _Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

Community Agency Request for Proposals (RFP) Workshop, Mon, Nov. 26, from 1-3 pm, at the Public Library Main Branch, 2090 Kitteredge St. On agenda: City's released Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Agency funding. RFP covers four-year funding (2019 to 2023) for programs and services supporting low-income residents. --See: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CommunityAgencyRFPfy2020.aspx

Tuesday, November 27

Berkeley City Council, Tue, Nov. 27, from 4 pm – 11:00 pm, at 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers. On agenda:
- 4 pm - Special Work Session, on agenda: 1-Labor negotiations, 2-Pending city litigation;
- 6-11 pm – Regular meeting, on agenda: Item 1-Formal bid and proposal process; Item 4 & 9- Contract for GoBerkeley residential shared-parking pilot program and for specific area new meters; Item 6-Recycling reaffirmation resolution for single stream and out-sourcing process including new waste transfer station redesign bond;
Item 7-Propose PRC to extend BPD officer investigations and discipline process time limit; Item B-Proposed lobbyist registration and Revolving Door Ordinance process; Item D-a&b, Find vehicle encampment locations; Item F- Allow city staff and admin to serve on public commission; Item G- Proposed HAC program for a City small-site housing loan program; Item 10-Cannabis ordinance; Item 11-End to homelessness programs; Item 13-Proposed whistle-blower protection program and policy; --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/City_Council__10-02-2018_- _Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

George Florence Park Play Area Renovation Project – Workshops, Tue, Nov. 27, from 6-7:30 pm, at 1125 University Ave. West Branch Public Library. For public input and feed back on park design, --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

Wednesday, November 28

Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, Wed., Nov. 28, from 7 – 9 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, (no meetings in December). On agenda: -Vacant housing, -Shelter Plus Care, -City Air Quality, -Alta Bates Hospital. --See:
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissions__Human_Welfare…

Civic Arts Commission, Wed., Nov. 28, from 6:30–9 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center.
On agenda: - BART Plaza art, - Civic Center exhibition for January.--See:
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/

Fair Campaign Practices Commission, Wed., Nov. 28, at 7:00 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, (no meeting in December). On agenda: - Current election violations, - Public election financing. --See: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/

Participate in Berkeley's Transfer Station Redesign: A Listening Session on Wed., Nov. 28, from 6-9 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center. Give your community input to our Zero Waste Division to envision a new facility to process and reduce waste. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

Thursday, November 29 - No City meeting listed.

No PG&E Bail-Out – Tell the CPUC to Say NO, on Thurs., Nov. 29, from 9–10:30 am, at 505 Van Ness Ave in San Francisco. - Join the protest Thursday morning, when the CPUC will consider extending Senate Bill 901, which enables PG&E to pass on liability costs to rate payers, to cover the Camp Fire. --See:
http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/9929-2/

Friday, November 30 - No City meeting listed.

Reconfigure Urban Shield - Ad Hoc Committee on UASI Meeting, on Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 – 11:30am, at 1221 Oak St., in the Alameda County Bldg. in Oakland.
Please come out and support a progressive, community-based vision to modify Urban Shield. The Ad Hoc Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors in March 2018 in response to sustained community concerns about Urban Shield, which is funded in part by UASI grants from the Department of Homeland Security, and coordinated by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
The Board decided that 2018 would be the last year the county would approve Urban Shield, as currently constituted, and asked the Ad Hoc Committee to make recommendations to the Board on the UASI-funded emergency preparedness training and exercise in 2019 and beyond. This meeting is open to the public and is a chance to make our community voices heard. --See:
https://indivisibleberkeley.org/…/alameda-county-ad-hoc-com…

DSA Labor Social “Beer & Roses” on Friday, Nov. 30, from 6-8:30 pm, at Blind Tiger, 2600 Telegraph Ave, in Oakland. Meet DSA members with interests in the labor movement and about what's happening in the East Bay Labor Committee, and how you can get involved. --See:
https://www.eastbaydsa.org/…/2018-11-29-beer-and-roses-dsa-…

Saturday, December 1 - No City meeting listed.

Tots Winter Carnival (ages 2-4) from 10am-12:30, at Live Oak Park Community Center 1301 Shattuck Ave. (at Berryman St.)  Come and play at our Winter Wonderland! Experience tot-friendly games such as the Snowflake Toss, Pin the Nose on the Snowman, and more! We will also have a creative art station where tots can make a fun winter craft! Prizes and light refreshments will be offered. Tots must be accompanied by adults. Admission $5 per tot. Please call 981-6641 for more information. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx…

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Worth Noting

– Vision 2025- Empathy for All Beings in Berkeley, on Tues. Dec. 4, at 5:30 pm, at the School District Board Room, at 1231 Addison St. Hosted by Cultivate Empathy for All
https://www.facebook.com/events/501320803714409/

– The community is invited to an informational building development meeting on a proposed project at 2176 (gas station/car wash) and 2150 (office building with UC Parking management) on Kitteredge St. The meeting will be at 2150 Kittredge, Tuesday, December 4, at 6 pm. If attending, they would prefer an RSVP by 11/28 to: AMassih@4TerraInvestments.com

– Indivisible-Berkeley Holiday Party, Thursday, December 6, from 7-9 pm. For more information visit: https://indivisibleberkeley.org/

– Wellstone DRC Holiday Party, Sunday, Dec.16, from 5-9 pm, for more information visit: http://wellstoneclub.org/

-- See the City of Berkeley's public meeting's live video web-cast schedule for those who cannot attend certain City meetings in person, visit: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.as…

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This Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic calendar list is also now posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar at <www.berkeleydailyplanet.com>
and, it is also available at the Facebook pages for Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council (BNC) Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/>

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Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events for November 18-24, 2018

Sunday, November 18

Berkeley's Holiday Food Drive continues for all of November. Open daily from 8:30 am-6 pm. Donations can be made at all City Community Centers, Pools, or at the Recreation Customer Service Hub. Hours vary by location. Please call 981-6656 for more information.

Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week ends (with events from November 11-18):
on Nov. 18 at 11:45 am - Compassionate Communication Across Difference, at First Church Berkeley UCC,
at Durant at Dana St. Sponsored by Telegraph Avenue United Against Hate. --See more at:
   https://unitedagainsthateweek.org/find-events2/

Monday, November 19

City Council Agenda Committee meeting, on Mon.,Nov. 19, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia St., 6th Flr Redwood Conf. Room. Planning for the Dec.4-City Council Meeting. E-mail your comments to City Council at <council@cityofberkeley.info>
-- On agenda: Item 3- Award NPLH funds $65K to Berkeley Way Project, Item 4- Housing Trust funds of $12.5M to Berkeley Way Project, Item 8- Beverage container recycling & payment program, Item 9- Terms and conditions for shared electric scooters pilot program, Item 13-Restore Civic Center Park public fountain, Item14-Re-Zone land use for 2 properties in West Berkeley, include public hearings, Item 15a&b- Green storm water infrastructure policy for new and redeveloped properties, Item 16- Revise BMCode to allow city staff and Admin to serve on commissions and boards (repealing existing code), Item19-Civic arts 2019 work plan. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx

Alameda County Urban Shield /UASI Taskforce Meeting, Mon., Nov. 19, from 9 – 11:30 am, at 2180 Milvia St., in City Council Chambers. Voted to reconstitute the Sheriff Ahern-created Urban Shield training, the taskforce is charged with implementing the transition from the “last Urban Shield as we know it” to a different kind of emergency preparedness training. This meeting is open to the public. For more information, see:
https://indivisibleberkeley.org/event/alameda-county-urban-shield-slash-uasi-taskforce-meeting

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, from 7– 11 pm, at 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers. See agenda at:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/Agenda__RSB_2018_Nov_19.aspx

Volunteer Event: Be Bold Campaign with the Sierra Club at 2530 San Pablo Avenue, on Mon., Nov.19, from 6- 8 pm. Help a special campaign we are trying to launch before the holidays. Will you help us send out the mailing materials? We have 800+ letters to send so we are hoping to get at least 10 volunteers; no prior experience needed. We will train you and make the event fun with introductions, snacks, and a sneak peek at the campaign itself! This opportunity is especially great for a group of friends looking to make a contribution together. Please RSVP at: https://350bayarea.org/event/volunteer-event-be-bold-campaign-2-2

An Action to Prevent Mass Shootings, hosted by Cultivate Empathy For All, on Mon., Nov.19, from 7-9 pm, at 1272 Delaware St. If we truly want to create non-violent society, we need to cultivate empathy for all. Let us come together in remembrance of the many recent shooting victims, to plan and act to have the Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission propose empathy based programs to our City Council.--See Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Cultivate-Empathy-for-All-338239040280627/?eid=ARB3SOSqJtu7_3K44X8uG_JkEG2jUFowniaFfOQsrUlB-0cSUqnO2_MUn0ZEIx8euwlzeOj3pkk6VlEM

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Grapples with Tar Sands – meeting, on Nov 19, from 8:30-11am, at 375 Beale St. in San Francisco at BAAQMD office. --For more information visit:
http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/baaqmd-grapples-with-tar-sands-nov-19/

Tuesday, November 20 -  No City meetings or civic events listed.

Wednesday, November 21 -  No City meetings or civic events listed.

Thursday, November 22  --  Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Swim Before You Feast - A special Thanksgiving Day fund-raising, aquatic work-out at King Pool at 1700 Hopkins St. (at Colusa). This is good way to make you feel great before the big meal. This fundraiser is in support of the BHS Barracudas Swim Team. Please pay by exact cash or check. Sorry, no swim cards accepted. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15601

Friday, November 23  -  No City meeting or civic events listed.

Saturday, November 24  -  No City meeting or civic events listed.

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Worth Noting

– Help Reconfigure Urban Shield! - Ad Hoc Committee on UASI Meeting, on Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 – 11:30am, at 1221 Oak St., in the Alameda County Bldg. in Oakland.
Please come out and support a progressive, community-based vision to modify Urban Shield. The Ad Hoc Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors in March 2018 in response to sustained community concerns about Urban Shield, which is funded in part by UASI grants from the Department of Homeland Security, and coordinated by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
The Board decided that 2018 would be the last year the county would approve Urban Shield, as currently constituted, and asked the Ad Hoc Committee to make recommendations to the Board on the UASI-funded emergency preparedness training and exercise in 2019 and beyond. This meeting is open to the public and is a chance to make our community voices heard. --See:
https://indivisibleberkeley.org/event/alameda-county-ad-hoc-committee-on-uasi-meeting

-- See the City of Berkeley's public meeting's live video web-cast schedule for those who cannot attend certain City meetings in person, visit: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.aspx

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This Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic meetings list is posted on the SBC website at <https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/>
The civic calendar list is also now posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar at <www.berkeleydailyplanet.com>
and, it is also available at the Facebook pages for Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA). Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/>

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Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events for November 11-17, 2018

Sunday, November 11

Holiday Food Drive for all of November and daily from 8:30 am-6 pm. Donations can be made at all City Community Centers, Pools or at the Recreation Customer Service Hub. Hours vary by location. Please call 981-6656 for more information.

"Building Bridges, Not Walls: Berkeley--America’s First Sanctuary City"- This Berkeley Historical Society exhibit opens on Sunday, November 11, from 11 am–1 pm. From the original mayor's dedication of a new WWI Memorial plaque and to the beginning of the recent United Against Hate Rally, join us in the BHS auditorium for an introduction to this new historical exhibit, followed by exhibit viewing. --See:   http://www.berkeleyhistoricalsociety.org/news.html

Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week starts on Sunday, November 11, from 1-4 pm at Civic Center Park, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way. United Against Hate is a call for community action to Bay Area residents to stand up against the rise in hate throughout the country, to build inclusion in our communities. Family friendly and all ages welcome, with music, performances, and powerful personal stories and our own community's message of support-- We will Stand Together Against Hate.  --See more at:   https://unitedagainsthateweek.org/find-events2/

Monday, November 12

Public Works Subcommittee/Sidewalks, Street Lighting & Sweeping, Mon., Nov. 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, at Au Coquelet Café, 2000 University Ave. On agenda: - Sidewalk policy & lights programs, - Belrose Ave. sweeping. --see: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Sidewalks%20subcommittee%…

Tuesday, November 13

City Council Agenda Committee, Tues., Nov. 13, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia St., 6th Flr. Redwood Conf. Room. Planning for the Nov.13-City Council Meeting. E-mail your comments to City Council at <council@cityofberkeley.info> On Agenda, for Consent: Item 17-North Berkeley Bart housing development, Item 18-To appoint Daryl Moore to Housing Authority Board, Item 24- To integrate ESG principles with City Investments, Item 28-To request rank voting above 3 choices, Item 31-To request boycott of Amazon for assistance with ICE, Item 34- To reconsider re-purpose use of Old City Hall;
-- On the Action Calendar: Item 39- Modify Zoning Ordinance for small businesses, Item 40- Year-End and 2019 1st-quarter budgets, Item 43-To allow city staff to be commissioners by repealing section 3.80.030., Items 44-48 City Information Reports. --See agenda packet: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Agenda_Committee__2018_In…

Berkeley City Council Meeting, Tues, Nov.13, from 6-11 pm, at 2134 MLK Jr Way, in City Council Chambers. On agenda/Consent: Item 2- City Manager's Revised Records Retention, Item 7- Future of Pacific Steel Casting site usage, Item 8-Budget and process to create program for marginalized youth and young adults, Item12- To allow more parking on Telegraph Ave, Item13-To support Bay Area hotel workers strike, Item14-15 Taxi special training and to allow more taxi stands;
--Action Calendar: Item 17- ZAB appeal of 3000-Shattuck Ave development project, Item 18- To complete process for Lava Mae homeless showers program, Item19-To adopt Sanctuary Contracting ordinance against ICE-supporting vendors, Item 22-Cannabis Retail and an Equity program, Item 24-Increase safety at San Pablo Park. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_ Index.aspx

Youth Commission, Tues., Nov.13, at 6:30 pm, at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr., at the Youth Services Center. On agenda: -San Pablo Park shootings. --See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissions__Youth_Commis…

Zero Waste Commission, Tues., Nov.13, at 6:30 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center. On agenda: Review waste deconstruction options. --See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Zero%20Waste%20Commission…

Wednesday, November 14

Animal Care Commission, Wed., Nov.14, from 7– 9 pm, at #1 Bolivar Drive, at Berkeley Animal Shelter. On agenda: - Proposed ordinance on Live Animal Sales & Disclosure Requirements. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Agenda%20November%2014,%2…

Board of Library Trustees, Wed., Nov.14, at 6:30 pm, at 1901 Russell St, at Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library. No agenda available, check before attending. --See: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/…/board-library-trust…

Parks and Waterfront Commission, Wed., Nov.14, from 7– 9 pm, at 2800 Park St, in Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park. On agenda: - Marina parking study, - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/PWC%20Agenda%20-%2011-14-…

Police Review Commission, Wed., Nov.14, from 7– 10 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center.
On agenda: - Lexipol (body camera) policy, - new PRC commissioner training. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/2…/2018-11-14%20Agenda.pdf

Homeless Commission, Wed., Nov. 14, from 7– 9 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center. On agenda: Winter shelter. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/11-14-18HomelessCommissio…

Commission on Labor, Wed., Nov. 14, from 7– 9 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center. On agenda: Status updates on: - Homeless Youth policy, - Immigration & ICE, - Minimum wage. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Com…/Commission_for_Labor/ November Larson%​2014,%202018%20Agenda%20Packet.​pdf​

Thursday, November 15

Community Health Commission, Thurs., Nov.15, from 6:30 – 9 pm, at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Community Center. On agenda: Cannabis information. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Final%20Agenda%20Packet%2…

Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws, -(Canceled for)- Thurs., Nov.15, from 7– 9 pm, at
1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center—Meeting Canceled-- The next JSISHL meeting will be held on Thursday,
January 17, 2019. For information contact Alene Pearson, Commission Secretary, at (510) 981-7489, or email at
<apearson@CityofBerkeley.info>
or, see:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Joint_Subcommittee_for_th…

Fair Campaign Practices Commission, Thurs., Nov.15, from at 7 pm , at1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center. On agenda: - Violations in local elections, -Potential public finance changes. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/11%2015%202018%20FCPC%20A…

Transportation Commission, Thurs., Nov.15, from 7–10 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room. On agenda: - Measure T, - 2019 Work Plan priorities update. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/C…/2018-11-15%20Agenda.pdf

Design Review Committee, Thurs., Nov.15, from 7–10 pm, at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Classroom A-B. On agenda:
- 2628 Shattuck Av - Review proposal to demolish 1-story care facility to build 6-story MU with 78 units & 3400 sq/ft ground retail, 45 car & 63 bicycle parking;
- 1951 Shattuck Ave – Preview plans to demolish 2 commercial buildings for construction of a 120 ft/tall, 12-story MU building, 5000 sq/ft ground retail, 156 units, & 100 car parking underground;
- Review LEED standards for City;
- Commission Comments to/from ZAB, LPC, CAC & DRC.  
--See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/November_2018_final%20.pdf

Open Government Commission, Thurs., Nov.15, at 7:30/ 8pm (?) at 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Classroom C. On agenda: - Revising commissioner's manual, - Providing better public transparency. --See agenda: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/Commissio…/2nd_Commission/ 11%2015%2018%20OGC%20Agenda.​pdf​
or, info packet at:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/OGC%2011%2015%2018%20Pack…

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, Thurs., Nov.15, from 7–9 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, 2nd Flr Large Room. On agenda: Measure D presentation,--see: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/FINALCombinedAgendaPkt.pdf

Special City Council Meeting, Thurs., Nov.15, from 6-11 pm, at 2134 MLK Jr Way, in City Council Chambers. On agenda: Updates on: - Pedestrian Master Plan , - Park-Rec. & Waterfront Capital Improvements, - Public Works Capital Improvements. --See: https://www.dropbox.com/…/2018-11-15%20Special%20Agenda%20P…
Or, see: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/…/City_Council__Agenda_Inde…

Friday, November 16  -  No City meeting or civic events listed.
Saturday, November 17  -  No City meeting or civic events listed.

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Worth Noting

-- Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week continues with more events from November 11-18:
- Nov. 14, at 7pm: "Walking in Oak Creek” film screening, in the Tilden Room, MLK Jr. Student Union Building;
- Nov.15, from 4-9 pm, Games of Berkeley: Game Night Against Hate, at 2510 Durant Ave.;
- Nov.15, from 5-6:30pm, Bystander training with Bears That CARE, at the ASUC Senate Chambers, 5th Flr, Eshlemen Hall;
- Nov.16 -- All day; from Moe’s Books, A Letter Campaign to newly-elected officials “Stop the words of Hate” at
2476 Telegraph Ave.
- Nov. 18 at 11:45 am - Compassionate Communication Across Difference, at First Church Berkeley UCC, at Durant at Dana Sts.
Sponsored by Telegraph Avenue United Against Hate -- See more information at:
https://unitedagainsthateweek.org/find-events2

-- See the City of Berkeley's public meeting's live video web-cast schedule for those who cannot attend certain City meetings in person, visit:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.as…

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This Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic meetings list is posted on the SBC website at
<https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/>
The civic calendar list is also now posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar at <www.berkeleydailyplanet.com>
and, it is also available at the Facebook pages for Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/> 

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November 4 - November 11, 2018
Worth Noting
Holiday Food Drive, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm everyday month of November, hours vary by location. Call 981-6656 for information
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15587
Berkeley City Council, Tues Nov 13 available for comment, Agenda: 1. IKE Kiosks, 17. Appeal 3000 Shattuck, 18. Shower Services Homeless, 19. Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance, 20. Minimum Wage, 21. City Manager request to reduce in-lieu mitigation fee to $0 for 2597 Telegraph, 22. Cannabis, 23. Ohlone Greenway, 24. Budget Referral Increasing Safety at San Pablo Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
Sunday, November 4, 2018
  • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
Monday, November 5, 2018 Tuesday, Novembetr 6, 2018
  • ELECTION – absentee ballots must be delivered to polling location, dropped in ballot box at Civic Center 2180 Milvia before 8:00 pm (close of polls) or mailed with Nov 6 postmark. LATE ballots are NOT counted
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 November 8, 2018
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, Nov 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: Updates T1, Bee, 350.org Climate Mobilization Plan, Microfiber, CO2 Labels, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Homeless Commission, Thur, Nov 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Centralized Referral shelter, clothing, equipment, etc., option of sanctioned encampment, storage https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda:
    • 59 The Plaza Drive – expand attic to 6520 sq ft single-family dwelling to add bedroom, staff recommend approve
    • 2714 Alcatraz – alter existing 2-story residential, restore original density 5 units, remove illegal dwelling from garage, recommend approve
    • 2701 Shattuck – 5-story, mixed use, 57 units, 600 sq ft, quick serve restaurant, staff recommend approve
    • 1722 Walnut – add 9th unit, staff recommend Deny
    • 1601-1606 Oxford  - Affordable Housing, 4-story, 34 agerestricted BMR (below market rate) for seniors, 1 manager unit, 2 All Souls Episcopal Parish staff units, staff recommend approve
    • 1951-1975 Shattuck Ave -  Project Preview, Construct 120 ft, 12 story mixed used, 156 units, 100 parking spaces https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Racial & Criminal Justice Committee, Thur, Nov 8, 7:00 pm, 1256 Monterey, Berkeley, Indivisible Berkeley, DSA, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights meeting jointly to move forward on local and state levels,​ http://wellstoneclub.org/racial-criminal-justice-committee-meeting-on-nov-8th/
Friday, November 9, 2018 Saturday, November 10 2018
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action,  Sat, Nov 10, Potluck Brunch 9:45 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, University Village Community Room, Agenda: Neighborhood issues
Sunday, November 11, 2018
  • No City events found
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

October 28 - November 4, 2018
Worth Noting
Tuesday City Council meeting includes the mid-year Crime Report.
Holiday Food Drive, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm everyday month of November, hours vary by location. Call 981-6656 for information
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=15587
 
Sunday, October 28, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Monday, October 29, 2018 Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Thursday, November 1, 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018
  • No City meetings found
Saturday, November 3, 2018
  • Berkeley Neighborhood Council (BNC), Sat Nov 3, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Meets 1st Saturday of the month, No Agenda posted check link before going http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/
Sunday, November 4, 2018 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
  • Last weekend before the election, If you drop off your absentee ballot in the ballot box at the Civic Center 2180 Milvia, no postage is needed. Absentee ballots must be turned in before close of polls on Tuesday, November 6 _____________________
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org
October 21 - October 28, 2018
The Calendar may look a little different as it was done jointly by Adolfo Cabral and Kelly Hammargren. Adolfo who reposts the activists’ calendar to Nextdoor will give Kelly a break in November. All the starred City meetings were NOT listed in the Community Calendar - City of Berkeley https://www.cityofberkeley.info/communitycalendar/default.asp?date=10%2F22%2F2018&month=10&Year=2018
 
Sunday, October 21-- No city meetings or events listed.
 
