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.)

There is a lot of information in the weekly summary of meetings. The introduction is given as a guide to meetings with items of high interest or potential high impact. Those are the meetings with a double **. The best opportunity for input is at the City Council policy committees and key Boards and Commissions
For anyone in a risk group of complications from Covid-19, who is avoiding crowds, the City of Berkeley does not seem to be slowing down. You can still make your voice heard through an email to all the Council members and Mayor council@cityofberkeley.info or a phone call or individual email:
  • Mayor - Jesse Arreguin - 510.981.7100 - mayor@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 1 - Rashi Kesarwani - 510.981.7119 - rkesarwani@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 2 - Cheryl Davila - 510.981.7120 - cdavila@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 3 - Ben Bartlett - 510.981.7130 - bbartlett@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 4 - Kate Harrison - 510.981.7140 - kharrison@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 5 - Sophie Hahn - 510.981.7150 - shahn@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 6 - Susan Wengraf - 510.981.7160 - swengraf@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 7 - Rigel Robinson - 510.981.7170 - rrobinson@cityofberkeley.info
  • District 8 - Lori Droste - 510.981.7180 - ldroste@cityofberkeley.info
March 29 - April 5, 2020
Worth Noting:
The only City meeting scheduled for the week of March 29 – April 5 is the Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm Monday, March 30 which will review the proposed agenda for the April 14 City Council meeting.  
The Agenda meeting will be conducted exclusively through videoconference https://zoom.us/i/269315640  and teleconference correction 1-669-900-9128 meeting ID: 269315640 if you wish to comment *9 (your phone number will appear on the videoconference screen).
 
The Agenda Meeting Packet is 334 pages. The proposed April 14 agenda is found on pages 11 – 29. The Consent items are primarily contracts. The Action calendar includes: 40. Opting up residential and commercial customers of EBCE (East Bay Community Energy) to Brilliant 100 and Municipal accounts to Renewable 100 (completely 100% renewable). 41. Requiring 20% inclusionary units in new developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones. 42. – 45. Are the proposals on eliminating carbon based fuel transportation by 2040 and 2045. These goals miss the 2018 IPCC warnings and actions that need to be taken by 2030.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
 
All other policy committees, board and commission meetings are cancelled. The Agenda and Rules committee will re-evaluate the status of Boards and Commissions on April 13.
 
Monday,  March 30, 2020
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm, Meeting Agenda planning for April 14 City Council meeting:
CONSENT: 1. Contract $93,600 with Sonya Dublin Consulting as external evaluator Tobacco Prevention Program, ends 6/30/2021 2. Contract $104,400 Contingency $38,600 with Lind Marine for removal of derelict and abandoned vessels at Berkeley Marina, 3. Contract add $127,200 total $305,000 with Affordable Painting Services, Inc for additional painting Park Buildings, 4. Contract add $300,000 total $500,000 with Bay Area Tree Specialists for as-needed tree services 5/29/2019 – 5/28/2022, 5. Contract add $204,152 total $375,000 with ERA Construction for concrete repair in parks, 6. Contract $3,491,917 (includes $317,447 contingency) with Ghilotti Construction, Inc for Rose Garden Pergola Reconstruction & Site Improvements, 7. Contract $600,000 with Vol Ten Corporation DBA Delta Charter for bus transportation for Day Camp & Summer Programs 6/1/2020-6/1/2025, 8. Add $162,568 total $233,868 with Bigbelly Solar Compacting Trash and Recycling Receptacles term remains 8/1/2018-6/30/2023, 10. Call for Consolidated Nov 3. Election, 13. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations $28,565,263 (gross) and $15,378,568 (net) 14. Renewal North Shattuck Business Improvement District, 15.  1601 Oxford Interest Rate Reduction to 1%, 16. Shelter Plus Care Program Renewal Grants, 17. 60-year term Lease Agreement 5/4/2020-12/31/2080 200 Marina Blvd for Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley City contribution $3,000,000 for Marina street improvements, 18. Grant Application $42,000 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange, 20. Waiver of Annual Marina Berth Fees for Non-profits (Berkeley Racing Canoe Club, Cal Sailing Club, The Pegasus Project, Blue Water Foundation) 21. Contract $39,650,670 (includes 10% contingency, add-alternatives) with Robert E. Boyer Construction, Inc. for Tuolumne Camp, 22. Funding $1,000,000 to EBMUD FY 2020-FY 2024 to control wet weather overflows and bypasses, 23. Vacate sewer easement at 2009 Addison, 24. Contract $2,475,200 (includes 10% contingency) with CF Contracting, Inc for Sacramento Complete Streets, 25. Contract add $300,000 total $450,000 with Clean Harbors, Inc. for Hazardous Waste and extend to 6/30/2022, 26. Contract $4,478,909 with Bay Cities Paving & Grading for Street Rehab FY 2020 Project, 27. Contract add $100,000 total $600,000 with Revel Environmental Manufacturing for on-call Storm Water Maintenance extend to 6/30/2021, 28. Contract $116,635.39 (includes $19,439.23 contingency) with Shaw Industries for Civic Center Building Carpet Replacement, 29. Contract up to $240,000 with National Data & Surveying Services for On-call Transportation and Parking Survey Consulting Services, 30. Refer to City Manager education for businesses on Service Animals, 31. Appoint Ann Hawkins to Mental Health Commission, 33. Budget Referral $279,000 to Fund Berkeley Youthworks, 35. Support SB 54 & AB 1080 CA Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (only 9% of plastic is recycled,  billion tons of plastic are added to the oceans each year), 36. Support SB 1160 Public Utilities undergrounding,
ACTION: 37. Public Hearing – General Plan Redesign and Rezone of The Rose Garden Inn at 2740 Telegraph, 2744 Telegraph, 2348 Ward, 38. Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Family Daycare Homes to comply with Senate Bill 234, 39. Nov 3 Election Ballot Initiative Charter Amendment to establish Police Board and Director of Police Accountability, 40. Resolution to Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to 100% Greenhouse Gas Emission Free Electricity Plan (Brilliant 100), Upgrade Municipal Accounts to 100% Renewable, 41. Ordinance requiring 20% onsite inclusionary units in new rental developments (10 units or more) in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs), 42. Resolution 100% Sustainable Trips by 2045 and referral to CEAC, Energy and Transportation Commissions to develop proposals to accomplish this goal, 43. Prohibit sale of gas, diesel and other carbon-based transportation fuels effective Jan 1, 2045, 44. Prohibit resale of used combustion vehicles in 2040, 45. Prohibit use of City Streets for operating, parking or idling combustion vehicles by 2045, 46. Develop Improved Plan/Mechanism to count Homeless in 2021 Berkeley Homeless Point-in-Time count, 47. a.&b. Peoples First Sanctuary Encampment, 48. Rental Discrimination on the basis of payment through vouchers or subsidy a. Homeless Commission Recommends amending BMC 13.31 to provide administrative procedure to enforce anti-discrimination b. City Manager – no action, 49. BMC 13.78 add prohibition of additional fees for existing tenancies and lease terminations50. Open West Campus Pool and MLK Jr Pool to implement shower program during COVID 19 Pandemic,
INFORMATION REPORTS: 51. Strategic Plan Performance Measures, 52. Summary of Aging Services, 53. Pathways STAIR FY-6 month evaluation, 54. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Dept Capital Improvement Projects Update, 55. Measure T1 Update, 56. Audit Recommendation Status 911 Dispatchers, 57. Public Works Planned Projects for FY 2021,  
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
1533 Beverly (single family dwelling) TBD
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
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.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
 
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WORKSHOPS
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update,
July 21 – no workshops scheduled yet
Sept 29 – Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update, Zero Waste Priorities
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Ohlone History and Culture (special meeting)
Presentation from StopWaste on SB1383
Systems Realignment
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
March 22 - March 29, 2020 - COVID - 19 - Shelter in Place Order,  No City Meetings

March 15 - March 22, 2020
ADDED MARCH 16, 2020
A special City Council meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is scheduled for March 17, 2020 at 6 pm. The meeting can be viewed via live webcast https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
All other Berkeley City meetings and events have been cancelled. The Design Review Committee and the Zoning Adjustment Board will not meet. The City Council March 24th meeting is cancelled.
 
The Shelter in Place (stay inside) order for all residents (except those providing essential services) begins March 17, 12:01 am and lasts through April 7 and includes Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, and Contra Costa Counties.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-03-16-health-officers-order-residents-to-stay-home/

Worth Noting:
CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS STARTING MARCH 16 - Public Library – Saturday, March 14 – The Board of Library Trustees is holding an Emergency Meeting, 1:30 pm, at 2090 Kittredge, 3rd floor Community Room, Central Library, Agenda: Approve resolution to suspend public access to Library facilities during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
 
Expect more meetings to be cancelled – to check if a meeting/event has been cancelled since this posting, the contact person is listed.
The City Council March 24 meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the list of City meetings.
The memo from the City Clerk listing which Boards and Commissions may continue to meet if they have time-sensitive, legally mandated business to complete, as determined by the Director of Emergency Services and which are cancelled follows the March 24 City Council agenda.
 
Sunday,  March 15, 2020
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  March 16, 2020
  • CANCELLED - Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Budget & Personnel Committee, 5:30 pm, at 2001 Center, Law Library, 2nd floor, Contact: Aimee Mueller, 510.981.4932, 5. Update RFP for new integrated database system, members may participate via teleconference. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • CANCELLED - Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, still listed as meeting even though it is in the City Clerk memo list of meetings to be cancelled, Contact: Amy Davidson, Secretary, 510.981.5406, measureo@cityofberkeley.info, Agenda: 6.a. Use of Measure O for Housing Trust Fund Projects, b. Housing Trust Fund Approvals (Resolution 69,231-N.S.), c. Issuance of $38M in Measure O Bond Funds. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
  • CANCELLED - Tax the Rich Rally
Tuesday,  March 17, 2020
  • BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL - https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • TELECOM MEETING CANCELLED - Berkeley City Council Special meeting
    • THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR SHOWS NEW SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 17
      • NEW POSTING - Berkeley City Council Special Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda - Action: 1. Adopt Resolution ratifying the recommendations issued by the Director of Emergency Services and Public Health Officer regarding meetings of legislative bodies in response to COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Urgency Ordinance – COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to provide protections to residential tenants against evictions during the declared state of emergency to preserve the health and safety of the Berkeley Community, 3. Berkeley COVID-19 Relief Fund and Expanding Flexible Housing Pool, Refer to City Manager to consider the creation of tax-exempt special fund at up to $3 million to provide gap resources which to be matched with grants or philanthropic donations to provide gap assistance to renters, small businesses and arts organizations significantly impacted by COVID-19 state of emergency, 4. Strategies for Special Populations during COVID-19 Crisis, Refer to City Manager to develop and implement strategies to address the needs of populations in Berkeley who face unique challenges
        https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/03_Mar/City_Council__03-17-2020_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda(COVID-19).aspx
Wednesday,  March 18, 2020 Thursday,  March 19, 2020
  • CANCELLED - Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, at 1231 Addison St, No Agenda Posted, check website before going or call 510.981.7368. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  •  CANCELLED - Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room, Contact: Anne Burns, Secretary, 510.981.7415, ABurns@cityofberkeley.info,  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
    • 2028 Bancroft Way – Final Design Review – relocate 3-story residential building to 1940 Haste, construct 6-story residential building, 37 dwellings (including 2 below market rate), adjacent to 2025 Durant, convert existing parking into 2 residential units,
    • 1717 University – Final Design Review – add 1 studio unit, project total 5-story, 29 dwellings, 6 auto and 40 bicycle parking spaces
    • 2023 Shattuck – Preliminary Design Review – demolish remaining fire-damaged structure, construct 7-story mixed use with 48 dwellings (including 4 very low income) no parking, storage for 34 bicycles
    • 2099 MLK Jr Way – Preliminary Design Review – construct 7-story, 72 dwellings (including 5 very low income) 12 parking spaces, storage for 38 bicycles
    • 2795 San Pablo – Preliminary Design Review – demolish single family residence, construct 3-story, 4 unit residential building with 4 vehicle parking spaces
  • CANCELLED - Open Government Commission and Fair Campaign Practices Committee (meet concurrently), 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Contact: Sam Harvey, Secretary, 510.981.6998, FCPC@cityofberkeley.info, Agenda: 6 Public Campaign Financing http://www.cityofberkeley.info/opengovermentcommission/
  • CANCELLED - City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee
Friday,  March 20, 2020
  • No City meetings/events listed
Saturday,  March 21, 2020
  • CANCELLED - Willard Clubhouse Community Meeting, 10 am – 12 pm, at 2720 Hillegass @ Derby, Agenda: meet design team members, and provide feedback for Willard Clubhouse, meeting still listed Contact: Wendy Wellbrock, 510.981.6700 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MeasureT1/
  • CANCELLED - John Lee Invitational Co—Rec Softball Tournament is still listed as occurring 8 am – 9 pm Saturday and Sunday Contact: Wayne Munson, 510.981.5152, wmunson@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday,  March 22, 2020
CANCELLED - John Lee Invitational Co—Rec Softball Tournament is still listed as occurring 8 am – 9 pm Saturday and Sunday Contact: Wayne Munson, 510.981.5152, wmunson@cityofberkeley.info
 
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MARCH 24TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED - City Council March 24 Council meeting agenda,
To comment email: Council@cityofberkeley.info
CONSENT: 1. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing – 2nd reading, 2. November election d. policies for candidate statements, 4. Annual appropriations $28,565263(gross) $15,378,568(net), 7. Contract $93,600 with Sonya Dublin External Evaluator Tobacco Prevention Program thru 6/30/2021, 8. Contract $143,000 ($38,000 contingency) with Lind Marine for removal and disposal derelict and abandoned vessels, 9. Contract add $210,000 total $305,000 with Affordable Painting Services, Inc. for Park Buildings, 10. Add $300,000 total $500,000 with Bay Area Tree Specialists as needed tree services, 11. Add $300,000 total $375,000with ERA Construction Inc for concrete repair in Parks and along Pathways, 12. Contract $3,491,917 (includes $317,447 contingency) with Ghilotti Construction, Inc for Brose Garden Pergola Reconstruction & Site Improvements, 13. Contract $600,000 with Vol Ten Corporation DBA Delta Charter for bus transportation for Day Camp & Summer Programs 6/1/2020-6/1/2025, 14. 60-year term Lease Agreement 5/4/2020-12/31/2080 200 Marina Blvd for Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley City contribution $3,000,000 for Marina street improvements, 15. Add $162,568 total $233,868 with Bigbelly Solar Compacting Trash and Recycling Receptacles term remains 8/1/2018-6/30/2023, 16. Funding $1,000,000 to EBMUD FY 2020-FY 2024 to control wet weather overflows and bypasses, 17. Vacate sewer easement at 2009 Addison, 19. Budget Referral $279,000 to Fund Berkeley Youthworks, 20. Support SB 54 & AB 1080 CA Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (only 9% of plastic is recycled,  billion tons of plastic are added to the oceans each year), 21. Support SB 1160 Public Utilities undergrounding, ACTION: 22. Redesign and Redesign Rose Garden Inn, 23. Zoning Ordinance Hearing for Family Daycare Homes to comply with SB 234, 24. Ballot Initiative Charter Amendment to Establish Police Board and Director of Police Accountability, 25. Renaming Shattuck (east) Center – University, 26. Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to 100% Renewable, 27. Require Inclusionary Units (20%) in new developments (10 or more units) in Qualified Opportunity Zones, INFORMATION: 28. FY2020 Mid-year Budget Update, 30. Audit Recommendation Status 911 Dispatchers, 31. Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission WorkPlan, 32. Civic Arts Grants Program, 33. Council Referral-Commemorative Tree Program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Memo from the City Clerk:
 
Limitations now in effect for Berkeley Boards and Commissions:

Commissions in Category A may continue to meet if they have time-sensitive, legally mandated business to complete, as determined by the Director of Emergency Services.

Category A
Design Review Committee
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
Joint Subcommittee on the Implementation of State Housing     Laws
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Open Government Commission
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Police Review Commission
Zoning Adjustments Board

Commissions in Category B shall not meet for a period of 60 days. This will be re-evaluated at the Agenda & Rules Committee meeting on April 13, 2020.  A Commission in Category B may convene a meeting if it has time-sensitive, legally-mandated business to complete, as determined by the Director of Emergency Services.  

Category B
Animal Care Commission
Cannabis Commission
Civic Arts Commission
Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission
Commission on Aging
Commission on Disability
Commission on Labor
Commission on the Status of Women
Community Environmental Advisory Commission
Community Health Commission
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
Elmwood Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Energy Commission
Homeless Commission
Homeless Services Panel of Experts
Housing Advisory Commission 
Human Welfare and Community Action Commission
Measure O Bond Oversight Committee
Mental Health Commission
Parks and Waterfront Commission
Peace and Justice Commission
Public Works Commission
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts
Transportation Commission
Youth Commission
Zero Waste Commission
Loan Administration Board

Mark Numainville
City Clerk
City of Berkeley
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1132 Amador 3/30/2020
1440 Bonita 3/26/2020
1484 Grizzly Peak 3/24/2020
1397 La Loma 3/26/2020
74 Oak Ridge 3/19/2020
1231 Ordway 3/17/2020
1919 Oregon 3/16/2020
1315 Peralta 3/17/2020
2418 Sacramento 3/18/2020
2920 Seventh 3/16/2020
1998 Shattuck 3/26/2020
1665 Thousand Oaks 3/26/2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
 
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WORKSHOPS
March 17 –CANCELLED watch for rescheduling - CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
 
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update
July 21– no workshops scheduled “yet”
Sept 29 – Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement/Website Update
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Ohlone History and Culture)special meeting)
Systems Realignment
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This meeting list is also posted  in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
 
If you wish to stop receiving the Weekly Summary of City Meetings please forward the weekly summary you received to kellyhammargren@gmail.com,  Worth Noting:
A special City Council meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is scheduled for March 17, 2020 at 6 pm. The meeting can be viewed via live webcast https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
All other Berkeley City meetings and events have been cancelled. The Design Review Committee and the Zoning Adjustment Board will not meet. The City Council March 24th meeting is cancelled.
 
The Shelter in Place (stay inside) order for all residents (except those providing essential services) begins March 17, 12:01 am and lasts through April 7 and includes Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, and Contra Costa Counties.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2020/2020-03-16-health-officers-order-residents-to-stay-home/
 
Tuesday,  March 17, 2020
Berkeley City Council Special Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda - Action: 1. Adopt Resolution ratifying the recommendations issued by the Director of Emergency Services and Public Health Officer regarding meetings of legislative bodies in response to COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Urgency Ordinance – COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to provide protections to residential tenants against evictions during the declared state of emergency to preserve the health and safety of the Berkeley Community, 3. Berkeley COVID-19 Relief Fund and Expanding Flexible Housing Pool, Refer to City Manager to consider the creation of tax-exempt special fund at up to $3 million to provide gap resources which to be matched with grants or philanthropic donations to provide gap assistance to renters, small businesses and arts organizations significantly impacted by COVID-19 state of emergency, 4. Strategies for Special Populations during COVID-19 Crisis, Refer to City Manager to develop and implement strategies to address the needs of populations in Berkeley who face unique challenges
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/03_Mar/City_Council__03-17-2020_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda(COVID-19).aspx
March 8 - March 15, 2020
​Worth Noting and Responding with phone call or email:
As of this writing, (Saturday morning), no Berkeley City meetings have been canceled due to Covid-19. In fact, another meeting announcement arrived as this was being finalized.
  • Monday – Agenda Committee at 2:30 pm is the plan for March 24 City Council meeting. #22. is the proposed Charter amendment to establish a Police Board. There are no documents in the agenda packet describing the proposed new Police Board.
  • Tuesday – Regular City Council meeting at 6 pm includes #23.  Emergency Outdoor Shelter and 24. Fair Chance Housing (ban the box for housing).
  • Wednesday – Kate Harrison will be at the Homeless Commission at 7 pm to answer questions about the Emergency Outdoor Shelter
  • Thursday –.#2 in the 10 am Budget Committee agenda is accepting Cryptocurrency as tax payment. There will be a community meeting at 7 pm on the “revitalization” of North Berkeley. The Police Commission at 7 pm will be discussing scheduling a special meeting regarding the Charter amendment, not the content of the amendment
 
Future  
Sunday,  March 8, 2020  - Daylight Savings Begins - Spring Forward
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  March 9, 2020
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Listening session Homeless, 3. Healthy Checkout (removing junk food from checkout, 4. a.&b. Modify Policies Related to Enforcement of  Berkeley Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, 5. a.&b. Smoke free multi-unit housing, a. make complaint process easier, increase staffing for enforcement, referrals on whether to include cannabis b. City Manager requests referral for financial and legal analysis​ 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, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for March 24 Council meeting: CONSENT: 7. Contract $143,000 ($38,000 contingency) with Lind Marine for removal and disposal derelict and abandoned vessels, 8.Contract add $210,000 total $305,000 with Affordable Painting Services, Inc. for Park Buildings, 11. Contract $3,491,917 (includes $317,447 contingency) with Ghilotti Construction, Inc for Brose Garden Pergola Reconstruction & Site Improvements, 13. 60-year term Lease Agreement 5/4/2020-12/31/2080 200 Marina Blvd for Doubletree Hotel City contribution $3,000,000 for Marina street improvements, 22. Ballot Initiative Charter Amendment to Establish Police Board and Director of Police Accountability, 24. Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to 100% Renewable, 25. Require Inclusionary Units (20%) in new developments (10 or more units) in Qualified Opportunity Zones, (more complete agenda follows meeting list) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board - Budget & Personnel Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm, at 2001 Center, Law Library, 2nd Floor http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission – Subcommittee Adopt-a-Spot, 1 – 3 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: 10. Letter to BUSD recommending action against sexual assault, 11. Letter to BUSD recommending elimination of single use plastic, 12. Approval Sexual Assault Subcommittee. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, is suspended in response to the Covid-19 Berkeley Declaration of Emergency
Tuesday,  March 10, 2020
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • 3:30 pm Closed Session: 1. Pending Litigation, b. 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
    • 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Regular Meeting:  CONSENT: 1. Contract 3-15-2020 to 3-14-2023 with option two 1 yr renewals for $2.7 million over 5 years with Blaisdell’s Business Products for Office supplies, small equipment and office furniture, 2. Contract $100,000 thru 6-30-2022 with Resource Development for results based accountability to evaluate mental health programs, 3. Loan $7.1 million to BRIDGE Housing for acquisition and predevelopment of proposed affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo, 4. Establish standing list of  City’s Labor Negotiators, 5. Contract add $20,000 total $65,000 with Cadalys, Inc for software for BESO (Building Energy Saving Ordinance), 6. Contract add $65,081 total $365,773 (term 5-15-2013 to 6-30-2021) with SSP Data Products, Inc. for Barracuda Backup Solution with Hosted Cloud Storage, 7. Accept donation $9,500 from Friends of Ohlone Park for Ohlone Park Mural Garden, 8. Grant application for $150,000 to National Fitness Campaign for Fitness Courts, 9. Contract add $125,000 total $1,386,771 with 2M Associates for Tuolumne Camp Project, 10. Contract add $40,000 total $280,000 with APB General Engineering for Hillview Road and Woodside Road drainage improvement project, 11. $457,000 to purchase 2019 John Deere Co. 644L 20 Ton Hybrid Wheel Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc, 12. Vision Zero Action Plan, 13. Use Portion Cannabis Tax Proceeds to fund subsidies 1000 Person Plan (homeless) 14. Oppose S.2059 – Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019 with letters to Feinstein, Harris, Lee and Trump, 15. Support AB 1839 – CA Green New Deal, 16. Support AB 2037 – Hospital Closure Notification, 17. Refer to Planning Commission Update definition “Research and Development,” 18. Referral to City Manager to study feasibility of 1890 Alcatraz (city owned) as site for African American Holistic Resource Center and affordable housing, 19. Allocation U1 General Fund Revenues, 20. Letter Supporting Reviving Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, 21. Affirm support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 22. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment  with Bay Area Motivate, subsidiary of Lyft for shared electric bikes, 23. Direct City Manager to Lease CalTrans Property at University and West Frontage Road for temporary outdoor shelter and immediately provide handwashing, toilet and garbage pick-up, 24. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Access, 25. Ballot Initiative to increase City Council Salary, 26. Disposition (sale) 1631 Fifth Street, 27. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Reports and Body Worn Cameras Policy, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Economic Dashboards and Demographic Profile Update, 29. 2019 FY 4th Quarter Investment report, 30. 2020 FY 1st qtr report, 31. Audit Status Report from Public Works towards 2020 Zero Waste Goal, 32. Audit Status report from Public Works on Zero Waste Activities, 33. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework for access for People with Disabilities from Commission, 34. Peace and Justice Commission Workplan. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Eviction / Foreclosure Section 8, 5 pm, at 2001 Center, Law Library, 2nd Floor http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday,  March 11, 2020 Thursday,  March 12, 2020
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am, at 1947 Center, 3rd Floor Magnolia  Room, Agenda: 2. New Ordinance to accept Cannabis tax payment and certain industries (with approval) in Cryptocurrency, 3. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations ordinance $28,585,263 (gross), $15,378,568 (net), 4. FY 2020 Mid-year Budget Update, 5. Allocating 50% of Car Fees (Vehicle-in-Lieu Tax) for Street Improvements https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: 2. Expansion Cigarette Butt Receptacles, 3. Bee City Initiative Update http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
    • 2150-2176 Kittredge – demolish carwash, 5-story commercial building, construct 75’ 7-story mixed use building, 165 dwelling units, 52 vehicle spaces, 23,000 sq ft commercial space
    • 1449 Grizzly Peak – construct 500 sq ft addition (5th bedroom) on 3rd story of 2791 3-story single family home, construct perimeter fence 6’2” to 8’7” on side and rear property lines
    • 2650 Telegraph – demolish existing commercial building, construct 5-story, 45 dwelling units (including 4 very low-income units) mixed use building with 20 vehicle parking spaces, 50 bicycle spaces. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • The Solano Avenue Revitalization Plan & T1 Bond Projects in North Berkeley, 7 – 9 pm at Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, 1821 Catalina @ Colusa, hand sanitizer and wet wipes will be provided, no food or beverages will be served. Bring your own water.
Friday,  March 13, 2020
  • Berkeley City Reduced Service Day
Saturday,  March 14, 2020
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  March 15, 2020
  • No City meetings or events found
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Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for March 24 Council meeting: CONSENT: 1. November election d. policies for candidate statements, 3. Annual appropriations $28,565263(gross) $15,378,568(net), 6. Contract $93,600 with Sonya Dublin External Evaluator Tobacco Prevention Program thru 6/30/2021, 7. Contract $143,000 ($38,000 contingency) with Lind Marine for removal and disposal derelict and abandoned vessels, 8.Contract add $210,000 total $305,000 with Affordable Painting Services, Inc. for Park Buildings, 9. Add $300,000 total $500,000with Bay Area Tree Specialists as needed tree services, 10. Add $300,000 total $375,000with ERA Construction Inc for concrete repair in Parks and along Pathways, 11. Contract $3,491,917 (includes $317,447 contingency) with Ghilotti Construction, Inc for Brose Garden Pergola Reconstruction & Site Improvements, 12. Contract $485,000 with Vol Ten Corporation DBA Delta Charter for bus transportation for Day Camp & Summer Programs 6/1/2020-6/1/2025, 13. 60-year term Lease Agreement 5/4/2020-12/31/2080 200 Marina Blvd for Doubletree Hotel City contribution $3,000,000 for Marina street improvements, 14. Add $162,568 total $233,868 with Bigbelly Solar Compacting Trash and Recycling Receptacles term remains 8/1/2018-6/30/2023, 15. Funding $1,000,000 to EBMUD FY 2020-FY 2024 to control wet weather overflows and bypasses, 18. Support SB 54 & AB 1080 CA Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (only 9% of plastic is recycled, 18 billion tons of plastic are added to the oceans each year), 19. Support SB 1160 Public Utilities undergrounding, ACTION: 20. Redesign and Redesign Rose Garden Inn, 21. Zoning Ordinance Hearing for Family Daycare Homes to comply with SB 234, 22. Ballot Initiative Charter Amendment to Establish Police Board and Director of Police Accountability, 23. Renaming Shattuck (east) Center – University, 24. Upgrade Residential and Commercial Customers to 100% Renewable, 25. Require Inclusionary Units (20%) in new developments (10 or more units) in Qualified Opportunity Zones, 26. Budget Referral $153,000 to Fund Berkeley Youthworks, INFORMATION: 27. FY2020 Mid-year Budget Update, 29. Audit Recommendation Status 911 Dispatchers, 30. Children, Youth, and Recreation Commission WorkPlan, 31. Civic Arts Grants Program, 32. Council Referral-Commemorative Tree Program.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
  • 0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
  • 1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
  • 1132 Amador 3/30/20
  • 1533 Beverly 3/12/2020
  • 2565 Buena Vista 3/11/2020
  • 1237.5 Carrison 3/10/2020
  • 1484 Grizzly Peak 3/24/2020
  • 1660 Lincoln 3/12/2020
  • 11 Maryland3/26/2020
  • 74 Oak Ridge 3/19/2020
  • 1231 Ordway 3/17/2020
  • 1919 Oregon 3/16/2020
  • 1315 Peralta 3/17/2020
  • 2418 Sacramento 3/18/2020
  • 2421 Seventh 3/12/2020
  • 2920 Seventh 3/16/2020
  • 1665 Thousand Oaks 3/26/2020
  • 1652 University 3/12/2020
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
  • LPC 1399 Queens Road #LMIN2019-0003
 
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WORKSHOPS
  • March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
  • May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
  • June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update
  • July 21– no workshops scheduled “yet”
  • Sept 29 – Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement/Website Update
  • Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
  • Cannabis Health Considerations
  • Vision 2050
  • Ohlone History and Culture)special meeting)
  • Systems Realignment
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March 1 - March 8, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
  • Super Tuesday March 3 California Primary Day: - Polls open 7 am and close at 8 pm, ​ Absentee Ballot Voters - Don’t delay, get your ballots in. Voting in person or walking in your absentee ballot you must arrive before 8 pm.
  • Wednesday: Planning Commission is conducting a public hearing on eliminating off-street parking minimum requirements for multi-unit buildings.
  • Thursday: morning – Council Land Use Committee TOPA (Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act,) afternoon – Council FITS Policy Committee phase out of sale of (new) gas/diesel/natural gas powered passenger vehicles, evening – Housing Advisory Commission
  • Sunday – March 8 – Daylight Savings begins
 The agenda for the March 10 City Council meeting is available for comment to Council and follows the list of meetings.

Sunday,  March 1, 2020
  • Ben Bartlett Councilmember District 3 & Mayor Jesse Arreguin Office Hours, 2 - 4 pm, at 3250 Adeline, Vault Cafe
Monday,  March 2, 2020 Tuesday,  March 3, 2020
  • Super Tuesday – Primaries in California, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia.
  • Sanctuary City Task Force, 4 - 5:30 pm at 2180 Milvia, reconvening of task force, contact TTrachtenberg@cityofberkeley.info
Wednesday,  March 4, 2020
  • Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: II.B. Add $30,000 and extend contract 2 yrs to Dec 31, 2022, total $80,000 with Roberto Salcido dba Hercules Electric for on-call electrical services, II.C. 5th Contract renewal with Noll & Tam Architects for Central Library Area Improvements project add $20,000 total $585,416 thru June 30, 2021, II.D. Accept $60,000 from CA State Library Fund for10 GB Internet connection. III. Discuss Moss Adams analysis and recommendations. https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
  • Commission on Disability, 6:30 – 9 pm at 1947 Center, 4th Floor, Agenda: 2. Elevator Ordinance, 3. Paratransit Update, 4. Presentation Berkeley Preparedness Network, 5. BART Advisory Appointment, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
  • **Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 9. Public Hearing Parking Reform – eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements except in High Fire zones, establish off-street parking maximums and establish TDM (Transit Demand Management) Program, unbundle parking except when prohibited by Federal Funding. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday,  March 5, 2020 Friday,  March 6, 2020
  • No City meetings found
Saturday,  March 7, 2020  Sunday,  March 8, 2020
  • SPRING FORWARD – Daylight Savings begins
 
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To comment: email Council@CityofBerkeley.info
March 10 City Council Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Contract 3-15-2020 to 3-14-2023 with option two 1 yr renewals for $2.7 million over 5 years with Blaisdell’s Business Products for Office supplies, small equipment and office furniture, 2. Contract $100,000 thru 6-30-2022 with Resource Development for results based accountability to evaluate mental health programs, 3. Loan $7.1 million to BRIDGE Housing for acquisition and predevelopment of proposed affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo, 4. Establish standing list of  City’s Labor Negotiators, 5. Contract add $20,000 total $65,000 with Cadalys, Inc for software for BESO (Building Energy Saving Ordinance), 6. Contract add $65,081 total $365,773 (term 5-15-2013 to 6-30-2021) with SSP Data Products, Inc. for Barracuda Backup Solution with Hosted Cloud Storage, 7. Accept donation $9,500 from Friends of Ohlone Park for Ohlone Park Mural Garden, 8. Grant application for $150,000 to National Fitness Campaign for Fitness Courts, 9. Contract add $125,000 total $1,386,771 with 2M Associates for Tuolumne Camp Project, 10. Contract add $40,000 total $280,000 with APB General Engineering for Hillview Road and Woodside Road drainage improvement project, 11. $457,000 to purchase 2019 John Deere Co. 644L 20 Ton Hybrid Wheel Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc, 12. Vision Zero Action Plan, 13. Use Portion Cannabis Tax Proceeds to fund subsidies 1000 Person Plan (homeless) 14. Oppose S.2059 – Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019 with letters to Feinstein, Harris, Lee and Trump, 15. Support AB 1839 – CA Green New Deal, 16. Support AB 2037 – Hospital Closure Notification, 17. Refer to Planning Commission Update definition “Research and Development,” 18. Referral to City Manager to study feasibility of 1890 Alcatraz (city owned) as site for African American Holistic Resource Center and affordable housing, 19. Allocation U1 General Fund Revenues, 20. Letter Supporting Reviving Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, 21. Affirm support for People of Tibet, ACTION: 22. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment  with Bay Area Motivate, subsidiary of Lyft for shared electric bikes, 23. Direct City Manager to Lease CalTrans Property at University and West Frontage Road for temporary outdoor shelter and immediately provide handwashing, toilet and garbage pick-up, 24. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Access, 25. Ballot Initiative to increase City Council Salary, 26. Disposition (sale) 1631 Fifth Street, 27. Surveillance Technology and Acquisition Reports and Body Worn Cameras Policy, INFORMATION REPORTS: 28. Economic Dashboards and Demographic Profile Update, 29. 2019 FY 4th Quarter Investment report, 30. 2020 FY 1st qtr report, 31. Audit Status Report from Public Works towards 2020 Zero Waste Goal, 32. Audit Status report from Public Works on Zero Waste Activities, 33. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework for access for People with Disabilities from Commission,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/03_Mar/City_Council__03-10-2020_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1533 Beverly 3-12-2020
2565 Buena Vista 3-11-2020
1237.5 Carrison 3-10-2020
2965-2967 College 3-4-2020
1660 Lincoln 3-12-2020
74 Oak Ridge 3-19-2020
1231 Ordway 3-17-2020
1919 Oregon 3-16-2020
1315 Peralta 3-17-2020
1416 Russell 3-4-2020
2418 Sacramento 3-18-2020
2421 Seventh 3-12-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
 
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WORKSHOPS
  • March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
  • May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
  • June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update
  • July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
  • Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
  • Cannabis Health Considerations
  • Vision 2050
  • Systems Realignment
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February 23 - March 1, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The weekly summary of city meetings with agenda highlights for February 23 – March 1 is exceptionally long with the City Council Agenda Committee on Monday and City Council Regular meeting on Tuesday absorbing a lot of space.
Search for Director of Library Services (DOLS) – There are two opportunities to attend the Community meetings on the process and to comment on the ideal candidate profile with Pam Derby from CPS HR Consulting.: Monday 12:30 – 2 pm and Tuesday 6 – 7:30 pm, For more detail and available appointment times for comment in addition to noted public meetings check: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Monday – The Planning Commission / ZAB subcommittees are meeting on the Zoning Ordinance revisions. The agenda attachment with the revisions is 265 pages.
Tuesday - The Council meeting includes two appeals followed by the Surveillance Reports. It is also the same evening of the last Democratic primary debate if you haven’t made up your mind yet and an interesting looking talk for parents of young children on climate.
Wednesday – The Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws (JSISHL) agenda is on establishing objective housing/development standards. The LeConte neighborhood meeting is open to residents living in other Berkeley neighborhoods.  
 
Sunday,  February 23, 2020
  • Presidential Forum on Economic Justice for Black Americans – Earn My Vote, 4 – 8 pm, Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph , Oakland, free event, organizers Patricia Brooks 510.590.1107, Ben Bartlett 310.428.4803, Eventbrite lists 4-8 pm, Facebook post lists 4-8 pm and in details lists 1-5 pm, check with organizer to confirm.  https://www.facebook.com/events/188545615747394/
Monday,  February 24, 2020
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Listening session Homeless, 3. Healthy Checkout (removing junk food from checkout, 4. a.&b.Sales and serving of Sugar-sweetened beverages on City property a. Commission recommends prohibiting at City events and in City vending machines, b. City Manager recommends majority healthy choices, 5. a.&b. Smoke free multi-unit housing, a. make complaint process easier, increase staffing for enforcement, referrals on whether to include cannabis b. City Manager requests referral for financial and legal analysis https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Health,_Life_Enrichment,_Equity___Community.aspx
  • Community Meeting - Search for Director of Library Services (DOLS), 12:30 – 2 pm, at Tarea Hall Pittman South Library, 1901 Russell, Agenda: Community meeting on process and candidate profile, https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission and Public Works – Adopt A Spot Subcommittee, 1 – 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Chinquapin Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda planning for March 10 Council meeting, CONSENT: 1. Contract 3-15-2020 to 3-14-2023 with option two 1 yr renewals for $2.7 million over 5 years with Blaisdell’s Business Products for Office supplies, small equipment and office furniture, Contract $100,000 thru 6-30-2022 with Resource Development for results based accountability to evaluate mental health programs, 3. Loan $7.1 million to BRIDGE Housing for acquisition and predevelopment of proposed affordable housing project at 1740 San Pablo, 4. Establish standing list of  City’s Labor Negotiators, 5. Contract add $20,000 total $65,000 with Cadalys, Inc for software for BESO (Building Energy Saving Ordinance), 6. Contract add $65,081 total $365,773 (term 5-15-2013 to 6-30-2021) with SSP Data Products, Inc. for Barracuda Backup Solution with Hosted Cloud Storage, 7. Accept donation $9,500 from Friends of Ohlone Park for Ohlone Park Mural Garden, 8. Grant application for $150,000 to National Fitness Campaign for Fitness Courts, 9. Contract add $125,000 total $1,386,771 with 2M Associates for Tuolumne Camp Project, 10. Contract add $40,000 total $280,000 with APB General Engineering for Hillview Road and Woodside Road drainage improvement project, 11. $457,000 to purchase 2019 John Deere Co. 644L 20 Ton Hybrid Wheel Loader with Pape Machinery, Inc, 12. Oppose S.2059 – Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019 with letters to Feinstein, Harris, Lee and Trump, 13. Support AB 1839 – CA Green New Deal, 14. Support AB 2037 – Hospital Closure Notification, 15. Allocation U1 General Fund Revenues, 16. Support Reviving Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, ACTION: 17. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment  with Bay Area Motivate, subsidiary of Lyft for shared electric bikes, 18. Disposition (sale) 1631 Fifth Street, 19. Vision Zero Action Plan, 20. a.&b. Smoke Free Multi-unit Housing Ordinance Policy and enforcement, 21. Use Portion Cannabis Tax Proceeds to fund subsidies 1000 Person Plan (homeless) 22. Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Housing Access, 23. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, 24. Update definition “Research and Development,” 25. Ballot Initiative to increase City Council Salary, 26. Referral to City Manager to study feasibility of 1890 Alcatraz (city owned) as site for African American Holistic Resource Center and affordable housing, 27. Affirm support for People of Tibet, 28. Allocate Car Fees for street improvements, INFORMATION REPORTS: 29. Economic Dashboards and Demographic Profile Update, 30. 2019 FY 4th Quarter Investment report,  30. 2020 FY 1st qtr report, 32. Audit Status Report from Public Works towards 2020 Zero Waste Goal, 33. Audit Status report from Public Works on Zero Waste Activities, 34. Proposed Navigable Cities Framework for  access for People with Disabilities from Commission, REFERRED & UNSCHEDULED 8. Telecom Ordinance, 9. Council Rules and Procedures, 10. Compulsory Composting and Edible Food Recovery, 11. Officeholder Accounts, Increase Compliance with Short-term rental Ordinance, Grant Writing Services, Kitchen Exhaust Hood​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, Agenda: 8, Census Presentation, 9. 2020 Vision Presentation, 11. BUSD Special Taxes and Infrastructure Bond Measures. http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Commission on the Status of Women, - Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee, 7 – 8 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, 4. Safety Cells and Pregnancy procedures,​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
  • Housing Advisory Commission - Subcommittees, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cottonwood Room,
  • Planning Commission Subcommittee meets concurrently with Zoning Adjustment Board Subcommittee – Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center, Basement, Agenda: last subcommittee meeting before [revised] zoning ordinance is finalized for public review, working draft of Baseline Zoning Ordinance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_Commissions/Commission_for_Planning/2020-02-24_ZORP_Item%2005.pdf (265 pages) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: 3. Subcommittee report Design Guidelines for New Construction, 4. Ideas to educate public about food waste, 5. Changes to items currently accepted in compost program (i.e. milk cartons) https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, 
Tuesday,  February 25, 2020
  • Community Meeting - Search for Director of Library Services (DOLS), 6 - 7:30 pm, at West Branch Library, Agenda: process and candidate profile, https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
  • An evening with Mary DeMocker author of The Parent’s Guide to Climate Revolution: 100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, at 1731 Prince St, Malcolm X Library (enter on Prince), https://350bayarea.org/event/an-evening-with-mary-democker-author-of-the-parents-guide-to-climate-revolution-100-ways-to-build-a-fossil-free-future-raise-empowered-kids-and-still-get-a-good-nights-sleep
  • Joint Powers Financing Authority Special Meeting, 5:45 pm, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: Refinancing 2010 certificate of Participation originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Joint_Powers_Financing_Authority.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Election Reform Act 2nd reading public financing of elections contribution limit to qualify 30 unique contributors $10 each or more total $500. Contribution limit $50/individual, candidate cannot contribute more than $250 to self (includes spouse, domestic partner, unemancipated children), 2. 2nd reading wage theft prevention, 3. 2nd reading regulations & operating standards cannabis business, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP, $13,085,000, 6. Contract $313,800 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services  March 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, , 7. Contract $500,000 with Van Meter Williams Pollack for Professional Planning Services to Prepare Zoning Standards and EIR for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations, March 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021, 8. Amend Agreement with CA Dept of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of the State highways within the City of Berkeley will address roadway and traffic signal improvements,  9. Contract $388,489 (includes 10% contingency) with APB General Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, 10. Permit Fee Waiver for PG&E for Undergrounding existing overhead electrical facilities and electric service conversions in Utility Undergrounding District No. 48. (Grizzly Reak/Summit), 11. Asylum for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Affirm Berkeley’s Commitment to our asylum-seeking residents, 12.&13. Council donations, 14. Schedule Special City Council Meeting on Ohlone History and Culture, 15. Support S.2012 (Feinstein) Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019, 16. Support SB-431(Mobile phones), SB-801 (back-up battery packs), SB-802 (allow diesel-powered generators during declared disasters) support people whose lives would be endangered with emergency power shutdowns, 17. Referral: Street Lighting Near Campus, ACTION: 18. Issuance $38,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Measure O Affordable Housing, 19. Refinancing 2009, 2010 General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF), 20. Issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds to refinance outstanding Refinance 2010 Certificates (originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project), 21. a.,b.,c. appeal 1582 LeRoy convert Hillside School to residential use,  22. ZAB Appeal 2422 Fifth St,  23. Surveillance Technology & Acquisition Reports, License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, INFORMATION REPORTS: 23. City Manager Response to audit of Code Enforcement Unit, 24. Mayor Arreguin is President of ABAG, Regional Leadership and Goals for 2020. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Democratic Primary Debate, 5 – 7 pm on CBS, last Democratic debate before California primary voting on March 3, Biden, Bloomberg, Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Sanders, Warren, https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a26992483/democratic-candidates-primary-debates-2020-election/
Wednesday,  February 26, 2020
  • 4x4 Joint Task Force Committee on Housing: Rent Board/City Council, 3 pm, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 6. Possible enhancements Short Term Ordinance, 7. Options for expanded rental registration, 9. Updates elevator ordinance, relocation ordinance, City enforcement AB 1482, Tenant Opportunity Purchase Act. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Civic Arts Commission, 6 – 8 pm at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: 6. Action items 2542 Durant final Art Plan, Public Art Ordinance, 7. Presentation Turtle Island https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CivicArtsCommissionHomepage/
  • Disaster and Fire Safety Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 997 Cedar St, Fire Department Training Center, Agenda: 4. Notification of recidency in designated high risk fire areas, 5. Phase 3 Study , Undergrounding Utilities, 6. Special Tax assessment for Wildfire Prevention, 7. October Power Shutoff, 8. Public Process to update Wildfire Fire Code, 9. Public Outreach Emergency Preparedness, 10. Expand Automatic Gas Shut-off, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Disaster_and_Fire_Safety_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Energy Commission, 6:30 – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Agenda: 7. Presentation-discussion of BESO (Building Energy Saving Ordinance) evaluation, 8. Climate Fund Concept, 9. CEAC referral on Sustainable Mobility, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Energy_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws, 7 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 10. Objective Standards for Shadows (includes solar), 11. Objective Standards for Design, 12. Objective Standards for Density, 13. Draft report for Council https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Joint_Subcommittee_for_the_Implementation_of_State_Housing_Laws_Homepage.aspx
  • Police Review Commission, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center,
  • Le Conte Neighborhood Association, 7:30 – 9 pm, at Life Adventist Church 2236 Parker, (South of Ellsworth) Agenda: 1. Proposed Up-zoning for Telegraph Area – The new Southside Plan, by Planning Commissioner Mary Kay Lacey. 2. Development Proposals for South Shattuck: Eastern Hardware/Model Garage and Walgreens sites, and a quick update about 3000 Shattuck, by Janis Ching. 3.  Berkeley for Assessment Tax Equity, an advocacy group, exposes inconsistencies in city’s levying of property tax, by Lilana Spindler and Laura Menard. 4. Community Announcements
Thursday,  February 27, 2020
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am, at (TBD usually) 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Add $2.5 million from transfer tax to 115 Pension Trust Fund, 3. Short-term rental policy enforcement staff costs that exceed enforcement fees and penalties shall be covered thru short-term rental taxes collected, remaining 2/3 to Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 1/3 Arts Fund, (Cannabis cryptocurrency tax not on agenda-future mtg)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board - Cancelled
  • Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Agenda: 3. Presentation Berkeley Crisis Services, 6. Recommendation “May is Mental Health Month” https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, 6 pm Potluck, 6:45 pm meeting, at 390 27th St, Oakland, Humanist Hall,  Agenda: Update CA Single Payer, Will Police Review Commission Reform be on Nov Ballot, 7:15 Panel on Don’t Attack Iran, U.S. and Middle East, 
Friday,  February 28, 2020 Saturday,  February 29, 2020 Sunday,  March 1, 2020
  • Ben Bartlett Councilmember District 3 & Mayor Jesse Arreguin Office Hours, 2 - 4 pm, at 3250 Adeline, Vault Cafe
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1237.5 Carrison 3-10-2020
1660 Lincoln 3-12-2020
30 Roanoke 2-25-2020
2421 Seventh 3-12-2020
1760 Sonoma 2-27-2020
20 Stevenson 2-25-2020
1914 Stuart 2-25-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
LINK to Current Zoning Applications https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Land_Use_Division/Current_Zoning_Applications.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/FUND$ Replacement Website Update
July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

February 16 - February 23, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The most important thing you can do to save the last shreds of this Democracy is to vote and to reach out to help, encourage, push, people to register and then vote especially in other states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan. Check www.rockthevote.org for quick reference.
 
February 18 is the last day to Register to Vote for the March 3, CA primary, https://registertovote.ca.gov Use the same link to check your registration. If you are a permanent absentee voter you should already have your ballot. The Ballot 24 hour Collection box is in front of City Hall on Milvia.
 
Monday, President’s Day – Bernie is coming to Richmond for a noon rally
Tuesday – Council Facilities, Infrastructure Committee is meeting Tuesday at 2 pm not Thursday
Wednesday – Governor Newsom gives State of the State address at 10:30 am, The next Democratic Debate is Wednesday, 6 pm, NBC and MSNBC, the debates are always available live online from multiple sources if you do not have access to NBC or MSNBC,
Thursday – Land Use 10:30 am includes requiring inclusionary affordable units in Opportunity Zones, Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board 7 pm, presentations Moms 4 Housing and Redlining.
The agenda for the February 25 City Council meeting is available for review and follows the list of meetings.
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Sunday,  February 16, 2020
No City meetings or events found
Monday,  February 17, 2020 - Presidents’ Day Holiday
Bernie Get Out The Vote Rally, 12 p – 2 pm, doors open 10 am, at Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA, 94804
https://www.facebook.com/events/716264898913678/
Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  February 18, 2020
  • City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee (special meeting Tuesday – no meeting on Thursday), 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Bright streets – paint crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signage within 3 blocks of schools, 3. Terminate sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles in City of Berkeley by 2025, 4. Revive Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, 5. Potential Bonding and Funding Opportunities for improving the PCI (Paving Condition Index) and creating a Paving Master Plan. Unscheduled/Items for Future Agendas: Traffic Circles, Plastic Bags, Climate Emergency Dept/Office​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Evictions in Berkeley A Workshop for Landlords, 6 pm, at 2090 Kittredge, Berkeley Central Library, 3rd Floor, Community Room  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Wednesday,  February 19, 2020 Thursday,  February 20, 2020
  • City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Inclusionary Units in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) in owner occupied developments similar ordinance for Rental Housing Projects, 3. Discussion Small Business Listening session, April 16, June 4, Oct 1, Dec 3 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, at 1231 Addison St, Agenda: 5. Special Presentation: Moms 4 Housing, 6. Special Presentation: Redlining in Berkeley The Past is Present, 7. (2) waivers of late registration penalties,​ http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
    • Acheson Commons (1987 Shattuck, 2111-2113 University, 1922 & 1930 Walnut – modification signage
    • 2650 Telegraph at Derby – demolish existing commercial building, construct 5-story mixed use with 45 dwelling units (including 4 very low income) 1290 sq ft commercial space, 50 bicycle spaces, 20 vehicle parking spaces
    • 2590 Bancroft Way – demolish 2-story building, construct 8-story mixed use with 87 dwelling units (including 5 very low income)4,490 sq ft commercial space, 2767 sq ft usable open space, 40 bicycle spaces, no vehicle parking
    • 3201 Shattuck at Woolsey– Pre-application demolish existing single story building, construct 3-story mixed use with ground floor commercial, 6 live work units, 6 3-bedroom units
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission & Open Government Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 7. Officeholder Accounts and Office Expense Accounts, 8. Public Financing, 9. Public Financing Certification Process, Open Government Commission,   http://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
  • Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Panel of Experts, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, 2nd Floor, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentations, 1. BUSD, 2. Ecology Center, 3. YMCA-Diabetes Prevention, Action items: 2. Healthy Checkout, 3. Information literature for Berkeley Retailers 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.2. Proposed Transportation Demand Management Program https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Transportation_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  February 21, 2020 Saturday,  February 22, 2020
  • No City meetings/events found
Sunday,  February 23, 2020
  • No City meetings/events found
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February 25, City Council meeting: to comment email Council@cityofberkeley.info
CONSENT: 1. 2nd reading public financing of elections contribution limit to qualify 30 unique contributors $10 each or more total $500. Contribution limit $50/individual, candidate cannot contribute more than $250 to self (includes spouse, domestic partner, unemancipated children), 2. 2nd reading wage theft prevention,3. 2nd reading regulations & operating standards cannabis business, 5. Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP, $13,085,000, 6. Contract $313,800 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services  March 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, , 7. Contract $500,000 with Van Meter Williams Pollack for Professional Planning Services to Prepare Zoning Standards and EIR for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations, March 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021, 8. Amend Agreement with CA Dept of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of the State highways within the City of Berkeley will address roadway and traffic signal improvements,  9. Contract $388,489 (includes 10% contingency) with APB General Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, 10. Permit Fee Waiver for PG&E for Undergrounding existing overhead electrical facilities and electric service conversions in Utility Undergrounding District No. 48. (Grizzly Reak/Summit), 11. Asylum for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Affirm Berkeley’s Commitment to our asylum-seeking residents, 12.&13. Council donations, 14. Schedule Special City Council Meeting on Ohlone History and Culture, 15. Support S.2012(Feinstein) Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019, 16. Support SB-431(Mobile phones), SB-801 (back-up battery packs), SB-802 (allow diesel-powered generators during declared disasters) support people whose lives would be endangered with emergency power shutdowns, 17. Referral: Street Lighting Near Campus, ACTION: 18. Issuance $38,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Measure O Affordable Housing, 19. Refinancing 2009, 2010 General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF), 20. Issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds to refinance outstanding Refinance 2010 Certificates (originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project), 21. a.,b.,c. appeal 1582 LeRoy convert Hillside School to residential use,  22. ZAB Appeal 2422 Fifth St,  23. Surveillance Technology & Acquisition Reports, License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, INFORMATION REPORTS: 23. City Manager Response to audit of Code Enforcement Unit, 24. Mayor Arreguin is President of ABAG, Regional Leadership and Goals for 2020. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/02_Feb/City_Council__02-25-2020_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
30 Roanoke 2-25-2020
1760 Sonoma 2-27-2020
20 Stevenson 2-25-2020
1914 Stuart 2-25-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 