Monday, October 22 Tuesday, October 23 Wednesday, October 24 Thursday, October 25
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thurs., Oct. 25, from 7-11:30 pm, at City Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.   http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/ On agenda:
    • 2190 Shattuck Ave.-Proposed C-DMU, 18-story building with 274 residential units above 10K sq/ft retail space, 103 subterranean parking spaces
    • 2558-2588 Bancroft Way - To demolish the Bancroft Center Building and demolish half of City Landmark Fred Turner Building (2546-2554 Bancroft Way); to construct a new mixed-use building of approx.122 units, above 11K sq/ft commercial space, 37 parking space subterranean commercial garage.
    • 1050 Parker Street Medical Office Building– To modify plans of unconstructed 60.6K sq/ft building with 20K sq/ft medical offices, to modify 40k sq/ft research and development space for medical offices, 115 auto & 48 bicycle parking spaces.
    • Pardee Block Parking Lot Project (1010,-14,-16 Carleton St.& 2700-12,-14 Tenth St; & 1001-03-13 Pardee St.) - For construction approx 44K sq/ft of surface parking lot required for medical offices at 1050 Parker St. for 123 auto & 18 bicycle parking spaces.
  • Community Health Commission, Thurs., Oct. 25, from 6:30- 9pm, at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St.  On agenda: - BUSD food program, - Affordable Housing presentation, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, Thurs., Oct. 25, from 7-9 pm, at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Street. On agenda: By-laws, Grievance Procedure, Mental Health manager update, - Subcommittees reports. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Health_Human_Services/Commissions/Commission_for_Mental_Health/MHC%20AGE%20102518.pdf
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission -Special Meeting, Thurs., Oct. 25, from 7-8 pm, at North Berkeley Senior Center, Classroom C, 1901 Hearst St. (Possibly) on agenda: - Regarding potential violation of Berkeley Election Reform Act in 2018 campaigns, - Potential public financing proposal changes, - Sub-committee report on campaign independent expenditures. --See: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
  • Wellstone Democratic Club Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:45 pm at Humanist Hall, 390-27th St. (nr Telegraph Ave) in Oakland --with a potluck at 6pm, please bring something to share if partaking. Discussing election issues and “Gender and Race in the 2018 Elections” with Carroll Fife, OAC for Community Empowerment (ACCE) and Carole Joffe, Prof.of Ob/Gyn, UCSF. For more information, visit: <http://wellstoneclub.org/>
Friday, October 26 -- No city meetings or events listed.
  • Berkeley Historical Society's Collection Gems: 40 Years of Documenting Berkeley History BHS Museum Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 1–4 pm, until October 27. View our brand-new ten-panel timeline that illustrates Berkeley's history from its first settlements to the present day, all richly illustrated. --See: http://www.berkeleyhistoricalsociety.org/?mc_cid=938df7b333&mc_eid=94ff4f50fe 
Saturday, October 27 -- No city meetings or events listed.
 
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Worth Noting
 
City of Berkeley live video web-cast schedule for those who cannot attend certain City meetings in person, see:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventWebcastMain.aspx
 
City of Berkeley Annual Report (pdf link) c/o the City Manager
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/Level_3_-_General/City%20of%20Berkeley%20Annual%20Report.pdf
or
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AnnualReport/
 
-- Transfer Station Redesign: A Listening Session on November 7, from 1:30--3:30 pm at the Berkeley Central Library, 3rd Floor, Community Meeting Room at 2090 Kittredge St. - Give community input to our Zero Waste Division to envision a new facility to process and reduce waste, --see: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2018/2018-10-10_Help_envision_a_new_facility_to_reduce_waste.aspx
 
-- If you know someone who isn’t registered to vote or if you want to double check your own status to vote, the last day is October 22 at: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-6-2018/
 
-- You can help make the difference now in the 2018 elections. You can volunteer to help in our local, state and national events, political actions, town halls and 2018 election mobilizations. Political campaigns offer opportunities to make democracy work. By phone-banking and "post-carding" and other actions you can help voters in one of the vulnerable Congressional Districts.
Visit and contact:
Indivisible Berkeley  <https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/>
Indivisible East Bay  <https://indivisibleeb.org/>
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club  <http://wellstoneclub.org/>
Swing Left  <https://swingleft.org/>
Democracy Action  <https://demaction.us/>
Courage Campaign  <http://act.couragecampaign.org>

 – Building Bridges, Not Walls: Berkeley--America’s First Sanctuary City Exhibit opening on Sunday, November 11, from 11 am –1 pm.  Between the mayor's dedication of a new WWI memorial plaque and the beginning of the United Against Hate rally, join us in the auditorium for an introduction to the new exhibit, followed by exhibit viewing. --See:  http://www.berkeleyhistoricalsociety.org/news.html
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The calendar list is also now posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar at  www.berkeleydailyplanet.com -
and is also available on the Facebook pages for the Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA).
Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council Newsletter link for information on City and community issues at <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com/...>
 
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October 14 - October 21, 2018
Worth Noting ** Meetings
Tuesday City Council starts with 4:30 session draft recommendation for reorganizing how Council functions by establishing standing Policy Committees. Of note, Budget items from City Manager would not go to Budget Committee. Regular Council session at 6:00 pm on consent item 11. is another increase for Ghilotti Contractor bringing the total cost of the South Cove Restroom Project to $1,840,072. Council was reluctant to approve the last cost overrun for the Restroom. 14. On consent to approve Ghillotti as the “low bid” on the Shattuck reconfiguration.
Wednesday is a public hearing on community needs at 6:00 pm and at 7:00 pm is a presentation by Berkeley Police on Policing de-escalation. Both are at the South Berkeley Senior Center. 

Thursday is a presentation by Berkeley Police on Policing de-escalation.
Saturday is the BNC forum on Planning
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Sunday, October 14, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Monday, October 15, 2018 Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Friday, October 19, 2018
  • No City meetings found
Saturday, October 20, 2018
  • **Berkeley Neighborhood Council (BNC) Forum with Planning Director Timothy Burroughs, Sat Oct 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center,
Sunday, October 21, 2018
  • No City Sponsored Events Found
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org

October 7 - October 14, 2018
Worth Noting
​If you know someone who isn’t registered to vote or you want to double check your own status to vote the last day is October 22. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/general-election-november-6-2018/

If 2016 has taught us anything, it is that we can’t count on any election results. Please help on local campaigns. To help with campaigns outside our borders go to Indivisible Berkeley and Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club for information.
Future
City Council October 16 meeting available for comment. Key items: 11. Another amendment increasing Ghilotti contract for South Cove Restroom Project 14. Low bid by Ghilotti Contractors for Shattuck reconfiguration 17. Installation of cameras at San Pablo Park, 18.&19. Sidewalk regulations 21. Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, 23. Revised GLA (Group Living), 25. Welcome to Berkeley Signage, 26. a.&b. Home Share, 27. Small Sites Housing, 28. Objects on Sidewalks.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/10_Oct/City_Council__10-16-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, October 7, 2018
  • No City Sponsored events found
Monday, October 8, 2018
  • Indigenous Peoples Day – Berkeley City Holiday
  • League of Women Voters Pros & Cons Environmental Measures, Mon, Oct 8, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1100 San Pablo Ave, Belmont Village https://www.lwvbae.org/calendar/
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along, Mon, Oct 8, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,  The very first Tax the Rich Rally was September 12, 2011. Occupy NYC began the following Saturday in 2011.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Thursday, October 11, 2018
  • League of Women Voters with Berkeley Mayor - Berkeley Measures O&P, Thur, Oct 11, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2055 Center Street, Bay Area Children’s Theatre Osher Studio https://www.lwvbae.org/calendar/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, Oct 11, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: CalPIRG request to ban neonicotinold (bee-killing pesticide), Climate Mobilization Technical Implementation Plan, Lead Paint Resolution, Draft CO2 Label Gas stations recommendations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Oct 11, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Staff recommend approve on all, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 1025 Miller Ave – new single family dwelling
    • 1200 San Pablo – demolish 1-story non-residential building, construct 6-story, 57 dwellings, 44 parking spaces,
    • 2454 San Pablo – replace carwash and add 2-story administrative building
    • 1311 Glendale – legalize hot tub, appeal of use permit
    • 2628 Shattuck – preview, demolish 1-story care facility, construct 7-story mixed use 78 dwelling units, reduce required setback, 
Friday, October 12, 2018
  • City Reduced Services Day, check before attempting to access City Services, 981-2489
Saturday, October 13, 2018
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action,  Sat, Oct 13, Potluck Brunch 9:45 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, University Village Community Room, Agenda: Neighborhood issues
  • Harvest Festival, Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Cedar Rose Park
  • Music in the Park, Sat, Oct 13, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Cedar Rose Park
Sunday, October 14, 2018
  • No City Sponsored Events Found
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org
 

September 30 - October 7, 2018
​Worth Noting
Election Campaigns are in full swing. The League of Women Voters is sponsoring the Assembly District 15 Candidate Forum (Beckles & Wicks) Tuesday evening. Thursday evening is the Forum on State and local propositions. To help with campaigns outside our borders go to Indivisible Berkeley and Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club for information.
 
Future
ZAB Oct 11 Agenda available for comment:1200 San Pablo 6-story 57 dwellings, 1311 Glendale legalize hot tub enclosure, 2434 San Pablo carwash with 2-story admin building, 2628 Shattuck 7-story with 78 dwelling units
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
 
Sunday, September 30, 2018
  • Singing For Change: Occupella Singing in the Lifeboats, Sun, Sept 30, 2 p.m., 1931 Center St, Berkeley (Veteran’s Building), an account of Occupy by Nancy Schimmel, with reading and singing, Songbook available at Berkeley Historical Society, Down Home Music, and sisterschoice.com Songbook free at occupella.org.
Monday, October 1, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Monday, Mon, Oct 1, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf. Room, Agenda: Planning for October 16, City Council meeting, Consent 12. Sit, Lying, Dogs, Objects on Sidewalks, 13. Non-criminal Sidewalks Regulations, 16. Videotaping Planning Commission, 17. GLA Ordinance, Action 19. a&b Home Share, 20. Small sites, 21. Use Streets and Sidewalks https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Personnel Board, Mon, Oct 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along, Mon, Oct 1, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,  The very first Tax the Rich Rally was September 12, 2011. Occupy NYC began the following Saturday in 2011.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Thursday, October 4, 2018
  • League of Women Voters Berkeley Pro-Con Forum State and Local Propositions, Thur, Oct 4, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley City College https://www.lwvbae.org/calendar/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, Oct 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: U1 Biannual Report, Resolution Support Housing, Opportunity, Mobility and Equity (HOME) Act, Smoke free multi-unit, Joint Subcommittee Implementation State Housing Law, Code Enforcementhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, Oct 4, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
    • 2355 Telegraph – Signage
    • 2580 Bancroft Way – Fred Turner Building
    • 1940 Haste Street – receiver site for historic residential building
    • 1920 Allston – partial rehab project
    • 1526-28 Sixth Street  - demolition referral
    • Evaluation Appeal Process
    • Clarification current status Campanile Wayhttp://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
  • Public Works Commission, Thur, Oct 4, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: Not Availablehttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, October 5, 2018Saturday, October 6, 2018Sunday, October 7, 2018
  • No City Sponsored Events Found
_____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org

September 23 - September 30, 2018
Worth Noting:
Very busy week ahead. Besides all the City meetings, the League of Women Voters is sponsoring candidate forums Tuesday evening for the School Board and Wednesday for the Rent Board.
Future
October 2, City Council meeting agenda posted and available for review and comment, 9. Parking, 10. a.&b. Cannabis Ordinance, 11. a.&b. Homelessness, 12. a.&b. Sanctuary Working group, 13. Whistleblower protection ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
Sunday, September 23, 2018
  • No City sponsored events listed
Monday, September 24, 2018 Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tue, Sept 25, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • 5:00 pm Special Session - Update Berkeley 2020 Vision
    • 6:00 pm Regular Session – 5. Dorothy Day House Homeless FY 2019 Winter Shelter Contract, Traffic Circle Ordinance, 26. Game Day Parking, B. Lobbyists Ordinance, C. a.&b. RV Encampment, D. Police Publishing Arrest Photos, e. Density Ordinance, F. Welcome to Berkeley Signage,  G. Allow Mayor and Council employees serve as Commissioner, 32. a.&b 1281 University Affordable and Temporary Housing 33. a.&b. Small Sites Program 
  • League of Women Voters Berkeley School Board Candidate Forum, Tue, Sept 25, 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley City College https://www.facebook.com/events/948945371956188/
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Thursday, September 27, 2018
  • Community Health Commission, Thur, Sept 27, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, No agenda posted, check link before going https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, Thur, Sept 27, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Sept 27, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda:
    • 1250 University – hydrogen fuel station at existing gas station – on consent
    • 901 Grayson #100 – convert 4952 Sq Ft of biomedical laboratory/manufacturing into school use – on consent
    • 1353 Berkeley Way – demolish one-car garage and construct 2-storydwelling with garage with 4 ft setback where 15 ft. required – on consent
    • 1331 Ashby – demolish 1-story single family dwelling and detached accessory structure and construct 6-dwelling units in 3 detached two to three story buildings with 3 parking spaces – action
    • 2580 Bancroft – EIR Certification for Fred Turner Building development 122 dwelling units http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, September 28, 2018  
Saturday, September 29, 2018
No City sponsored events listed
 
Sunday, September 30, 2018
No City Sponsored Events Found
_____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org
September 16 - September 23, 2018
Worth Noting:
Elections are heating up and there is plenty to do even if you don’t like door to door canvassing or phone banking. Hand written postcards are helping in out of area campaigns. Check Indivisible Berkeley for Postcard Parties https://indivisibleberkeley.org/
 
​The League of Women Voters is sponsoring Berkeley City Council Candidate forums on Tuesday District 1 and Wednesday Districts 4,7,8.
 
Thursday, City Council decides the Campanile Way View appeal.  
 
Future
Agenda plan for Sept 25 City Council Meeting is posted, however, it has not been updated to include City Council items that were not voted on at the September 13, Council meeting. Use the link to check the agenda after Monday September 17
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
September 25, League of Women Voters Berkeley School Board Candidate Forum
https://www.facebook.com/events/311283752972404/
September 27, Zoning Adjustment Board EIR Certification 2580 Bancroft Way
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/

Sunday, September 16, 2018
  • Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sun, Sept 16, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall, General Assembly meeting, https://indivisibleberkeley.org/
Monday, September 17, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, Sept 17, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Planning for October 2 Council meeting, Consent: 4. goBerkeley Pilot Parking Project, 7. Extend time to impose discipline BPD pursuant to Police review Commission (PRC) findings, 8. PRC training for Commissioners, 9. Whistleblower protections, 10. Expanding paid parking, 11. Reduce In-Lieu Fee 2597 Telegraph, 12. a.&b. Public Health Approach to Proposed Cannabis Ordinance, 13. a.&b. Path to End Homelessness, 14. a.&b. Regional Sanctuary-Community working Group,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Mon, Sept 17,  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
    • 5:30 pm Outreach Committee, 2001 Center Street Law Library
    • 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Board Meeting, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Appeal 472 Kentucky Ave (starts before 7:30 pm)
  • Board of Library Trustees – Special Meeting, Mon, Sept 17, 6:30 pm, 2090 Kittredge, Central Library, Agenda: FY 2018 Budget results, 2019 Budget Amendment, Integrated Library System, Immigrant Alliance Project https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
  • Peace and Justice Commission, Mon, Sept 17, 7:00 pm – 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:14. Human Rights website, 16. Establish policy against City investment and weapons systems https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along, Mon, Sept 17, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,  The very first Tax the Rich Rally was September 12, 2011. Occupy NYC began the following Saturday in 2011.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – Yom Kippur beginsWednesday, September 19, 2018 Yom Kippur EndsThursday, September 20, 2018Friday, September 21, 2018Saturday, September 22, 2018
  • Volunteer Solar Installation Training, Sat, Sept 22, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Milpitas (not local, but a civic contribution for those interested), Volunteers learn to install solar systems with SunWork professional staff for home owners with electric bills under $100 https://350bayarea.org/event/volunteer-solar-installation-training
Sunday, September 23, 2018
  • No City Events Found
_____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org
 
September 9 - September 16, 2018
Worth Noting:
Monday Tax the Rich Rally celebrates its seventh anniversary. It was started by Evelyn Glaubman in 2011. Evelyn (who still attends) does not wish to disclose her age, but the secret is she was not yet, but close to 90 when she started the weekly rally. That reminds all of us there are no excuses for not being engaged. We could say it was the 40% of eligible voters who did not vote in 2016 that gave us this corrupt administration with Donald Trump at the top.
 
The weekly summary of upcoming City meetings is thick as the Agenda Committee meets Monday to plan for September 25 City Council meeting and City Council meets Thursday (rescheduled due to Jewish High Holiday Rosh Hashanah). Potential controversial items in the Council action calendar are highlighted.
 
Wednesday Burrowing Owls at Cesar Chavez Park are on the agenda of the Parks and Waterfront Commission and the Police Review Commission (PRC) includes the Berkeley Police Department actions in response to August 5 protests. Thursday the Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) will be discussing the 350.org Climate Mobilization Plan
 
There are events and forums planned before and during the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) (September 12 – 14)  http://globalclimateactionsummit.org. including a forum on Tuesday September 11 with a very impressive list of international presenters. Counter forums and demonstrations are listed at the Sunflower Alliance website http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/
 
Future
September 20, 2018 - Public Hearings – Appeals,  
  • 749 Contra Costa Ave (addition to SFD) (ZAB),
  • Campanile Way View (LPC)
 
Sunday, September 9, 2018 Monday, September 10, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, Sept 10, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda plan for Sept 25 City Council Meeting: Consent 2. Grant, Measure B and BB paratransit revenus, Easy Does It, Friendly Transportation, 3. Sale Redevelopment Properties 1631and 1654  Fifth St, 4. Contract amendment $70,000, Sloan, Sakai, Yeung & Young LLP Chief Labor Negotiations, 7. Contract amendment $800,000-$2 million Nichols Civil-engineering, 8. Contract $65,000 Cadmus EV roadmap, 9. Contract amendment $100,000 Karste Consulting, Inc, Emergency preparedness Services and Training, 10. Contract Amendment   $100,000 - $250,000 Citywide After Hours Answering Services, 11. Final Map tract 9787: 2001 Fourth Street 154 unit condominium project, 12. Final Map Tract 8401: 1035-1043 Pardee 5 unit condominium project, 13. Strategic Transportation Plan – to be submitted to County for funding, 14. Zero emission vehicle requirements for City Fleet, 15. Farmers’ Market improvements, changes, 18. Referral Impact parking citations on Disability and low income community, 20. Safe Storage Firearms Ordinance, 21. Support AB-2342 coverage for Breast, Ovarian Cancer susceptibility screening, 22. Opposition Telecom Act forbearance, 23. Traffic circle Vegetation Policy, 24. Game Day Parking, Action: 25. IKE Smart City Kiosks, 26. Standby Officers, 27. Recycling, 28. Green Stormwater Infrastructure, 29 a.&b.  Ban on Receipts made with BPA, BPS, BPF, other Phenols, 30 a.&b. Affordable Housing, TemporaryHousing Proposals for 1281 University Ave. 31. A.&b. Small Sites Loan Program, 32. a.&b.path to end homelessness, 33. a.&b. Develop Regional Sanctuary-Community Working group, 34. RV Parking permit process https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission - Diversity Subcommittee, Mon, Sept 10, 6:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, Mon, Sept 10, 6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: Youth Retreat, Letter Response to San Pablo Park Shooting https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along 7 Years on Solano Anniversary Celebration, Mon, Sept 10, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,  The very first Tax the Rich Rally was September 12, 2011. Occupy NYC began the following Saturday in 2011.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 – Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Thursday, September 13, 2018
  • Cannabis Commission, Thurs, Sept 13, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: Caregiver gardens, Berkeley collective regulations, MAUCRSA collective regulations, AUMA regulations​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • City Council, Thursday, Sept 13, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council ChambersThe Thursday, September 13, Agenda: Recess: item 2. Winter Shelter extension to Aug 31, Consent: 6.Uptima Business Bootcamp $120,000, 8. Fire Administration approve positions to enhance Fire Dept fire prevention services, billing, collection, grant writing, 9. Seek funding thru SB 840 for Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment, 11.establish Resilient Buildings Program Manager, 12. Bay Trail extension, 13. 15 Dock Sections, 14. Central Library Stucco Demolition, 15. Consideration of Accessibility in ADU, 16. Filling Vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 17. Live/Work Inclusionary Units, 18. Resolution to support enforcement and mitigate damages from removal of trees at 1698 University, 19. No change to Standards of Inverse Condemnation (Wildfires), Action: 21. Lobbyist Ordinance, 22. ADU Ordinance, 23. Eliminating parking from Berkeley Way Project, 24. Cannabis, 25. Disposition MOU between BPD and ICE. 26. a.&b. Vehicle Encampment, 27. Enforcement Policy Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza – no lying, camping, obstruction, etc. 28. Urban Forest and Wildlife Habitat Preservation, 29. Limiting Publishing Photos (doxing) of people arrested by BPD, 30. Green Monday, 31. Standby Officers Qualifications, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/09_Sep/City_Council__09-13-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thurs, Sept 13, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: 350.org Climate Mobilization Plan, Lead Paint Resolution, Microfiber, CO2 Label Gas stations, Global Climate Action Summit https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Friday, September 14, 2018
  • City Reduced Service Day
Saturday, September 15, 2018 Sunday, September 16, 2018
  • No City Events Found
_____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org

September 2 - September 9, 2018
Worth Noting:
Summer vacations are over and City meetings are resuming.
 
The Thursday, September 13, City Council is available for comment,  email council@cityofberkeley.info, Agenda: Recess: item 2. Winter Shelter extension to Aug 31, Consent: 6.Uptima Business Bootcamp $120,000, 8. Fire Administration approve positions to enhance Fire Dept fire prevention services, billing, collection, grant writing, 9. Seek funding thru SB 840 for Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment, 11.establish Resilient Buildings Program Manager, 12. Bay Trail extension, 13. 15 Dock Sections, 14. Central Library Stucco Demolition, 15. Consideration of Accessibility in ADU, 16. Filling Vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 17. Live/Work Inclusionary Units, 18. Resolution to support enforcement and mitigate damages from removal of trees at 1698 University, 19. No change to Standards of Inverse Condemnation (Wildfires), Action: 21. Lobbyist Ordinance, 22. ADU Ordinance, 23. Eliminating parking from Berkeley Way Project, 24. Cannabis, 25. Disposition MOU between BPD and ICE. 26. a.&b. Vehicle Encampment, 27. Enforcement Policy Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza – no lying, camping, obstruction, etc. 28. Urban Forest and Wildlife Habitat Preservation, 29. Limiting Publishing Photos (doxing) of people arrested by BPD, 30. Green Monday, 31. Standby Officer Qualifications,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/09_Sep/City_Council__09-13-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Future Events:
There are events and forums planned before the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) (September 12 – 14)  http://globalclimateactionsummit.org. including a forum on Tuesday September 11 with a very impressive list of international presenters.
September 11 - Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice 1:00 pm – 8:30 pm, local and international leaders, free and open to the public, wecaninternational.org/pages/sept2018,
 
Sunday, September 2, 2018
  • No City Events found
Monday, September 3, 2018 – Labor Day Holiday
  • Tax the Rich rally with Occupella sing along – Mon, Sept 3, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Thursday, September 6, 2018
  • Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, Sept 6, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. Housing North Berkeley BART, 6. Annual Performance Report, 8. Relocation Ordinance, 9. Small Sites, 12. U1, Recommendation in support of Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, Equity (HOME) Act, 14. Satellite Affordable Housing, 15. Code Enforcement, 16. Housing Innovations Summit, 17. HAC recommendation 5th Street Properties, 18. Smoke-free Housing Ordinance, 19. Joint Subcommittee https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, Sept 6, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
    • 1920 Allston Way – continue review rehab, discussion
    • 2198 San Pablo - Demolition referral – discussion
    • UC Upper Hearst Development project referral – Notice of Preparation
    • 1940 Haste – DRC referral, comments to ZAB on placement and renovation brown shingle,
    • 2355 Telegraph – signage alteration
    • 1450 Hawthorne Terrace – Landmark or Structure of Merit, Sperry-McLaughlin House and gardens
    • 1440 Hawthorne Terrace – Landmark or Structure of Merit, Marsh House
    • 1013 Pardee Street – list of potential initiations https://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
  • Public Works Commission, Thur, Sept 6, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda Action Items: 1. Codornices Creek Maintenance, Watershed Management Plan, 2. 5 year paving plan, 3. T1, 5. T1 Green Infrastructure Project https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, - Foodware Subcommittee, Thur, Sept 6, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement, Agenda: 2. Intro by Mayor Jessie Arreguin, 3. Proposed Ordinance, 4. Public and Stakeholder Input https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, September 7, 2018
  • Movies in the Park- Lion King, Fri, Sept 7, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, San Pablo Park Sports Field,
Saturday, September 8, 2018 Sunday, September 9, 2018 _____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org

August 26 - September 2, 2018
Worth Noting:
Boards, Commissions and Council are still on August recess with few City meetings.
The emergency Homeless Shelter which houses 95 people per night at 9th and University closes after August 31. No new location has been identified.
On Monday the Agenda Committee reviews the proposed agenda for the first City Council meeting after summer recess
On Tuesday there will be community meeting on safety and the recent shooting at San Pablo Park.
Future Events:
There are events and forums planned before the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) (September 12 – 14)  http://globalclimateactionsummit.org. There is a march on Saturday, September 8 and a forum on Tuesday September 11 with a very impressive list of international presenters. 
The LeConte Neighborhood is postponing the meeting on Traffic Circles and Peoples Park until the end of September.   
 
Sunday, August 26, 2018Monday, August 27, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, Aug 27, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Planning for Thursday, September 13, 2018 City Council Meeting, Consent Calendar: 6.Uptima Business Bootcamp $120,000, 11.establish Resilient Buildings Program Manager, 13. 12 Dock Sections, 14. Central Library Stucco Demolition, 15. Consideration of Accessibility in ADU, 16. Filling Vacancies Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, 17. Urban Forest and Habitat Preservation – preserving and adding trees, 18. Live/Work Inclusionary Units, 19. Green Monday, 20. Oppose S.3157 wireless infrastructure, 21. Standby Officers & Emergency Response Plan, 22. No change to Standards of Inverse Condemnation Wildfire Conf. Committee, 23. Mini-dorm ordinance, 24. Lobbyist Ordinance, 25. ADU Ordinance, 26. Parking Berkeley Way Project, 27. Cannabis, 28 a&b, Vehicle Encampment, 29. BART Plaza Enforcement Policy https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, 2nd Floor Law Library http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Housing Advisory Commission – Student Housing Subcommittee, 12:00 pm, 2000 University Au Coquelet, Agenda: council referral on student housing and site selection https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Aug 27, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
  • Community Meeting on Recent Shooting and Safety at San Pablo Park, Tue, Aug 28, 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
  • No City meetings found
Thursday, August 30, 2018Friday, August 31, 2018
  • No City meetings found
Saturday, September 1, 2018
  • No City events listed
Sunday, September 2, 2018
  • No City events listed
 
_____________________
 
The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org

August 19 - August 26, 2018
Worth Noting:
The emergency Homeless Shelter which houses 95 people per night at 9th and University closes at the end of the month. There is an emergency meeting Tuesday evening 6:00 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center.  
The 1155 – 1173 Hearst project is back after a year on Thursday evening at the ZAB meeting. This project met with resistance with concerns for displacement of persons in 6 rent-controlled units and inadequate drainage plans. Soil borings have not been done.
The agenda for the LeConte Neighborhood August 29 meeting will include traffic circles and Peoples Park. Look for more information in the next weekly summary. Location will be the Art House.
City Council is on summer recess and most Boards and Commissions do not meet in August.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action sponsored Town Hall with Jovanka Beckles and Kate Harrison, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, University Village Community Room, entrance from Jefferson between Allston and Addison, follow sidewalk to back of building
Monday, August 20, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Mon, Aug 20 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Unrepresented employee salary adjustments and manual, MOU SEIU Local 1021, Prop 10, contract with Executive Director, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Aug 20, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
  • Mental Health Commission, Tue, Aug 21, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
  • Caring for our Community Emergency Town Hall (organized by Cheryl Davila Vice Mayor), Tue, Aug 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Closure of homeless shelter at 9th and University, which houses 95 people per evening.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018Thursday, August 23, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Habitable & Sustainable Housing Committee, Thur, Aug 23, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: Demolition applications, disaster recovery plan for rental housing, green building standards, relocation ordinance, elevator ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Aug 23, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers 
    • 2510 Channing – density bonus 8-story, 40 unit, mixed use, (consent calendar)
    • 2120 Berkeley Way – modify Use Permit #ZP2015-0153, renovate 3-story building to 6 stories of offices (consent calendar)
    • 811 University – Use Permit #2018-0038, change use from commercial to private school grades 6-12, maximum 65 students, 25 teachers/staff (consent calendar)
    • 1155-73 Hearst – continued from August 2017, develop 2 parcels including substantial renovation existing 7 units, construct 6 new units (action – staff recommend approve),
    • 1110 University – demolish existing mixed use with 8 rent-controlled units, construct 5-story mixed-use with 36 dwellings which includes 8 Very Low income and 1 Low income units (action – staff recommend approve) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, August 24, 2018Saturday, August 25, 2018
  • No City events listed
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Wish to engage in campaigns to flip Republican Congressional Districts, local, state and national events check Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions and Wellstone Democratic Club, http://wellstoneclub.org
 

August 12 - August 19, 2018
Worth Noting:
Very light week - City Council is on summer recess and most Boards and Commissions do not meet in August.
 
The Zoning Adjustment Board August 23 draft agenda is posted and available for comment ZAB@cityofberkeley.info,
  • 2510 Channing – density bonus 8-story, 40 unit, mixed use, (consent calendar)
  • 2120 Berkeley Way – modify Use Permit #ZP2015-0153, renovate 3-story building to 6 stories of offices (consent calendar)
  • 811 University – Use Permit #2018-0038, change use from commercial to private school grades 6-12, maximum 65 students, 25 teachers/staff (consent calendar)
  • 1155-73 Hearst – continued from August 2017, develop 2 parcels including substantial renovation existing 7  units, construct 6 new units (action – staff recommend approve),
  • 1110 University – demolish existing mixed use with 8 rent-controlled units, construct 5-story mixed-use with 36 dwellings which includes 8 Very Low income and 1 Low income units (action – staff recommend approve)
  • https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
 
August 10 was the deadline for submitting ballot initiatives. The Police Charter Amendment is dead for November 6, 2018 election. Mayor Arreguin did not call the special Council meeting for a Council vote on the Police Commission Charter amendment.
 
Sunday, August 12, 2018
  • No City events listed
Monday, August 13, 2018
  • No City meetings/events listed
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Aug 13, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
  • No City meetings/events listed
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Thursday, August 16, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Budget & Personnel Committee, Thur, Aug 16, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: Staffing Model, Deputy Director Search Process, Cultural Awareness Training Initiative https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Design Review Committee, Thur, Aug 16, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
    • 739 Channing Way – Final design review three new detached 3-story buildings, 10 dwellings, 4 live/work, 1 office, Committee Decision
    • 2501 Haste St – demolish 6950 sq ft retail at 2433 Telegraph, Construct 7-story mixed-use to include GLA for 254 persons, 11,201 Commercial, no off-street parking
    • 2701 Shattuck – Preliminary Design Review,  5-story mixed-use 57 residential units, 5 VLI, 600 sq ft café, 30 parking spaces, Majprity recommendations 
    • http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
  • Open Government Commission, Thur, Aug 16, 7:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: City Manager report to Open Government Commission, public record requests http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
Friday, August 17, 2018
  • No City meetings/events listed
Saturday, August 18 2018
  • No City events listed
Sunday, August 19, 2018
  • No City events listed
August 5 - August 12, 2018
Worth Noting:
White supremacists announced plans to rally in downtown Berkeley on Sunday, August 5. There is a broadly sponsored counter rally Sweep Out the Fascists: A Festival of Resilience. 3 links for more information are given below.
 
August 10 is the deadline for submitting ballot initiatives and the watch is on as to whether Mayor Arreguin will call the special Council meeting this week to vote on the Police Commission Charter amendment. The final version co-authored by Arreguin was built on endless hours of community work.
 
Wednesday evening Traffic Circles are on the Parks and Waterfront Commission agenda.
 
Sunday, August 5, 2018 Monday, August 6 2018 Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Thursday, August 9, 2018
  • No City meetings scheduled
Friday, August 10, 2018
  • Movies in the Park – Paddington 2, Fri, Aug 10, 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm, 1201 Euclid Ave @ Eunice, Codornices Park
Saturday, August 11 2018 Sunday, August 12, 2018
  • No City events listed
July 29 - August 5, 2018
Worth Noting:
The number of City meetings is very light as summer vacations ensue.
 
Berkeley City Council did not finish this last Tuesday so instead of leaving on summer recess, they are meeting again this Tuesday July 31 at 6:00 pm.  Only 12 items are listed on the agenda, but with several contentious items don’t expect an early finish. All items are listed below with the link. 6. Rent Ordinance and 7. Police Commission Charter Amendment are likely to bring the most discussion.
 
Political campaigns are starting with lots of opportunities to be involved. With a little travel or phone banking you can help unseat a Republican in one of the vulnerable Congressional Districts. There are many involved organizations. Here are three:
Indivisible Berkeley https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/
Indivisible East Bay https://indivisibleeb.org/
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club http://wellstoneclub.org/
 
When it comes to elections think about this: only 62.64% of eligible Alameda County voters actually voted in 2016. That is only slightly better than the national average of 60.2%. Since such a large number of eligible voters were not registered or if registered didn't vote, Trump in the final tally was elected by 27.26% of eligible voters.
 
Sunday, July 29, 2018 Monday, July 30, 2018
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, July 30, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tues, July 31, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Consent: 1. revision meeting schedule, 2. MOU Fire Fighters Association/AFF Local 1227, 3. Mou Berkeley Police Association, Action: Urgency Ordinance Rulles for Street events without Permits, 4. Affordable Housing Bond, 5. Transfer Tax Ballot Measure, 6. Amend Rent Ordinance Ballot Measure, 7. Charter Amendment to Police Review Commission Ballot Measure, 8. Ballot measure 50 cents/ride tax on Transportation Network Companies (i.e. Lyft, Uber), 9 Lobbyists Registration and Regulation Ordinance, 10. Allow indigent to do Community service in lieu of penalties, 11 Accessory Dwelling Ordinance updates, Commercial Retail Cannabis Nurseries.
     https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/City_Council__07-31-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Thursday, August 2, 2018
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, August 2, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
    • 1920 Allston Way – Berkeley Community Theater – partial rehab
    • 2628 Shattuck Ave – demolish commercial building
    • 2434 San Pablo – demolish commercial buildings
    • UC Upper Hearst Development Project
    • 2901 Benvenue – Mills Act Contract
    • 1440 and 1450 Hawthorne Terrace – consider adding to list of potential Initiations
Friday, August 3, 2018
  • No City meetings scheduled
Saturday, August 4, 2018
  • No City events listed
Sunday, August 5, 2018
  • No City events listed
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The meeting list is posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under Berkeley Activist’s Calendar
www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
July 22 - July 29, 2018
Worth Noting:
City Council is scheduled for two days of public meetings/hearings before taking off for summer recess on Wednesday, July 25. Monday is Agreements with other Law Enforcement Agencies or Private Security Organizations, NCRIC (Northern California Regional Intelligence Center) and Urban Shield. Meeting starts at 4:00 pm at City Hall, Tuesday the regular Council meeting starts at 6:00 pm and promises to end late. Bring rations (food and water)
Wednesday – Body Worn Cameras are on the Police Review Commission agenda. The body worn cameras were purchased months ago and still not implemented – this might be interesting.
 
Election campaigns are heating up, while city meetings are slowing down. If you are not involved in the local campaigns, look to helping in one of the vulnerable Republican Congressional Districts. You can connect through: 
Sunday, July 22, 2018
  • Campaign Kickoffs, Local and State Ballot Measures, Meeting open to all, BTU/BPA/BCA, Sun, July 22, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 1939 Addison, East Bay Media Center,
Monday, July 23, 2018Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 Friday, July 27, 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018
  • Music in the Park \ Kidchella Concert Series, Sat, July 28, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Live Oak Park,
Sunday, July 29, 2018
July 15 - July 22, 2018 
​Worth Noting:
As is often the case, community, board and commission meetings with interesting agendas are scheduled at the same time, very few are recorded and meeting minutes are sketchy at best.
Monday – the Homeless Commission has a site visit subcommittee meeting a 6:30 pm.
Tuesday – Landmarks subcommittee meets in the morning 10:30 on the Shellmound project. In the evening is the 3rd Caring for Our Community on the homeless while at the same time City Council will be hearing at the work session about the differences in health outcomes by race and location (the council meeting should be video recorded).
Wednesday – The Commission on Labor will hear from Attorney Michael Grossman on ICE while the Planning Commission sits through a scoping session on the Environmental Impact Report for the Adeline Corridor.
Thursday – the agenda is not published yet for the Joint Subcommittee on Implementation of Housing Law
 
The agenda for the last City Council meeting (July 24) before summer recess is unbelievably long and available for comment (it is best to comment early if you want your email read council@cityofberkeley.info). At the Council Agenda Committee it was announced that there would be a Council meeting on Urban Shield on July 23, but that is not yet posted in the index.
July 24 City Council meeting  Agenda Consent: 8. IKE Smart City Kiosks, 9. ACRO Temporary Staffing Contract, 10. Formal Bid Solicitations, 11. Minuteman Contract, 12. Contract Janitorial Service – Universal Building Services, 13. Ambulance Billing Services, 14. Aging Services Programs, 15. BOSS to Operate secure Storage, 16. Berkeley Way Application A1 Funds, 18. Housing Trust Funds for Housing Rehab, 19. Designating City’s Labor Negotiator, 20. MOU SEIU Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, 21. Unrepresented Employees Agreement, 24. Cyber Resilience Plan, 29. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, 30. Rental Unmarked Vehicles, 31. Contract Crime Scene cleaners, 32. On-call services Phlebotomy and Sexual Assault Exams, 34. Sanitary sewer services, 35. & 41. Milvia Bikeway Project, 36. KPM Consulting, LLC. on-call Project and Construction, 38. Center Street Parking, 39. Recycling Transfer Station Rebuild Feasibility Study, 43. Use Agreements 1001, 1011 University, 44. Capital improvement paving, 45. Go Berkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot contract, 46. Reject Bids Woolsley Street Project, 47. Reject Bids, Panoramic Hill Rehabilitation Project, 48. Art & Culture Plan, 49. ADU Pilot House the Homeless, 51. Posting Board and Commission meeting Minutes, 52. Ballot Measure Vision 2050, 54. RRFB Light San Pablo & Addison, 57. – 59. Support of Legislation Sanctuary State, Sexual assault investigations, Keep Families Together Act, Agenda Action: 60. 1446 Fifth Street Appeal, 61. a.&b. U1 Funds to repay Worker’s Comp 1001, 1007, 1011 University and 1925 Ninth Street, 62. Density Bonus, 63. Transfer Tax Ballot Initiative, 64. Rent Ordinance Ballot Initiative, 65. Emergency Preparedness 66. ADU Ordinance Updates, 67. Cannabis Nurseries, 68. Short Term Rental Ordinance, 69. Lobbyists Registration Ordinance, 70. Police Review Commission Charter Ballot Initiative, 71. Community service in lieu of Parking Penalties, 72. Use Nextdoor for Real Time BPD updates, 73. Allow City Staff to Serve as Commissioner, 74. Ballot measure 50-cents per ride tax on Transportation Network Companies, 75. Gender ID on public records, 77. Wildfire App for BPD to provide real time updates
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/City_Council__07-24-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, July 15, 2018
  • Music in the Park \ Kidchella Concert Series, Sun, July 15, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Willard Park,
Monday, July 16, 2018
  • City Council – closed session, Mon, July 16, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Agenda: 1) Legal Council existing litigations Chapler v COB (ACSC No. RG 17845898), Schneider v. COB (ACSC No. 17850497), Moore-Johnson v. Chouteau, et.al. (ACSC No. RG16843929), 2) Significant exposure, 3) Labor Negotiations. Berkeley Police Association, Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, Local 1227, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers. Local 1227, Unrepresented Employees, SEIU Local 1021 Community services & Part-time Recreations Leaders Association, Public Employees’ Union, Local 1, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/City_Council__07-16-2018_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Mon, July 16, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, closed session update on Labor Negotiations at 6:30 pm precedes meeting, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Homeless Commission – Site Visit Subcommittee, Mon, July 16, 6:30 pm, 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: site visits and protocol​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, July 16, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Thursday, July 19, 2018 Friday, July 20, 2018
  • No City meetings posted
Saturday, July 21, 2018 Sunday, July 22, 2018
  • No meetings, demonstrations found, local campaign canvassing has started
July 8 - July 15, 2018
Worth Noting:
The summary of meetings for the coming week is not as heavy as expected considering the canceling and rescheduling for the 4th of July Holiday. When the Peace and Justice Commission meets on Federal Immigration abuses on Monday evening it will be after the working poor and nine children living in vehicles at the Marina are evicted from their current location under threat of arrest and being jailed in Berkeley or Santa Rita.
 