 
WORKSHOPS
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment

February 9 - February 16, 2020
Worth Noting:
City Offices are closed Wednesday in observation of President Lincoln’s Birthday. Commissions with regular meetings falling on the 2nd Wednesday have been rescheduled except for Parks Commission, If planning on going to the Parks Commission meeting call Monday or Tuesday 510.981.6704 secretary Roger Miller to check if Commission is still meeting.
February 18 is the last day to Register to Vote for the March 3, CA primary. If you have not received your voting pamphlet check your voting registration https://registertovote.ca.gov  (If you can’t find your registration you may need to add your middle name or initial with your first name) Mail-in/absentee ballots are already arriving.
Worth Showing Up:
  • Monday – Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee 10 am,
  • Agenda and Rules Committee at 2:30 pm proposed agenda includes 5. contract for Zoning Standards and EIR for Ashby and North Berkeley BART developments,  
  • Tuesday – City Council Regular meeting at 6 pm, 17. Overnight RV Parking, 18. Ballot Initiatives
  • Thursday – City Council Budget and Finance Committee 10 am, 3. Proposal for Cannabis Tax payments in bitcoin/cryptocurrency
 
Sunday,  February 9, 2020 Monday,  February 10, 2020
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 3. Listening Session on Homelessness, 4. Healthy Checkout Ordinance, 5. a.&b. Resolution Procurement & Sale Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, a. prohibits sale and serving in City meetings/events, b. “Recognizes principles” emphasize healthy options, 6. a.&b. Modify Policies Related to Enforcement of Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance, a. Increase staffing, improve signage, make reporting less onerous, b. refer to City Manager for analysis. 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, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for February 25, CONSENT: 3. Formal Bid Solicitations and RFP, $12,440,000 4. Contract $313,800 with Worldwide Travel Staffing for Nurse Registry Services  March 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, , 5. Contract $500,000 with Van Meter Williams Pollack for Professional Planning Services to Prepare Zoning Standards and EIR for Ashby and North Berkeley BART Stations, March 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021, 6. Amend Agreement with CA Dept of Transportation (Caltrans) for maintenance of the State highways within the City of Berkeley will address roadway and traffic signal improvements,  7. Contract $388,489 (includes 10% contingency) with APB General Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement, 8. Permit Fee Waiver for PG&E for Undergrounding existing overhead electrical facilities and electric service conversions in Utility Undergrounding District No. 48. (Grizzly Reak/Summit), 9. Asylum for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Affirm Berkeley’s Commitment to our asylum-seeking residents, 10.&11. Council donations, 12. Support S.2012(Feinstein) Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019, 13. Support SB-431(Mobile phones), SB-801 (back-up battery packs), SB-802 (allow diesel-powered generators during declared disasters) support people whose lives would be endangered with emergency power shutdowns, 14. a.,b.,c. appeal 1582 LeRoy convert Hillside School to residential use,  15. ZAB Appeal 2422 Fifth St,  16. Surveillance Technology & Acquisition Reports, License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, ACTION: 17. Issuance $38,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for Measure O Affordable Housing, 18. Refinancing 2009, 2010 General Obligation Bonds (Measure FF), 19. Issuance and sale of lease revenue bonds to refinance outstanding Refinance 2010 Certificates (originally issued to finance Animal Shelter Project), 20. Ordinance 1st reading Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing, 21. Schedule Special City Council Meeting on Ohlone History and Culture, 22. Referral: Street Lighting Near Campus, INFORMATION REPORTS: 23. Audit report not in packet, 24. Regional Leadership and Goals for 2020, Referred Items for Review – 8. Prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 9. Potential Revisions Rules of Procedure and Order, 10. Update Telecom Ordinances, 11. Compulsory Composting and Edible Food Recovery, Revisions to Short-Term Rental Ordinance No. 7,521, Grant Writing Services, Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Homeless Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 5. Census 2020, 8. Support Emergency Outdoor Shelter, 9. STAIR Center, 10. Lifelong Street Medicine proposal, Homeless persons on Caltrans property, 16. Landlord Incentives for accepting voucher/subsidy holders (rescheduled to Feb 10 because of holiday)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Public Works Commission – Utility Undergrounding Subcommittee, 4 – 5 pm at 1947 Center, 4th Floor, Elm Room​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: Gender Neutral bathrooms discussion and letter to BUSD School Board  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  February 11, 2020
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • Closed Session, 4 – 6 pm, Pending Litigation, a. Clay v. City of Berkeley, Case No. 18897070, 1444 Fifth Street LLC, v. City of Berkeley, Case No. 19032434
    • Regular Council Meeting, 6 pm – 11pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Approvals Development Agreements for 2012 Berkeley Way, 2. 2nd reading Cannabis Ordinance, 3. Appoint Lisa Warhaus as Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, 5. Add $235,000 (total $450,000) with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator services, 6. Apply for CA Dept of Housing and Development (HCD) funds $1 – 5 million under CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and agreements if awarded, 7. Apply for Infill Infrastructure grants for 2527 Blake (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD), 8. Modify Block Grant to use CSBG funds for mobile shower program, 9. Support HR 5038 – Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, 10. Support HR 5609 – Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act, 12. Improve enforcement ordinance Wage Theft Prevention, 13. Installation William Byron Rumford Plaque, 14. Referral to City Manager Electric Moped Ride-Share Franchise Agreement, ACTION: 15. Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement and Receivership Actions, 16. Disposition 1631 fifth St, 17. Resolution Safe Overnight RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots, 18. Discussion Potential Ballot Measure for inclusion in community survey, 19. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment, 20. Resolution Discouraging the Use of Cell Phones, Email, Texting, Instant Messaging and Social Media by Councilmembers during Official City Meetings, 21. 2-Lane Option on Adeline St between MLK Way and Ward. INFORMATION: Commission on Disability Workplan
  • Commission on the Status of Women – Equal Pay Subcommittee, 6 – 7 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: 5. Equal Pay Workshop https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission – Audit Subcommittee, 1:30 – 3 pm at 2180 Milvia, Bay Laurel Room, 1st Floor Center St, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday,  February 12, 2020 Thursday,  February 13, 2020
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 3. Cannabis Cryptocurrency Tax, ordinance to allow City to accept stablecoin (cryptocurrency) tax remittance, 4. Council’s Fiscal Policies, 5. Utilize Substantial Portion of Cannabis Tax proceeds to fund subsidies under 1000 Person Plan (homeless plan)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/2020-02-13%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Budget.pdf
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: 2. Cigarette Butt Receptacles subcommittee Report, 3. Gas Station CO2 Labeling, 4. Bee City Initiative Update, 5. Letter to State on Research of Environmentally Preferable Alternatives to Plastics (CEAC meeting date Feb 13, listed incorrectly on website home page)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Planning_and_Development/Commissions/Commission_for_Community_Environmental_Advisory/202002_CEAC_Agenda.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 1919 Oregon – Demolish rear 541 sq ft addition, convert building to duplex, construct new 2-story 1438 sq ft rear dwelling unit, 3 parking spaces, staff recommend approve
    • 2565 Buena Vista Way – Expand existing 1675 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling that exceeds lot coverage by excavating the lower level, staff recommend approve
    • 1533 Beverly Place – enlarge existing 1212 sq ft 1-story single-family dwelling with a non-conforming front setback by adding 1035 sq ft addition including a new 2nd story, average height 23 ft – 7 ½”, add 5th bedroom, staff recommend dismiss appeal and approve
Friday,  February 14, 2020
  • Berkeley City Reduced Services Day  
Saturday,  February 15, 2020 Sunday,  February 16, 2020
  • President’s Day Long Weekend
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1872 Allston 2-12-2020
910 Ashby 2-12-2020
2212 Ashby 2-12-2020
2336 Eighth 2-12-2020
30 Roanoke 2-25-2020
1914 Stuart 2-25-2020
1508 Virginia 2-11-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment
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February 2 - February 9, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
  • Monday – Author Talk with George Lakey on How We Win
  • Tuesday – The 6 pm City Council special session includes two items ballot initiative planning and the Adeline Corridor Plan,
  • Wednesday – The Planning Commission item 10. Southside Plan is about increasing the housing density (student housing) adjacent to UCB
  • Thursday – Inclusionary affordable housing in Opportunity Zones (Opportunity Zones are Capital Gains tax shelters) is on the City Council Land Use Committee agenda, Facilities, Infrastructure meets in the afternoon.
  • Sunday, Feb 9 – 350 Bay Area is providing ½ day training on impacting CA legislation on Climate.
The agenda for the February 11 City Council meeting is available for review and follows the list of meetings.
February 18 is the last day to Register to Vote for the March 3, CA primary, https://registertovote.ca.gov Use the same link to check your registration. (If you can’t find your registration you may need to add your middle name with your first name)
 
Sunday,  February 2, 2020
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  February 3, 2020 Tuesday,  February 4, 2020
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • 3 pm Special Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Employees Berkeley Police Association
    • 4 pm Special Session: Public Hearing Berkeley Election Reform Act, Action: 1. Cost of Living Adjustment, 2. Prohibit Officeholder Accounts
    • 6 pm Special Session, Agenda: 1. Discussion Services Council may wish to fund thru revenue measures (ballot initiatives) and community survey, 2. Adeline Corridor Planning Process Update.
Wednesday,  February 5, 2020 Thursday,  February 6, 2020 Friday,  February 7, 2020 Saturday,  February 8, 2020
  • No City meetings/events found
Sunday,  February 9, 2020  
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Agenda for February 11 Council meeting: Agenda: CONSENT: 1. Approvals Development Agreements for 2012 Berkeley Way, 2. 2nd reading Cannabis Ordinance, 3. Appoint Lisa Warhaus as Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, 5. Add $235,000 (total $450,000) with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator services, 6. Apply for CA Dept of Housing and Development (HCD) funds $1 – 5 million under CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and agreements if awarded, 7. Apply for Infill Infrastructure grants for 2527 Blake (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD), 8. Modify Block Grant to use CSBG funds for mobile shower program, 9. Support HR 5038 – Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, 10. Support HR 5609 – Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act, 12. Improve enforcement ordinance Wage Theft Prevention, 13. Installation William Byron Rumford Plaque, 14. Referral to City Manager Electric Moped Ride-Share Franchise Agreement, ACTION: 15. Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement and Receivership Actions, 16. Disposition 1631 fifth St, 17. Resolution Safe Overnight RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots, 18. Discussion Potential Ballot Measure for inclusion in community survey, 19. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment, 20. Resolution Discouraging the Use of Cell Phones, Email, Texting, Instant Messaging and Social Media by Councilmembers during Official City Meetings, 21. 2-Lane Option on Adeline St between MLK Way and Ward.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/02_Feb/City_Council__02-11-2020_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1872 Allston 2-12-2020
910 Ashby 2-12-2020
1168 Cragmont 2-4-2020
2336 Eighth 2-12-2020
1412 Hearst 2-6-2020
1801 Shattuck 2-5-2020
1612 Stuart 2-4-2020
1508 Virginia 2-11-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment
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January 26 - February 2, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
For a week that should have been quiet other than City Council on Tuesday, it is packed with workshops, speakers and interesting looking meeting agendas.
Sunday – Free Workshop – Electrify Everything, If you have a gas furnace or water heater on its last leg, the electrification workshop is a must. We must get off natural gas and now we can do it.
Monday – Check proposed agenda items for Feb 11 City Council meeting. 
Tuesday – If you can’t show up or tune into the 4 pm City Council session on the Fire Department, take a quick scan of the report – link is included. Surveillance and Safe overnight RV parking are action items in the City Council Regular meeting agenda
Wednesday – The Planning Commission is presenting the Adeline Corridor Plan
Thursday – Seminar on preparing for power outages - Are You Prepared for the Next Power Outage,
Saturday – Listened to an interview with Todd Miller on YouTube and I am putting the evening Climate Disruption, Migration and Border Walls with journalist Todd Miller high on my show-up list. There is an all-day workshop on the Adeline Corridor from 9 am – 5 pm.
 
If you are interested in looking at the building projects that have been approved and are in the appeal period, that list with links follows the weekly list of meetings.
 
Sunday,  January 26, 2019Monday,  January 27, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Listening Session on Homelessness, 3. Healthy Checkout – stores  >2,500 sq ft to sell more nutritious food and beverage options in checkout areas, 4. a. & b. Resolution procurement, Sales and Serving of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages at City departments and City food services, Unscheduled: 5. a.&b.Enforcement of Berkeley Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing 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, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for February 11 Council meeting: Referred Items for Review: 8. Updating Telecom Ordinances, Unscheduled Items: 9. Compulsory Composting and Edible Food Recovery CA SB 1383, 10. Revisions to Council Rules of Procedures and Order, Proposed Agenda, CONSENT: 1. Approvals Development Agreements for 2012 Berkeley Way, 2. Appoint Lisa Warhaus as Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, 4. Add $235,000 (total $450,000) with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator services, 5/ Apply for CA Dept of Housing and Development (HCD) funds $1 – 5 million under CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and agreements if awarded, 6. Apply for Infill Infrastructure grants for 2527 Blake (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD), 7. Modify Block Grantto use CSBG funds for mobile shower program, 8. Support HR 5038 – Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, 9. Support HR 5609 – Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act, 10. Referral to City Manager Electric Moped Ride-Share Franchise Agreement, ACTION: 11. Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement and Receivership Actions, 12. Discussion Potential Ballot Measure for inclusion in community survey, 13. Electric Bike Share Program Franchise Amendment, 14. Resolution Discouraging the Use of Cell Phones, Email, Texting, Instant Messaging and Social Media by Councilmembers during Official City Meetings, 15. Amend Ordinance to B.M.C. Chapter 13.78 to prohibit additional fees for Roommate Replacements and Lease Renewals and Terminations, 16. Installation of William Byron Rumford Plaque, 17. Analyze for potential redesign for 2-Lane Option on Adeline between MLK and Ward, 18. Referral to Budget Process: Eliminate the Permit Service Center (PSC) Fund and Direct Revenues to the General Fund – all departments currently funded through PSC Fund should have their funding from the General Fund. Unfinished Business for Scheduling: 1. Revisions to Ordinance No. 7,521 to increase compliance with the City’s short-term rental ordinance, 2. Grant Writing Services Referral, 3. Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance, 4. Ordinance to Require Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • City/UC/Student Relations Committee, 12 – 2 pm, at 2465 Bancroft Way, Eshleman Hall, ASUC Senate Chamber, 5th Floor, Agenda: Census 2020, Southside Safety Plan (Berkeley Police, UC Police), Campus and City Pedestrian Safety (ASUC).​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/City/UC/Student_Relations_Committee.aspx
  • Homeless Commission, - Homeless Encampment Subcommittee Meeting  5 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, 4. Encampment Matrix, 6. Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 7. People’s Park Encampment, 8. Mitigating Loss and Damage due to displacement https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 6:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 5. Commissioner Knowledge Exchange Affordable Housing, 7. Recent Council Housing Actions, 8. Becoming and Staying Informed on Housing Activities of Other Commissions https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: Updates Solid Waste Recycling Transfer Center, 1. Presentation Fillgood.co, Skip the Slip proposal, Single Use Foodware Ordinance Implementation, Design Guidelines for New Construction, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  January 28, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
    • Special Meeting - Fire and Emergency Services Funding, 4 pm, Presentation: emergency response and transport, fire suppression, emergency notification siren, evacuation, facilities, ballot measures, fees https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2020/01_Jan/City_Council__01-28-2020_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx,
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 1. $75,000 Contract with Lake Research Partners for 2020 Registered Voter Survey, 3. Enter Participation Agreement with Pension Stabilization Trust for IRS Section 115 Trust Fund, 4. Add $50,000 (total $100,000) with Albany Community Access Resources and Services (Albany CARES) for Mental Health Services, 5. Apply for Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) for 1601 Oxford, 6. Sell 1631 Fifth St, 7. Cost Sharing Agreement with EBMUD not to exceed $855,264 (includes 20% contingency) for pipeline and paving Ellsworth and Stuart, 8. 2020 Regional Body Appointments, 9. Resolution ”New Border Vision” migrants are part of human family deserving dignity and respect, 10. Allocation Discretionary Funds for Dorothy Day, 11. Letter supporting dedicated bus lane on Bay Bridge, 10. Letter Supporting revival of Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, ACTION: 12. Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, 13. Surveillance: Technology Report, Acquisition Report, Use Policy for License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, 14. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 15. Resolution for Safe Overnight RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots during overnight non-business hours, INFORMATION REPORTS: 16. Public Health Division Recommendations on Cannabis,
  • Peace and Justice Commission – Socially Responsible Investment Procurement Policy Subcommittee, 6 - 7 pm at 1125 University, City of Berkeley West Branch Library, Agenda: 3. Response to Council request for policy to govern Commission’s advisory role on socially investment and procurement, 4. Review Finance Dept responses https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13054
Wednesday,  January 29, 2019 Thursday,  January 30, 2019 Friday,  January 31, 2019 Saturday,  February 1, 2019 Sunday,  February 2, 2019
  • No City meetings or City sponsored events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1332 Alcatraz 1-29-2020
1516 Carleton 1-29-2020
1168 Cragmont 2-4-2020
1236 Dwight 1-27-2020
1795 Fourth 1-27-2020
1412 Hearst 2-6-2020
168 Hill 1-27-2020
1332-34 Oxford 1-29-2020
2323 Rose 1-23-2020
1562 San Lorenzo 1-28-2020
2929 Seventh 1-30-2020
2768 Shasta 1-27-2020
1801 Shattuck 2-5-2020
1632 Sterling 1-27-2020
1612 Stuart 2-4-2020
1508 Virginia 2-11-2020
1414 Walnut 1-28-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspxhttps://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21, Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Systems Realignment
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January 19 - January 26, 2020
​Worth Noting and Showing Up:
  • Tuesday: The City Council 6 pm regular meeting agenda is still very long even though the 40 items on consent should not take a lot of time. The Hot Items on action are: 5-year paving plan, 44. Establishing Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 46. Purchase order for 9 trucks.
  • Wednesday: Both the Energy Commission and the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission look worth attending, unfortunately they both are at the same time and neither are recorded.
  • Thursday: The Council Budget Committee meets and the agenda includes fiscal policy and cannabis cryptocurrency tax. The Zoning adjustment Board will review the proposed 7-story apartment building (retail ground floor) at the Touchless Carwash site.
 
Future:
  • The January 28 City Council meeting agenda is available for comment and follows the weekly summary of meetings. Key items: 13. Surveillance: Technology and Acquisition Reports, 15. Resolution for Safe overnight RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots
  • January 30 - Are You Prepared for the Next Power Outage, 6:30 – 8 pm, at 1606 Bonita, Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, CERT trainer Sam Freeman will present seminar on alternatives to utility powered appliances and alternative power sources https://bdpnnetwork.org/event/are-you-prepared-for-the-next-power-outage/
  • February 1, Climate Disruption, Migration, and the Rise of Walls, 7-9 pm, 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, $5 admission – no one turned away for lack of funds  http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/climate-disruption-migration-and-the-rise-of-walls-february-1/
  • February 20, Berkeley 2020 Census Town Hall with Supervisor Keith Carson, 5:30 – 7 pm, Ed Roberts Campus
Sunday,  January 19, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  January 20, 2019
  • Martin Luther King Jr Holiday – City offices closed
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  January 21, 2019
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission – Marina Fiscal Subcommittee, 9 – 10:30 am at 2180 Milvia, Maple Room, 3rd Floor, Agenda: 7. Review of Marin Finances, 8. Public Trust Revenue, 9. Status of Marina Area Specific Plan​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
  • Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, no regular meeting schedule, at 1821 Catalina Ave, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, Agenda: 4. Planned Expenditures for 2020 including Event Planning​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room
    • 4 pm Closed Session, Agenda: Conference with Labor Negotiators, employee group Berkeley Police Association
    • 6 pm Regular Session, Agenda: City Council January 21 meeting available for comment, email council@cityofberkeley.info CONSENT: 1. Ratify license agreement for Jazz School to use 1947 Center for 3-month term ending March 31, 2020, 2. Ratify $150,000 contract with Capoeira, 6. $675,000 total 3 yr Contracts Copying Services, 7. $112,000 Contract with Venture Tactical for Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 8. $47,000 Contract with First Spear of California (FSOC) for Firefighters PPE, 9. $166,680 Contract with Michael Brady for Emergency Management Training for City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Department of Operations Center (DOC), 10. Designate line of succession in disaster, 11. Grant Application for funding from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) for $56,472 Emergency Medical Training Equipment and $53,134 purchase Polaris Fire/Rescue Utility Vehicle, 12. Grant Application for funding from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection for $800,484 for 3-year vegetation mitigation program in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in Berkeley Fire Zones 2 and 3, 13. Add $25,000 (total $100,000) and extend current contract by 4 months with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 14. Add $24,000 (total $78,500) to contract with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to provide evaluation consulting services for the Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT), 15. Release of Resale Restrictions on Redevelopment Homeowner Loans, 16. Grant Applications total $2.625 million for 2527 San Pablo (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD) and $4.047 million in state AHSC funds for project-related transportation and infrastructure improvements, 17. Ordinance for 2012 Berkeley Way Partial Assignment and Third Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement, Ground Leases, 18. Removed, 19. Establish Mental Health Nurse Classification Series, 20. $285,609 payment to State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) for Fiscal Year 2020, 21. Add $225,000 (total $621,000) to Contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI) for Enterprise Graphical Information Systems (GIS) for software license maintenance and support July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, 22. Add $73,658 (total $329,061) May 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021 with ThirdWave Corporation for Digital Strategic Plan Refresh and RapidWorkFlow® Process Modeling Certification Training, 23. Add $28,620 (total $128,620) to Contract with Presidio Network Solutions to develop a Cyber Resilience Plan (CRP), 24. Michael H. Weiss Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park, 25. Add $60,000 (total $384,335) to Contract with Bellingham to replace damaged finger docks at Berkeley Marina, 26. Add $90,000 (total $190,000) to contract with Epic Recruiting for Police and professional staff recruiting, 27. Add $13,600,000 (total $26,661,930) withRecology, Inc Blossom Valley Organics – North facility for hauling and processing organic compostable green and food waste, terms thru Feb 28, 2025, 28. Mental Health Commission Appointments of Maria Moore, Edward Opton, Farzaneh Izadi, 29. Oppose new US base in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 32. Short Term Referral to City Manager on Climate Emergency Response and Environmental Sustainability to 1. Improve and increase Community Engagement, 2. Identify Funding resources to implement 1 & 3. And 3. Require all City Council items and staff reports to include Climate Impacts in addition to Environmental Sustainability. 33. Budget Referral Equal Pay Audit, 35. Small Business Listening Sessions, 36. Code Enforcement on Receivership, 39. Reaffirm Roe v. Wade, 40. No War with Iran, Items 30, 31, 34, 38, allocation of Councilmember discretionary funds, ACTION: 41. Parking (RPP) 1500 block of Lincoln, 42. Extend ADU Urgency Ordinance by 10 months and 15 days to comply with new STATE Law pending further analysis and adoption of local regulations, 43. a.&b. Five year Paving Plan, 44. Establishing Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 45. Confirm Measure P Allocations FY 2020-2021, 46. Purchase Order for $492,284 plus $245,000 to add plug-in hybrid when it becomes available for 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pickup Trucks, 47. Require Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation prior to execution of contract for sale or close of escrow, 48. City Council revisions of Rules and Procedure, 49. a.&b. purchase of, provision of sugar sweetened beverages with City funds or sale of sugar sweetened beverages on City property, INFORMATION REPORTS: 50. 2019 Business Survey Results, 51. Small Business Retention Programs, 52. Measure T1. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  January 22, 2019 Thursday,  January 23, 2019
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. Review of Council’s Fiscal Policies, 3. Cannabis Cryptocurrency Tax https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: Presentations: Dr. Lisa Hernandez, Health Officer Update, Tobacco Prevention Program, Action: Cannabis Retailer Operating Hours https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Agenda: 3. Interview-vote on nomination of Ann Hawkins 7. Mandated 1-hour training​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, ​https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 2336 Eighth Street – construct 1242 sq ft 2-story addition, adding 2 bedrooms (total 8) to existing duplex, - on consent
    • 2212 Ashby – construct 118 sq ft 1-story addition to enlarge bedroom and add bathroom to existing duplex on lot that is over density - on consent
    • 910 Ashby – demolish a 2400 sq ft commercial building – on consent
    • 1872 Allston – construct 1955 sq ft, 2-story single family dwelling, ave. height 25’6” – on consent
    • 2150 – 2176 Kittredge – demolish 5-story commercial building, 1-story convenience store and carwash facility, merge two parcels, construct 75 ft 7-story mixed-use, 23,000 sq ft ground floor commercial area, 165 dwellings and 52 off-street parking spaces, staff recommend approve
    • 2590 Bancroft Way – preview – demolish 2-story commercial building, construct 8-story mixed-use building, 87 dwellings (5 very low income) 
Friday,  January 24, 2019 Saturday,  January 25, 2019
  • No City Events Found
Sunday,  January 26, 2019
  • No City Events Found
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City Council January 28 meeting available for comment, email council@cityofberkeley.info CONSENT: 1. $75,000 Contract with Lake Research Partners for 2020 Registered Voter Survey, 3. Enter Participation Agreement with Pension Stabilization Trust for IRS Section 115 Trust Fund, 4. Add $50,000 (total $100,000) with Albany Community Access Resources and Services (Albany CARES) for Mental Health Services, 5. Apply for Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) for 1601 Oxford, 6. Sell 1631 Fifth St, 7. Cost Sharing Agreement with EBMUD not to exceed $855,264 (includes 20% contingency) for pipeline and paving Ellsworth and Stuart, 8. 2020 Regional Body Appointments, 9. Resolution ”New Border Vision” migrants are part of human family deserving dignity and respect, 10. Allocation Discretionary Funds for Dorothy Day, 11. Letter supporting dedicated bus lane on Bay Bridge, 10. Letter Supporting revival of Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, ACTION: 12. Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, 13. Surveillance: Technology Report, Acquisition Report, Use Policy for License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, 14. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 15. Resolution for Safe RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots during overnight non-business hours, INFORMATION REPORTS: 16. Public Health Division Recommendations on Cannabis,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
 
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1332 Alcatraz 1-29-2020
1516 Carleton 1-29-2020
1731 Channing 1-22-2020
1210 Cornell 1-22-2020
1168 Cragmont 2-4-2020
1236 Dwight 1-27-2020
1795 Fourth 1-27-2020
168 Hill 1-27-2020
1332-34 Oxford 1-29-2020
2323 Rose 1-23-2020
1562 San Lorenzo 1-28-2020
2929 Seventh 1-30-2020
2768 Shasta 1-27-2020
1241 Sixth 1-22-2020
1850 Solano 1-22-2020
1632 Sterling 1-27-2020
1508 Virginia 2-11-2020
1414 Walnut 1-28-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – Undergrounding Task Force, CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 and Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update: Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Systems Realignment
Vision 2050
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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
 

January 12 - January 19, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The summary below is good reason not to have confidence in the City’s Community Calendar as a source as many of the meetings found by going through every board and commission were not listed in the Community Calendar.
The agenda for the January 21 City Council meeting follows the list of next week’s meetings and there are lots of important items that could use your comment either with an email, phone call or showing up on January 21 including 43 .a&b 5-year paving plan, 44. Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 46. Purchase order for trucks
  • Monday: The Agenda Committee planning for January 28 City Council meeting #8 prohibiting cell phones, text, email, etc during Council meetings under items to be reviewed deserves comment. Some of the Council members are constantly texting during meetings along with receiving “coaching” on how to question/comment, expect resistance of the prohibition from those who depend on these tactics the most. Also note Surveillance reports due and RV parking in City lots,
  • Tuesday: Council Worksession note the $ 95 million estimate for Veterans Building and Old City Hall
  • Wednesday: Be sure to check Human Welfare Commission’s  full interesting agenda. Animal Care Commission is addressing again the number of dogs per walker. This has been on the agenda off and on for 3 maybe 4 years. Sophie Hahn has recommended making the City Manager or designee the lead for the Library Director search.
  • Thursday: The Youth Commission Gender Neutral Bathroom subcommittee is meeting. You can experience family gender neutral bathrooms at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland.
 