The Tuesday City Council Agenda is packed. The Vacancy Ordinance, Police Commission Charter Amendment, Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness and Transfer Tax Ballot Initiative are in the agenda item list.
 
The Community meeting on fire safety Thursday evening organized by Sophie Hahn District 5 is timely given that fire season is upon us. The announcement does not list speakers.  
 
Sunday, July 8, 2018
  • No City meetings or events posted
Monday, July 9, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Plan for July 24 City Council Meeting – last scheduled council meeting before summer recess, Consent: 4. Inventory and Conserve Public art Collection, 5. ACRO Temporary Staffing Contract, 7. Minuteman Contract, 8. Contract Janitorial Service – Universal Building Services, 10. Aging Services Programs, 11. BOSS to Operate secure Storage, 12. Berkeley Way Application A1 Funds, 14. Housing Trust Funds for Housing Rehab, 16. SEIU Local 1021Agreement, 17. Unrepresented Employees Agreement, 25. Sanitary sewer services, 26. & 32. Milvia Bikeway Project, 34. Use Agreements 1001, 1011 University, 35. Capital improvement paving, 36. Go Berkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot contract, 37. Reject Bids Woolsley Street Project, 38. Reject Bids, Panoramic Hill Rehabilitation Project, 39. ADU Pilot House the Homeless, 41. Ballot Measure Vision 2050, 45. Community service in lieu of Parking Penalties, 49. Use Nextdoor for Real Time BPD updates, 50. Allow City Staff to Serve as Commissioner, 53. Gender ID on public records, 55. Wildfire App for BPD to provide real time updates, Action: 56. 1446 Fifth Street Appeal, 57. MOU Law Enforcement Agencies, Police Dept or Private Security, 58 a.&b. U1 Funds to repay Worker’s Comp 1001, 1007, 1011 University and 1925 Ninth Street, 59. Density Bonus, 60. Arts and Culture Plan, 61. Posting Board and Commission meeting Minutes, 62. Lobbyists Registration Ordinance, 63. Police Review Commission Charter Ballot Initiative​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Peace and Justice Commission, 7:00 pm – 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Responsible Investments, Federal Immigration Abuses, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, May 4, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tue, July 10, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Consent 6. 2111 McKinley Master Lease BOSS, 8. Urban Agriculture Ordinance, 11. Bike Station Agreement with BART City to pay $130,000 in new Center St. Garage, 16. Rename Ashby BART Mable Howard BART, 19. Commercial Cannabis Retail Nurseries, 20. Permit Process for Scooter Sharing Companies on Public Streets, 21. Revisions to Short Term Rental Ordinance, 26. Request for Comprehensive Annual Report on Homeless Services (past reports in packet well worth reading), Action 27. ZAB appeal 840 Page Street, 28. Unlawful Nuisance Ordinance Residential Buildings vacant > 120 days and meeting 2 or more specified conditions 29. a.&b. Immediate Priorities for Fire Safety and Overall Disaster Preparedness, 30. Affordable Housing Bond Nov. Ballot Initiative, 31. Ballot Initiative Rent Ordinance, 32. a.&b. Charter Amendment Police Commission,  34. Auto Sales in Commercial South Area, , 35. ADU Ordinance Updates, 36. Standards for Views, 37. CEAC recommendations City-wide Green Development requirements apply to 50 units or more, LEED Silver, 38. Ballot Initiative Increase Transfer Tax to fund Homeless Services.​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/City_Council__07-10-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, Tue, July 10, 11:00 am, 1821 Catalina Ave, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, Agenda: Special Project Grant, Planned Expenditures, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Thursday, July 12, 2018 Friday, July 13, 2018
  • Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, Fri, July 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 2072 San Pablo Ave, Priya Restaurant
Saturday, July14, 2018
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action, Sat, July 14, 9:45 am potluck brunch, meeting 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, location TBD
Sunday, July 15, 2018
  • Music in the Park \ Kidchella Concert Series, Sun, July 15, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Willard Park,
Worth Noting:
July 1 - July 8, 2018 
With the Fourth of July in the middle of the week on Wednesday, most of the City meetings are either postponed, cancelled or rescheduled leaving a very light week. There are only two more regular City Council meetings before the summer recess (July 25 – September 10). The July 10 City Council agenda is available for review and comments. Any/all City ballot initiatives must be completed before summer recess to be on the November ballot.
 
Agenda for July 10 City Council meeting: Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info Consent items, 11. Bike Station Agreement with BART City to pay $130,000 in new Center St. Garage, 19. Commercial Cannabis Retail Nurseries, 20. Permit Process for Scooter Sharing Companies on Public Streets, 21. Revisions to Short Term Rental Ordinance, 26. Request for Comprehensive Annual Report on Homeless Services (past reports in packet well worth reading), Action items, 24. ZAB appeal 840 Page Street, 28. Unlawful Nuisance Ordinance Residential Buildings vacant > 120 days and meeting 2 or more specified conditions 29. a.&b. Immediate Priorities for Fire Safety and Overall Disaster Preparedness, 30. Affordable Housing Bond Nov. Ballot Initiative, 31. Ballot Initiative Rent Ordinance, 31. Berkeley Waterfront Parking Restrictions, 32. a.&b. Charter Amendment Police Commission,  34. Auto Sales in Commercial South Area, Urban Agriculture Ordinance, 35. ADU Ordinance Updates, 36. Standards for Views, 37. CEAC recommendations City-wide Green Development requirements apply to 50 units or more, LEED Silver, 38. Ballot Initiative Increase Transfer Tax to fund Homeless Services. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/City_Council__07-10-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, July 1, 2018 Monday, July 2, 2018
LATE ENTRY - City Council Special Meeting Monday, July 2, 2018 9:30 am  (Noticed JULY 1,)
Special City Council Meeting, Monday, July 2, 9:30 am to SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT for Vehicle Lodging/Camping at Hs Lordship Parking Lot, 199 Seawall Drive.
Action Items - summarized (Public Comment Limited to this item only)
  1. Direct City Manager to suspend enforcement of prohibiting camping/lodging on public property for one month effective July 2, Council may extend by another month following July 31
  2. Direct the City Manager to install portable restroom(s) and dumpster(s) in Hs Parking Lot
  3. Direct City Manager to negotiate with July 4 Festival contractor to permit existing vehicles to stay. All vehicles shall pay the required per vehicle parking fee. Follow link for full reading of action items
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/City_Council/2018/07_Jul/Documents/2018-07-02%20Agenda.pdf
Monday, July 2, 2018 - continued Tuesday, July 3, 2018
  • No City meetings or events posted
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 HOLIDAY
  • Fourth of July at Berkeley Waterfront/Marina – free event, Wed, July 4, 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:30 pm, live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, kids playground, (park provided fire pits only, no alcohol, no personal fireworks) https://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, July 5, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center,
  • 1920 Allston Way – Berkeley High Community Theater – Review/Comment, rehab landmarked building
  • 1000-1010, 1014-1016, and 1020 Carleton, 2710 Tenth St – Demolition referral
  • UC Upper Hearst – UC development, 2 buildings, academic building 32,000 gross SF  and residential 132 units one and two bedroom,
  • 48 Shattuck Square - signage
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Friday, July 6, 2018
  • Movies in the Park – Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Fri, July 6, 8:45 pm – 10:30 pm, 1260 Allston @ Acton, Strawberry Creek Park
Saturday, July 7, 2018
  • Berkeley Neighborhood Council, Sat, July 7, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2905 Shattuck, Art House, Agenda: not posted
Sunday, July 8, 2018
  • No City meetings or events posted
 
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June 24 - July 1, 2018 
Worth Noting:
The week starts with 2018 SF Pride Parade and ends with Families Belong Together Rally and Consider the Homeless Fundraiser. Labor negotiations are ongoing. The State of the City is Monday evening. Tuesday City Council meeting agenda item 47 is a budget referral for the creation of Vehicle Dweller Park in Berkeley. Wednesday the Police Review Commission will discuss the proposed Charter amendments which are scheduled to come back to Council on July 10th.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
  • 2018 SF Pride Parade, Sun, June 24, parade starts 10:30 am,  schedule of events http://www.sfpride.org/schedule/
Monday, June 25, 2018
  • State of the City 2018 – Mayor Jesse Arreguin, Mon, June 25, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, 2050 Center St., Berkeley City College https://www.facebook.com/events/203488340291703/
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, June 25, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda Plan for July 10 City Council meeting: 8. CEAC recommendations City-wide Green Development requirements apply to 50 units or more, LEED Silver, 17. Permit Process for Scooter Sharing Companies on Public Streets, 18. Revisions to Short Term Rental Ordinance, 23. Request for Comprehensive Annual Report on Homeless Services (past reports in packet pages 85 – 139), 24. ZAB appeal 840 Page Street, 28 a.&b. Charter Amendment Police Commission, 29. Affordable Housing Bond Nov. Ballot Initiative, 30. Ballot Initiative Rent Ordinance, 31. Berkeley Waterfront Parking Restrictions, 32. Urban Agriculture Ordinance, 33. Cannabis Ordinance, 34. a.&b. Immediate Priorities for Fire Safety and Overall Disaster Preparedness https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • City Council Closed Session, Mon, June 25, 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Agenda: Conference with Labor Negotiators, organizations Berkeley Firefighters 1227, Firefighters Association, Berkeley Chief Fire Officers Association; Berkeley Police Association; Unrepresented Employees; SEIU, Local 1021 Community Services & Part-Time Recreation Leaders Association, Public Employees’ Union; Local 1; the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-25-2018_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • City/UC/Student Relations Committee, Mon, June 25, 10:30 – 12:00 pm, 2465 Bancroft Way, Eshleman Hall, ASUC Senate Chamber, 5th Floor, Agenda: Adopt recommendation to Council on proposed amendments to Group Living Accommodation (GLA) Ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2018-06-25_City/UC/Student_Relations_Committee_Meeting.aspx
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, Mon, June 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, Agenda: 2020 Vision update, Community Agency Grant Process http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Zero Waste Commission, Mon, June 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Transfer Station rebuild, Street Sweeping Improvement Plan, Single use foodware and litter reduction, CA SB1383 (CalRecycle methane reduction)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, June 25, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
  • Grand Opening Pathways Project Stair Center, Tue, June 26, 9:45 am arrival | 10:00 am Opening Ceremony, Second Street @ Cedar
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: 18. Revisions to Investment Policy, 19. Trust Fund, 22. Reserve $11 million in Housing Trust Fund for Berkeley Way 25. Downtown Streets Sweeping Team, Graffiti Abatement, Poster Removal, 26. Audit Report: Code Enforcement Case Management and Oversight, 27. Credit Card Use Audit, 28. Fee Waivers Berkeley Rep Live/Work Housing 32. Removal Coast Live Oak Trees, 36. Expansion GoBerkeley Transportation, 38. Welcome to Berkeley Signs, 39. Urgency Ordinance Bonds to Finance Affordable Housing, 40. Adopt Budget, 41. Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 42. Ballot measure full-time salaries Mayor and City Council, 43. Increase transfer Tax to fund homeless services, 44. Borrowing $14 million, 45. Berkeley Density Bonus, 46. HAC recommendations U1 Revenues, 47. Budget referral creation Vehicle Dweller Park in Berkeley https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-26-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Civic Arts Commission – Policy Subcommittee, Tue, June 26, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, 1901 Russell St, South Berkeley Library, Agenda: Public Art on Private Development Policy, Harold Way Policy, entitlement waivers, 500,000 arts baseline, Festival Grant Policy​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 Friday, June 29, 2018
  • No City meetings/events posted
Saturday, June 30, 2018
  • Families Belong Together Rally, Sat, June 30, 12 noon, 2134 MLK Jr Way, Old Berkeley City Hall Steps, join mass mobilization https://www.facebook.com/events/2189587291277684/
  • Consider the Homeless Movie and Fundraiser, Sat, June 30, 3:15 pm – 7:00 pm, 1924 Cedar @Bonita, Berkeley Fellowship Hall, $25 includes dinner, the film and Q&A. Film by internationally renowned author and scholar, Dr. Samar Habid, “Homeless: The Story of America’s Economic Refugees, make reservations by June 26 https://www.facebook.com/events/358823894610001/
Sunday, July 1, 2018
June 17 - June 23, 2018 
June 26 City Council meeting available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info
Partial list Agenda: 18. Revisions to Investment Policy, 19. Trust Fund, 22. Reserve $11 million in Housing Trust Fund for Berkeley Way 25. Downtown Streets Sweeping Team, Graffiti Abatement, Poster Removal, 26. Audit Report: Code Enforcement Case Management and Oversight, 27. Credit Card Use Audit, 28. Fee Waivers Berkeley Rep Live/Work Housing 32. Removal Coast Live Oak Trees, 36. Expansion GoBerkeley Transportation, 38. Welcome to Berkeley Signs, 39. Urgency Ordinance Bonds to Finance Affordable Housing, 40. Adopt Budget, 41. Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 42. Ballot measure full-time salaries Mayor and City Council, 43. Increase transfer Tax to fund homeless services, 44. Borrowing $14 million, 45. Density Bonus, 46. HAC recommendations U1 Revenues, 47. Budget referral creation Vehicle Dweller Park in Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-26-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, June 17, 2018
  • No City sponsored events posted
Monday, June 18, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Mon, June 18, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Budget, resolutions to modify contracts with Eviction Defense Center, Brian Augusta & Assoc. for legislative advocacy, Berkeley Community Media Center, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Ad Hoc subcommittee on Urban Shield, Mon, June 18, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Worthington letter to BAUASI, Emergency preparedness beyond 2018, extend subcommittee by 2 meetings, final recommendations and reporthttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Urban_Shield_Subcommittee.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, June 18, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Berkeley City Council, Tue, June 19, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers,
  • 4:30 pm Closed Session, Agenda: Conference with Labor Negotiators, organizations Berkeley Firefighters 1227, Firefighters Association, Berkeley Chief Fire Officiers Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-19-2018_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • 6:00 pm Special Meeting Worksession, Agenda: Seismic Safety Programs Update, Broadband Master Plan / Digital Divide
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-19-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Thursday, June 21, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY Families Belong Together El Cerrito Protest | Thursday, June 21st at 6 pm at 513 San Pablo Ave, Albany (near El Cerrito Plaza). Bring signs! Hosted by El Cerrito Shows Up Supported by Indivisible Berkeley
  • Design Review Committee, Thur, June 21, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
    • UC Berkeley Upper Hearst Development – informational item, 2 proposed UCB projects, 6-stories, residential building over parking structure, new academic building
    • 2120 Berkeley Way – Final Design Review, renovation and addition of 3 stories for total 6-story office building
    • 2434 San Pablo – Majority recommendations, Car wash replacement and site improvements
    • 2028 Bancroft – Majority recommendations, relocated 3-story residential building to 1940 Haste, construct 6-story residential building, 37 units (2 BMR), adjacent project 2025 Durant, convert parking to 2 residential units, common amenity space. 
    • 1110 University – Advisory Comments, demolish mixed use dry cleaners and 8 rent controlled units with 5-story mixed use, 36 units (12 BMR),
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission, Thur, June 21, 7:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Public Campaign Financing-matching funds, Possible BERA violations 2016 Jesse Arreguinhttp://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
  • Open Government Commission, Thur, June 21, 8:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Steps, structure, content, format for communicating to Council, Report Lobbyist Registration and Revolving Door Ordinances, Draft Council item posting of draft minutes http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
  • Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, Thur, June 21, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, no agenda posted, check before goinghttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
  • Transportation Commission, Thur, June 21, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Bike Plan implementation, Vision Zero, Berkeley Strategic Transportation (BeST), BART staff presentation  on No. Berkeley BART station, Ohlone Greenway, Bike share,https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, June 22, 2018
  • No City meetings posted
Saturday, June 23, 2018 Sunday, June 24, 2018
  • No City sponsored events found
 
Poor Peoples Campaign Week Six June 17 - June 23 – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week six June 17 - 23, A New and Unsettling Force: Confronting the Distorted Moral Narrative, Sat, June 23, Rally in Washington DC https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/
Institute for Policy Studies, The Souls of Poor Folk https://ips-dc.org/souls-of-poor-folks/

  • June 11 - June 17, 2018 
Worth Noting:
  • City Council meets Tuesday. Even if you don’t plan to go to the 5:00 pm special session it is worth taking a cruise through the City Council referrals to the City Manager/staff. The regular 6:00 pm meeting agenda is heavy with the proposed charter amendment for the Police Commission near the end of the agenda.
  • Urban Shield subcommittee meets Wednesday.
  • The Follow-up meeting to Caring For Our Community – Responding to the Houseless is Thursday evening. So often the message to the homeless seems to be top down. The last meeting included a panel of homeless people who responded to the question of what are their most immediate needs. The responses included: access to bathrooms (or porta potties), drinkable water, showers, food, a place to store their belongings, pick-up of trash, a place to be (evictions, raids, towing of vehicles)
  • Friday is special event Uniting Against Hate
  • The City of Berkeley labor negotiations with Firefighters, Police, SEIU, Clerks and Maintenance workers continues with 2 closed sessions this week.
 
Posted Sunday, June 10, 2018
Monday, June 11, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Monday, Mon, June 11, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: Agenda Plan for June 26 City Council meeting, 6. Investment,Divestment Policy, 7. Trust Fund, 12. Downtown Streets Sweeping Team, 19. Removal Coast Live Oak Trees, 24. a.&b. U1 Funds property Acquisition 1001, 1007, 1011 University and 1925 Ninth St, 26. Urgency Ordinance Bonds to Finance Affordable Housing, 27. Adopt Budget, 29. Ballot measure full-time salaries Mayor and City Council, 30. Increase transfer Tax to fund homeless services, 32. Borrowing $14 million, 33. Reserve $11 million in Housing Trust Fund for Berkeley Way, 34. Density Bonus, 35. HAC recommendations U1 Revenues, 37. Budget referral creation Vehicle Dweller Park in Berkeleyhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Meeting, Mon, June 11, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, 2nd Floor Law Library, Agenda: Staffing Model 2019, Line-Item Budget 2019 http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Transportation Commission Stop Sign Warrants Subcommittee, Mon, June 11, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: City and State criteria for installing stop signs, guidelines for expanding criteriahttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • City Council Closed Session, Mon, June 11, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 1231 Addison St – BUSD conference with Negotiators, Dee Williams-Ridley, Jovan Grogen, Mark Numainville, Conference anticipated litigation one case, Conference with Labor Negotiators, organizations Berkeley Firefighters 1227, Firefighters Association, Berkeley Chief Fire Officiers Association, Berkeley Police Association, SEIU, Local 1021 Maintenance and Clerical Chapters, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, June 11, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tues, June 12, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers
  • Special Meeting Work Session, 5:00 pm, Agenda: Re-Weighted Range Voting – prioritization of City Council referrals to City Manager/staff, 67 outstanding referrals,https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-12-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: Consent 18. Shelter Plus Care Renewal, 19. Extend and amend MOU Between Alameda Co Behavioral Health and Berkeley to fund Mental Health Wellness Center, 22. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, 23. Residential Solar and Zero-Emission Vehicle Program, 24. Develop Long-Range Sustainable Infrastructure Plan, 25. UN Master Leasing Student Housing, 26. Armored Van Use Policy, 29. Auto Sales South Berkeley, 30. Fossil Fuel Free Berkeley, 32. Support Public Sector Unions post Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court Decision, 33. ADU ordinance, 34. Standards for Views, 35. Extension contract Community Conservations Centers (recycling), 37. Budget Traffic Calming, 38. Fund CEQA review for More Student Housing Now Resolution, 42. Local adoption of Emergency Housing Building Code, 43. ZAB appeal 1449 University @ Sacramento – hotel, 44. Ballot initiative community survey, 45. Budget update, 46. Defer impact fees – Center St Hotel 2129 Shattuck, 47 a & b. Proposed Police Commission Charter Amendment, 48. Certify LPC NOD 2301 Bancroft Way Campanile Way, 49. Declaration of Climate Emergency, 50. City Sponsored Emergency Preparedness Training, 51. New City Limit Signs, 52. Updated Commissioner’s Manual, 53. Amend Municipal Code Vacant Residential or Commercial Buildings as unlawful nuisance. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-12-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget Personnel, Tue, June 12, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, 2nd Floor Law Library,
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
  • Homeless Commission, Wed, June 13, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Sidewalk and encampment policy, City of Berkeley funding proposal for employment of homeless, yearround shelter, aging homeless as priority, vehicle encampment for homelesshttp://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx   
  • LATE ENTRY Landmarks Preservation Commission Landmarks Policies and Procedures Subcommittee, Wed, June 13, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 1947 Center Street, 2nd Floor Balsam Conference Room, Agenda: draft revisions to existing documents, including petitions, review of revisions to Landmarks Ordinance.   
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission, Wed, June 13, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center
  • Police Review Commission, Wed, June 13, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Mayor Arreguin proposed Charter Amendment, Follow-up CPE (Center for Policing Equity Report) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Council Ad Hoc subcommittee on Urban Shield, Wed, June 13, 3:00 pm, 2180 Milviahttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/Urban_Shield_Subcommittee.aspx
  • Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • Caring for Our Community – Responding to Needs of Houseless, Thur, June 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 1802 Fairview Street @ Ellis, South Berkeley Community Church, Agenda: 2nd Street eviction of houseless people, closure 9th Street Shelter, ongoing threat of citing and towing of RVs and campers.
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, June 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, South Branch Library, Agenda: Mandatory Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Cigarette Butts, Single-use plastics in food service, microfiber contamination in drinking water and wastewater, lead paint,http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, June 14, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda:
    • 1140 Wildcat Canyon Road – construct 3-story single-family dwelling (3748 sq ft), 2-car garage (400 sq ft) average height 17’ on 8,804 sq ft vacant lot, hillside overlay, staff recommend approve
    • 2851 Buena Vista Way - demolish 2-story single-family dwelling and garage, construct 3-story single-family dwelling, hillside overlay, staff recommend approve
    • 2145 Grant – construct detached 2-story single-family dwelling (2434 sq ft) at rear of parcel with reduced building separation below district standard behind existing 2-story dwelling (1351 sq ft) staff recommend approve
    • 1110 University – project preview, demolish existing building, construct 5-story, 55’ mixed use with 36 units (12 BMR) advisory comments
    • 2633 Marin Ave – Construct new ADU above 1-story, 2-car garage, max height 20’7” allow shrubs that exceed 6’ height, hot tub within rear yard setback on hillside lot, direct staff to prepare conditions and findingshttp://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • East Bay Community Energy, Thurs, June 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Community Choice Energy starts serving commercial customers in June, residential customers this fall. Sponsored by the Ecology Center, please RSVP (light refreshments) http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/east-bay-community-energy-comes-home-june-14/
Friday, June 15, 2018 Saturday, June 16, 2018 and Sunday, June 17, 2018
  • No City meetings or events found
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Indivisible Berkeley phone banking for Nevada June 17 primary and list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions
 
Poor Peoples Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week five June 10-16, Everybody’s Got the Right To Live: Education, Living Wages, Jobs, Income, Housing https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

Worth Noting
June 3 - June 10, 2018
The City Council Subcommittee on Urban Shield meets Monday afternoon (follow the link for details). 1900 Fourth Street – the Project proposed for the Ohlone Shellmound is on the action calendar for the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Thursday.
 
The June 12 City Council agenda is posted.  It is very unlikely that the City Council will get through the June 12 agenda. The Proposed Police Commission Charter Amendments are item 47. a. & b.
 
June 12 City Council Agenda To comment email council@cityofberkeley.info,
Agenda: Consent 18. Shelter Plus Care Renewal, 19. Extend and amend MOU Between Alameda Co Behavioral Health and Berkeley to fund Mental Health Wellness Center, 22. FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, 23. Residential Solar and Zero-Emission Vehicle Program, 24. Develop Long-Range Sustainable Infrastructure Plan, 25. UN Master Leasing Student Housing, 26. Armored Van Use Policy, 29. Auto Sales South Berkeley, 30. Fossil Fuel Free Berkeley, 32. Support Public Sector Unions post Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court Decision, 33. ADU ordinance, 34. Standards for Views, 37. Budget Traffic Calming, 38. Fund CEQA review for More Student Housing Now Resolution, 42. Local adoption of Emergency Housing Building Code, 43. ZAB appeal 1449 University @ Sacramento – hotel, 44. Ballot initiative community survey, 45. Budget update, 46. Defer impact fees – Center St Hotel 2129 Shattuck, 47 a & b. Proposed Police Commission Charter Amendment, 48. Certify LPC NOD 2301 Bancroft Way Campanile Way, 49. Declaration of Climate Emergency, 50. City Sponsored Emergency Preparedness Training, 51. New City Limit Signs, 52. Updated Commissioner’s Manual, 53. Amend Municipal Code Vacant Residential or Commercial Buildings as unlawful nuisance.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/06_June/City_Council__06-12-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
June 14 Zoning Adjustment Board Agenda is available for comment email ZAB@CityofBerkeley.info, Agenda: Consent 1140 Wildcat Canyon Road, 2851 Buena Vista Way, 2145 Grant, Discussion 1110 University, Action 2633 Marin Ave,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
 
The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
 
Sunday, June 3, 2018
  • Berkeley Sunday Streets, Sun, June 3, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Shattuck Avenue is closed from Haste to Rose, Mayor meet-up at PIQ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm​ http://www.sundaystreetsberkeley.org/
Monday, June 4, 2018Tuesday, June 5, 2018
  • Primary Election Day, June 5 – If you vote by mail and have not mailed in your ballot – turn it in between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Polls close at 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 6, 2018Thursday, June 7, 2018
  • Cannabis Commission, Thur June 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: collectives, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, Thur June 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Federal Home Funds, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Ordinance, ADU, UC Master Lease Student Housing, U1 reporting
  • http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur June 7, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
  • Public Works Commission, Thur June 7, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: Maintenance Lower Codornices Creek, 5-year paving plan, watershed management plan,http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, June 8, 2018
  • City reduced service day
Saturday, June 9, 2018
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action, Sat, June 12, 9:45 am social, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm meeting, location TBD
Sunday, June 10, 2018
  • No meetings events found
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Poor Peoples Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week four: Right to a healthy planet and healthcare. https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/
 
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 
To see what happened at Berkeley City Council meetings in bite size by subject videos go to Watch Berkeley Gov, a new YouTube channel and read about the project by Dave Margulius at https://davemargulius.com/introducing-watch-berkeley-gov/

Week May 27 - June 3, 2018
Worth Noting:
After Tuesday City Council regular meeting the rest of the week is quiet with only two subcommittee meetings
  • May 29, ballots on Street Light Assessment and Stormwater fee will be counted. Ballots may be delivered at beginning of City Council meeting to be counted if not already in the mail.
  • City Council Agenda for May 29 includes initiating the Police Review Commission Charter Amendment. This is the first step. There is a timeline to get the Charter amendment on the ballot. June 29 item 32. Is to start the process. June 12 will be the vote on the Charter Amendment (content).
  • Sunday Streets is June 3, Shattuck Ave will be closed from Haste to Rose
 
Want to help get out the vote  - there are critical elections in California check out Indivisible Berkeley and volunteer to phonebank, District 10 Tracy/Modesto needs help,  https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions
 
Sunday, May 27, 2018
  • Indivisible East Bay, Sun, May 27, 1:00 pm 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/
Monday, May 28, 2018 – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, May 28 Memorial Day, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, May 29 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Planning for June 12 City Council meeting, Agenda: Consent: Tax rates: 3-7, 13, Debt Service:10-12, Housing: 15. Tie City Maximum income to quality for very low income housing to HUD threshold, 16. Shelter Plus Care Program, 21. Campanile Way notice of decision, 23. Ballot measure – long range sustainable infrastructure plan, 24. Master leasing student housing, 25. Armored Van – emergency response vehicle, 26. Fee waivers Berkeley Rep artist housing, 29. Climate Emergency Declaration, 30. Fossil Free Berkeley, 33. ADU ordinance updates, 34. Standards for views, 36. Double budget for traffic calming to total $100,000, Action: 37. Emergency Housing Building Code, 38. 1449 Sacramento @ University Appeal Hotel rooftop deck 39. Emergency Preparedness training, 40. New City limit signs, 41. Ballot measures, 42. Budget update, 43. Defer impact fees for Center Street Hotel 2129 Shattuck, 44. Charter Amendment Police Oversight, 45. Prohibit new auto uses and sales in C-SA (Commercial South Area) zones, Information reports 47. Low Income Tax Relief Program, 48. Berkeley Pathways https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, Tues, May 29, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, - Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting Wed, May 30, 5:00 pm 2001 center St, 2nd Floor http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Housing Advisory Commission – Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee, Wed, May 30, 8:00 am, 2180 Milvia http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Thursday, May 31, 2018
  • No city meetings found/posted
Friday, June 1, 2018
  • No city meetings found/posted
Saturday, June 2, 2018
  • No city meetings found/posted
Sunday, June 3, 2018
  • Berkeley Sunday Streets, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Shattuck Avenue is closed from Haste to Rose, Mayor meet-up at PIQ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm http://www.sundaystreetsberkeley.org/
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Poor Peoples Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week three May 29, The War Economy, 12:30 pm CA State Capitol West Steps, Sacramento https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

Week May 20 - May 27, 2018 
Worth Noting:
  • May 21, deadline to register to vote in the June 5 primary https://registertovote.ca.gov/ It is not too late to request absentee ballot if you are not already a permanent vote by mail voter
  • May 29, ballots on Street Light Assessment and Stormwater fee will be counted. Ballots may be delivered at beginning of City Council meeting to be counted if not already in the mail.
  • City Council Agenda for May 29 is published with critical items in BOLD available for comment by emailing council@cityofberkeley.info or calling your council member. Agenda: Consent 5. Commissioners Manual, 14. Secure Storage for homeless, support AB 2308 cigarette filter ban, oppose AB 2923 placing BART in charge of local Zoning, 19. Audit Alameda Co Sheriff office, 21. Declare homelessness as CA State emergency, 24. Support AB 2874 hospital closure & emergency care, Action: 28. Budget update hearing #2, 29. Ballot Initiatives, 31. Vacancy as Condition of Unlawful Nuisance, 32. Police Review Commission Charter Amendment Recommendations. 34. Home Share Pilot Program, 35. Small Sites Program https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/05_May/City_Council__05-29-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
  • Monday – Documentary on Wild Fires at the Brower Center followed with Q&A
  • Tuesday – Forum on unhoused
  • Wednesday – Four commissions - Disaster & Fire, Energy, Human Welfare, Police Review Commission - have important agenda items for our community
  • Thursday - Public hearing in Pleasanton – conditional use permits from E&B Natural Resources to inject oil/chemical waste into Alameda Co aquifers being considered
 
Sunday, May 20, 2018
  • Himalayan Fair, Sun, May 20, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Live Oak Park,
  • Roses in Bloom Acoustical Series – City Sponsored, Sun, May 20, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rose Garden
Monday, May 21, 2018 Tuesday, May 22, 2018
  • Caring for Our Community – forum on how we can respond to the needs of people who are houseless, Tue, May 22, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1305 University Ave, The Way Church, Welcome and opening Pastor McBride and Councilmember Cheryl Davila
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Thursday, May 24, 2018
  • Community Health Commission, Thur, May 24, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Workplan – priorities, health inequity impacting minority groups, healthy food security, Alta Bates closure, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, Thur, May 24, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: MHSA Innovations Technology Suite Project Public Hearing, AB2156, Suicide prevention, Health Disparities/Equity Report, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, May 24, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
    • 2200 MLK Jr Way – convert 1-story office building to single family home (staff-approve)
    • 2580 Bancroft –DEIR public hearing, demolish rear half City Landmarked Fred Turner Building, construct mixed use with 122 units
    • 1157 Virginia – construct 2-story 1680 sq ft single family dwelling at rear of lot with existing 1218 sq ft single family dwelling (staff approve)
    • 2538-2542 Durant – merge 2 parcels, construct 5-story mixed use 32 dwelling units, variance request - dwelling units ground floor next to and behind existing 12-unit building, (staff opposed to variance and approve https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Keep Oil Waste out of Alameda Co Aquifers now, Thur, May 24, 1:30 pm, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/keep-oil-waste-out-of-alameda-co-aquifers-now-may-24/
Friday, May 25, 2018
No city meetings found
Saturday, May 26, 2018
  • Roses in Bloom Acoustical Series – City Sponsored, Sun, May 26, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rose Garden
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Indivisible East Bay, Sun, May 27, 1:00 pm 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement
https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/
Monday, May 28, 2018 – Memorial Day Holiday
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Poor Peoples Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week two May 21, Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty, 2:00 pm CA State Capitol South Steps, Sacramento https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/
Week May 13 - May 20, 2018

Worth Noting:
  • Sunday – Bike tour of Cohousing and Coop communities, RSVP to participate
  • Monday - Town Hall with Barbara Lee is sold out
  • Tuesday – City Council – long agenda with 32 items on consent, important agenda items are highlighted with bold type
  • Wednesday – Planning Commission holding public hearing on urban agriculture
  • Thursday – Transportation Commission has Bike share contract (FORD bikes) amendment on the agenda, packet does not contain substance of amendment.
 
Poor Peoples Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival starts Monday with six weekly themes, Week one May 13 – 19, Child Poverty, Women and the Disabled https://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/a-conversation-with-rev-barber-chair-of-the-poor-peoples-campaign
Sunday, May 13, 2018 – Mother’s Day
  • Bike Tour Affordable Cohousing & Cooperative Communities, Sun, May 13, 10:00 pm – 4:00 pm, RSVP to participate, starts at 2220 Sacramento St. https://www.meetup.com/ebcoho/events/249542628/
  • Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sun, May 13, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall, General Assembly meeting, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/
Monday, May 14, 2018
  • City Council Agenda Committee, Mon, May 14, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: planning for Council May 29 meeting, items 2. update Commissioner’s Manual, 10: Small Sites Housing Program, 11. Secure storage for Homeless, 12. Banning Cigarettes with filters of any kind 13. Request Increase County Mental Health Beds, 15. Support community requests audit Alameda Co Sheriff Office Budget 17. Request Gov Brown declare Homelessness State Emergency, 19. Pilot project Solar Powered lights and signage for 3 different evacuation paths. 21. Ballot tabulation lighting levy, 22. Ballot tabulation stormwater levy 25. GoBerkeley adjustable parking space rates, 27 a. & b. Home share pilot program, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Outreach, Mon, May 14, 5:45 pm, 2001 Center, 2nd Floor http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Peace and Justice Commission, Mon, May 14, 7:00 pm – 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Internet Platforms, Prohibiting City contracts with vendors providing services to ICE, City Council May 15 Item 27 tone with Police https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, Mon, May 14,  6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission – Foodware Subcommittee, Mon, May 14, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, 2530 San Pablo, Ecology Center, Preliminary meeting, single use foodware, litter reduction https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Town Hall with Barbara Lee, Mon, May 14 – sold out Albany Community Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-hall-with-congresswoman-barbara-lee-tickets-45697415199
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, May 14, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano near front of closed Oaks Theater  - construction is starting for transformation of old Oaks Theater into climbing gym
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
  • Housing Advisory Commission – RFP Subcommittee, Tue, May 15, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Ironwood Room, Agenda: Open Door Proposal, Analysis RFP responses http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Mental Health Commission – Diversity Subcommittee, Tue, May 15, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, Tue, May 15, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: (items 1-32 on consent) 8. Parklet ordinance, 20. Increase porta potty contract by $240,000, 24. Disaster preparedness multi-family housing, 27. Establish tone and direction as City moves forward with improvements to Berkeley Police Dept and Police Review Commission, 28. Request that City Manager hold event on current BART guidelines for North Berkeley BART station housing development. 29. Direct City Manager to compile and publish Council referrals and status. 35. Marina Fee Increases, 38. Proposed Budget Update, 39. Ballot initiatives 40. ADU ordinance, 42. Emergency Preparedness training, 43. Vacancy as unlawful nuisance, 44. Replace City Signs, 45. Consider PRC Charter Amendment Recommendations.​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/05_May/City_Council__05-15-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Thursday, May 17, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY Community Health Commission Steering Committee Subcommittee, Thur, May 17, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, 1805 San Pablo, Casa Latina, Agenda: prioritizing effectively
  • LATE ENTRY Community Health Commission Disease Prevention Subcommittee, Thur, May 17, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, 2244 Bancroft Way, Cafe Blue Door, Agenda: current legislation and policy and education opportunities ​https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Design Review Committee, Thur, May 17, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: majority recommendations
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission, Thur, May 17, 7:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Certification, application, matching funds, Mary Kay Lacey, Lori Droste, Rashi Kesarwani, Alfred Twu http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
  • Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws, Thur, May 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda not posted, Contact Alene Pearson, 510.981.7489 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Joint_Subcommittee_for_the_Implementation_of_State_Housing_Laws_Homepage.aspx
  • LATE ENTRY AGENDA POSTED Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, Thur, May 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 3 presentations 1) Healthy Black Families, 2) Life Skills Day Laborers, 3) For Thirst - Water First, action - Media using 10% of tax to promote water over sugary drinks http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Sugar-Sweetened_Beverage_Product_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
  • Transportation Commission, Thur, May 17, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center: Agenda: Bike Share (Ford Bike) contract amendment, Welcome to Berkeley Signs https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • District 2 – Cheryl Davila-Open Office Hours, Thur, May 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2500 San Pablo, Caffe on San Pablo formerly Caffe Trieste
Friday, May 18, 2018
  • No city meetings found for Friday, May 18
Saturday, May 19, 2018
  • Strawberry Creek Park Renovation Project Workshops, Sat, May 19, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Corporation Yard – Green Room, Agenda: Final design Phase 1, renovation soccer, tennis, volleyball courts, accessibility, Phase 2 replacement bathroom
Sunday, May 20, 2018
  • Roses in Bloom Acoustical Series – City Sponsored, Sun, May 20, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rose Garden


Week May 6 - May 13, 2018
Worth Noting:
  • Monday - Police Review Commission (PRC) to complete the review and revision of the PRC Reform Subcommittee proposed Charter amendment,
  • Tuesday - Urban Shield City Council Subcommittee 1:00 pm, City Council Special Session 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday - Police Equity Report at the Police Review Commission, report showing Berkeley policing bias/racial profiling to be reviewed, Community forum – panel on Access and Disability Rights
  • Thursday – jam packed with 4 worth noting meetings at the same time, CEAC, Homeless Commission, ZAB, and event on Displacement and Gentrification

To see what happened at Berkeley City Council meetings in bite size by subject videos go to Watch Berkeley Gov, a new YouTube channel and read about the project by Dave Margulius at https://davemargulius.com/introducing-watch-berkeley-gov/ 

June 5 Primary vote by mail ballots start arriving this week. You can still register to vote and/or request vote by mail ballot, but don’t delay http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail/

Sunday, May 6, 2018
  • Relax, no meetings, events found,
Monday, May 7, 2018
  • Ad Hoc subcommittee on Paid Family Leave, Mon, May 7, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Pine Office Room 5th Floor, Agenda: discussion Recommendations18 a&b from April 13 City Council https://www.cityofberkeley.info/paidfamilyleavesubcommittee/
  • Personnel Board, Mon, May 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Update on number of temporary employees https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
  • Police Review Commission – Special Meeting, 6:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: complete review and revisions of proposed Charter amendment from the Commission Reform Subcommittee https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Police_Review_Commission/Commissions/2018/2018-05-07-PRC-pkt.pdf
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – a special meeting is listed on the Berkeley City Community Calendar, however, no agenda or meeting notice is on the Rent Stabilization Board website for a Mon, May 7, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, May 7, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Wednesday, May 9, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY  Council Budget Committee,  Wed, May 9,  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, Pepperwood Room, Agenda: consolidating citizens budget committee with Council subcommittee - members Arreguin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf
  • Berkeley Forum on Access and Disability Rights, Wed, May 9, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 3075 Adeline, Ed Roberts Campus, Agenda: Progress on and challenges to access for persons with disabilities, Panel Karen Nakamura UCB Chair in Disability, Silva Yea, Staff Attorney, Rita Moran Moderator
  • Commission on Labor, Wed, May 9, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: work plan, homeless youth, paid family leave, living wage ordinance revisions, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission, Wed, May 9,  2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center
  • Police Review Commission, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Police Equity full report in link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Police_Review_Commission/Commissions/2018/Berkeley%20Report%20-%20May%202018.pdf ​http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • LATE ENTRY Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, - seminar for tenants Moving In/Moving Out 5:15 pm – 6:15pm, 2125 Milvia, Law Library, 2nd Floor,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Thursday, May 10, 2018
  • Displacement &Gentrification: How did we get here and how do we stop it, Thur, May 10, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 2043 San Pablo, Neyborly, The Poet’s Corner, RSVP requested https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/displacement-gentrification-20180510
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, May 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, South Branch Library, Agenda: City-Wide Green Development, Stormwater Infrastructure, Removing Plastic Microfibers https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Homeless Commission, Thur, May 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: non-abandoned property, Pathways Project, acquisition 1001, 1007, 1009 University, 1925 Ninth St, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, May 10, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, staff recommend approve of all listed projects
    • 1711 & 1713 MLK Jr Way – legalize conversion of existing commercial spaces, increase bedrooms on parcel from 3 to 15, reduced parking 8 to 0
    • 1338-1340 Kains Ave – raise 1-story duplex, increase bedrooms from 3 to 7, add accessory building with full bath
    • 803 Folger Ave – 4 new 3-story 3000 sq ft  live/work units, convert 1st floor of two of the buildings to two 1000 sq ft offices
    • 3000 Shattuck – 5-story, 23 dwelling, mixed use building with ground floor retail and 4 BMR (below market rental), 
    • http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Ad Hoc subcommittee on Small Business, Thur, May 10, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 1947 Center St,  Magnolia Conference Room, 3rd Floor, subcommittee members  Arreguin, Droste,  Harrison, Maio https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Council_8/Small_Business_Subcommittee.aspx
Friday, May 11, 2018
  • Reduced service day city services, check that service is available before going
Saturday, May 12, 2018 Sunday, May 13, 2018 – Mother’s Day
  • Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sun, May 13, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall, General Assembly meeting, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/
Week April 29 - May 6, 2018
 
Worth Noting and going:
  • Sunday – Endorsement meeting of Berkeley City Council Candidates and City Auditor
  • Tuesday – City Council regular meeting 6:00 pm, 22. Microbond Blockchain initiative 26. Emergency shelter/encampments
  • Wednesday – Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, this is a commission that has moved into strategic planning and is worth tracking and attending. Block grant information is in the packet along with a very full agenda
  • Thursday – Housing Advisory Commission
  • Saturday – Tiny House village plan for Berkeley homeless Youth presentation and discussion
Sunday, April 29, 2018 Monday, April 30, 2018
  • Agenda Committee, Mon, April 30, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: planning for May 14 City Council meeting, 7. Parklets, 19. Increase porta potty budget 26. City sponsored emergency preparedness, 27. New city signage, Welcome to Berkeley, LOVE LIFE! Sanctuary City Ohlone Territory 29. Residential & Commercial Vacancy as a nuisance 38. Proposed budget update 39. Ballot survey40. ADU ordinance 41. Disaster Preparedness in multi-family housing42. Home Share 43. Bridge building between police and community 44. Housing at North Berkeley BART 45. Fair Workweek requirements 46. New PRC Charter https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council Closed Session, Mon, April 30, 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Conf Room, Agenda: Labor Negotiations​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/04_Apr/City_Council__04-30-2018_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Budget & Personnel Committee, Mon, April 30, 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm, 2001 Center St Law Library, 2nd Floor  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission Stormwater Infrastructure Subcommittee, Mon, April 30, 6:00 pm, 2001 University, Au Coquelet (no purchase necessary) Agenda: Draft stormwater resolution http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tues, May 1, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: 1. Extend Winter Shelter to May 31, 18. Investment report Oct1-Dec 31, 2017, 19. City Contracts20. Continue banking with Wells Fargo thru 2020, 21. Recommendation from Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Fire and Health Departments to Participate in Urban Shield and UASI trainings – anticipate referral to Urban Shield subcommittee, 22. Microbond Blockchain Initiative, 23. SB 1227, 24. Grant increase mental health services 25. Referral to Planning allow 4 Temporary Zoning Amendments to increase student housing, 26 a&b Emergency Outdoor Shelter for the Homeless​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/05_May/City_Council__05-01-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Break Up With Your Bank Day https://www.facebook.com/events/340983616426872/
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY  Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board IRA/AGA Registration, Thur, May 3,  5:30 pm , 2001 Center St, Law Library 2nd Floor
  • Cannabis Commission, Wed, May 3, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: no agenda posted, check before going http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Housing Advisory Commission (HAC), Wed, May 3, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Community Agency RFP -blockgrant distribution, changes & reporting, Small sites Loan Program, U1, Housing Retention program, workplan, packet 57 pages http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Wed, May 3, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
  • Public Works Commission, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda:  Street Rehab Plan, Ashby Interchange Project    https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, May 4, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Landlord 101 Seminar,  Fri, May 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, 2125 Milvia,  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef0r8kna2be8cc4e&llr=7zis6zuab
  • Cinco De Mayo – Special Event, Fri, May 4, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Frances Albrier Community Center, San Pablo Park
Saturday, May 5, 2018
  • Youth Spirit Artworks Tiny House Village and Community Arts Space, Sat, May 5, 2:00 pm – 3:15pm, 2403 San Pablo, Ave. for more information text 510.282.0396 or email shindman@youthspiritartworks.org
Sunday, May 6, 2018
  • Relax, no meetings or events found, but much can change during the week
 
When notices of meetings are found that are posted after Friday 5:00 pm they are added to the website schedule
and preceded by LATE ENTRY
 

Week April 22 - April 29, 2018
Worth Noting - A lot going on this week
  • Sunday the Berkeley Tenants Union Convention selects candidate slate for the November Rent Board elections.
  • Monday Assembly District 15 Candidate forum. Sponsored by Contra Costa League of Women Voters at San Pablo Public Library in San Pablo. This is getting critical. There are 12 candidates anything could happen and we need the best 2 elected in the CA June primary to go to the November election.
  • Tuesday and Thursday City Council meetings
    • regular meeting 6:00 pm Tuesday council chambers
    • special meeting 6:00 pm Thursday on encampments (homeless camps) and sidewalk policies (at Longfellow Middle School).
  • Wednesday Police Review Commission votes on charter amendment written by the PRC Reform subcommittee
  • Sunday April 29 BPA-BCA endorsement meeting for City Auditor and Council Districts 1,4,7,8
 
City Council May 1 meeting available for comments, Council@cityofberkeley.info Agenda: 18. Investment report Oct1-Dec 31, 2017, 20. Continue banking with Wells Fargo thru 2020, 21. Recommendation from Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Fire and Health Departments to Participate in Urban Shield and UASI trainings – anticipate referral to Urban Shield subcommittee, 22. Microbond Blockchain Initiative, 25. Referral to Planning allow 4 Temporary Zoning Amendments to increase student housing, 26 a&b Emergency Outdoor Shelter for the Homeless
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/05_May/City_Council__05-01-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, April 22, 2018
  • Berkeley Tenants Union Convention, Sun, April 22, 12:45 pm – 4:30 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement. Agenda: candidate forum to select slate of five candidates to fill the Berkeley Rent Board vacancies in the November election. Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Board serves landlords and tenants and plays a vital role in ensuring fair rent prices and living conditions.  https://www.facebook.com/events/201725380588950/
  • Berkeley Earth Day – The Wild & Scenic FilmFest, Sun, April 22, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, 2150 Allston, David Brower Center (free event) http://berkeleyearthday.org/
Monday, April 23, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Thursday, April 26, 2018
  • LATE ENTRY  Loan Administration Board , Thursday, April 26, 6:00 pm, Better Homes and Garden, 2095 Rose St. Suite 100, Agenda: Discussion and Action, Media Center, Anton Salon
    https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
  • City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Urban Shield, Thur, April 26, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Cypress Rm 1st Floor, Members: Arreguin, Davila, Hahn, Maio, Agenda: Proposed Worthington letter on Urban Shield, Community Preparedness, recommendation on NCRIC – Northern, CA Regional Intelligence Center
  • City Council Special Session – Proposed Policies on Sidewalks and Encampments, Thur, April 26, 6:00 pm, 1500 Derby, Longfellow Middle School, Agenda: sitting, lying, dogs, objects on sidewalks, encampment response policy https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/04_Apr/City_Council__04-26-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.asp
  • Community Health Commission, Thur, April 26, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, no agenda posted as of 4-20-2018 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, Thur, April 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, April 26, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, staff recommending approval of all projects
    • 2350 Prospect – construct 3-story 6-bedroom GLA – (group living accommodation) on vacant lot
    • 3028 Regent  - convert a 2-story care-facility to a duplex reducing number of bedrooms from 16 to 11
    • 2921 Otis – raise rear yard dwelling unit by 3 feet to add 1-bedroom dwelling in basement
    • 1506 Bonita – raise duplex by 8’-10’ adding 2 ground floor dwellings, increasing units on parcel from 6 to 8 and bedrooms from 6 to 12.
    • 3100 San Pablo – addendum to outpatient center final, 43,000 sq ft office space, 6000 sq ft R&D
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, April 27, 2018
  • No meetings found
Saturday, April 28, 2018 Sunday, April 29, 2018
  • BPA-BCA – City Council Districts 1,4,7,8 and City Auditor - Candidate Endorsement Meeting, Sunday April 29, (registration 1:30 pm) 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center. All invited, only members vote for endorsements.  http://berkeleycitizensaction.org/
  • Indivisible East Bay, Sun, April 29, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement, All member meeting https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/
Week April 15 - April 22, 2018
Worth Noting:
  • The charter for the Police Review Commission (PRC) is 40 years old and in need of significant updating which can only be done through ballot initiative. Berkeley Community United for Police Oversight is gathering signatures for their proposal. The Police Review Commission Reform Subcommittee is preparing an alternate proposal which also addresses the current Police Review Commission weaknesses. The PRC alternative is targeted to be completed this coming week by the reform subcommittee in time for a full PRC Commission vote on April 25.
  • The Transportation Commission meeting on Thursday will be taking action on new signage at Berkeley City limits. Proposed language: “Welcome to Berkeley” “LOVE LIFE” “Sanctuary City” “Ohlone Territory”
  • The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated/landmarked the Campanile Way View as a significant element on April 5. On Thursday April 19 the Design Review Committee will be reviewing the preliminary design for the proposed 18-story 274 unit building at the Walgreen’s site corner of Shattuck and Allston which blocks about 50% of the view. As of Nov 28, 2017, Berkeley (construction completed or in progress) has overbuilt market rate/luxury priced units by 405 and underbuilt all levels of affordable housing units by 1335 units.

City Council April 24 meeting agenda available for comment. Council@cityofberkeley.info   31. Allocation Federal Funds, 32. Block Grants, 33. Carbon Free energy, 34. Single use foodware, 36. GoBerkeley Transportation 37. Youth Spirit Artwork Tiny House project, 38 a.& b. Achieving Fair and Impartial Policing, 39. Information – Rapid Rehousing report
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/04_Apr/City_Council__04-24-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, April 15, 2018
  • NO! to U.S. Wars march and rally, end Wars at Home & Abroad,
Schedule:
  • 11:00 am – Gather Lake Merritt Amphitheater
  • 11:30 am  - rally Lake Merritt
  • 12:30 pm – march from Lake Merritt Amphitheater to Oscar Grant Plaza
  • 1:30 pm – rally at Oscar Grant Plaza
https://www.facebook.com/events/187473998692994/
Monday, April 16, 2018 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018 Friday, April 20, 2018 Saturday, April 21, 2018
  • Berkeley Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup, Sat, April 21, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, Shorebird Park Nature Center
Sunday, April 22, 2018
No City meetings or demonstrations found

Week April 8 - April 15, 2018
City Council is on spring recess. Next Council meeting April 24, 2018.
Worth Noting
  • The proposed agenda for April 24 City Council meeting deserves review and is posted with Monday’s Agenda Committee. For comment email: council@cityofberkeley.info
  • The Police Review Commission, Homeless Commission and Parks and Waterfront Commission all meet Wednesday evening at the same time.
  • The Loan Administration Board (loans to local Berkeley small businesses) meets Thursday.
  • The Zoning Adjustment Board on Thursday lists 3 projects within the Hillside overlay.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 Monday, April 9, 2018
  • City Council Agenda Committee, Mon, April 9, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda: 26. Tiny House Project, 32. & 33. Block grant allocations, 34.a.&b. U1 funds for 1011 University complex, Housing Advisory Commission voted for moving City Council Chambers to 1011 University, 36. Deep Green Initiative, 38. GoBerkeley Transportation, 40. Disaster preparedness multi-family housing, 35 & 41. PRC recommendations to achieve Fair and Impartial policing recommendations packet pages 148-149 ,   Packet 264 pages​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
  • 3x3 Committee – 3 Council Members, 3 Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) members, Mon, April 9, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: HAP shortfall, small sites RFP, Damage claim program, Section 8 Landlord tax exemption
  • Police Review Commission (PRC) – Commission Reform Subcommittee, Mon, April 9, 10:00 am, 1947 Center St, Civic Center Annex Building, Western Sycamore, First Floor​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, Mon, April 9, 6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: DACA, Homeless Youth https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich rally – Mon, April 9, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, rain cancels
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Budget and Personnel Subcommittee, Tue, April 10, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: Staffing Model, Budget, Mental Health Training​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, April 12, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, South Branch Library, Agenda: Green Development Requirements, Stormwater infrastructure, Plastic Straws, Anti-idling ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Loan Administration Board , Thur, April 12, 6:00 pm, 1250 9th Street, The Companion Group, Agenda: RLF portfolio, Berkeley Times, Oakland Grown, New Brochures, CupCaking Bake Shop, East Bay Media Center, Anton Salon https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, April 12, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City  Council Chambers,  ​http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • ​​1330 Summit Road – construct new 3950 sq ft, 3-story single family dwelling with 2’ front yard setback when 20’ required, Hillside overylay
    • 800 University – establish beer and wine retail sales
    • 1609 Eighth St – reconstruct 1012 sq ft single family dwelling with attached garage
    • 1436 Campus Dr – construct 4,195 sq ft single family dwelling with ADU, 5 bedrooms total, parking structure front yard, Hillside overlay
    • 1446 Fifth St – construct 4 detached, 3-story, 1800 sq ft single family dwellings
    • 749 Contra Costa Ave - 618 foot addition to single family dwelling, Hillside overlay
    • 1711 & 1713 MLK Jr Way -  Increase number of bedrooms from 3 to 15, reduce off street parking from 8 to 2, increase dwelling from 1 to
Friday, April 13, 2018 Saturday, April 14, 2018
  • March for Science, Sat, April 14, is in Oakland, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Lake Merritt Amphitheater & Henry Kaiser Auditorium​ https://www.marchforsciencesf.com/
  • McGee Spaulding Neighbors in Action (District 4) meeting with Kate Harrison 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, 2144 Jefferson, University Terrace Community Room, This is a neighborhood meeting for District 4 residents living within area bounded by MLK Jr. Way, Dwight, Sacramento, and University.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
  • There has been mention of Tax or anti-war protest on Sun, April 15, however, nothing was found in Facebook or internet search. 
Week April 1 - April 8, 2018
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Worthy of Attention
  • 1900 Fourth Street – the 260 dwelling unit mixed use complex (2 buildings – low income and market rate) at the Shellmound is now submitted under SB35 (50% / 130 units to be for low income affordable housing) on agenda Peace and Justice Commission Monday and Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Thursday. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_ZAB/2018-03-08_APP_%20Applicant%20Statement%20with%20objective%20standards.pdf
  • City Council Budget Committee first meeting Tuesday at 11:30 am. This starts a restructuring of the city budget process
  • City Council Tuesday evening – public comment on consent items proposed procedure change  
  • Campanile Way View special 6:30 pm meeting of the LPC on Thursday still needs to be posted
  • CA Assembly District 15 candidate forums this week on Thursday and Saturday. The top two will go on the November ballot. With twelve candidates anything can happen – time to pay attention.
 
City Council spring recess is April 4 – April 23.
 
The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
 
Sunday, April 1, 2018
  • No demonstrations/city meetings found, Easter Sunday, Passover March 30 – April 7
Monday, April 2, 2018 Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Thursday, April 5, 2018
  • Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, April 5, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: ADU Low Income Pilot Program, Home Share Program, Small Sites Housing Program, Moderate Income Housing, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, April 5, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center,
    • 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Hearing on whether to Landmark the Campanile Way View was scheduled at the March 1 meeting, (posted Monday)
    • 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Agenda action items: Grant Application, Consider City Parks subcommittee, Review/Discussion: 2580 Bancroft – Fred Turner Building mixed use project, Live Oak Park, 1200 San Pablo demolition of building, 1900 Fourth Street presented as 50% low income affordable housing, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
  • Medical Cannabis Commission, Thur, April 5, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: proposed changes to Cannabis Ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Late Entry Police Review Commission – Commission Reform Subcommittee, Thur, April 5, 10:00 am, 1947 Center St, Civic Center Annex Building, Western Sycamore, First Floor​ ​http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Public Works Commission, Thur, April 5, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: public input process, Undulating Pavement at University and West Frontage Road, T1 Update, packet includes schedule of hearings and projects https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Assembly District 15 Candidate Forum, Thur, April 5, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 5714, MLK Jr. Way, OAKLAND, North Oakland Senior Center, Hosted by League of Women Voters Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, there are now 12 candidates vying for Assembly District 15, Top 2 from June Primary will move to Nov. election https://www.facebook.com/events/1683616831706664/
Friday, April 6, 2018 Saturday, April 7, 2018
  • Assembly District 15 Candidate Forum, Sat, April 7, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, UC Berkeley – Genetics & Plant Biology Room 100, Hosted by Empathy Tent & BridgeUSA Berkeley,, WDRC,  all 12 candidates for Assembly District 15, Top 2 from June Primary will move to Nov. election https://www.facebook.com/events/217324602338605/
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Week March 25 - April 1, 2018
Sunday,  March 25, 2018
  • Indivisible East Bay, Sun, March 26, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement, Berkeley
Monday,  March 26, 2018Tuesday, March 27, 2018
  • Berkeley City Council, Tues, March 27, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers5:00
    • Closed Session 5:00 pm, Agenda: BUSD Chambers (1231 Addison) price and terms negotiations
    • Regular Session, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: -6. Homeless Fund – STAIR Center, 7. Timothy Burroughs Director of Planning, 20. HAC U1 Recommendations, 21. Police Foot Patrol in Downtown, 22.a&b Storage at Premier Cru, 23. Ballot Measures 2018, 24. BACS to Operate Pathways Project, 25. Zoning – R-1A 2nd dwelling unit 27. Police Oversight Ballot Measure. Email: council@cityofberkeley.info https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Automatic Door Openers, Tue, March 27, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Redbud Room, 5th Floor, Agenda: revised ordinance, Committee members: Hahn, Worthington, Harrison, Wengraf, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Council_5/Elected_Officials_and_Collections/Ad_Hoc_Subcommittee_on_Automatic_Door_Openers.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Long Term Tenants Rights, Tue, March 27, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library Community Room
  • http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef0rerqp729aa209&llr=7zis6zuab
​Wednesday, March 28, 2018Thursday, March 29, 2018Friday, March 30, 2018
  • Passover begins, Good Friday
Saturday, March 31, 2018Sunday, April 1, 2018
  • No demonstrations/city meetings found, Easter Sunday
Week March 18 - March 25, 2018
The list of City Meetings for the upcoming week is heavy, however, a closer look should go to CA Senate Bill 827 sponsored by Nancy Skinner and Scott Wiener. This bill is on the agenda for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board on Monday and on Thursday the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club will have a debate forum with Nancy Skinner.
  • Supporters claim SB 827 is a gutsy measure that challenges rich homeowners by overriding local restrictions on development near transit,
  • Opponents call SB 827 a lubricant for gentrification and profiteering guarantee for investors ensuring residents and regulations will not get in the way of scooping up cheap land for maximum profit.
Here is a view from LA which might make you want to take another look at local maps.
https://knock-la.com/these-maps-show-how-sb-827-targets-gentrifying-communities-of-color-while-ignoring-the-richest-and-9efe16b9a1ec
Wednesday the Planning Commission holds a public hearing on the density bonus.
Saturday, March 24 is the day of the nation and worldwide marches, March For Our Lives on gun safety. Local marches include Oakland, San Francisco and Richmond. The Oakland March is timed to precede the SF March.
Adeline Corridor Exhibit - Exhibit Schedule The exhibit runs through Friday, March 23rd. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00am - 6:00pm (exhibit closed on Sundays) evening exhibit hours from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday (3/20), Wednesday (3/21),
City Council March 27 Agenda is available for comment, Agenda: Planning for March 27 City Council, Consent -6. Homeless Fund – STAIR Center, 7. Timothy Burroughs Director of Planning, 14. Ballot Measure for Police Oversight, Action - 20. HAC U1 Recommendations, 21. Police Foot Patrol in Downtown, 22.a&b Storage at Premier Cru, 23. Ballot Measures 2018, 24. BACS to Operate Pathways Project, 25. Zoning – R-1A 2nd dwelling unit 27. Police Oversight Ballot Measure. Email: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/03_Mar/City_Council__03-27-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Sunday,  March 18, 2018
  • No city meetings or demonstrations found
Monday,  March 19, 2018 Tuesday,  March 20, 2018 Wednesday,  March 21, 2018 Thursday,  March 22, 2018
  • Community Health Commission, Thur, March 22, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda not posted https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission, Thur, March 22, 11:00 pm – 12:00 pm, 201 University Ave, Marina Office Small Conf. Room, Agenda: Creating Urban Pollinator Habitat  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, March 22, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
    • 2118 Channing Way – eliminate 4 parking spaces and expand 2 ground floor units
    • 917 Camelia St – PG&E demolish vacant single family residence
    • 1640 Ninth St – construct 2nd single family dwelling on parcel, 2-story
    • 2439 Tenth St – expand height and length of dormers
    • 1034 Channing Way – raise 2-story duplex by 15” and move 2”,  replace foundation
    • 2119 Eighth St – construct 3-story single family dwelling at rear of parcel to be 2nd dwelling https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Thur, March 22, potluck dinner 6:00 pm, meeting 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm, 390 27th Street, Humanist Hall, Nancy Skinner SB 827 – forum with Kate Harrison, Margaretta Lin http://wellstoneclub.org/event/wdrc-club-meeting-for-march-2018/
  • Film “Invisible Students: Homeless at UC Berkeley” free screening, Thur, March, 22, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Eshelman Hall, top floor, 2457 Bancroft Way,
Friday,  March 23, 2018
  • Cheryl Davila – District 2, Open Office Hours, Fri, March 23, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 2056 San Pablo Ave, Café V “ElPatio”
Saturday,  March 24, 2018
  • March For Our Lives, Sat, March 24,
    • Oakland – Rally 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Frank Ogawa Plaza (rally scheduled to precede march in SF)
    • San Francisco – Rally 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm at Civic Center followed with March
    • Richmond – Rally 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 1300 Nevin Ave, Richmond
  • Petition https://marchforourlivespetition.com/
  • Upgrade and Renovation Live Oak Park Community Center, Sat, March 24, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 1301 Shattuck Ave @ Berryman
Sunday,  March 25, 2018
  • Indivisible East Bay, Sun, March 26, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement, Berkeley​
Week March 11 - March 18, 2018
There is a heavy list of city meetings for the upcoming week with most meetings earning only a quick scan. The meetings of importance where public input is needed are:
  • City Council Tuesday evening 6:00 pm
  • Design Review Committee Thursday evening 7:00 pm
Meetings with likely good information for future decision making and city action:
  • Webinar Tuesday noon on preservation/treatment of Historic Buildings 12:00 noon, FYI -contract restricts webinar viewing to single site, (webinar login from home not allowed)
  • Urban Shield Subcommittee Wednesday afternoon 3:00 pm
  • Police Review Commission Wednesday evening 7:00 pm
Adeline Corridor Exhibit - Exhibit Schedule The exhibit runs from Saturday, March 10th through Friday, March 23rd. It is open to the public anytime from 8:00am - 6:00pm on weekdays and 9:30am - 2:00pm on Saturdays (exhibit closed on Sundays) evening exhibit hours from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday (3/12), Thursday (3/15),
Sunday, March 11, 2018 – Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward Monday,  March 12, 2018 Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Berkeley City Council, Tues, March 13, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers
  • Closed Session: 4:30 pm, Agenda: Significant Exposure to Litigation
  • Regular Session, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda
    • 19. Police Foot Patrol in Downtown (on consent)
    • 25. ZAB Appeal 2212 Tenth St
    • 26. The PRC has made recommendations to respond to the Police Equity Report which showed racial bias – The Police Review Commission (PRC) recommends: adding data analyst, recording use of force, tracking by individual officer, implementation of body cameras,  .
    • 27. Surveillance Technology and Community Safety has 3 versions: a. by the Police Review Commission (PRC) with counter proposal b. by the City Manager and c. by Mayor Arreguin – all inclusive of a. plus expansion to include reporting any data breeches, whistleblower protections, review of possible unintended sharing of data collected.
    • 28. Strengthening Significant Community Benefits needs support as Berkeley history shows over and over promised benefits offered by projects to gain community support often fall to the cutting room floor when it comes to actually building the project. Likely to be postponed.
    • 29. Supplemental Paid Family Leave a. Commissions on Labor & Status of Women – add job protection, financial resources, b. City Manager – refer for prioritization process – cost $945,485
    • 30. Storage for unhoused persons at Premier Cru a. Homeless Commission  - provide storage, b. City Manager – decline storage
    • 31. BRIDGE Affordable housing project has a $15 million funding shortfall.  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, Tues, March 13, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, 1947  Center St, Camphor Room 2nd Floor, Agenda: CA Preservation Foundation (CPF) Webinar broadcast, Secretary of Interior Standards for Treatment Historic Properties http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Thursday,  March 15, 2018​Friday, March 16, 2018 Saturday,  March 17, 2018
  • Adeline Corridor – Exhibit and Programs at Ed Roberts Campus
    Affordable Housing and Community Benefits, Sat, March 17, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Ed Roberts Campus
    Redesigning the Right-of-Way to Improve Mobility, Safety, and Public Spaces, Sat, March 17, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Ed Roberts Campus
Sunday, March 18, 2018
  • No demonstrations found - Adeline Corridor exhibit – closed on Sunday
Week March 4 - March 11, 2018
The March 13 City Council meeting includes items of contention that were left unsettled and rescheduled. Comments emailed early have the best chance of being read.
  • Surveillance Technology and Community Safety has 3 versions: a. by the Police Review Commission (PRC) with counter proposal b. by the City Manager and c. by Mayor Arreguin.
  • The PRC has made recommendations to respond to the Police Equity Report which showed racial bias.
  • BRIDGE Affordable housing project has a $15 million funding shortfall.
  • Strengthening Significant Community Benefits needs support as Berkeley history shows over and over promised benefits offered by projects to gain to widespread community support fall to the cutting room floor when it comes to actually building a project.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/03_Mar/City_Council__03-13-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
email: council@cityofberkeley.info
 