Future: Sunday,  January 12, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  January 13, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Planning for January 28 City Council meeting. Items to be reviewed for inclusion or referral: 8. Prohibiting Councilmembers from using of cell phones, email, text, instant messaging during public meetings on matters under consideration, 9. Updating Berkeley Telecom Ordinances, 10. Referral to Zero Waste to develop plan for compulsory composting and edible food recovery, 11. Potential Revisions to City Council Rules of Procedure and Order, CONSENT: 1. $75,000 Contract with Lake Research Partners for 2020 Registered Voter Survey, 3. Enter Participation Agreement with Pension Stabilization Trust for IRS Section 115 Trust Fund, 4. Add $50,000 (total $100,000) with Albany Community Access Resources and Services (Albany CARES) for Mental Health Services, 5. Apply for Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) for 1601 Oxford, 6. Sell 1631 Fifth St, 7. Cost Sharing Agreement with EBMUD not to exceed $855,264 (includes 20% contingency) for pipeline and paving Ellsworth and Stuart, 8. Allocation Discretionary Funds for Dorothy Day, 9. Letter supporting dedicated bus lane on Bay Bridge, 10. Letter Supporting revival of Berkeley Bus Rapid Transit, ACTION: 11. Cannabis Ordinance, 12. Cannabis Ordinance Revisions, 12. Surveillance: Technology Report, Acquisition Report, Use Policy for License Plate Readers, GPS Trackers, Body Worn Cameras, 13. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 14. Housing - Amending Source of Income Ordinance to enforce anti-discrimination on basis of income (subsidies/vouchers)15. 2020 Regional Body Appointments, 16. Resolution ”New Border Vision” migrants are part of human family deserving dignity and respect, 17. Resolution for Safe RV Parking at Designated City-Owned Parking Lots during overnight non-business hours, INFORMATION REPORTS: 18. Public Health Division Recommendations on Cannabis, 19. Report on Regional Leadership and Goals. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: 8. Environment Initiatives, 9. Climate Issues https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  January 14, 2019 Wednesday,  January 15, 2019 Thursday,  January 16, 2019 Friday,  January 17, 2019 Saturday,  January 18, 2019 Sunday,  January 19, 2019
  • No events or meetings found
 
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City Council January 21 meeting available for comment, email council@cityofberkeley.info CONSENT: 1. Ratify license agreement for Jazz School to use 1947 Center for 3-month term ending March 31, 2020, 2. Ratify $150,000 contract with Capoeira, 6. $675,000 total 3 yr Contracts Copying Services, 7. $112,000 Contract with Venture Tactical for Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 8. $47,000 Contract with First Spear of California (FSOC) for Firefighters PPE, 9. $166,680 Contract with Michael Brady for Emergency Management Training for City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Department of Operations Center (DOC), 10. Designate line of succession in disaster, 11. Grant Application for funding from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) for $56,472 Emergency Medical Training Equipment and $53,134 purchase Polaris Fire/Rescue Utility Vehicle, 12. Grant Application for funding from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection for $800,484 for 3-year vegetation mitigation program in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in Berkeley Fire Zones 2 and 3, 13. Add $25,000 (total $100,000) and extend current contract by 4 months with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 14. Add $24,000 (total $78,500) to contract with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to provide evaluation consulting services for the Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT), 15. Release of Resale Restrictions on Redevelopment Homeowner Loans, 16. Grant Applications total $2.625 million for 2527 San Pablo (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD) and $4.047 million in state AHSC funds for project-related transportation and infrastructure improvements, 17. Ordinance for 2012 Berkeley Way Partial Assignment and Third Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement, Ground Leases, 18. Removed, 19. Establish Mental Health Nurse Classification Series, 20. $285,609 payment to State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) for Fiscal Year 2020, 21. Add $225,000 (total $621,000) to Contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI) for Enterprise Graphical Information Systems (GIS) for software license maintenance and support July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, 22. Add $73,658 (total $329,061) May 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021 with ThirdWave Corporation for Digital Strategic Plan Refresh and RapidWorkFlow® Process Modeling Certification Training, 23. Add $28,620 (total $128,620) to Contract with Presidio Network Solutions to develop a Cyber Resilience Plan (CRP), 24. Michael H. Weiss Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park, 25. Add $60,000 (total $384,335) to Contract with Bellingham to replace damaged finger docks at Berkeley Marina, 26. Add $90,000 (total $190,000) to contract with Epic Recruiting for Police and professional staff recruiting, 27. Add $13,600,000 (total $26,661,930) withRecology, Inc Blossom Valley Organics – North facility for hauling and processing organic compostable green and food waste, terms thru Feb 28, 2025, 28. Mental Health Commission Appointments of Maria Moore, Edward Opton, Farzaneh Izadi, 29. Oppose new US base in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 32. Short Term Referral to City Manager on Climate Emergency Response and Environmental Sustainability to 1. Improve and increase Community Engagement, 2. Identify Funding resources to implement 1 & 3. And 3. Require all City Council items and staff reports to include Climate Impacts in addition to Environmental Sustainability. 33. Budget Referral Equal Pay Audit, 35. Small Business Listening Sessions, 36. Code Enforcement on Receivership, 39. Reaffirm Roe v. Wade, 40. No War with Iran, Items 30, 31, 34, 38, allocation of Councilmember discretionary funds, ACTION: 41. Parking (RPP) 1500 block of Lincoln, 42. Extend ADU Urgency Ordinance by 10 months and 15 days to comply with new STATE Law pending further analysis and adoption of local regulations, 43. a.&b. Five year Paving Plan, 44. Establishing Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 45. Confirm Measure P Allocations FY 2020-2021, 46. Purchase Order for $492,284 plus $245,000 to add plug-in hybrid when it becomes available for 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pickup Trucks, 47. Require Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation prior to execution of contract for sale or close of escrow, 48. City Council revisions of Rules and Procedure, 49. a.&b. purchase of, provision of sugar sweetened beverages with City funds or sale of sugar sweetened beverages on City property, INFORMATION REPORTS: 54. 2019 Business Survey Results, 55. Small Business Retention Programs, 56. Measure T1.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 2-25-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1731 Channing 1-22-2020
1210 Cornell 1-22-2020
1236 Dwight 1-27-2020
168 Hill 1-27-2020
1208 Rose 1-16-2020
2323 Rose 1-23-2020
2768 Shasta 1-27-2020
1241 Sixth 1-22-2020
1850 Solano 1-22-2020
1632 Sterling 1-27-2020
1414 Walnut – no date listed
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Update goBerkeley (RPP), Civic Center Visioning,
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – Undergrounding Task Force, CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 and Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update: Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Systems Realignment
Vision 2050 
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January 5 - January 12, 2020
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
It is a full week of Board and Commission meetings with the City Council Agenda Committee monopolizing the space over the proposed agenda plan for the January 21 City Council meeting From the looks of the long list of Council agenda items, expect some to be referred or postponed.
  • Tuesday the Ashby Safety Community Walk looks interesting. The Homeless Services Panel of Experts discusses the response to City Council actions on Measure P.  
  • Wednesday the Parks Commission has a presentation on Tree Planting and the Police Commission will review the policies on the Use of Force, Gun Violence Restraining orders and First Amendment Assemblies.
  • Thursday the Housing Advisory Commission takes comments on spending of HUD Funds for 2020-2025 and will have updates on AB2923 and BART. ZAB will have a presentation on Electrification / Green Building.
 
Future  
Sunday,  January 5, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  January 6, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Items to be reviewed for inclusion or referral: 8. Prohibiting Councilmembers from using of cell phones, email, text, instant messaging during public meetings on matters under consideration, 9. Updating Berkeley Telecom Ordinances, 10. Referral to Zero Waste to develop plan for compulsory composting and edible food recovery, CONSENT: 1. Ratify license agreement for Jazz School to use 1947 Center for 3-month term ending March 31, 2020, 2. Ratify $150,000 contract with Capoeira, 6. $675,000 total 3 yr Contracts Copying Services, 7. $112,000 Contract with Venture Tactical for Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 8. $47,000 Contract with First Spear of California (FSOC) for Firefighters PPE, 9. $166,680 Contract with Michael Brady for Emergency Management Training for City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Department of Operations Center (DOC), 10. Designate line of succession in disaster, 11. Grant Application for funding from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) for $56,472 Emergency Medical Training Equipment and $53,134 purchase Polaris Fire/Rescue Utility Vehicle, 12. Grant Application for funding from CA Dept of Forestry and Fire Protection for $800,484 for 3-year vegetation mitigation program in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in Berkeley Fire Zones 2 and 3, 13. Add $25,000 (total $100,000) and extend current contract by 4 months with Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), 14. Add $24,000 (total $78,500) to contract with Resource Development Associates (RDA) to provide evaluation consulting services for the Homeless Outreach and Treatment Team (HOTT), 15. Release of Resale Restrictions on Redevelopment Homeowner Loans, 16. Grant Applications total $2.625 million for 2527 San Pablo (SAHA) and 2001 Ashby (RCD) and $4.047 million in state AHSC funds for project-related transportation and infrastructure improvements, 17. Ordinance for 2012 Berkeley Way Partial Assignment and Third Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement, Ground Leases, 18. Add $35,000 (total 250,000) and extend Contract to Dec 31, 2020 with Sloan Sakai LLP for Chief Labor Negotiator Services, 19. Establish Mental Health Nurse Classification Series, 20. $285,609 payment to State of CA Self-Insurance Fund (Worker’s Comp) for Fiscal Year 2020, 21. Add $225,000 (total $621,000) to Contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI) for Enterprise Graphical Information Systems (GIS) for software license maintenance and support July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023, 22. Add $73,658 (total $329,061) May 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021 with ThirdWave Corporation for Digital Strategic Plan Refresh and RapidWorkFlow® Process Modeling Certification Training, 23. Add $28,620 (total $128,620) to Contract with Presidio Network Solutions to develop a Cyber Resilience Plan (CRP), 24. Michael H. Weiss Memorial Bench at Cesar Chavez Park, 25. Add $60,000 (total $384,335) to Contract with Bellingham to replace damaged finger docks at Berkeley Marina, 26. Add $90,000 (total $190,000) to contract with Epic Recruiting for Police and professional staff recruiting, 27. Add $13,600,000 (total $26,661,930) with Recology, Inc Blossom Valley Organics – North facility for hauling and processing organic compostable green and food waste, terms thru Feb 28, 2025, 28. Mental Health Commission Appointments of Maria Moore, Edward Opton, Farzaneh Izadi, 29. Oppose new US base in Henoko-Oura Bay of Okinawa, 32. Short Term Referral to City Manager to 1. Improve and increase Community Engagement, 2. Identify Funding resources to implement 1 & 3. And 3. Require all City Council items and staff reports to include Climate Impacts in addition to Environmental Sustainability. Items 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, allocation of Councilmember discretionary funds, ACTION: 36. Parking (RPP) 1500 block of Lincoln, 37. Extend ADU Urgency Ordinance by 10 months and 15 days to comply with new STATE Law pending further analysis and adoption of local regulations, 38. Prohibit Officeholder Accounts, 39. Amendments to Berkeley Election Reform Act, 40. City Council revisions of Rules and Procedure, 41. Purchase Order for $492,284 plus $245,000 to add plug-in hybrid when it becomes available for 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pickup Trucks, 42. a.&b. Five year Paving Plan, 43. Direct a substantial portion of cannabix tax proceeds to fund subsidies under 1000 Person Plan (end homelessness plan), 44. Change Public access to move Consent item to Action, 45. Change Public comment to allow more comprehensive discussion between Council and Public, 46. a.&b. purchase of, provision of sugar sweetened beverages with City funds or sale of sugar sweetened beverages on City property, 47. Require Kitchen Exhaust Hood Ventilation prior to execution of contract for sale or close of escrow, 48. Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 49. Recommendations Related to Code Enforcement and Receivership Actions, 50. Measure P Revenue Allocations for 2020-2021, 51. Budget referral to conduct Equal Pay Audit, 52. Small Business Listening Sessions, 53. Resolution reaffirming Roe v. Wade, INFORMATION REPORTS: 54. 2019 Business Survey Results, 55. Small Business Retention Programs, 56. Measure T1.  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Sequoia Room, Agenda: 10. Resolution calling on India to revoke Articles 370 and 35a (autonomy Jammu and Kashmir and permanent resident status) 11. Council proposal to modify role of commissions, 12. Educational forum 75th anniversary of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki​ 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, Agenda: V. Extension Temporary Director of Health, Housing and Community Services, VI. Recommendation to Revise Classification of Fire Apparatus Operator, Paramedic Supervisor I, Fire Captain II, Battalion Chief, Assistant Fire Chief.​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Personnel_Board_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, signs available Impeach and Remove, anti-war signs welcome, Rain Cancels.
Tuesday,  January 7, 2019 Wednesday,  January 8, 2019 Thursday,  January 9, 2019
  • Cannabis Commission, 2 – 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: VII. C. Relocation of Berkeley Patients Group (BPG) to 1101 University https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. Comments on draft 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (spending of HUD funds), 8. Housing Impacts of the Climate Emergency Subcommittee Joint meeting, 10. Updates, Measure P, Measure O, ADU ordinance, BART stations and AB2923 http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
    • 1332 Alcatraz – 6th bedroom on a parcel developed with a duplex – on consent
    • 1516 Carleton – demolish existing 1-story single family house and detached garage, construct 3 detached 2-story dwellings with on-site parking – on consent
    • 1331-1334 Oxford – alter 5,400 sq ft parcel that is over density by constructing 305 sq ft addition to 2-story duplex max height 33’2”, relocate entrance to 1st floor unit, install unenclosed hot-tub, alter garage by decreasing height by 7”, construct perimeter fence 5’10“ and 7’.
    • Presentation – Electrification / Green Building by Sarah Moore http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • 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
Friday,  January 10, 2019 Saturday,  January 11, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  January 12, 2019  
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St – mixed-use building 2-25-2020
1581 LeRoy Ave – convert vacant elementary school property – LPC & ZAB 3-10-2020
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1731 Channing 1-22-2020
1637 Delaware 1-9-2020
1236 Delaware 1-9-2020
1236 Dwight 1-27-2020
2307-09 Prince 1-7-2020
2323 Rose 1-23-2020
1835 San Pablo 1-7-2020
1505 Shattuck 1-7-2020
1241 Sixth 1-22-2020
1632 Sterling 1-27-2020
1632 Stuart 1-7-2020
1600 Walnut 1-7-2020
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx 
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning,
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – Undergrounding Task Force, CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 and Sept 29 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Oct 20 – Update: Berkeley’s 2020 Vision, BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry
 
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
Systems Realignment
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

December 29 - January 5, 2020
Worth Noting:
Another quiet week – City meetings resume January 6, 2020. Council on recess until January 21.
Future  
Sunday,  December 29, 2019 Monday,  December 30, 2019
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater,
Tuesday,  December 31, 2019
  • New Year’s Eve – check for early closures
Wednesday,  January 1, 2019
  • New Year’s Holiday
Thursday,  January 2, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Friday,  January 3, 2019 Saturday,  January 4, 2019
  • Ben Bartlett open Office Hours, 11am – 1 pm, at Vault, 3250 Adeline
Sunday,  January 5, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Link to Find Berkeley City Planning and Building Permits
https://berkeley.buildingeye.com

Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3206 College 12-31-2019
1637 Delaware 1-9-2020
2307-09 Prince 1-7-2020
1208 Rose 1-16-2020
1835 San Pablo 1-7-2020
1505 Shattuck 1-7-2020
1241 Sixth 1-22-2020
1632 Stuart 1-7-2020
1600 Walnut 1-7-2020
2128 Ward 12-31-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx 
Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled

WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
December 22 - December 29, 2019​
Worth Noting:
Finally, a real break from City meetings with Christmas on Wednesday and reduced service days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. And, it looks like it will remain quiet until January 6, 2020.
The Rally to protest Toyota’s Decision to team up with Trump to oppose California’s car emissions standards is on for Friday 3-5 pm, Starting January 1, 2020, the CA Dept of General Services (DGS) will require state agencies to purchase vehicles from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) which have committed to continuing stringent emissions reduction goals for their fleets. https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Press-Releases/Page-Content/News-List-Folder/State-Announces-New-Purchasing-Policies-to-Reduce-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions#@ViewBag.JumpTo
Sunday,  December 22, 2019
  • Hanukkah begins
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  December 23, 2019
  • City Reduced Service day
  • Tax the Rich Rally on holiday
Tuesday,  December 24, 2019
  • All Library Locations Closed
  • City Reduced Service day
Wednesday,  December 25, 2019
  • Christmas Holiday - All Library Locations Closed
Thursday,  December 26, 2019
  • City Reduced Service day
Friday,  December 27, 2019 Saturday,  December 28, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  December 29, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3206 College 12-31-2019
2307-09 Prince 1-7-2020
1835 San Pablo 1-7-2020
1505 Shattuck 1-7-2020
1632 Stuart 1-7-2020
1600 Walnut 1-7-2020
2128 Ward 12-31-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
December 15 - December 22, 2019
Worth Noting:
Finally, a real break from City meetings with Christmas on Wednesday and reduced service days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. And, it looks like it will remain quiet until January 6, 2020.
The Rally to protest Toyota’s Decision to team up with Trump to oppose California’s car emissions standards is on for Friday 3-5 pm, Starting January 1, 2020, the CA Dept of General Services (DGS) will require state agencies to purchase vehicles from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) which have committed to continuing stringent emissions reduction goals for their fleets. https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Press-Releases/Page-Content/News-List-Folder/State-Announces-New-Purchasing-Policies-to-Reduce-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions#@ViewBag.JumpTo
Sunday,  December 22, 2019
  • Hanukkah begins
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  December 23, 2019
  • City Reduced Service day
  • Tax the Rich Rally on holiday
Tuesday,  December 24, 2019
  • All Library Locations Closed
  • City Reduced Service day
Wednesday,  December 25, 2019
  • Christmas Holiday
  • All Library Locations Closed
Thursday,  December 26, 2019
  • City Reduced Service day
Friday,  December 27, 2019 Saturday,  December 28, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  December 29, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3206 College 12-31-2019
2307-09 Prince 1-7-2020
1835 San Pablo 1-7-2020
1505 Shattuck 1-7-2020
1632 Stuart 1-7-2020
1600 Walnut 1-7-2020
2128 Ward 12-31-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 

 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
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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
 
 

December 15 - December 22, 2019
Worth Noting and Showing Up: Future
  • Holiday and Reduced Service Days for the Week of December 22 – 29
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are City reduced service days.  Wednesday the City offices are closed for the Christmas Holiday
Sunday,  December 15, 2019 Monday,  December 16, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council – Closed Session, 4 pm, 2180 Milvia, at 6th Floor Redwood Room, Teleconference Location – 1543 Timberlake Manor Pkwy, Chesterfield, MO, Agenda: Conference with Labor Negotiators City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Human Resources for Contracts expiring June 2020 with Berkeley Police Assoc, SEIU 1021, Community Services/PTRLA https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 - 5  pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  December 17, 2019 Wednesday,  December 18, 2019 Thursday,  December 19, 2019
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 7 – 11 pm, at 1231 Addison St, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: 7:30 pm Appeal Case T-5832 – 2035 Hearst, Unit C,  8 pm Appeal Case RWN-1617 1970 San Pablo, Unit 4,​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Design Review Committee, 7 – 10 pm at 1947 Center St, Basement Multi-purpose Room,
    • 2009 Addison – Final Design Review – construct 7-story mixed use project with ground floor theatre facilities, 2nd floor school theatre and 45 residential units occupied by performin actors and theatre professionals
    • 2650 Telegraph – Preview Advisory Comments – demolish existing commercial building, construct 5-story mixed-use  building with 45 units (including 4 very low income), 1125 sq ft commercial space, 4629 sq ft usable open space, 50 bicycle spaces and 20 vehicular ground level parking spaces. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/designreview/
 
Friday,  December 20, 2019 Saturday,  December 21, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  December 22, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
999 Anthony 12-19-2019
919 Bataan 12-17-2019
800 Dwight Replacement of three illuminated wall signs 12-17-2019
1284 Hearst 12-17-2019
790 Hilldale 12-17-19
1407 Kains 12-16-2019
2693 Shasta 12-16-19
2949 Shasta 12-16-19
1403 Stannage 12-17-2019
2128 Ward 12-31-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
  
December 8 - December 15, 2019
​Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The City Council winter recess is December 11, 2019 – January 21, 2020. This is the last full week of City meetings in 2019. Future  
Sunday,  December 8, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  December 9, 2019 Tuesday,  December 10, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Closed Session, 4 pm -6 pm, Agenda: 1. City of Berkeley and Landry’s Inc, Negotiations of Price and Terms 100 Seawall Drive, 2. Pending Litigation, City of Berkeley v. Regents of UC, Case No. RG19023058
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: A. Adopt an Ordinance Legal Rights for Legal Tender (cash) B. Annual appropriations 2nd reading #7,682-N.S. $146,891,298(gross)  2. Bid Solicitations/RFP $2,913,252, 3. 36-month contract $2,100,000 with option to extend 2 yrs, total $3,550,000 with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc. for Citywide Security Services, 4. 2020 Block Grant $266,863, 5. MOU with Alameda Co. $75,000 (revenue) for Winter Relief Program to provide homeless housing respite thru May 1, 2020,  6. Apply for Infill infrastructure Grant Funding, 7. Apply for State Funding No Place Like Home for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby, 8. 2020 Health Plan Changes, 9. COBRA Administration $405,000, 10. Add $266,076 total $527,832 with ServiceNow, Inc to extend IT Software Licenses, 11. Waive Sanctuary City Ordinance (7,650-N.S.) for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Reconstruction Contracts, 12. Increase Contract by $241,451 plus contingency $48,290, total $5,705,668 with Mar Con Builders, Inc for Live Oak Park Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 13. Add $2,900,000 total $7,200,000 with Siegel & Strain Architects for Tuolumne Camp Project, 14. Modification T1 Phase 1 Project List, 15. Make Telegraph Loading Zone and Parking Project permanent and establish similar loading zone and parking in all parking meter districts, 16. Purchase 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pick-up Trucks for $492,284 and $245,000 using Fleet Technology to convert to plug in hybrid vehicles when commercially available, 17. Add $54,560 total $106,616 (total for 2 contracts) for Server Storage with Edgeworth Integration, LLC, 18. Contract add $131,556 total $557,553, to extend term by 3 years to June 30, 2026 with ABM Industries for  purchase additional EV charging stations and maintenance, 19. Contract $3,821,569 includes $347,415 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Pacific Trenchless, Inc., 20. Contract $2,246,219 includes $204,202 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Precision Engineering, Inc., 21. Contract $3,654,358 includes 10% contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and replacement, 22. Add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend term to Dec 31, 2022, with Du-All Safety LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services, 23.Contract  add $500,000 total $5,386,293 with B Bros Construction to complete 2640 MLK Jr Way Adult Mental Health Services Center renovation and seismic upgrade, 24. Measure O Bond funding reservations $36,002,64026. 25.Support for Non-Violent Activists and Protections of Animals in Commercial Operations, 27. Feb 2020 Black History Month discretionary funds, ACTION: 28. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 29. RPP (residential parking) 1500 Block of Lincoln, C. Fund and Implement Safe Passages Program – parking restrictions to ensure Emergency Equipment Access to all parts of the City, D. . a.&b. 5-yr Paving Plan 31. Multi-year Bidding Process for Street Paving, 30. Amend ADU ordinance to comply with new State Law and establish interim limits on development, 31. MOU between City of Berkeley and BART on implementation AB 2923 at Ashby and North Berkeley BART, Establish a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to provide input to Planning Commission on zoning, the City and BART, INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Short Term Referrals, 33. 34. Credit Card, Cash Handling, Business License Tax, Contracts Audit, 35. Public Health Update, 36. Worker’s Comp Review, 37. Parking Program, 38. Audit F/U Report (note 911 still understaffed & number of unresolved fire prevention violations grows)​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  December 11, 2019 Thursday,  December 12, 2019
  • Advisory Commission – Block Grant Subcommittee, 10– 11 am at 2180 Milvia, 2nd Floor Dogwood Room, Agenda: FY 2020 application process and funding​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Community Facilities Improvements Proposals NOFA Workshop, 2 – 3:30 pm at 2090 Kittredge, Central Library, 3rd Floor​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16437
  • Adeline Corridor Subcommittee Meeting, 7 – 10 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center,​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/AdelineCorridor/
  • Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center, Multi-purpose Room, Agenda: 8. One-hour training on Commission Mandate​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, Draft Agenda:
    • 1632 Stuart – combine 2 parcels, add 3rd dwelling, consent-approve
    • 1600 Walnut – add 457 sq ft and remodel to restore 2nd dwelling, consent-approve
    • 1505 Shattuck – off-site wine sale, consent-approve
    • 2307 and 2309 Prince – add 486 sq ft convert habitable space to 5229 sq ft to 4-unit building, adding 8 bedrooms to parcel which is over residential density and non-conforming yard, staff recommend approve 3 of 4 units, deny requested 6th or more bedrooms
    • 1835 San Pablo – demolish one-story commercial building, construct 6-story mixed use with 99 dwellings (including 7 very low income) and 2 live/work, 49 parking spaces, staff recommend approve
    • 0 (2435) San Pablo – construct 4-story, 20,526 sq ft mixed-use with 42 Group Living Rooms, 800 sq ft of commercial on 2 vacant parcels, staff recommend approval
    • 2650 Telegraph – Project Preview – demolish commercial building, construct 5-story mixed-use with 45 units (including 4 very low income) 20 parking spaces
    • https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission is listed on the Community calendar, there is no meeting listed or posted agenda on the website, check before going​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
Friday,  December 13, 2019 Saturday,  December 14, 2019 Sunday,  December 15, 2019
  • No City Sponsored Events found
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Comments on City Council Agenda:
  • item 16. Purchase of fleet of 9 trucks, if the current City trucks are so broken down that they must be replaced before the City completes charging station infrastructure and can purchase hybrid plug-in or EV, then leasing should be negotiated rather than purchase
  • item C. Safe passages, if there is a fire in the hills and fire trucks cannot get through to put it out, because of parked cars then a rapidly spreading fire endangers the entire City.
  • item D. 5-year paving plan, our streets are a mess
  • item 31. MOU ask for funding and community task force, will citizens have any real input/power or will their appointments and work be watered down to fit with predetermined decisions
  • item 38. f/u Audit report found 911 is still understaffed and the number of unresolved fire prevention violations continue to grow while fire inspections fall behind.
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
999 Anthony 12-19-2019
919 Bataan 12-17-2019
1634 California 12-9-2019
800 Dwight Replacement of three illuminated wall signs 12-17-2019
1449 Grizzly Peak 12-11-2019
1284 Hearst 12-17-2019
790 Hilldale 12-17-19
1407 Kains 12-16-2019
2026 Los Angeles 12-02-2019
2965 Magnolia 12-9-2019
2693 Shasta 12-16-19
2949 Shasta 12-16-19
1403 Stannage 12-17-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

December 1 - December 8, 2019
Worth Noting:
Climate Solutions – Hosted by Student Environmental Resource Center at UCB - 
So You Think You Know Climate Change?, Tue, Wed, Thur, 11 am - 2 pm at Sproul Plaza, https://www.facebook.com/events/578890266219225/
Deadline Decmber 8 – Petition - CA Air Resources Board, (CARB),
DIESEL TRUCKS – Expected CARB Proposal is too weak sign EarthJustice Petition
https://secure.earthjustice.org/site/SPageNavigator/P2A_ElectricTrucks_CA?p2asource=email&utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_term=action&utm_campaign=191005_Action_ElectricTrucks_CA&utm_content=ResponsiveHTMLBodyLink2&autologin=true#start
Deadline December 9  - Letter - CA Air Resources Board, (CARB),
SHIPS - Submit comments by letter or CARB form to CARB to cut pollution from Ships entering the Bay. CARB staff estimate the proposed regulation would remove nearly 400 tons of small particles from the air details and form link  at http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/cut-pollution-from-ships-at-ports-refineries-december-5-9/
Council Agenda for December 10
Agenda follows the weekly list of meetings and rallies, City Council Winter Recess is December 11, 2019 – January 21, 2020
 
Sunday,  December 1, 2019
  • 350 Bay Area sponsored Action at Annual Auto Show, 1-3 pm, at Moscone Center in SF, FORD, BMW, HONDA and VW agreed to meet CA standards, GM, Fiat-Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia sided with Trump to oppose CA standards https://350bayarea.org/event/sfoautoshow
Monday,  December 2, 2019 Tuesday,  December 3, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Closed Session, 4 pm -6 pm, Anticipated Litigation, The CA Jazz Conseratory sewer backup, Pending Litigation Guzman,Richard vs. City of Berkeley
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: December 3 Regular Council Meeting, CONSENT: 2. Standby Officers, 3. $210,000 Public Art contract with Michael Arcega for San Pablo Park Measure T1, 4. $2,871,500 Formal bid solicitations and RFP, 5. $357,000 contract thru June 30,2021 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Berkeley Mental Health Flexible Spending Programs and Russell St Residence, 6. $68,442 thru June 30, 2020 contract with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network for Hearing Voices Support Group, 7. $100,000 contract amendment with Youth Spirit Artworks for Transition Age Youth Case Management and Linkage Services, 8. $450,000 contract for FY2020 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, Inc for Sidewalk inspection and shaving services, 9. Add $220,000 to contract total $270,000 with David L. Silva d.b.a. Silva Business Consulting for real property management services, 10. Reimbursement Agreement with Wareham for City’s share of traffic signal at San Pablo and Dwight, 11. $10,260 tax refund to Bay Area Community Trust for renovation of 1638 Stuart and operation of property as affordable housing. 13. Reaffirm support for Artic National Wildlife Refuge and refrain from conducting business with companies that purchase, lease or develop oil fields within the Refuge, 14. Reappoint Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Co. Mosquito Abatement, 15. Oppose Transportation and Handling of Coal and Petcoke in our community, 16. Ordinance requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender (accept cash), 18. Urge CPUC to address its failure of oversight and to transform PG&E into Mutual Benefit Corporation, ACTION: 19. 2nd reading 2019 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments, 20. 2nd reading Berkeley Building Codes, 21. Milvia Bikeway Project Conceptual Design, 22. Surveillance Technology Report, 23. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, 24. FY 2019 Year-End Results and FY 1st Quarter Update, 25. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations, 26. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 27. a.&b. Allocation Measure P Funds, 28. Fund and Implement Safe Passages Program – parking restrictions to ensure Emergency Equipment Access to all parts of the City. 29. a.&b. Taxi Scripts to residents of Pathways/STAIR, 30. a.&b. 5-yr Paving Plan 31. Multi-year Bidding Process for Street Paving, INFORMATION REPORTS: 32. Condo Conversion Program, 33. Small Sites Update, 34. Equal Pay: Classification and Compensation Process City Employees. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  December 4, 2019 Thursday,  December 5, 2019
  • City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Agenda: 2. Inclusionary Units in Qualified Opportunity Zones, Unscheduled (future meeting) Proposed Retail (Chain Store) Regulations, 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: 2. Electric Moped Ride-Share Franchise Agreement, 3. Introduce Ordinance terminating sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles in Berkeley by 2025, 4. Referral to City Manager (CM) Establish New Dept Climate Emergency Mobilization Dept, 5. Ordinance to Regulate Plastic Bags at Retail and Food Service Establishments, 6.Establish GHG Emission Free as East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Default, 7. Bright Streets Initiative (painting crosswalks and signage near school), Unscheduled (future meeting) Traffic Circles. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Facilities,_Infrastructure,_Transportation,_Environment,___Sustainability.aspx
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – Outreach Committee, 5 pm, at 2001 Center, 2nd Floor, Law Library, Agenda: 6. A. Tenant Survey 2020, b. Response to Disasters, c. AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act, d. Preventing Scams, e. Safety Checklist Compliance http://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda: DISCUSSION: A. Proposed Landscape Improvements Piedmont Ave, B. 1602 Oxford, C. 2650 Telegraph, D. 2000 Dwight Way, 6. A. 1399 Queens Road Landmark or Structure of Merit, B. 2211 Harold Way – Final Design Review, http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
Friday,  December 6, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  December 7, 2019 Sunday,  December 8, 2019
  • No City Events Found
 
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Email comments to council@cityofBerkeley.info,
December 10 Regular Council Meeting, CONSENT: 2. Bid Solicitations/RFP $2,913,252, 3. 36-month contract $2,100,000 with option to extend 2 yrs, total $3,550,000 with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc. for Citywide Security Services, 4. 2020 Block Grant $266,863, 5. MOU with Alameda Co. $75,000 (revenue) for Winter Relief Program to provide homeless housing respite thru May 1, 2020,  6. Apply for Infill infrastructure Grant Funding, 7. Apply for State Funding No Place Like Home for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby, 8. 2020 Health Plan Changes, 9. COBRA Administration $405,000, 10. Add $266,076 total $527,832 with ServiceNow, Inc to extend IT Software Licenses, 11. Waive Sanctuary City Ordinance (7,650-N.S.) for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Reconstruction Contracts, 12. Increase Contract by $241,451 plus contingency $48,290, total $5,705,668 with Mar Con Builders, Inc for Live Oak Park Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 13. Add $2,900,000 total $7,200,000 with Siegel & Strain Architects for Tuolumne Camp Project, 14. Modification T1 Phase 1 Project List, 15. Make Telegraph Loading Zone and Parking Project permanent and establish similar loading zone and parking in all parking meter districts, 16. Purchase 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pick-up Trucks for $492,284 and $245,000 using Fleet Technology to convert to plug in hybrid vehicles when commercially available, 17. Add $54,560 total $106,616 (total for 2 contracts) for Server Storage with Edgeworth Integration, LLC, 18. Contract add $131,556 total $557,553, to extend term by 3 years to June 30, 2026 with ABM Industries for  purchase additional EV charging stations and maintenance, 19. Contract $3,821,569 includes $347,415 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Pacific Trenchless, Inc., 20. Contract $2,246,219 includes $204,202 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Precision Engineering, Inc., 21. Contract $3,654,358 includes 10% contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and replacement, 22. Add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend term to Dec 31, 2022, with Du-All Safety LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services, 23.Contract  add $500,000 total $5,386,293 with B Bros Construction to complete 2640 MLK Jr Way Adult Mental Health Services Center renovation and seismic upgrade, 24. Measure O Bond funding reservations $36,002,64026. 25.Support for Non-Violent Activists and Protections of Animals in Commercial Operations, 27. Feb 2020 Black History Month discretionary funds, ACTION: 28. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 29. RPP (residential parking) 1500 Block of Lincoln, 30. Amend ADU ordinance to comply with new State Law and establish interim limits on development, 31. MOU between City of Berkeley and BART on implementation AB 2923 at Ashby and North Berkeley BART, Establish a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to provide inut to Planning Commission on zoning, the City and BART,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
999 Anthony 12-19-2019
1119 Arch 12-02-2019
1634 California 12-9-2019
3015 Dohr 12-5-2019
1449 Grizzly Peak 12-11-2019
2234 Haste 12-3-2019
790 Hilldale 12-17-19
2026 Los Angeles 12-02-2019
2965 Magnolia 12-9-2019
2693 Shasta 12-16-19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
3020 College Ave (ZAB) 12-2-2019
2431 Fifth St (ZAB) 12-2-2019
2348 Hilgard (ZAB) 12-3-2019
1312 Josephine (ZAB) 12-3-2019
1581 Le Roy #LMSAP2019-0004 (LPO) (ZAB) 12-3-2019
2234 Haste #LMSAP@)!^-0002 (LPO)
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14, 2020 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4, 2020 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17, 2020 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5, 2020 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23, 2020 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21, 2020 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
​
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
November 24 - December 1, 2019
Worth Noting:
Monday is the only day of the week with City meetings.
Holiday Food Drive ends November 29 - Hours: daily from 8:30 a – 6 p, for more information             https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16299
Letter
Submit comments by letter or CARB form to CA Air Resources Board, (CARB) to cut pollution from Ships entering the Bay. CARB staff estimate the proposed regulation would remove nearly 400 tons of small particles from the air details and form link  at http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/cut-pollution-from-ships-at-ports-refineries-december-5-9/
Future
Agenda highlights for the December 3 Regular City Council meeting follows the weekly list of meetings and rallies.
 
Sunday,  November 24, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  November 25, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. f/u Leonard  Powell case a. Create policy that receivership only be used when property is a danger to the public and approved by Council, b. Bring justice to Leonard Powell, establish policies that provide housing stability and reimburse $68,000 in legal and administrative fees, c. Plan a Public meeting on receivership, 3. Healthy Checkout Ordinance require nutritious food and beverage options in checkout areas in stores greater than 2500 sq ft, 4. Listening Session on conditions at encampments from homeless population at large, 5. Establish Outdoor Emergency Shelter, 6. a.&b. Modify Policies related to enforcement of Smoke-free multi-unit housing ordinance, 7. Vector Control Presentation​ 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, 6th Floor Redwood Room Agenda planning for Dec 10 Council Regular meeting – the last Council meeting of 2019, CONSENT: 2. Bid Solicitations/RFP $2,913,252, 3. 36-month contract $2,100,000 with option to extend 2 yrs, total $3,550,000 with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc. for Citywide Security Services, 4. 2020 Block Grant $266,863, 5. MOU with Alameda Co. $75,000 (revenue) for Winter Relief Program to provide homeless housing respite thru May 1, 2020,  6. Apply for Infill infrastructure Grant Funding, 7. Apply for State Funding No Place Like Home for Maudelle Miller Shirek Community at 2001 Ashby, 8. 2020 Health Plan Changes, 9. COBRA Administration $405,000, 10. Add $266,076 total $527,832 with ServiceNow, Inc to extend IT Software Licenses, 11. Waive Sanctuary City Ordinance (7,650-N.S.) for Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Reconstruction Contracts, 12. Increase Contract by $241,451 plus contingency $48,290, total $5,705,668 with Mar Con Builders, Inc for Live Oak Park Community Center Seismic Upgrade, 13. Add $2,900,000 total $7,200,000 with Siegel & Strain Architects for Tuolumne Camp Project, 14. 61-yr term lease agreement with 200 Marina Blvd, LLC for Doubletree Hotel, 15. Modification T1 Phase 1 Project List, 16. Make Telegraph Loading Zone and Parking Project permanent and establish similar loading zone and parking in all parking meter districts, 17. Purchase 9 Ford Super Duty F-Series Pick-up Trucks for $492,284 and $245,000 using Fleet Technologyto convert to plug in hybrid vehicles when commercially available, 19. Add $54,560 total $106,616 (total for 2 contracts) for Server Storage with Edgeworth Integration, LLC, 19. Contract add $131,556 total $557,553, to extend term by 3 years to June 30, 2026 with ABM Industries for  purchase additional EV charging stations and maintenance, 20. Contract $3,821,569 includes $347,415 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Pacific Trenchless, Inc., 21. Contract $2,246,219 includes $204,202 contingency for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and Replacement with Precision Engineering, Inc., 22. Contract $3,654,358 includes 10% contingency with Cratus, Inc, for Sanitary Sewer Rehab and replacement, 23. Add $100,000 total $300,000 and extend term to Dec 31, 2022, with Du-All Safety LLC for Safety Consulting and Training Services,  25. Measure O Bond funding reservations $36,002,64026. Support for Non-Violent Activists and Protections of Animals in Commercial Operations, 27. Feb 2020 Black History Month discretionary funds, ACTION: 28. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 29. RPP (residential parking) 1500 Block of Lincoln, 30. Amend ADU ordinance to comply with new State Law and establish interim limits on development, 31. MOU between City of Berkeley and BART on implementation AB 2923 at Ashby and North Berkeley BART, Establish a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to provide inut to Planning Commission on zoning, the City and BART, 32. Update Telecom Ordinances, 33. Prohibit use of Cell Phones, email, Texting, Instant Messaging and Social Media by Council members during official City Meetings, , 34. Regulate Plastic Bags and Retail and Food Service Establishments, 35. Enroll all Eligible Berkeley residential and commercial EBCE accounts to Brilliant 100 (100% GHG free) enroll municipal EBCE accounts to Renewable 100 (100% renewable and 100% GHG free), 36. Bright Streets Initiative – paint all (except those done in last 3-yr) crosswalks, midlines, bike lanes, street markings, curbs and improve signage within 3-block radius of all public schools, 37. Refer to Zero Waste Compulsory Composting for compliance with SB 1383 for all businesses and residences and an Edible Food Recovery Program.​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission – Tobacco Litter Subcommittee, 7 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: 3. T1 Phase 1 update and Phase 2 Public Process, 4. Zero Waste Division Budget, 5. Zero Waste Metrics, 6. Creation of Design Guidelines for New Construction Subcommittee, 7. AB1080/SB54 CA https://www.cawrecycles.org/sb-54-ab-1080-bill-page Plastic Pollution Reduction Act phase out date 2030. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 – 5 pm (winter hours), at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain Cancels
Tuesday,  November 26, 2019
  • No City meetings found
Wednesday,  November 27, 2019
  • No City meetings found
Thursday,  November 28, 2019
  • Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday,  November 29, 2019
  • Berkeley City Government Holiday
  • Protest Rally Toyota’s Decision to team up with Trump to weaken California’s car emissions standards, 3 – 4 pm, at 2400 Shattuck, Rain Cancels, can’t come call Toyota USA CEO Jim Lentz @ 800-331-4331
Saturday, November 30, 2019
  • No events found
Sunday,  December 1, 2019
  • 350 Bay Area sponsored Action at Annual Auto Show, 1-3 pm, at Moscone Center in SF, FORD, BMW, HONDA and VW agreed to meet CA standards, GM, Fiat-Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia sided with Trump to oppose CA standards https://350bayarea.org/event/sfoautoshow
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December 3 Regular Council Meeting, CONSENT: 2. Standby Officers, 3. $210,000 Public Art contract with Michael Arcega for San Pablo Park Measure T1, 4. $2,871,500 Formal bid solicitations and RFP, 5. $357,000 contract thru June 30,2021 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Berkeley Mental Health Flexible Spending Programs and Russell St Residence, 6. $68,442 thru June 30, 2020 contract with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network for Hearing Voices Support Group, 7. $100,000 contract amendment with Youth Spirit Artworks for Transition Age Youth Case Management and Linkage Services, 8. $450,000 contract for FY2020 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, Inc for Sidewalk inspection and shaving services, 9. Add $220,000 to contract total $270,000 with David L. Silva d.b.a. Silva Business Consulting for real property management services, 10. Reimbursement Agreement with Wareham for City’s share of traffic signal at San Pablo and Dwight, 11. $10,260 tax refund to Bay Area Community Trust for renovation of 1638 Stuart and operation of property as affordable housing. 13. Reaffirm support for Artic National Wildlife Refuge and refrain from conducting business with companies that purchase, lease or develop oil fields within the Refuge, 14. Reappoint Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Co. Mosquito Abatement, 15. Oppose Transportation and Handling of Coal and Petcoke in our community, 16. Ordinance requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender (accept cash), 18. Urge CPUC to address its failure of oversight and to transform PG&E into Mutual Benefit Corporation, ACTION: 19. 2nd reading 2019 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments, 20. 2nd reading Berkeley Building Codes, 21. Milvia Bikeway Project Conceptual Design, 22. Surveillance Technology Report, 23. City Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions, 24. FY 2019 Year-End Results and FY 1st Quarter Update, 25. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations, 26. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 27. a.&b. Allocation Measure P Funds, 28. Fund and Implement Safe Passages Program – parking restrictions to ensure Emergency Equipment Access to all parts of the City. 29. a.&b. Taxi Scripts to residents of Pathways/STAIR, 30. a.&b. 5-yr Paving Plan 31. Multi-year Bidding Process for Street Paving,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=9868
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2422 Fifth St - TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
 
999 Anthony 12-19-2019
1119 Arch 12-02-2019
1634 California 12-9-2019
3015 Dohr 12-5-2019
1449 Grizzly Peak 12-11-2019
2234 Haste 12-3-2019
2026 Los Angeles 12-02-2019
2965 Magnolia 12-9-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
3020 College Ave (ZAB) 12-2-2019
2431 Fifth St (ZAB) 12-2-2019
2348 Hilgard (ZAB) 12-3-2019
1312 Josephine (ZAB) 12-3-2019
1581 Le Roy #LMSAP2019-0004 (LPO) (ZAB) 12-3-2019
2234 Haste #LMSAP@)!^-0002 (LPO)
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Vision 2050, Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

November 17 - November 24, 2019
Worth Noting:
Thanksgiving is November 28 and everything seems to be scheduled for the week of November 17 – 24 - City Council,  Boards and Commissions, protest rallies, another Presidential Debate, and Impeachment Hearings.
Events
Sunday Nov 17 – Berkeley ½ Marathon, 5K, 10K – check street closures
Dredging the Bay for Crude Oil Tankers
Dredging the Bay information was updated after the November 13 Public Meeting. Letters are still accepted.
http://www.sunflower-alliance.org/the-army-corps-of-engineers-oily-sf-to-stockton-dredging-plan/
Petition in opposition to Dredging the Bay, Signatures still accepted
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/dont-let-trump-and-his-oil-company-cronies-dredge-the-san-francisco-bay?source=direct_link&referrer=group-sunflower-alliance
Ongoing
Holiday Food Drive – November 1 – 29, daily from 8:30 a – 6 p, for more information https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16299
 
Sunday,  November 17, 2019Monday,  November 18, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for December 3 Regular Council Meeting, CONSENT: 2. $210,000 Public Art contract with Michael Arcega for San Pablo Park Measure T1, 3. $2,871,500 Formal bid solicitations and RFP, 4. $357,000 contract thru June 30,2021 with Berkeley Food & Housing Project for Berkeley Mental Health Flexible Spending Programs and Russell St Residence, 5. $68,442 thru June 30, 2020 contract with Bay Area Hearing Voices Network for Hearing Voices Support Group, 6. $100,000 contract amendment with Youth Spirit Artworks for Transition Age Youth Case Management and Linkage Services, 7. 61 yr term contract with 200 Marina Blvd LLC for Doubletree Hotel and $3 million contribution by the LLC for Marina Street improvements, 8. $288,000/yr base rent10 yr lease agreement with two 5 yr options  with Landry’s RUI, LLC for 200 Seawall Drive plus 3.5% for sales >$1,500,000 and up to $100,000/yr credit for first 10 years for specified building and parking lot maintenance, 9. $450,000 contract for FY2020 with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, Inc for Sidewalk inspection and shaving services, 10. Add $220,000 to contract total $270,000 with David L. Silva d.b.a. Silva Business Consulting for real property management services, 11. Reimbursement Agreement with Wareham for City’s share of traffic signal at San Pablo and Dwight, 12. $10,260 tax refund to Bay Area Community Trust for renovation of 1638 Stuart and operation of property as affordable housing. 14. Reaffirm support for Artic National Wildlife Refuge and refrain from conducting business with companies that purchase, lease or develop oil fields within the Refuge, 15. Ordinance requiring Legal Rights for Legal Tender (accept cash), ACTION: 2nd reading 2019 CA Fire Code with Local Amendments, 18. 2nd reading Berkeley Building Codes, 19. Milvia Bikeway Project Conceptual Design, 20. Standby Officers, 21. Fund and Implement Safe Passages Program – parking restrictions to ensure Emergency Equipment Access to all parts of the City. 22. a.&b. Taxi Scripts to residents of Pathways/STAIR, 23. a.&b. 5-yr Paving Plan 24. Multi-year Bidding Process for Street Paving, 25. Reappoint Dr. P. Robert Beatty to Co. Mosquito Abatement, 26. Short Term Referral to City Manager on how to establish New Dept: Climate Emergency Mobilization Dept (CEMD) within 90 days with oversight authority of existing departments and boards regarding planning and coordination of City’s response to climate change including public education and outreach, develop annual climate emissions budget and identify grant funding. 27. Ordinance to terminate sale of gasoline, diesel and natural gas passenger vehicles throughout the City of Berkeley by 2025. 28. Oppose Transportation and Handling of Coal and Petcoke in our community, 29. Urge CPUC to address its failure of oversight and to transform PG&E into Mutual Benefit Corporation.  Agenda Policy Committee Agenda item 8. Discussion Rules of Procedure and Order. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • City/UC/Student Relations Committee, 10 am - 12 pm, at 2465 Bancroft Way, Eshleman Hall, ASUC Senate Chamber, 5th Floor, Agenda: 4. Street Light Location Plan and Campus Safety, 5. Housing Update, 6. Southside Safety Plan, 7. Pedestrian Safety.​ https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/City/UC/Student_Relations_Committee.aspx
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, Agenda: 9. Echo Lake Camp, 12. BUSD Special Taxes and Infrastructure Bond Measures​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Homeless Commission Encampment Subcommittee, 5 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, Agenda: 5. Encampment Matrix, 7. Outdoor Emergency Shelter Recommendations​  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Measure O Bond Oversight Committee, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Cypress Room, Agenda: 5. Presentation and Discussion: Land Value Recapture, Affordable Housing and the Adeline Plan  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Measure_O_Bond_Oversight_Committee.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 - 5 pm (winter hours) at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  November 19, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Closed Session, 5 pm, Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth St LLC v. City of Berkeley  Alameda Co Superior Court #19032434
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 2. $800,000 bid solicitations – Sanitary Sewer $500,000, Electrical $300,000, 3. Grant Submission to State for $284,463 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, 4. 2.5 hour Minimum Overtime Pay for Emergency Call Back in IT Dept., 6. Nominate North Berkeley BART Priority Development Area, 7. Contract $1,481,417 with Redgwick Construction Co. for Ninth Street Bicycle Pathway Extension Phase II, 7. Contract add $50,000 total $200,000 with HF&H Consultants LLC for Development In-house Commercial Hauling System, 8. Add $50,000 total $200,000 for study of City Providing Commercial Collection Services, 9. $2,348,732.70 purchase seven 25-yard Heavy Duty Rear Loading Collection Trucks, 10. $1,110,000 to purchase five 2020 North Star 155-1 Ambulances and dispose 3 Freightliner and 2 International ambulances by public auction. 11. Declaration Homeless Shelter Crisis, 12. Letter to Richmond City Council, CA EPA and CA Department of Toxics (DTSC) concerning recent action of cleaning up AstraZeneca Site Near Berkeley, 13. Budget Referral $15,000 BigBelly Trash Receptacles in Ohlone Park, 14. Referral to City Manager Amnesty Program for Undocumented Secondary Units, ACTION: A. Council Rules of Procedure and Order Revisions,  15. Budget Update, 16. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 18. a.&b. Recommendations Allocations Measure P Funds, 19. Short term Referral Process, 20. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 21. Short term Revenue Allocations for Civic Arts and Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 22. Modernized Contract Registration Workflow. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Revision Project Subcommittee, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center, Agenda: 5. Commercial and Manufacturing Chapters https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board, 11 am, 1821 Catalina Ave, Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, Agenda: 4. A. Downtown Streets Team Contract Task review, b. Event Funding, 6. Solano Study, 7. Security camera research report. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Solano_BID_Board.aspx
Wednesday,  November 20, 2019 Thursday,  November 21, 2019 Friday,  November 22, 2019
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 2 – 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, meeting listed on community calendar, but not on Policy Committee website, check before going 510.981.6608 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 3 - 5 pm, at 2501 San Pablo, Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
  • Protest Rally Toyota’s Decision to team up with Trump to weaken California’s car emissions standards, 3 – 5 pm, at 2400 Shattuck, can’t come call Toyota USA CEO Jim Lentz @ 800-331-4331
  • Rally for Housing Justice, 5 - 7 pm, at 1685 Solano, Tenants in 13-unit building fighting Ellis Act eviction https://www.facebook.com/events/2403496759913085/
Saturday,  November 23, 2019
  • 350 Bay Area Hub meeting, 8:45 am – 11 am, at 971 Tulare
Sunday,  November 24, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3020 Acton 11-18-2019
1119 Arch 12-02-2019
1634 California 12-9-2019
2801 Claremont 11-18-2019
3015 Dohr 12-5-2019
1225 Eighth 11-20-2019
2422 Fifth 11-19-2019
888 Indian Rock 11-18-2019
2026 Los Angeles 12-02-2019
1858 San Lorenzo 11-19-2019
2352 Shattuck 11-19-2019
1036 Sierra 11-25-2019
687 Spruce 11-20-2019
429 Vassar 11-26-19
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
LPO NOD 1581 Le Roy #LMSAP2019-0004
LPO NOD 2234 Haste #LMSAP@)!^-0002
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
 