Significant Community Benefits on Buildings over 75 feet is available for comment I Berkeley Considers.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2018/2018-03-01_Give_Input_on_“Significant_Community_Benefit”_packages_for_downtown_buildings_over_75_feet.aspx

Sunday, 4, 2018 Monday, 5, 2018 Tuesday, 6, 2018 Wednesday, 7, 2018 Thursday, 8, 2018 Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, March 8, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
  • 1711 & 1713 MLK Jr Way  conversion commercial space to residential, increase bedrooms from 3 to 15 continue to April 12
  • 642 Arlington – enlarge existing single family dwelling
  • 2028 Bancroft Way – relocate existing 2-story residential building to 1940 Haste, construct 6-story, 62 foot 37 unit residential building, advisory comments
  • 2236 Channing Way – convert medical offices, lounge, laundry area and parking into 3 new dwelling units in 5-story mixed use building, new total 22 dwelling units
  • 1740 San Pablo Ave – demolish 2 1-story buildings, construct 5-story mixed use, 48 dwelling units, 3 live/work, 1 800 sq ft quick serve restaurant, 53 parking spaces
  • 1499 University Ave – add roof-top deck to 39 room hotel.
          http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, 9, 2018
  • Berkeley City reduced service day
Saturday, 10, 2018 Sunday, 11, 2018  - Spring Forward - Daylight Savings Begins
Week February 25 - March 4, 2018
Busy week ahead for Berkeley City Meetings and Climate forums. Tuesday is City Council. Wednesday is the busiest night for activists.
  • Urban Shield participation is on the agenda at the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission.
  • Linda Maio is speaking at the Wednesday Safer Climate Forum.
  • Police Review Commission is discussing subcommittee recommendations and taking action on MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Homeland Security/US ICE and Homeless Encampments.
 
Written comment is accepted until April 26, 2018 to Oppose the EPA Proposed Repeal of Clean Power Plan,. The San Francisco EPA “Listening” Session on Wed, Feb 28, can be live streamed. It is too late to register to attend. The 3 “listening” sessions start at 8:30 am and end at 7:30 pm.
https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/forms/san-francisco-listening-session-repealing-clean-power-plan
 
2018 is a critical election year and 3 groups/organizations are actively working now to oust Republicans from Congressional Districts. These groups are registering voters and canvasing on issues in Republican held districts.  
The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
 
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Adeline Corridor Development – Sun, Feb 25, 12:30 pm, 2108 Russell St @ Lorina, Church By the Side of the Road, Education Room, all welcome,
Indivisible East Bay All Member Meeting, Sun, Feb 25, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2727 Milvia,  Sports Basement,
https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/
Monday, February 26, 2018
City Council, Mon, Feb 26, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: closed session – labor negotiators – Fire Fighters, Berkeley Police Association, IBEW, Local 1245, Service Workers
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/02_Feb/City_Council__02-26-2018_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Mon, Feb 26, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/Agenda__RSB_2018_Feb_26.aspx
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, Mon, Feb 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Zero Waste Commission, Mon, Feb 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Feb 26, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Rain Cancels, top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Berkeley City Council, Tues, Feb 27, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers
  • 5:00 pm Closed Session, Agenda: Director of Planning and Development
  • 6:00 pm Regular Session, Agenda: 17. ZAB Appeal – 739 Channing Way, 20. U1 – 15% anti-displacement, 85% to maintain and increase supply of permanently affordable housing, 21. 2018 Ballot measures, 22 a.&b.Wildland Urban Interface Fire Safety and Education, 23. Utility Undergrounding
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Community Environmental Advisory Commission - Subcommittee - Citywide Green Development, Tues, Feb 27, 7:00 pm, 2000 University, Au Coquelet Restaurant
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Civic Arts Commission, Wed, Feb 28, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Commission on the Status of Women, Wed, Feb 28, 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: speaker BPD Chief Greenwood, Santa Rita Jail referral  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Wed, Feb 28, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 997 Cedar St, Fire Department Training Center, Agenda: 6. Recommendation Urban Shield participation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Fire/Commissions/Commission_for_Disaster_and_Fire_Safety/REVISED%20DFSC%20Agenda%2017-02-28.pdf
Energy Commission, Wed, Feb 28, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. EB Community Energy, 7. Deep Green Building, 8. EV Charging, 9. Model Solar Ordinance
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission, Wed, Feb 28, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: subcommittee reports discussion & action – Homeless encampment, MOU with Dept Homeland Security/US ICE
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Maximizing Influence for Safer Climate, Wed, Feb 28, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline, citizen action, strategies on major polluters, climate solutions
https://350bayarea.org/event/eyes-ca-maximizing-influence-safer-climate
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, March 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, March 1, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center,
Berkeley Lawn Site to be continued
  • 2901 Benvenue Ave – Thomas & Louise Hicks House – Landmark or Structure of Merit
  • Certified Local Grant Application
  • 2580 Bancroft – Fred Turner Building – proposed alteration
  • 1110 University – Demolition referral
  • 2301 Bancroft - Campanile Way – special meeting, date not yet determined
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Medical Cannabis Commission, Thur, March 1, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
Friday, March 2, 2018
No city meetings or demonstrations found
Saturday, March 3, 2018
No city meetings or demonstrations found
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Legislative Action Training, Sun, March 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 2530 San Pablo Ave, #1, Sierra Club Chapter Office, Berkeley, RSVP
https://350bayarea.org/event/legislative-action-training
Week February 18 - February 25, 2018
Feb 21 Deadline to register for the Feb 28 EPA hearing to repeal the clean power plan, There are three hearings on Feb 28 morning, afternoon and early evening. https://350bayarea.org/event/oppose-clean-power-plan-repeal
City Council Agenda for February 27 available for comment. Curbside EV charging, 739 Channing appeal, U1, Ballot measures, Wildlife Urban Fire Safety and Education, undergrounding utility wires,
Email council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/02_Feb/City_Council__02-27-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions

Sunday, February 18, 2018
No announced meetings or demonstrations
Monday, February 19, 2018 – President’s Day holiday Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Wednesday,  February 21, 2018 Thursday, February 22, 2018 Friday,  February 23, 2018
  • No city meetings found, no announced demonstrations
Saturday,  February 24, 2018Sunday,  February 25, 2018
  • Indivisible East Bay – all member meeting, Sun, Feb, 25, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2727 Milvia, Sports Basement, https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/​
Week February 11 - February 18, 2018
As usual, the list of City meetings is long and packed, however, there are four meetings that deserve special attention: City Council Regular Session on Tuesday evening scheduled for 6:00 pm (5:00 pm closed session may run over), Significant Community Benefits Tuesday morning 9:30 am, Urban Shield Wednesday afternoon 2:30 pm and Design Review Committee on Thursday evening 7:00 pm. 
 
Tuesday evening Berkeley City Council items 11, 32, 38, 39 all relate to the homeless – the fence on Adeline, porta potties, homeless encampment, storage at Premier Cru. Take aways from the forum on Homelessness, 0.83% of Berkeley population is homeless, 75% homeless are from the area, there is a direct relationship between the increasing homeless population and rent increases, 97% of homeless want to be in housing.  Reality check, Stonefire at University and Milvia listed prices for 2 Bed – 2 Bath  are $6360 - $6720. Estimates of the number of vacant/unrented apartments in Berkeley is 1000 -3000 – true number is unknown. 

Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions

​Sunday, February 11, 2018
  • Candidate Forum CA Assembly District 15, Alameda County DA, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, everyone welcome to hear candidates, only members of BTU, BPA, BCA will vote for endorsement.
  • Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sunday, Feb 11, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall, General Assembly meeting
Monday,  February 12, 2018
  • No City meetings
  • Tax the Rich rally – Monday, Feb 12, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday,  February 13, 2018 Wednesday,  February 14, 2018 Thursday,  February 15, 2018 Friday,  February 16, 2018
  • No City meetings
Saturday,  February 17, 2018 Sunday,  February 18, 2018
  •  No announced meetings or demonstrations
Week February 4 - February 11, 2018
Berkeley City Council February 13, regular meeting is available for comment, 11. remove fence around Here There, 29. Fund Reserves 31. Significant Community Benefits moved to Feb 13, 32.a&b. Porta Potties, 33. Tax rate for cannabis 35. Stormwater Ballot initiative 36. a&b Paid Family leave, 37. U1, 38 a.&b. Homeless Encampment, 39. a.&b. Premier Cru storage for homeless, 43. Information space for Berkeley Food Network
Email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/02_Feb/City_Council__02-13-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions

Sunday,  February 4, 2018Monday,  February 5, 2018 Tuesday,  February 6, 2018
Berkeley City Council, Tues, Feb 6, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers,
Agenda: Land Use Appeals
  • 1446 Fifth Street
  • 2334 Jefferson
  • 1436 Campus Drive
      https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/02_Feb/City_Council__02-06-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday,  February 7, 2018 Thursday,  February 8, 2018
  • Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Community Benefits, Thur, Feb 8, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, location and agenda to be announced https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Mayor/Home/Ad-Hoc_Subcommittee_on_Downtown_Community_Benefits_Item.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, Feb 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, South Branch Library, Agenda: Citywide green development requirements, stormwater infrastructure, BPA receipts, plastic straws http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Feb 8, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 2609 Shattuck & 2110 Parker St – full service restaurant – on consent
    • 2257 Glen Ave – demolish 1707 single family home, creek restoration, new 2082 single family home with 5’ front setback instead of 20 and 0’ west side setback instead of 5’-on consent
    • 2024 Shattuck – add alcohol service – on consent
    • 2367 Telegraph – establish entertainment use in basement level – staff recommend approve
    • 1200 San Pablo – demolish1-story structure, construct 6-story mixed use, density bonus, 57 dwelling units, 44 parking spaces, advisory comments 
Friday,  February 9, 2018
  • African American History Celebration, Fri, Feb 9, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 1730 Oregon
  • Berkeley City Reduced Service Day, Fri, Feb 9
Saturday,  February 10, 2018
  • McGee-Spaulding Neighbors in Action Meeting, Sat, Feb 10, 9:45 am – 12:00 pm, University Terrace Community Room
Sunday,  February 11, 2018
  • Candidate Forum CA Assembly District 15, Alameda County DA, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, everyone welcome to hear candidates, only members of BTU, BPA, BCA will vote for endorsement.
  • Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sunday, Feb 11, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall, General Assembly meeting
Week January 28 - February 4, 2018
Two key meetings are:
  • City Council Tuesday Evening – surveillance technology RESULTS - Mayor Arreguin introduced counter proposal hours before council meeting, vote postponed until March 13
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission Thursday – Campanile Way, landmark hearing. RESULTS - FEIR certified
Saturday is the forum on the responding to Sutter Health's intention to close Alta Bates Hospital as early as 2019
Comment Deadline Jan 30, Community Choice Energy under attack again, fax (best) or email, details in link https://350bayarea.org/event/stand-up-for-cce-by-jan-30th
Indivisible East Bay offers an excellent summary of pending State and National legislation and events https://indivisibleeb.org/upcoming-events/
Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions

Sunday, January 28, 2018
Sunday, Jan 28 Events in Support of Undocumented Immigrants
  • Support Immigrants @ West County Jail, Ashkenaz: 2:30 pm, 1317 San Pablo
  • East Bay Sanctuary Coalition, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 860 San Pablo Ave, Ivy Room, Albany
Monday, January 29, 2018
Council Subcommittee on Homelessness, Mon, Jan. 29, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Redwood Conf Room 6th floor, Agenda: CBO Plan to address Homelessness, encampment and sidewalk policy, vehicle camping policy
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Mayor/Level_2_-_Department_Master_and_Collections/Ad-Hoc%20Subcommittee%20on%20Homelessness%201-29-18.pdf
Agenda Committee Meeting, Mon, Jan. 29, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, Redwood Conf Room 6th floor, Agenda: Plan for February 13, Regular City Council meeting, remove fence around Here There, 29. Significant Community Benefits, 30.a&b. Porta Potties, 31.Energy Program,  34a.&b. 35. U1, 36 a.&b. Homeless Encampment, 37. a.&b. Premier Cru storage for homeless,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Jan 29, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
City Council – Subcommittee on Significant Community Benefits, Tues, Jan 30, 10:00 am – 11:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, Cypress Conf Room, 1st Floor, Agenda: Strengthening Provisions of Significant Community Benefits and process
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Mayor/Level_2_-_Department_Master_and_Collections/Community%20Benefits%20Item%20Subcommittee%201-30-18.pdf
Berkeley City Council – Regular Meeting, Tues, Jan 30, 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: Surveillance Technology Aa Ab first action item after consent.7. Fire Safety and Prevention, item 9. Revenue stream for housing homeless and low-income students, 10. Berkeley Way Housing update, item 11. Endorse 2018 Affordable Housing State Ballot Initiative, item 14. Adopt resolution “Premier Cru” property 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth St purchased to develop affordable housing, direct and refer to City Manager to outline full development potential of site and report back by June 12, 2018
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Le Conte Neighborhood Association, Wed, Jan 31, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 2905 Shattuck Ave, Art House, Agenda: Jesse Arreguin and Sophie Hahn presentation on homelessness and Pathways Project, Mobile crisis Team, Renaming LeConte School, Ford GoBike
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, Feb 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Action Plan, Student Housing, Supply of Multifamily Housing, Home Share Program, First in Time
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Landmarks Preservation Commission, Thur, Feb 1, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center,
  • Campanile Way – potential landmark, continued hearing - VOTE postponed
  • 2910-12 Telegraph Ave – Structural Alteration and renovation of landmarked Yazdi Building, Mills Act Contract
  • 2151 Shattuck – The Wright Block Building, new signage
  • 2500 Shattuck – The George A. Mattern / Berkeley Bank Building, landmark application
  • 2580 Bancroft Way – Structural alteration of the Fred Turner Building to construct new mixed use 122 units with 11,000 sq ft ground floor retail, 39 parking spaces - discussion
  • 601 Ashby Ave – consideration for landmarking  - discussion
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Medical Cannabis Commission, Thur, Feb 1, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: proposed changes to cannabis ordinance
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
Public Works Commission, Thur, Feb 1, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: Election, Work Plan, Storm Drain, Paving, T-1, Utility Undergrounding,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
The Pathways Project lead by Sophie Hahn, Thur, Feb 1, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 941 The Alameda Berkeley, Northbrae Community Church, presentation to cover demographics of homelessness, overview Pathways Project on homelessness
Friday, February 2, 2018
Tiny House Living Festival, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, Alameda County Fair Grounds. This is not a free event, entrance, $14, Seniors $12, under 12 free, free parking
http://www.tinyhouselivingfestival.com/locations/pleasanton-ca-2018/
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Keep Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley – Community Forum, Sat. Feb. 3, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Pizza will be served please RSVP to KHarrison@cityofberkeley.info Sutter Health intends to close Alta Bates as soon as 2019
Tiny House Living Festival, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, Alameda County Fair Grounds. This is not a free event, entrance, $14, Seniors $12, under 12 free, free parking
http://www.tinyhouselivingfestival.com/locations/pleasanton-ca-2018/
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Tiny House Living Festival, Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, Alameda County Fair Grounds. This is not a free event, entrance, $14, Seniors $12, under 12 free, free parking
http://www.tinyhouselivingfestival.com/locations/pleasanton-ca-2018/

Week January 21 - January 28, 2018
The coming week January 21 – January 28 is packed with City meetings. The week starts with the affordable housing update Sunday. Monday is Zero Waste Commission, Commission Chair Alfred Twu is running against Council member Lori Droste for District 8. City Council is Tuesday with Porta Potties, Surveillance and Significant Community Benefits on the Agenda. Wednesday the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission will be making a recommendation on Urban Shield. The same evening the Police Review Commission meets. The week finishes Thursday when ZAB will be reviewing the Final Environmental Impact Report for 2190 Shattuck Ave, the building that will block the view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Campanile Way.
The agenda for January 30th City Council meeting is available for comment, item 7. Fire Safety and Prevention, item 9. Revenue stream for housing homeless and low-income students, 10. Berkeley Way Housing update, item 11. Endorse 2018 Affordable Housing State Ballot Initiative, item 14. Adopt resolution “Premier Cru” property 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth St purchased to develop affordable housing, direct and refer to City Manager to outline full development potential of site and report back by June 12, 2018. email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info partial agenda listing:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home and opportunities to work on elections 2018 https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions

​Sunday, January 21, 2017
Update on Affordable Housing, Sun, Jan 21, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge, New State Laws, sponsored by Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA), Berkeley Tenant Union, Cal’s Progressive Student Association,
https://allevents.in/berkeley/bca-affordable-housing-forum/722938737901848
Monday, January 22, 2018
City Council Closed Session Special Meeting, Mon, Jan 22, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employee Labor Contracts – BFFA (Fire Fighters) Local 1227, BPA (Berkeley Police), IBEW (Electrical Workers) Local 1245
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, Mon, Jan 22, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Jan 22, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, rain cancels
Civic Arts Commission – Public Art Subcommittee, Mon, Jan 22, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, 2180 Milvia, Cypress 1st Floor
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Zero Waste Commission, Mon, Jan 22, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Berkeley City Council, Tues, Jan 23, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers
4:30 pm Closed Session: Agenda: 1. Conference with BUSD 1231 Addison Price and Terms 2. Deshon Hudson v. City of Berkeley
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/01_Jan/City_Council__01-23-2018_-_Special_Closed_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
6:00 pm Regular Session: Agenda:16. Broadband Master Plan, 17. Ferry feasibility study $330,744 30. Student Housing, 31. Ad Hoc Committees to be open to the public with minutes, 24 hour notice of meeting, 34 a. Surveillance Ordinance – Police Review Commission, 34b. Surveillance Ordinance – City Manager requesting delay to complete counter proposal 35. Significant Community Benefits 37a. Porta Potties – Homeless Commission, 37b. Porta Potties - City Manager, 39. Replace Berkeley City Limit signs to “Welcome to Berkeley”, LOVE LIFE!” “Sanctuary City” and “Ohlone Territory”, 43. Information Report – To Achieve Fairness and Impartiality-Report and Recommendations from Berkeley Police 44. Homeless Task Force Recommendations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/01_Jan/City_Council__01-23-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee Meeting, Wed, Jan 24, 5:30 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library 2nd Floor
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Level_3_-_General/18%20Jan%2024%20Agenda.pdf
Civic Arts Commission, Wed, Jan 24, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: T1 Festival Grant Guidelines,
Policy Subcommittee 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Commission on the Status of Women, Wed, Jan 24, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Wed, Jan 24, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 997 Cedar St, Fire Department Training Center, Agenda: Urban Shield Recommendation, Disaster preparedness, Fire safety hills
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission, Wed, Jan 24, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Police Review Commission, Wed, Jan 24, 9:00 am – 9:45 am, 2087 Addison, tour of sites follows
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Police Review Commission, Wed, Jan 24, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: mutual aid pacts, specially equipped van policy, 1033 program
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Community Health Commission, Thur, Jan 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Mental Health Commission, Thur, Jan 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Jan 25, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers email comments to: zab@cityofberkeley.info
  • 2524 Dwight Way – construct new 2-story single family residence and operate by-right as mini-dorm
  • 1120 Second St – rooftop wireless
  • 1734 Spruce – legalize 7th dwelling bringing total 13 bedrooms are parcel
  • 2556 Telegraph – The Village 5-story, 22 units, 2-live-work, 3358 commercial space
  • 2190 Shattuck Ave – Certification Final EIR, 18-story mixed use building which will obstruct the view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Campanile Way
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, January 26, 2018
No published City meetings as of 5:00 pm on Jan 19
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Rally for Reproductive Justice, Sat, Jan 27, 11:30 am, 90 7th Street, SF Federal Building, rally counters Walk for Life
https://www.facebook.com/events/151943795433074/
Sunday, January 28, 2018
No city meetings, 
Week January 14 - January 21, 2018
The draft agenda for the January 25, 2018 Zoning Adjustment Board is available for review and comment http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
email comments to: zab@cityofberkeley.info
 1734 Spruce – legalize 7th dwelling bringing total 13 bedrooms are parcel
2556 Telegraph – The Village 5-story, 22 units, 2-live-work, 3358 commercial space
2190 Shattuck Ave – Certification Final EIR, 18-story mixed use building which will obstruct the view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Campanile Way
The City Council January 23 meeting agenda is posted for review and comment
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/01_Jan/City_Council__01-23-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
email comments to: council@cityofberkeley.info partial agenda listing:
16. Broadband Master Plan 30. Student Housing, 31. Ad Hoc Committees to be open to the public with minutes, 24 hour notice of meeting, 34 a. Surveillance Ordinance – Police Review Commission, 34b. Surveillance Ordinance – City Manager requesting delay to complete counter proposal 35. Significant Community Benefits 37a. Porta Potties – Homeless Commission, 37b. Porta Potties - City Manager, 39. Replace Berkeley City Limit signs to “Welcome to Berkeley”, LOVE LIFE!” “Sanctuary City” and “Ohlone Territory”, 43. Information Report – To Achieve Fairness and Impartiality-Report and Recommendations from Berkeley Police
Indivisible Berkeley list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Protect Berkeley Shellmound, Sun, Jan 14, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 1900 Fourth Street,
Indivisible Berkeley General Assembly, Sun, Jan 14, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1970 Chestnut St, Finnish Hall,
Monday, January 15, 2018 - Martin Luther king Jr. Holiday
Tax the Rich rally – Rain cancels, Monday, Jan 15, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Agenda Committee, Monday, Tue, Jan 16, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Conf Room, Agenda for City Council Jan 30, meeting, item 6. Fire Safety and Prevention, item 8. Revenue stream for housing homeless and low-income students, Berkeley Way Housing update, item 10. Endorse 2018 Affordable Housing State Ballot Initiative, item 12. Adopt resolution “Premier Cru” property 1001, 1007, 1011 University, 1925 Ninth St purchased to develop affordable housing, direct and refer to City Manager to outline full development potential of site and report back by June 12, 2018.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2018_Index.aspx
Housing Advisory Commission – Student Housing Subcommittee, Tue, Jan 16, 8:00 am, 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: Planning Commission to address housing
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Berkeley City Council, Tue, Jan 16, 6:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Worksession: Small Business Support, Action: Adopt 2018-2019 Strategic Plan
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/01_Jan/City_Council__01-16-2018_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Animal Care Commission, Wed, Jan 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley Animal Shelter, Agenda: 2018 work plan – meeting schedule, dog play areas, lost pets
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Animal_Care_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Commission on Labor, Wed, Jan 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Equal pay, banning prior salary on applications, living wage
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Labor_Homepage.aspx
Human Welfare & Community Action Commission, Wed, Jan 17, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Closure Alta Bates, Childcare, Homeless Policy, Skills Training low-income residents, banking, immigration
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Human_Welfare_and_Community_Action_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Planning Commission, Wed, Jan 17, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Hearing ADU Amendments to BMC Chapter 23D.10, Public Hearing rezone 1050 Parker postponed
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Design Review Committee, Thur, Jan 18, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
1940 San Pablo – demolish 1-story service station, construct 5-story mixed use, 48 dwelling units, 3 live/work units, 800 sq ft café, 53 parking spaces
2580 Bancroft – demolish 2558-2588 Bancroft Way and rear half Fred Turner Building (City Landmark), 122 dwelling units, 11,000 sq ft ground floor retail, 37 parking spaces
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Housing Advisory Commission, Thur, Jan 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Home Share, Supply Rent Control Units, Smoke-free Residential Housing, Adopt More Student Housing, SB 827, Short Term Ordinance enforcement
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Medical Cannabis Commission, Thur, Jan 18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: existing and proposed ordinances and regulations
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
Transportation Commission, Thur, Jan 18, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Hillegass/Ashby Pedestrian beacon, I-80/Gilman Bike/Ped overcrossing, autonomous vehicles, autonomous vehicles, utility undergrounding
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, January 19, 2018
No announced meetings/events
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Women’s March 2018 – San Francisco, Sat, Jan 20, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm, march Civic Center to Embarcadero 1.7 miles
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-march-2018-san-francisco-hearourvote-tickets-39714824108
Women’s March 2018 – Oakland, Sat Jan 20, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, march Lake Merritt Amphitheater to Frank Ogawa Plaza, 0.7 mile.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-march-oakland-2018-tickets-39573397096
Sunday, January 21, 2018
No local marches

Week January 7 - January 14, 2018
The first Berkeley City Council meeting of 2018 is January 23rd. You can get a heads up by looking at the planned agenda under Monday’s Agenda Committee Meeting. Agenda items are listed that warrant scrutiny and response. An email sent to council@cityofberkeley.info will be distributed to all the Council Members and the Mayor. You can, of course, always address each Council Member and the Mayor Individually. The final agenda for January 23rd should be posted this coming Thursday, January 11. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Indivisible Berkeley is warming up for a hectic 2018. There is always a list of actions you can do from home, https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/actions, but note the IB calendar of Berkeley City meetings is projected meetings, not the final schedule.
 
Remember, being active and engaged is the best remedy for all that ails us.
 
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Indivisible Berkeley Science and Environment Team Meeting, Sunday, Sun, Jan 7, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, 1581 University Ave, Three Stone Hearth
https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/calendar
Monday, January 8, 2018
Agenda Committee Meeting, Mon, Jan. 8, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Milvia, Redwood Conf Room 6th floor, Agenda for Jan 23 City Council meeting: surveillance ordinance, significant community benefits. Ad hoc committees, summer learning loss, removing impediments to port-a-potties, wash stations and Hepatitis A vaccines, housing, inequitable policing (disparate treatment by race) by BPD, increase feasibility study of pier and ferry services to $330,744, keep West Campus pool open year round
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2017_Index.aspx
Personnel Board, Mon, Jan, 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Youth Commission, Mon, Jan, 8, 6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: homelessness, immigration
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
City Council Closed Session, Mon, Jan, 8, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room Agenda: Health Officer position to be filled
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Commission on the Status of Women Paid Leave Subcommittee, Mon, Jan 8, A meeting is listed on the website home page, but there is no agenda, time or location, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, 510 981-7071
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Tax the Rich Rally Cancelled Due to Rain, Mon, Jan 8
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, Tue, Jan 9, 6:00 pm, 1821 Catalina Ave, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, Agenda: Special Project Grant, Buy local participation $250
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_Avenue_Business_Improvement_District_Advisory_Board_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Homeless Commission, Wed, Jan 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentation by YEAH and Homeless Youth Policy, Civic Center port-a-potty, centralized referral system, City response to pending litigation
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx      
Police Review Commission, Wed, Jan 10, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Subcommittee on BPD June 20, 2017 action
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Regular Meeting, Agenda: mutual aid pacts, NCRIC, restructuring PRC, specially equipped van, accountability plan, use of force,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Jan 11, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
2009 Addison – Demolish an existing, single-story commercial building and construct 7-story mixed use performing arts space and 45 rent free dwellings, staff recommends continue off calendar
1406 McGee – raise existing single-family residence by 44” and add internal ADU, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve
1499 University Ave – 3-story 39 room hotel previously approved, request add rooftop deck, staff recommend approve
2305 Edwards St – add 560 sq ft second story, increase bedrooms from 2 to 5, staff recommend approve
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, January 12, 2018
Berkeley City reduced service day
Saturday, January 13, 2017
McGee-Spaulding Neighbors in Action – neighborhood meeting, Sat, Jan 13, 9:30 am potluck brunch, meeting 10:00 am-12:00 pm, University Terrace Commons Room – entrance in back
Sunday, January 14, 2017
SB 100 CA Climate Legislation – 100% renewable energy by 2045, Sat, Jan 14, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 12530 San Pablo #1, Berkeley, Sierra Club Bay Chapter Office, presentation on bill, current status, Q & A.
https://350bayarea.org/event/legislative-committee-meeting

Week January 1 - January 7, 2018
Happy New Year, hope you have been enjoying being on holiday too. The first week in January is off to a slow start at least here in Berkeley. There are only a few meetings while the City catches up from reduced scheduling and time off. City Council is on winter break until January 23, 2018.
Comment Deadlines
Jan 16: Stop EPA from withdrawing from Clean Power Plan
https://www.indivisibleberkeley.org/
Jan 11: Community Choice Energy under attack, write to PUC
http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/community-choice-energy-under-attack-write-to-puc-jan-49/
Monday, January 1, 2018
Happy New Year
Tax the Rich rally – resumes Monday, Jan 8, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater,
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
No city meetings, Council on winter break until January 23, 2018
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Board of Library Trustees, Wed, Jan 3, 6:30 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda action: adopt resolution to identify consulting services Communications training, Organizational Review, Interest Based Bargaining (IBB)
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, Wed, Jan 3, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Universal Design, automatic door openers, EVV (electronic visit verification) system
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Planning Commission, Wed, Jan 3, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, listed as meeting on Planning Commission calendar, no agenda packet posted and Planning Commission webpage does not list a meeting, call before going 981-7520
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda:
2301 Bancroft Way – View from Campanile Way – open hearing
Certified Local Government Grant (CLG) Application – discussion
2526-30 Shattuck – discussion appeal of designation of University Laundry Building
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Public Works Commission, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday, January 5, 2018
No announced meetings or demonstrations posted,
Saturday, January 6, 2018
McGee-Spaulding Neighbors in Action, Saturday, Jan 6, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, petitioning to end participation in Urban Shield
Sunday, January 7, 2018
No announced meetings or demonstrations posted
Week December 24 - December 31, 2017
We have a break - thank goodness for holidays
Berkeley City Government observes the Christmas Holiday, December 25 and continues with reduced services through December 31, 2017, returning to full services on January 2, 2018 after the New Year’s Day Holiday.
Tax the Rich rally at the top of Solano is on Holiday until Monday, January 8, 2018 when rallies resume 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in front of the closed Oaks Theater.
The Weekly Index of City meetings will be published again on December 30, 2017.
Commission meetings resume the first week in January. Berkeley City Council is on break until January 23, 2018.
Week December 17 - December 24, 2017
Sunday, December 17, 2017
No City meetings or announced demonstrations
Monday, December 18, 2017
City Council Special Closed Session, Monday, Dec. 18, 4:00 pm, 2180 Milvia St, Cypress Room, Agenda: public employee appointments Director of Human Resources, Fire Chief, conference with Labor Negotiators - Employee Organizations Berkeley Fire Fighters Local 1227, Berkeley Police Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2017/12_Dec/City_Council__12-18-2017_-_Special_Closed_Meeting.aspx
Tax the Rich rally – Monday, Dec 18, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater. There will be a two week holiday break after Monday, December 18th. Tax the Rich rallies will resume January 8, 2018.
Civic Arts Commission – Public Art Subcommittee, Monday, Dec. 18, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, 2180 Milvia St, Redwood Room, 6th Floor, T1 Bonds, BART Plaza, 2017-2018 Civic Center Exhibit
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Monday, Dec. 18, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: appeal 2412 Atherton St Unit #2, displacement disaster victims, community emergency response in large multi-unit buildings, Very full agenda – check links http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/Agenda__RSB_2017_Dec_18.aspx
Police Review Commission – Subcommittee Review of BPD Response at June 20 City Council, Monday, Dec. 18, 1:30 pm, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Western Sycamore Conference Room, Agenda: make findings, make any needed recommendations based on findings
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, Dec 19, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, Agenda: item 36 City Manager proposing per unit fee to monitor below market housing cost of monitoring staff $199,483 (1.115 FTE) to the full agenda packet is 498 pages, item 39 referral process, item 40 a Police Review Commission (PRC) repeal pepper spray ordinance from Set 12, 2017, 40 b City Manager reject PRC recommendation,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Planning Commission, Wednesday, Dec 20, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Commission work plan, calendar, recommendation for Council Housing Action Plan
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Civic Arts Commission – Grants Subcommittee, Thursday, Dec 21, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center Library, Agenda: Discussion guidelines for city festival funding
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Design Review Committee, Thursday, Dec 21, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center,
1499 University Ave @ Sacramento – Final design review modification – modify previously approved hotel project now under construction to allow roof deck approximately 2080 sq ft
2556 Telegraph @ Blake – Continued preliminary design ti demolish 2-story commercial building, construct 5-story mixed-use building with 22 dwelling units.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
Open Government Commission  - Thursday, Dec 21, Meeting cancelled
Friday, December 22, 2017
No City meetings posted, City services are listed as full schedule
Saturday, December 23, 2017
No announced demonstrations
Sunday, December 24, 2017
No announced demonstrations
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Week December 10 - December 17, 2017
December 19 is the last City Council meeting before the winter recess. The agenda is posted and available for comment. Of note: Item 40a – Police Review Commission (PRC) calls for the repeal of the use of pepper spray,
40b. Berkeley Police Department (BPD) and City Manager counter the PRC to retain use of pepper spray.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2017/12_Dec/City_Council__12-19-2017_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
Sunday, December 10, 2017
No city meetings or announced demonstrations
Monday, December 11, 2017
City Council Special Meeting, Mon, Dec. 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, enter at 2031 Bancroft Way, Main Branch Library Community Room 3rd floor, agenda: Brown Act, Ethics, Principles of Good Governance
Youth Climate Lawsuit –Fundamental & Constitutional Right to a Livable Climate, Mon, Dec. 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 95 -  7th Street, San Francisco, Appeal is to lift temporary stay and let lawsuit on a livable climate proceed.
https://350bayarea.org/event/childrens-climate-lawsuit-federal-government
Tax the Rich rally – Mon, Dec 11, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, 
Youth Commission, Mon, Dec 11, 6:30 pm, 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, agenda: homeless youth, DACA
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Civic Arts Policy Subcommittee, Mon, Dec 11, 6:30 pm, 2020 Shattuck Ave, Comal, agenda: draft cultural plan
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
4x4 Committee (4 City Council members 4 Rent Board Members), Tue, Dec 12, 9:00 am, 2001 Center St, 2nd Floor, Rent Board Law Library, agenda discussion rent ordinance and ADU, limit rent increases, demolition ordinance mitigation fee
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/4x4_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Board of Library Trustees - Bylaws Subcommittee, Tue, Dec 12, 12:00 pm, 1125 University Ave, West Branch Library  https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Homeless Commission – Encampment Subcommittee, Tue, Dec 12, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, agenda: process for or establishing policy for sanctioning encampments
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx      
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Police Review Commission, Wed, Dec 13, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, agenda: body worn cameras BPD presentation, use of force
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Police_Review_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Habitable and Sustainable Housing Committee, Thur, Dec 14, 5:45pm, 2001 Center St, 2nd Floor, Rent Board Law Library, agenda: external disaster recovery plan, green building standards, EV charging stations, elevator ordinance http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Community Environmental Advisory Commission, Thur, Dec 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Mental Health Commission, Thur, Dec 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda: Mental Health Crisis response
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Zoning Adjustments Board, Thur, Dec 14, 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 2134 MLK Jr. Way, City Council Chambers
1805 Franklin – appeal of administrative use permit to construct addition to 1-story residential adding 148 sq ft to 1st floor, 921 sq ft 2nd floor,
2100 San Pablo – former U-Haul site, construct mixed use 96 unit residential care facility
2928 Ellsworth – renovate 4 bedroom dwelling to 8 bedrooms and construct 130 sq ft addition and 125 sq ft detached accessory building w/full bath,
1050 Parker – construct 61,000 sq ft commercial building for medical offices and R&D, 119 parking spaces,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday, December 15, 2017
Councilmember Cheryl Davila office hours, Fri, Dec 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2265 Fifth Street, Tomate Café,  
Sierra Club Members leadership/chapter elections, voting deadline Fri, Dec 15, 2:00 pm, https://www.sierraclub.org/san-francisco-bay/2017chapterelections
Saturday, December 16, 2017
East Bay DSA is canvassing Sat, Dec 16, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm South, West and North Berkeley to support Single Payer Health Care
Sunday, December 17, 2017
No city meetings or announced demonstrations

Week December 3 - December 10, 2017
Zoning Adjustment Board draft agenda for Dec 14 is available for review and comment, Projects: 2355 Telegraph, 1805 Franklin St, 2100 San Pablo – requires zoning reclassification, 2538-2542 Durant, 2928 Ellsworth, 1050 Parker
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Public Works Commission, Sat, Dec 2, 9:30 pm – 12:00 pm, 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, agenda: utility undergrounding report
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Film QUEEN MIMI fundraiser for Consider the Homeless, Sunday, Dec 3, 3:00 pm doors open, 3:30 pm film, 6:00 pm dinner, 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
documentary homeless woman who spent 20 years on the street before finding a home – Mimi now 90+
http://www.considerthehomeless.org/QueenMimi/index.html
Monday, December 4, 2017
Tax the Rich rally – Monday, Dec 4, winter hours 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm top of Solano in front of closed Oaks Theater, signs and song to oppose the GOP tax bill, support Net Neutrality
City Council Agenda Committee, Monday, Dec 4, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, agenda planning for Dec 19 last council meeting before winter recess: 25. West Campus open pool and shower year round, 36a. PRC repeal pepper spray ordinance, 36b (City Manager) keep pepper spray
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2017_Index.aspx
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, Outreach Subcommittee, Monday, Dec 4, 5:45 pm, 2001 Center St, Law Library 2nd Floor, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Open Government Commission Lobbyist Registration and Revolving Door Subcommittee, Monday, Dec 4, 7:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, agenda: lobbyist ordinance
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
Personnel Board, Monday, Dec 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Berkeley City Council - Regular Meeting, Tuesday, Dec 5, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 2134 MLK Jr Way, City Council Chambers, agenda: A,B1,B2,allocation general funds, 23.a. surveillance technology ordinance, 24. Amend ordinance parking fines and fees to ability to pay 25. Strengthen Significant Community Benefits
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Board of Library Trustees, Wednesday, Dec 6, 6:30 pm, 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, agenda: recommendations to Acting Director organizational review, services evaluation
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, Wednesday, Dec 6, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 997 Cedar St, Fire Department Training Center, agenda: wildfire threats East Bay Parks, UCB lands, utilities undergrounding, disaster preparedness, Commissioner documents not included with agenda
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Energy Commission, Wednesday, Dec 6, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, North Berkeley Senior Center, Meeting listed on Community Calendar, agenda: EV readiness re