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com
  
November 10 - November 17, 2019
​Worth Noting:
Petitions Events
  • Sunday Nov 17 – Berkeley ½ Marathon, 5K, 10K – check street closures
Ongoing Future
  • November 19 Regular City Council meeting with agenda highlights and links follows list of weekly meetings
 
Sunday,  November 10, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  November 11, 2019 -Veterans Day
  • Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 - 5 pm (winter hours) at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, Rain/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  November 12, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Special Meeting on Traffic Circles, 4:00 pm, Agenda: 1.a.& b. Task Force Recommendations, City Traffic Circle Planting Policies https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/11_Nov/City_Council__11-12-2019_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda: Agenda: CONSENT: 2. $40,093,600Bid solicitations, 4. Contract $392,778 with BUSD for providing Mental Health Services in school programs, 6. Ordinance - Adopting more stringent building standards, 7. Companion Report Recommendations for Fossil Free Berkeley, 8. Contracts $600,000 in total for On-call Environmental Services, 9. Final Map - Approval to make 2747 San Pablo  a 42 unit condo project, 10. Stop Sign Warrant Policy, 11. Support SB 378 PG&E shutoffs, 12. Budget Referral $250,000 environmental review and zoning planning for Ashby and North Berkeley BART, 13. Modifying Appointments to City Council Standing Policy Committees, 14. Support Impeachment, 15. $210,000 renovation Drop-In Center, 16. . $10,582 Community Gardening Collaborative, 17. $75,000 pedestrian and bike safety Oxford St, 18. Request for Information: Police Dispatch, 19. Budget Referral Expansion Homeless Navigation Facilities and Programs – 3rd Sleeping Unit – dollar amount not given in agenda documents,  20. Budget Referral $550,000 Wildfire Mitigation, ACTION: 21. goBerkeley North Shattuck, 22. Local Fire Code Amendments, 23. Public Hearing Approval of Bond for (affordable housing) 1601 Oxford (SAHA or affiliate), 24. ZAB Appeal 2701 Shattuck, 25. 1281 University to house up to 8-10 RV dwellers, 26. Revisions to Council Rules of Procedure, 27. Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 28. Wage Theft Prevention, 29. Address Traffic Enforcement and Bicycle Safety, 30. Surveillance Technology Report, 31. Energy Commission Recommendations for Fossil Free Berkeley, 32. Bird Safety Requirements, 33. Budget Referral Transportation support for mobility impaired homeless who are engaged in rehousing or other services. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/11_Nov/City_Council__11-12-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: 8. Family Homelessness https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Wednesday,  November 13, 2019 Thursday,  November 14, 2019
  • City Council Budget & Finance Committee, 2 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. FY 2019 Year End Results, FY 2020 First Quarter Update, including Gerneral Fund Reserves, Mayor’s Supplemental Budget Recommendations, Council’s Budget Referrals to be considered, 3. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance - $136,730,924, 4. Review of Fiscal Policies https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: I. Prohibition of Combustion Vehicles by 2045, III. Aquatic Park Maintenance https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room,  http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
    • 2528-B Durant – add distilled spirits – continue off calendar
    • 3020 College – expand 3-story, 3902 sq ft existing building that exceeds maximum density, add roof deck, on consent
    • 2348 Hilgard - construct 25 sq ft ground floor addition, on consent
    • 2431 Fifth St / 2424 Sixth St – convert existing 31,420 sq ft building from 2 tenant spaces to 3, 10,803 sq ft light manufacturing and 2502 sq ft wholesale trade use in 2 of 3 tenant spaces, on consent
    • 2128 Ward – add 2-story 2567 sq ft duplex on 10,088 sq ft lot with existing 2-story 2697 sq ft duplex, reduce required building separations, allow 4 required parking spaces,
    • 1312 Josephine – legalize 65 sq ft balcony on existing 3-story, 8 unit 5796 sq ft building, increasing lot coverage to 50.5% where 35% is allowed
    • 2099 MLK Jr Way – Project Preview – demolish 1-story auto service building and construct 62,419 sq ft, 7-story 69 ft tall, mixed-use with 72 dwellings (including 5 very low income dwellings), 12 parking spaces, 38 bicycle spaces
Friday,  November 15, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  November 16, 2019 Sunday,  November 17, 2019 _____________________________________
 
City Council November 19 Regular Meeting,  email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info,
CONSENT: 2. $800,000 bid solicitations – Sanitary Sewer $500,000, Electrical $300,000, 3. Grant Submission to State for $284,463 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, 4. 2.5 hour Minimum Overtime Pay for Emergency Call Back in IT Dept., 6. Nominate North Berkeley BART Priority Development Area, 7. Contract $1,481,417 with Redgwick Construction Co. for Ninth Street Bicycle Pathway Extension Phase II, 7. Contract add $50,000 total $200,000 with HF&H Consultants LLC for Development In-house Commercial Hauling System, 8. Add $50,000 total $200,000 for study of City Providing Commercial Collection Services, 9. $2,348,732.70 purchase seven 25-yard Heavy Duty Rear Loading Collection Trucks, 10. $1,110,000 to purchase five 2020 North Star 155-1 Ambulances and dispose 3 Freightliner and 2 International ambulances by public auction. 11. Declaration Homeless Shelter Crisis, 12. Letter to Richmond City Council, CA EPA and CA Department of Toxics (DTSC) concerning recent action of cleaning up AstraZeneca Site Near Berkeley, 13. Budget Referral $15,000 BigBelly Trash Receptacles in Ohlone Park, 14. Referral to City Manager Amnesty Program for Undocumented Secondary Units, ACTION: 15. Budget Update, 16. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 18. a.&b. Recommendations Allocations Measure P Funds, 19. Short term Referral Process, 20. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 21. Short term Revenue Allocations for Civic Arts and Affordable Housing Trust Fund, 22. Modernized Contract Registration Workflow.
 https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2701 Shattuck 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3020 Acton 11-18-2019
1119 Arch 12-02-2019
2410 Blake 11-11-19
2801 Claremont 11-18-2019
3108 Deakin 11-12-2019
1225 Eighth 11-20-2019
2422 Fifth 11-19-2019
888 Indian Rock 11-18-2019
2026 Los Angeles 12-02-2019
1858 San Lorenzo 11-19-2019
2352 Shattuck 11-19-2019
1036 Sierra 11-25-2019
687 Spruce 11-20-2019
2110 Vine 11-12-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 
WORKSHOPS
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com


Worth Noting and Showing Up:
November 3 - November 10, 2019 Berkeley City Meetings and Public Hearings 
Public Restroom Study meetings:  Ever need to use a restroom and can’t find one then attend either Tuesday morning or Wednesday evening meeting, details below
Tuesday – City Council – Presentation on new recycling center at 2nd and Gilman, Documents are several hundred pages, attend the presentation if you can.
Holiday Food Drive – November 1 – 29, daily from 8:30 a – 6 p, for more information https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16299
 
Plan Ahead:
November 12, 4 pm – Special City Council Meeting on Traffic Circles, link to sign petition to save Traffic Circle Trees, https://www.change.org/p/berkeley-city-council-grandfather-in-existing-traffic-circle-trees-ee3dbcc2-69b1-41d5-83a8-dd86a94ece3b
Agenda highlights and links for the November 12 regular City Council meeting follow list of weekly meetings
November 13, 6 – 8 pm, Pinole, Public Meeting on Corps of Engineers Dredging Plan to enable greater amounts of crude tankers to travel to and from Bay Area Refineries, https://350bayarea.org/event/public-meeting-on-corps-of-engineers-oily-sf-to-stockton-dredging-plan
 
Sunday,  November 3, 2019
End of Daylight Savings Time – “fall back” 1hour.
Monday,  November 4, 2019
2x2 Committee, 8:30 – 10 am, at 2020 Bonor Street, Room 126, Berkeley Unified School District, Agenda: 5. MOU joint properties, 6. Affordable Housing, 7. Oxford Geological Study, 8. 2020 March & November Ballot Measures
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/2x2_Committee_Homepage.aspx
Ground Breaking Ceremony at Live Oak Community Center, 11 am – 12 pm,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16340
City Council Public Safety Committee, 10:30 am, 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: Discussion items for future agendas
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Public_Safety.aspx
Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for November 19 City Council Regular Meeting. Highlights of agenda follow list of meetings,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
Commission on the Status of Women – Santa Rita Jail Subcommittee, 6:45 – 8 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
Peace and Justice Commission, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 11. Council Proposal to modify role of commissions, 13. Socially Responsible Investments
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Peace_and_Justice_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 4 - 5 pm at the Top of Solano in front of the Closed Oaks Theater, (Rain/Smoke/Extreme Weather Cancels)
Tuesday,  November 5, 2019
Community Meeting: Citywide Restroom Study, 10 –11:30 am at 2442 Telegraph, Café Mezzo
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16322
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, 2001 Center, 2nd Floor, Law Library
5 pm, Eviction/Section 8/Foreclosure Committee, Agenda: 5. Measure AA Report (owner move-in law)7. STAIRS Program
6 pm, Habitable and Sustainable Committee, Agenda: 5. Solar Cost Sharing, 6. Car Chargers, 7. Installation of dishwashers
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, Agenda: Worksession 1. Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station Feasibility Study Presentation, 2. Development Vision Zero Action Plan - background - March 27, 2018 referral from Council to City Manager & Transportation Commission to develop implementation plan to eliminate all traffic (pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle) related fatalities to zero, 14. Support Impeachment Resolution,  
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/11_Nov/City_Council__11-05-2019_-_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
Loan Administration Board, 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia, Room, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: B. State of Revolving Loan Fund, C. East Bay Media Center – loan modification request
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Loan_Admin_Board.aspx
Wednesday,  November 6, 2019
Board of Library Trustees, 6:30 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, Agenda: II. G. Library Response to Air Quality Events (AQI score > 150 ) – open Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library for at least 4 hours on Sundays
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/about/board-library-trustees
Commission on Disability, 6:30 – 9 pm at 1947 Center, Multi-purpose Room, Agenda: 2. Presentation – Easy Does It, 3. Wildfires and Outages, 9. Elevator Ordinance, 10. New Construction & Renovations Accessibility Guidelines and Regulations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_Disability_Homepage.aspx
Homeless Services Panel of Experts, 7 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 9. Sanctioned Encampments, 10. Measure P Recommendations
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Services_Panel_of_Experts.aspx
Planning Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 9. Public Hearing: Land Hazard Mitigation Plan – https://www.cityofberkeley.info/mitigation/ 10.Transportation Impact Fee, 11. 2019 CA Housing Legislation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Community Meeting: Citywide Restroom Study, 6 – 7:30 pm at 1720 8th Street, James Kenney Recreation Center, 2nd Floor, Last of four meetings on public restrooms
Thursday,  November 7, 2019
City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, at 2180 Milvia, Room, 1st Floor Cypress Room, 2. Legal Rights for Legal Tender (cash), 3. Fair Access to Housing, 4. Bi-Annual Report on Funding for Housing (HAC), 5. Disposition 1631& 1654 Fifth Street, 6. Inclusionary Units in Qualified Opportunity Zones, 7. Proposed Formula Retail (Chain Store) Regulations
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, Redwood Room, 6th Floor, Agenda:  3. Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation, 3. Multi-year Bidding Process for Street Paving
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,
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 5. Public Hearing Community Needs, 6. Public Hearing Regional Analysis of Impediments, 9. T1, 12. Affordable Housing Framework, 14. Update State Housing Law
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda: 5. A. pending City agreement with State Historic Resources Commission, B. T1, D. Demolition 2650 Telegraph, 6. 1120 Second Street Wireless telecommunications facility
http://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
Community Meeting: Grove Park Renovation Project, 6 – 7:30 pm at 1730 Oregon, MLK, Jr. Youth Center, Agenda: Grove Park Field Renovation
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16342
Friday,  November 8, 2019
Reduced City Service Day
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/IT/Holiday_and_Reduced_Service_Days.aspx
Saturday,  November 9, 2019
No city events found
350 Bay Area Hub meeting 8:45 am – 11 am, at 971 Tulare
Sunday,  November 10, 2019
No city events found
 

 
Agenda Committee November 4, Planning for Council November 19, CONSENT: 2. $800,000 bid solicitations, 3. Grant Submission to State for $284,463 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, , 5. Nominate North Berkeley BART Priority Development Area, 6. Contract $1,481,417 with Redgwick Construction Co. for Ninth Street Bicycle Pathway Extension Phase II, 7. Contract add $50,000 total $200,000 with HF&H Consultants LLC for Development In-house Commercial Hauling System, 8. $2,348,732.70 purchase seven 25-yard Heavy Duty Rear Loading Collection Trucks, 9. $1,110,000 to purchase five 2020 North Star 155-1 Ambulances and dispose 3 Freightliner and 2 International ambulances by public auction. 10. Budget Referral $15,000 BigBelly Trash Receptacles in Ohlone Park, 11. Referral to City Manager Amnesty Program for Undocumented Secondary Units, ACTION: 12. Budget Update, 13. FY 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance, 14. goBerkeley Residential Shared Parking Pilot Project Update, 15. a.&b. Recommendations Allocations Measure P Funds, 16. Declaration Homeless Shelter Crisis, 17. Letter to Richmond City Council, CA EPA and CA Department of Toxics (DTSC) concerning recent action of cleaning up AstraZeneca Site Near Berkeley, 18. Cannabis Cryptocurrency Tax, 19. Referral Electric Moped Ride-Share Franchise Agreement,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
 
City Council November 12, Regular meeting agenda, email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info,
Agenda: CONSENT: 2. $40,093,600Bid solicitations, 4. Contract $392,778 with BUSD for providing Mental Health Services in school programs, 6. Ordinance - Adopting more stringent building standards, 7. Companion Report Recommendations for Fossil Free Berkeley, 8. Contracts $600,000 in total for On-call Environmental Services, 9. Final Map - Approval to make 2747 San Pablo  a 42 unit condo project, 10. Stop Sign Warrant Policy, 11. Support SB 378 PG&E shutoffs, 12. Budget Referral $250,000 environmental review and zoning planning for Ashby and North Berkeley BART, 13. Modifying Appointments to City Council Standing Policy Committees, 15. $210,000 renovation Drop-In Center, 16. . $10,582 Community Gardening Collaborative, 17. $75,000 pedestrian and bike safety Oxford St, 18. Request for Information: Police Dispatch, 19. Budget Referral Expansion Homeless Navigation Facilities and Programs – 3rd Sleeping Unit – dollar amount not given in agenda documents,  20. Budget Referral $550,000 Wildfire Mitigation, ACTION: 21. goBerkeley North Shattuck, 22. Local Fire Code Amendments, 23. Public Hearing Approval of Bond for (affordable housing) 1601 Oxford (SAHA or affiliate), 24. ZAB Appeal 2701 Shattuck, 25. 1281 University to house up to 8-10 RV dwellers, 26. Revisions to Council Rules of Procedure, 27. Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 28. Wage Theft Prevention, 29. Address Traffic Enforcement and Bicycle Safety, 30. Surveillance Technology Report, 31. Energy Commission Recommendations for Fossil Free Berkeley, 32. Bird Safety Requirements, 33. Budget Referral Transportation support for mobility impaired homeless who are engaged in rehousing or other services.
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/11_Nov/City_Council__11-12-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2701 Shattuck 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
3020 Acton 11-18-2019
2410 Blake 11-11-2019
2801 Claremont 11-18-2019
3108 Deakin 11-12-2019
1225 Eighth 11-20-2019
888 Indian Rock 11-18-2019
1858 San Lorenzo 11-19-2019
1036 Sierra 11-25-2019
687 Spruce 11-20-2019
2110 Vine 11-12-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
 

 
WORKSHOPS
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan FUND$/Replacement Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled Workshops/Presentations
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
 
October 27 - November 3, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting:
Holiday Food Drive – November 1 – 29, daily from 8:30 a – 6 p, for more information https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16299
Tuesday – City Council
Wednesday – Presentation on Traffic Circles and threats to Trees at Le Conte Neighborhood meeting - (City Council will be holding a special meeting on Traffic Circles on November 12 at 4 pm).
Saturday – Repair Café for broken household items, one item per person,
Sunday – End of Daylight Savings Time
 
Sunday,  October 27, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  October 28, 2019
  • City Council Health, Life Enrichment, Equity & Community Committee, 10 am – 12 pm at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda: 2. a. Code Enforcement and fact finding Leonard Powell, b. Recommendations to bring justice to Leonard Powell and change of policies,  c. Plan for public meeting on receivership, 3. Establishing Outdoor Emergency Shelter (sanctioned homeless encampment in Berkeley) 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, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda planning for November 12, CONSENT: 4. Contract $392,778 with BUSD for providing Mental Health Services in school programs, 6. Ordinance - Adopting more stringent building standards, 7. Contracts $600,000 in total for On-call Environmental Services, 8. Approval to make 2747 San Pablo  a 42 unit condo project. 9. Bird safe construction, 10. Stop Sign Warrant Policy, 11. Support SB 378 PG&E shutoffs, (12. – 16. Nov. Mid-year budget referrals) 12. $250,000 environmental review and zoning planning for Ashby and North Berkeley BART, 13. $210,000 renovation Drop-In Center, 14. $10,582 Community Gardening Collaborative, 15. $75,000 pedestrian and bike safety Oxford St, 16. $550,000 Wildfire Mitigation, ACTION: 17. Local Fire Code Amendments, 18. Public Hearing Approval of Bond for (affordable housing) 1601 Oxford (SAHA or affiliate), 19. ZAB appeal 2701 Shattuck, 20. 1281 University interim site to host RV dwellers, 21. a.&b. Recommendations for Fossil Free Berkeley, 22. Support impeachment actions, 23. Healthy Checkout Ordinance, 24. Request for Information: Police Dispatch, 25. Budget Referral: Transportation to support Mobility Impaired Homeless who are engaged in rehousing or other services, 26. Budget Referral Expansion Homeless Navigation facilities and programs, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Policy_Committee__Agenda___Rules.aspx
  • Children, Youth and Recreation Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center at San Pablo Park, no agenda posted, check before going http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Children_Youth_and_Recreation_Commission/
  • Commission on the Status of Women, 6:45 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: 5. Presentation Domestic Violence Report, 6. Presentation HR Director, 8. Update on Equal Pay Independent Audit https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women_Homepage.aspx
  •  Zero Waste Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: 1. Action Skip the Slip – Goldman School of Public Policy Analysis,  Annual Reports: 2. Urban Ore, 3. Community Conservation Centers, 4. Ecology Center https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Tax the Rich Rally, cancelled for Oct 28, to resume November 4 at 4 – 5 pm
Tuesday,  October 29, 2019
  • Rent Stabilization Board, Housing Counselors, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center to answer questions and provide counseling about rental housing in Berkeley https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Rent_Stabilization_Board/Home/Rent_Board_Staff_attendance_at_local_events.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, at 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Closed Session, 5 pm – Pending Litigation, Grievance Pregarding Emergency Call Back IT employee, SEIU 1021 Community Services & Part-time Recreation Leaders Association
    • Regular Session, 6 – 11 pm, Agenda: CONSENT: 4. Council Rules of Procedure revisions, 5. Conflict of Interest Code, 6. Contract $7,966,000 Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley, 7. $160,000 total, $85,000 Crisis System Evaluation, $75,000 2020 Ballot Initiatives Survey, 8. Contract Nov 2019 – July 31, 2021 for $45,000 with Management Partners to evaluate City Manager, 9. Add $300,000 to contract with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc for Citywide unarmed security total $3,084,798, 10. Add $150,000 to contract total $225,400 with Street Level Advisors for Zoning and Development Fee Feasibility Analyses, 11. Add $200,000 to contract total $250,000 with Redwood Toxicology Services for Drug and Alcohol Testing, 13. City Auditor Recommendation – City needs Domestic Violence Policy. 16. Add $200,000 to budget for lighting, camera, and signs to deter illegal dumping. 17. Referral to Civic Arts Commission to develop grant program for retaining creative spaces for artists, 18. Request for Presentation on City Code Enforcement Practices for Residential Properties, 21. Budget Referral $27,000 Landmarks Preservation Grants, 22. Referral to Disaster and Fire Safety Commission to consider amending  Gas Shut-Off Valve Requirements, 23. Oversize vehicle restriction to prohibit commercial trucks exceeding 3 tons gross weight on streets impacting bicycle blvd networks, 24. Cameras at Ohlone Park Mural, ACTION: 27. Add North Shattuck Metered Parking to goBerkeley Program,28. Lava Mae Mobile Shower, 29. Wage Theft Prevention, 30. Referral: Telegraph Shared Street, 31. Develop Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, 32. Reserving General Funds for Housing trust Fund $500,000 SAHA 2527 San Pablo, $1,200,000 RCD 2001 Ashby, $50,000 NCLT 2321-2323 10th Street, 33. a.& b. Modify Enforcement Policies of Berkeley Smoke Free Multi-Unity Housing Ordinance, 34. Proposed Formula Retail (Chain Store) Regulations, 35. Referrals to address Traffic Enforcement and Bicycle Safety, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. Referral Process, 37. City Property for Affordable Housing and Modular Micro-Unit Buildings. 41. goBerkeley Parking Rate and Time Limit Adjustments for North Shattuck Area for Dec 1, 2019. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  October 30, 2019
  • Le Conte Neighborhood Association, 7:30 – 9 pm at 2905 Shattuck, Art House Gallery, Agenda: Do Trees in Berkeley Have a Future – Traffic Circle Report and Slide Show, Adeline Corridor Proposal to redesign Shattuck and Adeline
Thursday,  October 31, 2019 Friday,  November 1, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
  • 350 Bay Area - World Vegan Day, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, at 48 Shattuck Square, Veggie Grill, lunch with 33% going to 350 Bay Area, https://350bayarea.org/events-alt
Saturday,  November 2, 2019
  • Transition Berkeley & Cal Zero Waste Repair Café, 1 – 4 pm, at 2701 MLK Jr Way, Berkeley Technology Academy, this is free repair service (not drop-off). RSVP requested https://www.transitionberkeley.org
Sunday,  November 3, 2019
  • End of Daylight Savings Time – “fall back” 1hour.
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2701 Shattuck 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2909 Acton 10-30-2019
2410 Blake 11-11-2019
2422 Fifth 10-30-2019
2200-2220 Fourth 10-30-2019
888 Indian Rock 11-18-2019
1923 Ninth 10-30-2019
1226 Parker 10-28-2019
2451 Shattuck 10-30-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
1440 Hawthorne Terrace
1450 Hawthorne Terrace
2018-2036 University for UC Theater
 
WORKSHOPS
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/ERMA/Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Cannabis Health Considerations
Vision 2050
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)

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October 20 - October 27, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
The Update Report on Vision 2020 (racial equity in Berkeley Public Schools) which is to be presented Tuesday evening at City Council is quite startling and can be read online. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/10_Oct/City_Council__10-22-2019_Special_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
The links and agenda highlights for the October 29 City Council meeting follow the weekly meeting list.
 
Sunday,  October 20, 2019Monday,  October 21, 2019Tuesday,  October 22, 2019Wednesday,  October 23, 2019Thursday,  October 24, 2019
  • City Council Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee, 10:30 am, at 1947 Center, 3rd Floor Magnolia Room, Agenda: Amnesty Program for ADU, 3. Legal Rights for Legal Tender, 4. Fair Chance Access to Housing, 5. Allocation of U1 Funds to increase affordable housing and protect residents of Berkeley from homelessness, 6. Sell City Property 1631 Fifth and 1654 Fifth 6. Requiring Inclusionary Housing in Opportunity Zones  https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Land_Use,_Housing___Economic_Development.aspx
  • Community Health Commission, 6:30 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St. South Berkeley Senior Center, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Community_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1947 Center St, Agenda: 3. Interview and vote on nomination Farzaneh Izadi, 5. Crisis Response Consultant RFP, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room, Agenda:
    • 2422 Fifth Street – Construct 3-story mixed use with 967 sq ft medical office and 2 dwelling units on rear of lot with existing duplex, request waive 2 residential parking spaces, on consent
    • 3108 Deakin St – raise single family dwelling by 2’7”, add second dwelling unit and garage on ground floor, demolish 294 sq ft at rear of building and construct 560 sq ft addition, on consent
    • 2110 Vine – convert 2 existing commercial spaces to one optometry practice office, on consent
    • 2015 Eighth Street – demolish detached 2-car garage, construct new 2-unit 2200 sq ft building with roof deck, 2 uncovered parking spaces and reduce setback from 15’ to 5’
    • 1581 Le Roy Ave – convert vacant elementary school to residential use, establish 50,000 sq ft main building as single-family dwelling incorporating art studio, unenclosed swimming pool, ADU, outdoor art space,
    • 2352 – 2390 Shattuck – demolish existing commercial buildings, split lot, construct two 8-story buildings with 204 units (including 14 Very Low income units, 12,154 sq ft commercial space, 17,012 sq ft open space, 90 parking spaces,
    • 2716-2718 Durant – lift 2-story dwelling to create 3-story dwelling, demolish single story dwelling at rear of lot and construct three 3-story townhomes, eliminate 1-car parking space and not provide required 3 parking spaces on site, staff recommend approve rehab front unit and deny variance to not provide parking, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
  • Free Smoking Cessation Clinic, 6 – 8 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16275
Friday,  October 25, 2019
  • Councilmember Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 2 – 4 pm at 2033 San Pablo, Lanesplitter Pizza
Saturday,  October 26, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Sunday,  October 27, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Plan Ahead:
November 12, City Council will be holding a special meeting on Traffic Circles. The Traffic Circle Task Force recommends retaining trees.” City staff/employees are preparing an opposition report to cut down trees. For more detail read the op-ed on threat to trees in traffic circles http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2019-10-04/article/47899?headline=Trees-in-Traffic-Circles-Are-Still-Threatened-by-the-City-of-Berkeley--Becky-O-Malley and Traffic Circle Task Force Recommendations as recorded in meeting minutes https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Mayor/10.2.19%20Draft%20MinutesTraffic%20Circle%20Task%20Force.pdf
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City Council October 29 meeting is available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info
Access full meeting agenda at https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/10_Oct/City_Council__10-29-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
CONSENT: 4. Council Rules of Procedure revisions, 3. Conflict of Interest Code, 6. Contract $7,966,000 Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley, 8. Contract Nov 2019 – July 31, 2021 for $45,000 with Management Partners to evaluate City Manager, 9. Add $300,000 to contract with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc for Citywide unarmed security total $3,084,798, 10. Add $150,000 to contract total $225,400 with Street Level Advisors for Zoning and Development Fee Feasibility Analyses, 11. Add $200,000 to contract total $250,000 with Redwood Toxicology Services for Drug and Alcohol Testing, 13. City Auditor Recommendation – City needs Domestic Violence Policy. 16. Add $200,000 to budget for lighting, camera, and signs to deter illegal dumping. 17. Referral to Civic Arts Commission to develop grant program for retaining creative spaces for artists, 18. Request for Presentation on City Code Enforcement Practices for Residential Properties, 21. Budget Referral $27,000 Landmarks Preservation Grants, 22. Referral to Disaster and Fire Safety Commission to consider amending  Gas Shut-Off Valve Requirements, 23. Oversize vehicle restriction to prohibit commercial trucks exceeding 3 tons gross weight on streets impacting bicycle blvd networks, 24. Cameras at Ohlone Park Mural, ACTION: 27. Add North Shattuck Metered Parking to goBerkeley Program,28. Lava Mae Mobile Shower, 29. Wage Theft Prevention, 30. Referral: Telegraph Shared Street, 31. Develop Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, 32. Reserving General Funds for Housing trust Fund $500,000 SAHA 2527 San Pablo, $1,200,000 RCD 2001 Ashby, $50,000 NCLT 2321-2323 10th Street, 33. a.& b. Modify Enforcement Policies of Berkeley Smoke Free Multi-Unity Housing Ordinance, 34. Proposed Formula Retail (Chain Store) Regulations, 35. Referrals to address Traffic Enforcement and Bicycle Safety, INFORMATION REPORTS: 36. Referral Process, 37. City Property for Affordable Housing and Modular Micro-Unit Buildings. 41. goBerkeley Parking Rate and Time Limit Adjustments for North Shattuck Area for Dec 1, 2019.
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2701 Shattuck 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2909 Acton 10-30-2019
1825 Berkeley Way 10-21-2019
1226 Parker 10-28-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
1440 Hawthorne Terrace
1450 Hawthorne Terrace
2018-2036 University for UC Theater
 
WORKSHOPS
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/ERMA/Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)

October 13 - October 20, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting:
 
Saturday, October 12, Community Emergency Prep Fair, Saturday, October 12, 10 am – 3 pm, 1720 8th Street, James Kenney Park, Features demonstrations of disaster response techniques, disaster supplies, family-friendly event,
https://bdpnnetwork.org/event/community-based-dp-demofair-2019/
 
The list of meetings with agenda highlights is especially long with both the City Council Agenda Committee meeting and City Council Regular meeting on Tuesday. In fact, Tuesday is packed with City Council, Sunshares and the 4th Democratic Debate all running simultaneously. If you are interested in solar, consider attending the SunShares workshop.
 
If you don’t or can’t have solar on your roof you can still choose 100% renewable electricity thru Opt Up for 100% Clean Electricity through East Bay Community Energy by choosing Renewable 100 https://ebce.org/opt-up/. If your budget is too squeezed to pay a few more dollars a month for 100% renewable Brilliant 100% is carbon free (no nuclear) and the same cost as PG&E.  
 
Plan Ahead:
November 12, City Council will be holding a special meeting on Traffic Circles. The Traffic Circle Task Force recommends retaining trees.” City staff/employees are preparing an opposition report to cut down trees.
Link to Traffic Circle Report in the October  2 meeting minutes https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Mayor/10.2.19%20Draft%20MinutesTraffic%20Circle%20Task%20Force.pdf
Op-ed on threat to trees in traffic circles  http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2019-10-04/article/47899?headline=Trees-in-Traffic-Circles-Are-Still-Threatened-by-the-City-of-Berkeley--Becky-O-Malley
Sunday,  October 13, 2019 Monday,  October 14, 2019
  • Indigenous Peoples Day – Berkeley 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/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  October 15, 2019
  • East Bay SunShares Workshops, Tuesday, October 15, 6 – 7:30 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, pre-registration requested (not required). SunShares makes it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to go solar. https://www.bayareasunshares.org/events
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Agenda Planning for Oct 29 Council Meeting, CONSENT: 2. Council Rules of Procedure revisions, 3. Conflict of Interest Code, 4. Contract $7,966,000 Berkeley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Berkeley, 6. Contract $45,000 to Management Partners to evaluate City Manager, 7. Add $300,000 to contract with First Alarm Security & Patrol, Inc for Citywide unarmed security total $3,084,798. 8. Reserving General Funds for Housing trust Fund $500,000 SAHA 2527 San Pablo, $1,200,000 RCD 2001 Ashby, $50,000 NCLT 2321-2323 10th Street, 9. Add $150,000 to contract total $225,400 with Street Level Advisors for Zoning and Development Fee Feasibility Analyses, 10. Add $200,000 to contract total $250,000 with Redwood Toxicology Services for Drug and Alcohol Testing, 12. City Auditor Recommendation – City needs Domestic Violence Policy. 14. Add $200,000 to budget for lighting, camera, and signs to deter illegal dumping. 16. Support HR1595 Secure and Fair Banking Act 2019, 17. Budget Referral $27,000 Landmarks Preservation Grants, 18. Support CA Assembly Bill 500 paid maternity leave for teachers, ACTION: 19. Renewal Elmwood Business Improvement District (BID) 20. Renewal Solano BID, 21. Add North Shattuck Metered Parking to goBerkeley Program, 22. a.&b. Allocation Measure P Funds, 23. a.& b. Modify Enforcement Policies of Berkeley Smoke Free Multi-Unity Housing Ordinance, 24. Public Works Commission 5-year Paving Plan, 25. Referral to Disaster and Fire Safety Commission to consider amending  Gas Shut-Off Valve Requirements, 26. Extend JSISHL subcommittee to Sept 2020, 27. Referral to Civic Arts Commission to develop grant program for retaining creative spaces for artists, 28. Request for Presentation on City Code Enforcement Practices for Residential Properties, 29. Adopt ordinance to prohibit commercial trucks exceeding 3 tons gross weight on streets impacting bicycle blvd networks, 30. Cameras at Ohlone Park Mural, 31. Require Inclusionary Units in developments in Qualified Opportunity Zones, 32. Proposed Formula Retail (Chain Store) Regulations, 33. Referrals to address Traffic Enforcement and Bicycle Safety, INFORMATION REPORTS: 34. Referral Process, 35. City Property for Affordable Housing and Modular Micro-Unit Buildings. 39. goBerkeley Parking Rate and Time Limit Adjustments for North Shattuck Area for Dec 1, 2019. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • 4:30 pm Closed Session, Agenda: 1. Consultation with Legal Counsel Pending Litigation 1444 Fifth St v. City of Berkeley, 2. Conference with Labor Negotiators Berkeley Police Association
    • 6:00 pm Regular Council Session, Agenda: Consent: 5. Add $60,903 total $985,747 Verint Systems Inc. Software Maintenance, 6. Approve plans, accept bid $3,056,900 (includes $277,900 contingency) from D.L. Falk Construction for Central Library Improvements, 7. Approve Plans, accept bid $1,191,342 (includes contingency $198,557) from Redwood Engineering Construction for James Kenny Park, 8. Approve plans, accept bid $505,684 ( includes $65,959 Contingency) from J.A. Gonsalves&Son Construction for Bay Trail Extension to Berkeley Marina, 9. Grant application $71,510 to BAAQMD Berkeley Marina Bicycle Electronic Locker Project, 10.  Mills Act Contract 2524 Dwight Way with NCR Properties LLC./Nathan D Geroge, 11. Mills Act Contract 1730 Spruce with Jeff Lipton, 12. Mills Act Contract 2526 Hawthorne Terrace with John Komoroske and Daniel McDonald, 13. On-call construction $500,000 Kitchell/CEM, Inc, $500,000 Cooper Pugeda Management, Inc.,14 - 15. Renewal Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Boards for 2020 Elmwood and Solano, 16. Protect from deportation DACA, TPS (Temporary Protected Status, DED (Deferred Enforced Departure), 18. Grant Referral $150,000 for  Capoeira Arts Foundation, 19. Health Impact Assessment Outreach Coordinator for closure of Alta Bates, 21. Authorize Additional Inclement Weather Shelter at Old City Hall from Oct 15 2019-April 30, 2020, 24. Prohibit Use of Face Recognition Technology, 25. Support Auto Worker’s Strike, 27. Declare Wildfire Prevention and Safety Top Priority, 28. Budget referral 24/7 free standing Public Restroom Facility Telegraph BID, 29. Referral to City Manager Shared Streets – Telegraph, 30. Ban Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, Religious Discrimination on Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear, 31. Adopt Resolution Support Seamless Transit Principles, Action: 32. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 33. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase 1, 34. Zoning Ordinance Modification to Support Small Business, 35. Deaccession of Berkeley Big People, 36. Grant Writing Services, 37. Pathways – STAIR Center 1st year evaluation, 38. Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 39.  Settlement Authority City Manager for Worker’s Compensation Claims - $75,000/employee 40. Wage Theft Prevention 41. Referral to City Manager Develop a Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, Information Reports 42. 2019 3rd Qtr Investment, 43. Audit Update: Construction Permits, 44. Homeless Commission Workplan, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
  • Mental Health Commission Mobile Crisis Response Subcommittee, 4 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room, Agenda: MCH input into hiring consultant to evaluate Crisis Response Unit, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Mental_Health_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Youth Commission, 6:30 pm at 1730 Oregon St, Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center, Agenda: 8. Aquatics Update, Swim Lessons and the Willard Pool, 9. Gender Neutral Bathrooms, 10. BHS Environmental Initiative https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Youth_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • 4th Democratic Debate, 5 pm on CNN or live stream cnn.com and nytimes.com  https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/watch-october-democratic-debate-2019-primary-livestream-start-time/
Wednesday,  October 16, 2019 Thursday,  October 17, 2019 Friday,  October 18, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  October 19, 2019
  • Housing Framework: What’s happening with Measures O, P and U1, Saturday, October 19, 10 am at Harriet Tubman Terrace
Sunday,  October 20, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir TBD
2701 Shattuck 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
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2909 Acton 10-30-2019
1825 Berkeley Way 10-21-2019
41 Fairlawn 10-15-2019
1226 Parker 10-28-2019
2512 Telegraph 10-17-2019
151 Tunnel 10-16-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
1440 Hawthorne Terrace
1450 Hawthorne Terrace
2018-2036 University for UC Theater
 
WORKSHOPS
Oct 22 – Berkeley’s 2020 Vision Update, Census 2020 Update, Short term Rentals
Nov 5 - Transfer Station Feasibility Study, Vision Zero Action Plan,
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 –CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/ERMA/Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Update goBerkeley (RPP)
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)
 
This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

October 6 - October 13, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting: Plan Ahead
  • East Bay SunShares Workshops, Tuesday, October 15, 6 – 7:30 pm at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, pre-registration requested. SunShares makes it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to go solar. https://www.bayareasunshares.org/events
  • City of Berkeley Planning open House, Wednesday, October 16, 4-6 pm, 1947 Center
  • Housing Framework: What's Happening with Measures O, P and U1, Saturday, October 19, 10 am at Harriet Tubman Terrace
Sunday,  October 6, 2019
  • 3rd National Election Integrity Conference, 10 am – 6 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, last day of two-day conference, theme “In Paper We Trust” This is a ticketed event with discounts for seniors, students, educators. https://nvrtf.org
  • Tiny Living Festival – Tiny House Festival, 10 am – 6 pm, 25th St & Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA (Parking Lot across from Richmond Art Center, this is a ticketed event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiny-living-festival-california-tickets-66099747123
Monday,  October 7, 2019 Tuesday,  October 8, 2019 Wednesday,  October 9, 2019
  • Homeless Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room, Agenda: 7. YEAH move to King Street, 8. Pathways Report, 9. Emergency Outdoor Shelter, 10. Income discrimination, 11. Accessibility of Commission meetings for disabled Commissioners, 12. Affordable Housing Framework, 13. Clarification on numbers of homeless families and outcomes, 14. Homeless residing on Caltrans property, 15. Tax incentive for landlords who rent to voucher holders, 16. Updates to municipal code for RV dwellers, 17. Homeless resource information for public display. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Homeless_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Parks and Waterfront Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2800 Park St, Frances Albrier Community Center, Agenda: 10. Presentation T1Phase 1 Public Process, Updates on 11-14. Aquatic Park, 12. Marina Fiscal Subcommittee, Parks Capital Projects, Parks Planning Subcommittee. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Parks_and_Waterfront_Commission.aspx
  • Police Review Commission, at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda:
    • 5:30 pm Lexipol Policies Subcommittee, Policies: 421-Contacts and Temporary Detentions, 301-Use of Force Review Board, 343-Gun Violence restraining Orders, 344-Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions, 351/1202-Second Response.
    • 7 – 10 pm Regular Meeting, Agenda: 9. Surveillance Use Policies, 1301 GPS Tracking Devices and Acquisition, 10. a. Complaint regarding enforcement of laws against bicyclists, b. Handling of informal complaints, c. Lexipol Policies 349-Tactical Rifle Operator, 410-Mental Illness Commitments, 411-Cite and Release, 419-Field Training Officer Program. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Planning_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Thursday,  October 10, 2019
  • Cannabis Commission, 2 – 4 pm, at 2180 Milvia St, 6th Floor, Agenda: VII. B. Recommendations on Cannabis Ordinance.​ http://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 1901 Russell St, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, Agenda: VIII. 1. Decarbonization, 2. Cigarette Butt, 3. Bee City, 4. Climate Justice, Plastics Reduction. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board – IRA/AGA/Registration Committee, 4:30 pm, at 2001 Center, Law Library, 2nd Floor, Agenda: 5. Annual Adjustment, 6. Inflationary adjustment of Owner Move-in and Ellis Act Relocation Assistance, Mayor’s Framework for Affordable Housing. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/rent/
  • Community Meeting: King School Park and Tot Reconstruction Project, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at 1170 The Alameda, North Branch Library, Agenda: Play Structure Designs, park renovations affected by tree damage, surfacing, pathways and other improvements. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16317
  • Free Smoking Cessation Clinic, 6 – 8 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16273
  • Zero Waste Commission – Public Education Subcommittee, 1:30 – 2:30 pm at 1025 Gilman, Allegro Coffee Roasters (Inside Whole Foods), Agenda: Public outreach and education. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Zero_Waste_Commission_Homepage.aspx
  • Zoning Adjustment Board, 7 pm at 1231 Addison St, BUSD Board Room
    • 2215 Parker – construct 2-story 6001 sq.ft. duplex on 6750 vacant parcel – staff recommend approve
    • 1923 Ninth Street – demolish existing 1272 sq ft 1-story duplex and construct 3 detached 3-story single family dwelling units (A) 1856 sq ft, (B) 2006 sq ft (C) 1932 sq ft - taff recommend approve
    • 3129 Lewiston – expand existing 1920 sq ft 2-story single family dwelling adding 2-story 948 sq ft including 1st floor ADU, demolish existing 2nd dwelling on 5961 sq ft parcel - taff recommend approve
    • 2528B Durant – add distilled spirits incidental to food service - taff recommend approve
    • 2200-2220 Fourth Street – 1) Classify existing 83,000 sq ft Wine.com as warehouse based non-store retail use, 2) add 1000 sq ft ancillary retail sales of distilled spirits to existing retail area - taff recommend approve
    • 2720 San Pablo – Preview – demolish former gas and service station and construct new 6-story mixed-use with 25 dwellings (including 2 very low income units), 15 parking spaces and storage for 50 bicycles and 963 sq ft retail
    • 2023-25 Shattuck – Preview- demolish remaining structure on vacant lot following fire and construct 7-story (73’5”) mixed-usewith 48 dwelling units (including 4 BMR) with 1255 sq ft ground floor commercial space. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/zoningadjustmentsboard/
Friday,  October 11, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  October 12, 2019 Sunday October 13, 2019
  • No City meetings or special events found
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City Council October 15 meeting agenda highlights. For full agenda with documents click on the link https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Email comments to council@cityofberkeley.info
Consent: 5. Add $60,903 total $985,747 Verint Systems Inc. Software Maintenance, 6. Approve plans, accept bid $3,056,900 (includes $277,900 contingency) from D.L. Falk Construction for Central Library Improvements, 7. Approve Plans, accept bid $1,191,342 (includes contingency $198,557) from Redwood Engineering Construction for James Kenny Park, 8. Approve plans, accept bid $505,684 ( includes $65,959 Contingency) from J.A. Gonsalves&Son Construction for Bay Trail Extension to Berkeley Marina, 9. Grant application $71,510 to BAAQMD Berkeley Marina Bicycle Electronic Locker Project, 10.  Mills Act Contract 2524 Dwight Way with NCR Properties LLC./Nathan D Geroge, 11. Mills Act Contract 1730 Spruce with Jeff Lipton, 12. Mills Act Contract 2526 Hawthorne Terrace with John Komoroske and Daniel McDonald, 13. On-call construction $500,000 Kitchell/CEM, Inc, $500,000 Cooper Pugeda Management, Inc.,14 - 15. Renewal Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Boards for 2020 Elmwood and Solano, 16. Protect from deportation DACA, TPS (Temporary Protected Status, DED (Deferred Enforced Departure), 18. Grant Referral $150,000 for  Capoeira Arts Foundation, 19. Health Impact Assessment Outreach Coordinator for closure of Alta Bates, 21. Authorize Additional Inclement Weather Shelter at Old City Hall from Oct 15 2019-April 30, 2020, 24. Prohibit Use of Face Recognition Technology, 25. Support Auto Worker’s Strike, 27. Declare Wildfire Prevention and Safety Top Priority, 28. Budget referral 24/7 free standing Public Restroom Facility Telegraph BID, 29. Referral to City Manager Shared Streets – Telegraph, 30. Ban Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, Religious Discrimination on Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear, 31. Adopt Resolution Support Seamless Transit Principles, Action: 32. Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 33. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase 1, 34. Zoning Ordinance Modification to Support Small Business, 35. Deaccession of Berkeley Big People, 36. Grant Writing Services, 37. Pathways – STAIR Center 1st year evaluation, 38. Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 39.  Settlement Authority City Manager for Worker’s Compensation Claims - $75,000/employee 40. Wage Theft Prevention41. Referral to City Manager Develop a Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, Information Reports 42. 2019 3rd Qtr Investment, 43. Audit Update: Construction Permits, 44. Homeless Commission Workplan,
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid – Berryman Reservoir 10-29-2019
2701 Shattuck 11-12-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
1825 Berkeley Way 10-21-2019
41 Fairlawn 10-15-2019
1631 McGee 10-10-2019
2873 Sacramento 10-7-2019
2512 Telegraph 10-17-2019
151 Tunnel 10-16-2019
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
 
WORKSHOPS
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)
Jan 14 – Civic Center Visioning, Housing Financial Feasibility Study, Systems Realignment
Feb 4 – Discussion of Community Poll (Ballot Measures), Adeline Corridor Plan
March 17 – Zoning Ordinance Revision Project, CIP Update (PRW and Public Works), Measure T1 Update
May 5 – Budget Update, Crime Report
June 23 – Climate Action Plan/Resiliency Update, Digital Strategic Plan/ERMA/Website Update
July 21 – no workshops scheduled “yet”
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
BMASP/Berkeley Pier-WETA Ferry (November 2020)

September 29 - October 6, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
  • Thursday - City Council Land Use and Facilities Policy Committees meet.
  • Thursday Solar Workshop by SunShares will be repeated in Berkeley October 15.
  • Note weekend ticketed events on Voting, Tiny Houses, Concert for Climate Emergency, plus Native Plant sale at Tilden Park
Plan Ahead Sunday,  September 29, 2019 – Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday,  September 30, 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,  October 1, 2019
  • Agenda and Rules Committee, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor Redwood Room, Plan for October 15 Council Agenda,  Consent: 4. Add $60,903 total $985,747 Verint Systems Inc. Software Maintenance, 5. Approve plans, accept bid $3,056,900 (includes $277,900 contingency) from D.L. Falk Construction for Central Library Improvements, 6. Approve Plans, accept bid $1,191,342 (includes contingency $198,557) from Redwood Engineering Construction for James Kenny Park, 7. Approve plans, accept bid $505,684 ( includes $65,959 Contingency) from J.A. Gonsalves&Son Construction for Bay Trail Extension to Berkeley Marina, 8. Grant application $71,510 to BAAQMD Berkeley Marina Bicycle Electronic Locker Project, 9. – 11.  Mills Act Contracts 2524 Dwight Way with NCR Properties LLC./Nathan D Geroge, 1730 Spruce with Jeff Lipton, 2526 Hawthorne Terrace with John Komoroske and Daniel McDonald, 12. On-call construction $500,000 Kitchell/CEM, Inc, $500,000 Cooper Pugeda Management, Inc., 13 – 14. Renewal Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Boards for 2020 Elmwood and Solano, 15. Protect from deportation DACA, TPS (Temporary Protected Status, DED (Deferred Enforced Departure), 17. Grant Referral $150,000 for  Capoeira Arts Foundation, 18. Health Impact Assessment Outreach Coordinator for closure of Alta Bates, 20. Budget referral 24/7 free standing Public Restroom Facility Telegraph BID, Action: Revised Agreement with CA State Historic Preservation Officer, 22. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations, Phase 1, 23. – 30. Continuation Sept 24 mtg, 32. Traffic Circle Policy and Recommendations, 33. Prohibit Use of Face Recognition Technology, 34. Ban Ban Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, Religious Discrimination on Basis of Hairstyle or Headwear, 36. Authorize Additional Inclement Weather Shelter at Old City Hall from Oct 15 2019-April 30, 2020, 37. Support Auto Worker’s Strike, 38. Sanctioned Homeless Encampments, 39. Declare Wildfire Prevention and Safety Top Priority, 40. Referral: Telegraph Shared Streets, 41. Support Seamless Transit Principles, Information Reports 42. 2019 3rd Qtr Investment, 43. Audit Update: Construction Permits, 44. Homeless Commission Workplan, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/Agenda_Committee__2019_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  October 2, 2019 Thursday,  October 3, 2019 Friday,  October 4, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Saturday,  October 5, 2019 Sunday,  October 6, 2019
  • 3rd National Election Integrity Conference, 10 am – 6 pm, at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, two day conference, theme “In Paper We Trust” This is a ticketed event with discounts for seniors, students, educators https://nvrtf.org
  • Tiny Living Festival – Tiny House Festival, 10 am – 6 pm, 25th St & Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA (Parking Lot across from Richmond Art Center, this is a ticketed event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiny-living-festival-california-tickets-66099747123
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid Ave – Berryman Resevoir (denial of 4G telecom facility), ZAB, 10-29-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct mixed-use building) (remanded) 11-12-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
41 Fairlawn, 10-15-2019
2241 Glen, 10-2-2019
2758 Matthews 10-7-2019
1631 McGee, 10-10-2019
1410 Peralta 10-2-2019
1520 Sacramento 10-2-2019
2873 Sacramento 10-7-2019
1685 Solano 10-1-2019
2512 Telegraph 10-17-2019
151 Tunnel 10-16-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
 
WORKSHOPS
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 – Residential Parking Permit)
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Adeline Corridor Plan
 

September 22 - September 29, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting and Showing Up:
Tuesday – City Council
Wednesday – The Disaster and Fire Safety Commission agenda includes parking and fire truck access in the hills. The Joint Subcommittee for the Implementation of State Housing Laws agenda includes objective standards for density.
Saturday – Berkeley has designated Opportunity Zones – the Opportunity Zone Forum explores how a Trump administration created mechanism for reducing capital gains taxes through real estate development affects / may affect Berkeley residents
 
Sunday,  September 22, 2019
  • District 5 Residents, Town Hall with Councilmember Sophie Hahn and Mayor Jesse Arreguin, 10:30 am at Beth El Synagogue  & “BYO” Picnic for noon to 2 pm, at Live Oak Park in front of the Berkeley Art Center
Monday,  September 23, 2019 Tuesday,  September 24, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, Tuesday, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room, https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=9868​
    • Closed Session, 5:30 - 6 pm, Agenda: Pending litigation, 1. Claim by David Dhailwal, Austine Warren, Gary Fong No. 0109BC2019-0001, 2. Taehee Park v. City of Berkeley RG 17 852489
    • Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Agenda, Consent: 2. Increase NetFile Contract to $133,200 thru May 31, 2023 for regular annual maintenance for online campaign report, Form 700 filing and tracking and lobbyist registration, 3. 1 yr contract $150,000 with NV5 to develop City’s website, 4. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations in Downtown, Telegraph and Lorin Commercial Districts, 5. Modifications(streamlining) Zoning Ordinance to allow approvals in commercial districts for permitting and licensing by zoning certificate, 7. Amend Bay Area Community Services Contract add $300,000 total $6,880,149 (4yr contract) for homeless people presenting at North County Housing Resource Center, 8. $28,115for Community Housing Development Organizations, 9. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) Ordinance, 10. Authorizes City Manager authority to settle Worker’s Comp Claims up to $75,000, 11. Provide 3% Special Class Commercial License Premium to Solid Waste Supervisor Job Classification, 12. Contract with Ghilotti Construction Co for John Hinkel Park Improvement $658,588 – 20% contingency $131,718, total $790,306, 13. Contract with The Dutra Group $261,100 – 15% contingency $39,165, total  $300,265 for ADA accessible Gangway Project at Berkeley Marina South Cove, 14. Contract with Mar Con Builders $5,226,363 – 20% contingency $1,045,272 total $6,271,635 for Live Oak Community Center seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract with Don Fowler Construction for Tuolumne Camp Repairs $228,735 which includes 15% contingency, 16. $7,000 for Technical Assistance in Grant Application for Housing Protection and Preservation, 17. Add $500,000 (total $900,000) to add 1 yr thru June 30, 2022 to Contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call Civil engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Program, 18. Add $225,000 (total $725,000) Fehr & Peers, Inc for On-call Transportation Planning Services, 19. Support H.R. 2809 – Nutrition Act of 2019, 20. United Against Hate Week 2019, 21. Declare Oct 2, 2019 as Clean Air Day, 22. Support AB 342 Prohibiting Use of Public Lands for Oil and Gas Production, 23. Support SB 210 Implement heavy duty vehicle inspection and maintenance program 24. Pollinators and Habitat referral to City Manager, 25. Naming Berkeley Paths for Women Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Association, 26. Support Resolution to CPUC Rule 20A projects (undergrounding utilities) 27. Support ACA – 8 Elections: lower voting age to 17, 28. Set aside $100,000 for freestanding 24/7 public restroom facility in Telegraph Business Improvement District, 29. Referral Telegraph Crosswalk Art Installations, Action: 31. ZAB Appeal 2325 Sixth St, 32. Referral Response Grant Writing Services, 33. Allowance 3404 King Street to Covenant House to operate a Shelter for Homeless Youth, Amend Contract by $357,020 total $1,630,572 to Covenant House to operate 12-bed transitional housing program (currently awarded to Fred Finch Youth Center), 34. Develop Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, 35. Referral Response (May 26, 2015 and Nov 13, 2018) Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 36. a&b. Health Study Health Disparities and Mortality Rates of Berkeley’s homeless, 37. a.&b. Utilization of 1281 University for up to 8-10 RV dwellers selected on strength of ties to Berkeley, 38. Wage Theft Program, Information Reports: 39. Short Term Referral Process Update, 40. Remove Berkeley Big People on I80 pedestrian bridge from City of Berkeley civic art collection, 41. First Year Data Pathways STAIR Center, 42. 2019 HAC Work Plan, 43. Planning Commission work Plan.
  • Community Environmental Advisory Commission – Sustainable Mobility Subcommittee, 7 pm at 2000 University, Au Coquelet, III1. 1. Combustion Vehicle Operation Plan, 2. Combustion Vehicle Resale Plan, 3. Fossil Fuel Sales Ban http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Community_Environmental_Advisory_Commission/
  • Fair Campaign Practices Commission – Officeholder Account Subcommittee, 10 am at 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor, Chinquapin Room, 6. Recommendation Eliminating or Restricting Officeholder Accounts. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/FCPC/
Wednesday,  September 25, 2019 Thursday,  September 26, 2019 Friday,  September 27, 2019
  • Councilmember Cheryl Davila Open Office Hours, 2 – 4 pm, 2033 San Pablo, Lanesplitter Pizza
Saturday,  September 28, 2019
  • Economic Opportunity Zones: An Opportunity for Berkeley?, 10 am – 12 pm, 1744 University Ave, Church of the Cross, forum on how Opportunity Zones affects Berkeley, sponsored by BNC Berkeley Neighborhoods, invited participants, Berkeley Economic Development – Christopher Karachale, Councilmembers – Ben Bartlett, Cheryl Davila, Kate Harrison, City Manager’s Office and Mayor’s Office.
  • Ohlone Park Proposed Improvements Community Meeting, 10 am - 12 pm at 2180 Milvia, Cypress Room https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16306
Sunday,  September 29, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
0 Euclid Ave – Berryman Resevoir (denial of 4G telecom facility), ZAB, 10-29-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct mixed-use building) (remanded) 11-12-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2241 Glen, 10-2-2019
2758 Matthews 10-7-2019
1410 Peralta 10-2-2019
1520 Sacramento 10-2-2019
1685 Solano 10-1-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
 
WORKSHOPS
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 – Residential Parking Permit)
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Adeline Corridor Plan

September 15 - September 22, 2019 - Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events
Worth Noting:
Monday - The City Council Agenda and Rules Committee will be discussing the proposals for how City Council agendas are developed and City Council meetings are conducted. The Agenda and Rules committee will also discuss the plan for evaluating the City Manager - no performance evaluation has been completed since hiring January 9, 2015. 
Wednesday – The Animal Care Commission is once again reviewing the number of dogs walked at the same time by one person (4) or (8).
The September 24 City Council Meeting Agenda follows the summary of weekly meetings and is available for comment email council@cityofberkeley.info
Sunday,  September 15, 2019
  • No City meetings or events found
Monday,  September 16, 2019 Tuesday,  September 17, 2019
  • Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison Street, BUSD Board Room,
    • Closed Session, 4:30 pm, Agenda: 1. Anticipated Litigation – one case, 2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (City Manager) Gov Code Section 54956.8 (purchase, sale, exchange or lease of Real Property) 752 Grayson Property Owner City of Berkeley, Negotiating Under Negotiation Price and terms, Negotiating parties City of Berkeley and 752 Grayson Owner LLC,
    • Special Meeting, 6 pm, Agenda: 1. Berkeley City Arts and Culture Plan, 2. Zero Waste Rate Review https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx
Wednesday,  September 18, 2019 Thursday,  September 19, 2019 Friday,  September 20, 2019 Saturday,  September 21, 2019  
Sunday,  September 22, 2019
  • District 5 Residents, Town Hall with Councilmember Sophie Hahn and Mayor Jesse Arreguin, 10:30 am at Beth El Synagogue  & “BYO” Picnic for noon to 2 pm, at Live Oak Park in front of the Berkeley Art Center 
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Berkeley City Council September 24 Agenda, Consent: 2. Increase NetFile Contract to $133,200 thru May 31, 2023 for regular annual maintenance for online campaign report, Form 700 filing and tracking and lobbyist registration, 3. 1 yr contract $150,000 with NV5 to develop City’s website, 4. IKE Smart City Kiosk Locations in Downtown, Telegraph and Lorin Commercial Districts, 5. Modifications(streamlining) Zoning Ordinance to allow approvals in commercial districts for permitting and licensing by zoning certificate, 7. Amend Bay Area Community Services Contract add $300,000 total $6,880,149 (4yr contract) for homeless people presenting at North County Housing Resource Center, 8. $28,115for Community Housing Development Organizations, 9. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) Ordinance, 10. Authorizes City Manager authority to settle Worker’s Comp Claims up to $75,000, 11. Provide 3% Special Class Commercial License Premium to Solid Waste Supervisor Job Classification, 12. Contract with Ghilotti Construction Co for John Hinkel Park Improvement $658,588 – 20% contingency $131,718, total $790,306, 13. Contract with The Dutra Group $261,100 – 15% contingency $39,165, total  $300,265 for ADA accessible Gangway Project at Berkeley Marina South Cove, 14. Contract with Mar Con Builders $5,226,363 – 20% contingency $1,045,272 total $6,271,635 for Live Oak Community Center seismic Upgrade, 15. Contract with Don Fowler Construction for Tuolumne Camp Repairs $228,735 which includes 15% contingency, 16. $7,000 for Technical Assistance in Grant Application for Housing Protection and Preservation, 17. Add $500,000 (total $900,000) to add 1 yr thru June 30, 2022 to Contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for on-call Civil engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Program, 18. Add $225,000 (total $725,000) qirh Fehr & Peers, Inc for On-call Transportation Planning Services, 19. Support H.R. 2809 – Nutrition Act of 2019, 20. United Against Hate Week 2019, 21. Declare Oct 2, 2019 as Clean Air Day, 22. Support AB 342 Prohibiting Use of Public Lans for Oil and Gas Production, 23. Support SB 210Implement heavy duty vehicle inspection and maintenance program 24. Pollinators and Habitat referral to City Manager, 25. Naming Berkeley Paths for Women Founders of Berkeley Path Wanderers Association, 26. Support Resolution to CPUC Rule 20A projects (undergrounding utilities) 27. Support ACA – 8 Elections: lower voting age to 17, 28. Set aside $100,000 for freestanding 24/7 public restroom facility in Telegraph Business Improvement District, 29. Referral Telegraph Crosswalk Art Installations, Action: 31. ZAB Appeal 2325 Sixth St, 32. Referral Response Grant Writing Services, 33. Allowance 3404 King Street to Covenant House to operate a Shelter for Homeless Youth, Amend Contract by $357,020 total $1,630,572 to Covenant House to operate 12-bed transitional housing program (currently awarded to Fred Finch Youth Center), 34. Develop Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Street Improvements Policy, 35. Referral Response (May 26, 2015 and Nov 13, 2018) Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 36. a&b. Health Study Health Disparities and Mortality Rates of Berkeley’s homeless, 37. a.&b. Utilization of 1281 University for up to 8-10 RV dwellers selected on strength of ties to Berkeley, 38. Wage Theft Program, Information Reports: 39. Short Term Referral Process Update, 40. Remove Berkeley Big People on I80 pedestrian bridge from City of Berkeley civic art collection, 41. First Year Data Pathways STAIR Center, 42. 2019 HAC Work Plan, 43. Planning Commission work Plan.
 
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Public Hearings Scheduled – Land Use Appeals
2325 Sixth Street (single family residence) ZAB, 9-24-2019
0 Euclid Ave – Berryman Resevoir (denial of 4G telecom facility), ZAB, 10-29-2019
2701 Shattuck (construct mixed-use building) (remanded) 11-12-2019
Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
2241 Glen, 10-2-2019
2758 Matthews 10-2-2019
1520 Sacramento 10-2-2019
1446 Scenic 9-19-2019
11141 Shattuck 9-25-2019
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_in_appeal_period.aspx
Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
1155-73 Hearst (develop 2 parcels) – referred back to City Council – to be scheduled
 
WORKSHOPS
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 – Residential Parking Permit)
Unscheduled – Cannabis Health Considerations
 
Unscheduled PRESENTATIONS
Adeline Corridor Plan
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This meeting list is also posted in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com

Berkeley Public Meetings and Civic Events for September 8 - 14, 2019

Worth Noting:
-- 3rd Annual Ride Electric Event is Saturday, Sept. 14. Get smart about electric vehicles and e-bikes, -see:
https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1630

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Sunday,  September 8, 2019  - No City meetings listed.

The Solano Stroll, from 10 am – 5 pm; - see:  https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

Monday,  September 9, 2019

Tax the Rich Rally, with music by Occupella, 5 – 6 pm at the Top of Solano Ave in front of the closed Oaks Theater. Rain or extreme heat cancels the event.

Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability Committee, at 10am-12 noon, at 2180 Milvia St.,On agenda: #2. Air Quailty Monitoring, #3.Ban discrimination via hairstyle or headwear, #4a&b.Recommended Code Enforcement Actions and justice for homeowner Leonard Powell. -See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Home/Policy_Committee__Budget___Finance.aspx

City Council Agenda Committee Meeting at 2:30-3:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., Redwood Room. On agenda: #3. Selection of Item for Berkeley Considers Online Engagement; & Review Item: #8 Revison to Council Rules of Procedure and Order; - see:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Clerk/2019-09-09%20Agenda%20
Packet%20-%20Agenda%20Committee.pdf ---

Concurrent Meeting of Subcommittees: Parks and Waterfront, Measure-T1, &T-1 Landmarks Commissions, from 12:30-1:30 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., Cypress Conference Room, 1st Floor.  On agenda: #3. Civic Center Vision Implementation Plan; - see:
http://www.cityofbrkeeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
or
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Public_Works/Commissions/Commission_for_Public_Works/SubcommitteeMtg9.9.19_Lndmks_T1_PW_Pks_Agenda.pdf

Peace & Justice Commission, from 7-10 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., Cypress Room, 1st Floor. On agenda: #7. Resolution to expropriate private and corporate property to end homelessness; #8. letter to City Council in support of resolution endorsing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; --see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Health_Human_Services/Commissions/Commission_for_Peace_and_Justice/September%209%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf

Courage Campaign will be going live on Facebook with the California Labor Federation on Monday, September 9, to discuss how passing Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) will give California workers (like Lyft- Uber-& others) who are misclassified as independent contractors the rights they are due, like minimum wage, unemployment benefits, workers compensation, and more.
Join us Live on Monday, September 9 at 12pm PST as we stream live with the California Labor Federation at
   https://www.facebook.com/CourageCampaign/posts/10156788789092568

Tuesday,  September 10, 2019

Solano Ave Business Improvement District Advisory Board Meeting, from 11:30am-1 pm, at Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, at 1821 Catalina Ave.(& Colusa St). On agenda: #3. Public Events & Expenditures for 2020. --See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Manager/Economic_Development/9_10_2019agenda.pdf

City Council Meeting at School Dist. Boardroom, 1231 Addison St. (& Browning St.)
-- Special Meeting, from 5-6 pm, Conference with Counsel on two pending litigations, - see
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/City_Council__Agenda_Index.aspx#2019

-- Regular Meeting, from 6-11pm. On agenda - (73 Items listed-- 38 Recess Items, 16 Consent Items, 19 Action Items) -
On 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. #44. Pavement Derby and Ward between Telegraph and Shattuck, #45–48. Budget referrals street repairs (Derby), lights (Sacramento/Oregon), crossing signals (Ashby/Fulton, Shattuck/Prince and Otis), #53. Voluntary Time Off for City Employees on Statewide Election Days, #54. Decriminalizing Entheogenic Plants, #55. Game Day Parking;
- On ACTION: #56. Public Hearing Municipal Finance Authority Bond for Berkeley Way Affordable Housing, #57. Public Hearing CA Municipal Finance Authority Bond  Financing for Berkeley Way HOPE Center, #58. Residential Parking McGee and Rose, #59. Preferential Parking fee increases, #60. Funding for Street Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Program, #51. Funding Street Rehab, #61. a.& b. Health Study on Health Disparities and Mortality of Berkeley Homeless, #62. a.&b. Analysis of Increasing Inclusionary Housing over Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, #63 a.&b. Utilization of 1281 University for RV dwellers, #64. a.&b. Expansion of Adeline Corridor Plan to include in private component housing for extremely low-income persons, #65. Open Doors Initiative: City Worker and First Time Affordable Homebuyer Program, 66. Referral Response: Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, #67. Wage Theft Program; --see
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/09_Sep/City_Council__09-10-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx

350.Org invites us all to hear more info about the nationwide Climate Strike For Climate Justice from some impressive climate speakers.  Add your name to register for the Hype Webinar on Tuesday, September 10, at 8 pm ET
- ( 5 pm PST) -- visit:
https://350org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xLXPV8mTc2nzg5JssCnNQ?utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit

Wednesday,  September 11, 2019

Homeless Commission Regular Meeting, from 7-9 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., Cypress Conference Room, 1st Floor. On agenda: #7. Update on Pathways Program, #8.On Numbers of Homelss Families, #9.On Income Discrimination, #10.On Affodable Housing Framework; - see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Housing/Commissions/Commission_for_Homeless/09-11-19HomelessCommissionAgenda%20and%20Packet%20-%20final.pdf

Parks and Waterfront Commission, from 7-9pm, at Frances Albrier Center, San Pablo Park, at 2800 Park St. (& Oregon St). On agenda: #8. Update on Measure T-1 funds, #9. On Public Process schedule of projects, #10. On Adopt-A-Spot & Volunteer program, #11. Recommendations on comme\rcial dog-walkers & 6-dog limit, #12. Aquatic Park water quality issues; - see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Commissions/PWC%20Agenda%20-%2009-11-2019.pdf

Thursday,  September 12, 2019

City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting - CANCELLED -  see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16189

Medical Cannabis Commission Meeting, from 2-4 pm, at 2180 Milvia St., in Redwood Room. On agenda: Cannabis Equity Program Information, -see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/MedicalCannabis/

Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) Regular Meeting, from 7-9 pm, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library, 1901 Russell Street (at MLK-Jr Way). On agenda: #1. Bird Safety &Dark Sky Ordinance, #2-3-4. a On Year-2045 Prohibitions on Combustion (fossil fuels) Vehicles Uses, ReSale & Gasoline Sales. #7. BeeCity Initiative, #9.Plastic Reduction Research; - see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/Commissions/Commission_for_Community_Environmental_Advisory/20190912_CEAC_Agenda.aspx

Zoning Adustment Board Meeting, from 7-11 pm, at the School Dist. Board Room, 1231 Addison St. (at Browning St).
On agenda:
- 2873-Sacramento St, to enlarge 2-story 920-sq/ft building to 1934 sq/ft. to over 57% coverage.
- 1835-San Pablo Av, to demolish & construct a new 6-story, mixed-use development with 99 units, 4 live/work units and 95 dwelling units, including 7 units for very low income, & stacked parking for 49 cars;
- & Reports from JSISHL and DRC; - see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/uploadedFiles/Planning_and_Development/Level_3_-_ZAB/2019-09-12%20ZAB%20Agenda_Linked.pdf

CoB Tobacco Prevention Programs - FREE Quit Smoking Clinic, from 6-8 pm, at South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis Street (at Ashby Ave).  For anyone 18-years & older--see:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Health_Human_Services/Public_Health/_Freedom_From_Tobacco__Quit_
Smoking_Classes.aspx

Friday,  September 13, 2019  - No City meetings or civic events listed.

Saturday,  September 14, 2019

Third Annual Ride Electric Event is Saturday, from 11 am–3 pm. Event includes electric vehicles and e-bikes information, -see:   https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1630

Sunday,  September 15, 2019   - No City meetings or events listed.

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Also Worth Noting

-- Postcarding with Indivisible East Bay, Monday, Sept.16, from 6:45-8:45 pm.  Join us help to flip the flipable election districts at a member-home in the Oakland Glenview District. Please RSVP at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ieb-popcorn-postcarding-party-oakland-glenview-district-tickets-69838535941

-- Join and support the nation-wide Climate Strike and March  on Friday, Sept. 20, from 10am at the SF Federal Building at #90-Seventh St. at Mission St. (take BART to Civic Center). For more information about the actions you can do through the week please visit our website at:  <youthvsapocalypse.org>
Or,
in Berkeley at 7 am, at the Pedestrian Bridge, 598 University Ave (or via Addison St. near 2nd St.) --see:
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/us-climate-strikes/?source=oil-change-usa-2&referrer=group-oil-change-usa-2

-- Family Game Night for All Ages, on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6-8pm. Bring your favorite gameboards or just join in.  With 3 locations, Game Night will be held at Frances Albrier Community Center and Willard Clubhouse and James Kenney Community Center. --See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16284

-- Music  in the Parks, Saturday, Sep 21, from 1-4 pm, in Grove Park - Back 2 School Hip Hop Fest with
 Nef the Pharaoh, C5, and LOE Gino. Also spoken word by Flax from Youth Speaks, a break dance competition & include a hip hop dance battle, video games, a barber's corner, and more!  -See:   https://www.cityofberkeley.info/RecreationSpecialEvents/

-- International Shoreline Cleanup, Sept. 21, from 9am-12 noon, meet at Shorebird Park Nature Center, 160 University Avenue at Seawall Dr. All ages welcome. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, and bags/ buckets. For more information, visit:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/CalendarEventMain.aspx?calendarEventID=16280

BTU presents: Free Counseling w/ Tenant Attorneys, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6-8 pm -- Deadline to sign-up is Friday, September 20 at 11:59 pm (i.e. the Friday before the event) -- At the Grassroots House, 2022 Blake St. (near Shattuck Ave) with housing counseling by professional tenant attorneys volunteering their time. -- See sign up page at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVSNiDtU_6bDTnEpyxCT89VTO_lfYVOsVdXv9vFSnE5y539g/viewform?entry_1519511082=Yes%21++I+am+interested+in+joining+%28or+rejoining%2Frenewing+my+membership+in%29+BTU%21&ct=t%28BTU+September+2019+Newsletter%29

-- Wellstone Democratic Club  presents “Policing in the East Bay: An Update”...on
-The Oakland Police Commission; -- A New Sheriff in Town: the Continuing Efforts; --Strengthening Berkeley's Police Review Commission; & --Progress in California Criminal Justice Reform.
Thursday, September 26, at 6:45 pm at Humanist Hal,  390-27th St (near Broadway) in Oakland.  This is an open meeting, at 6:45 pm--With a 6 pm potluck (please bring something to share if partaking.) Visit us at:  <">http://wellstoneclub.org/>

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Notice of Decision (NOD) With End of Appeal Period
180 B Alvarado 9-9-19
999 Anthony8-21-19
1533 Beverly 9-3-19
1911 Fourth – 9-3-19
1615 Francisco – 9-3-19
2526 Hawthorne – 9-10-19
2711 Mabel – 9-3-19
641 Neilson – 9-16-19
1727 Parker – 9-3-19
1446 Scenic – 9-3-19
1641 Seventh – 9-9-19; - See:
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/planning_and_development/land_use_division/current_zoning_applications_
in_appeal_period.aspx

Remanded to ZAB or LPC With 90-Day Deadline
- 1155-73 Hearst (to develop 2 parcels) Referred back to City Council; to be scheduled
- 2701 Shattuck Av (to construct 5-story mixed-use building), to ZAB (check date)

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 Info;
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 *Sustainable Berkeley Coalition civic meetings calendar is posted on the SBC website at
http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html
and in the Berkeley Daily Planet under activist’s calendar at 
<http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com>
and it is also available at the Facebook pages of **Berkeley Progressive Alliance (BPA) and of the Berkeley Citizens Action (BCA) group.  Also, visit the (BNC) Berkeley Neighborhoods Council link for other information on City issues and community activism at   <http://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil>

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For September 1 - 7, 2019
Worth Noting:
City Council September 10th Agenda is available for comment, list of agenda highlights follow upcoming City meetings.
3rd Annual Ride Electric Event is Saturday, September 14, 11 am – 3 pm, Event includes Electric vehicles and e-bikes, https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1630
 
Sunday,  September 1, 2019
  • Labor Day Weekend - No City meetings or events found
Monday,  September 2, 2019
  • Labor 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/Extreme Heat Cancels
Tuesday,  September 3, 2019 Wednesday,  September 4, 2019 Thursday,  September 5, 2019
  • Housing Advisory Commission, 7 – 9 pm at 2939 Ellis St, South Berkeley Senior Center, Agenda: 6. Draft PY Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), 7. Resources for Community Development 2001 Ashby Predevelopment Loan Application, 8. N. CA Land Trust 2321-2323 10th Street Predevelopment Loan Application, 9. Transfer Tax Refund for 1638 Stuart St, 11. Recommendations to Council’s Draft Affordable Housing framework. http://www.cityofberkeley.info/Housing_Advisory_Commission/
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission, 7 – 11:30 pm at 1947 Center St, Multipurpose Room, Basement, Agenda Action:1440 Hawthorne Terrace – Landmark or Structure of Merit, 1450 Hawthorne Terrace – Landmark or Structure of Merit, 910 Ashby – Demolition referral, 1035 Heinz Demolition Referral, Discussion: 2012 Berkeley Way – Section 106 Referral http://www.cityofberkeley.info/landmarkspreservationcommission/
  • Public Works Commission, 7 – 10 pm at 1326 Allston Way, Willow Room, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Agenda: 1. City Auditor Streets Audit, 2. Adopt-a-Spot Referral, 4. 50/50 Sidewalk Program. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/Commissions/Commissions__Public_Works_Commission_Homepage.aspx
Friday,  September 6, 2019 Saturday,  September 7, 2019
  • BBQ and Community Day, 11 am – 4 pm, at San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St. sponsored by Covenant Church Social Work Ministry, Co-sponsors, BUSD Office of Family Engagement &  Equity City Help Community Services
Sunday,  September 8, 2019
  • Solano Stroll, 10 am – 5 pm https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/
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September 10 City Council Meeting agenda available for comment, email Council@cityofberkeley.info, 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. 44. Pavement Derby and Ward between Telegraph and Shattuck, 45. – 48. Budget referrals street repairs (Derby), lights (Sacramento/Oregon), crossing signals (Ashby/Fulton, Shattuck/Prince and Otis), 53. Voluntary Time Off for City Employees on Statewide Election Days, 54. Decriminalizing Entheogenic Plants, 55. Game Day Parking,  ACTION: 56. Public Hearing Municipal Finance Authority Bond for Berkeley Way Affordable Housing, 57. Public Hearing CA Municipal Finance Authority Bond  Financing for Berkeley Way HOPE Center, 58. Residential Parking McGee and Rose, 59. Preferential Parking fee increases, 60. Funding for Street Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Program, 51. Funding Street Rehab, 61. a.& b. Health Study on Health Disparities and Mortality of Berkeley Homeless, 62. a.&b. Analysis of Increasing Inclusionary Housing over Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee, 63. a.&b. Utilization of 1281 University for RV dwellers, 64. a.&b. Expansion of Adeline Corridor Plan to include in private component housing for extremely low-income persons, 65. Open Doors Initiative: City Worker and First Time Affordable Homebuyer Program, 66. Referral Response: Lava Mae Mobile Shower and Hygiene Services, 67. Wage Theft Program,
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2019/09_Sep/City_Council__09-10-2019_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx
 
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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
180 B Alvarado 9-9-19
999 Anthony8-21-19
1533 Beverly 9-3-19
1911 Fourth – 9-3-19
1615 Francisco – 9-3-19
2526 Hawthorne – 9-10-19
2711 Mabel – 9-3-19
641 Neilson – 9-16-19
1727 Parker – 9-3-19
1446 Scenic – 9-3-19
1641 Seventh – 9-9-19
 
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 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
_____________________
 
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
_____________________
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 
_____________________
 
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
_____________________
 
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/
 
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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
 

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/
 
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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
 
 


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”
 
______________________
 
NORTH BERKELY BART DEVELOPMENT
City Council Special Meeting, 6 pm (tentative), May 9, at Longfellow Middle School – watch calendar for updates
 
_____________________
 
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
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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)

 
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
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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
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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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: